DERRICK'S POV
It was like 45 minutes into the movie, Hailey was on my lap passed out already.
I took her up, clearing the litters of biscuits wraps and berries on her body.
I carried her on my shoulder and walk towards her room, deciding to drop her off in my room tonight incase she had nightmares.
I didn't want her roaming around, i was halfway to my room when i heard loud screech, i turned trying to source out the sound.
It sounded like it was coming from the living room, i went to check seeing that the place was so damn noisy, no one turned an inch.
They were deaf to their surroundings, going back to drop off Hailey, i went towards the living room seeing Miss Lydia sucking up the face of a guard.
No wonder they couldn't sense anything, I saw the others immersed into the movie, it was halfway done already.
I walked towards Mrs. Ashley, "Ma, did you hear anything just now." I asked her.
She tensed up immediately before she replied "Nonsense kid, are you sure it wasn't from the movie."
That was suspicious, i didn't tell her what sounds i heard, and she didn't ask.
Either she knew about it or she was dense, i thought.
"Go on seat child, the movie is almost done"
I looked around seemingly to look for Mr. Derrick, but he wasn't hear.
"Looking for something child?" I heard her say, i hadn't left the spot i was with her.
"Yes , Mr. Derrick" i said trying to see if she knew something about his whereabouts.
"Oh.. he went out, wanting to sort out his business" she said hurriedly.
What was wrong with this woman?
If she wanted me out of sight, she could have said so.
And what was going on with Mr. Derrick, he has been up with one business or the other.
I remembered when we first got here, seeing how pale his skin was, he was trembling lightly.
I doubt I was the only one who saw it were there really ghost here or what.
I moved away from her when i heard the sounds again, deafening now it was the same time I saw Juliet screamed after founding out Romeo took his life for her.
I turned towards the entrance seeing two guards up there who didn't even flinch as if they heard anything.
Looking back i saw Mrs. Ashley tensed up, she did hear it.
I knew it, but why lie?
Was there really ghosts here?
Did Mr. Derrick knew about this?
What was he doing trying to endanger is by bringing us here?
Or was he a psychopath?
OMG! Does he kill people?
Was that his secret?
Now I wished i had not heard anything, and oblivious like the others were.
Ignorance sure is bliss i thought.
Trying to stay calm, j went back to my seat, Rita came up to me, asking "Where did you go to? You missed the highlight."
"Hailey." I said simply, she muttered a quick "Oh"
I turned searching for Edward wondering why I had not seen him earlier, he should have been bugging Rita by now and started up their childish fights.
I turned towards the back to see him making out with someone, trying to get the girl's face.
I couldn't, the i turned away looking at Rita to see she found out what I saw.
She looked okay, I always thought Edward had the hots for Rita, yes we all know he was a fucking woman wrapper but he never shoved it in Rita's face.
So what happened now?
And with who?
Was there a new student i didn't know, turning to find Amy, okay she wasn't the one.
She had this sour look on her face, with disgust.
What was her problem now..
Then i saw her look towards Edwards longingly, did she like Edward too.
Looking closely, she wasn't staring at Edward but the girl.
Or she liked the girl?
Edward's problem was definitely not mine.
Finally the movie came to an end, then i saw Mr. Derrick walked him, he looked tired and stressed out more than earlier when I last saw him.
Did he hear about the loud screech and noise?
Was that what was making him stressed?
I made a mental note to talk to him later.
The lightning coming back on, squinting my eyes to get used to the light back.
I opened up grateful it was a dim light that was turned on.
There were whispers, crying, laughter, about the storytelling, it was boring to me.
Mr. Derrick called out to everyone, when they all quiet down.
He said "Everyone, write, on a full scalp sheet, the emotions that were played during the entire movie, the pros and cons of each emotion." There were grumbles and complaints.
What was that assignment about? Emotions, other than love, foolishness and hurt, what else was in this movie.
This was not what i had planned for, this was going to be one stressful trip.
Earlier on it was a stupid test that took the whole day.
"I want it available by 12pm tomorrow, and everyone will get their mobile phones tonight." He continued.
Wow
I didn't expect that, i thought we were going to be phone less all through.
Wondering if the noises earlier was what brought up the change.
Was it a bribe? I thought again.
This wasn't helping, i had too many questions with no answer and nobody to answer them.
He ordered one of the guards to distribute it to them while he head out again.
This was my cue to get answers, the guards had left the entrance due to the disarray of children who were excited about collecting their devices back.
I whispered to Rita, seeing her still lock on Edward and ... It was Kate, Amy frie8, no wonder.
That was something i will have to ask later, now i needed her for something.
"Bliss..." She called out, "I'm going to ba back, can you help to collect my handphone, and watch over Hailey for me, she's in my room" i said quickly staring at the door and the guards who had left once in a while.
"Yes but where are going?" She asked.
"Later," i said rushing out when she held my hand "What are you doing, you are going get us into trouble" she whisper yelled.
Signing "Don't worry about me, just make up a good excuse when you want to collect the phone" she nodded her head reluctantly before letting me go.
Wincing a bit at her nails which pierced my skin lightly when she dragged me.
This was it.
"No turning back", i said to myself as I stepped out onto the hallways.
It was a straight hallways which burst out at an opening to the stairs.
Arrrrrrgh.
Why were they so archaic?
"Now where do i go?"