Chapter Six
Emma's POV
As i ran through the hallway full of people, trying as much as I can not bump into anyone but that was inevitable. I bumped into a man on my way into the lecture room my books falling to the ground and my papers flying everywhere.
" I'm so sorry." He said picking up my books for me. His mouth was moving but my attention wasn't there. I was interested in getting to my first class on time. I quickly picked the remaining papers and took the books he picked from his hands.
" Thank you so much." I said curtly before running through the door. I tried to walk as quiet as possible so as not to get noticed but I guess today wasn't just going the way I wanted.
" Hey you" the Professor who was teaching pointed at me making everyone's attention pointed at me. At that point, all I wanted was for the ground to open up and swallow me. At least save me from the hundreds of eyes looking at me, probably judging me.
" I asked a question Miss?" The Professor said interrupting my thoughts.
" Sorry Ma'am I didn't hear the question."
" Because that was when you were probably sneaking into my class." She subtly looked at me from head to toe.
" I need you to tell us the representation of power dynamics in William Shakespeare's Othello."
" In Othello, the power dynamics are completely intertwined between race, gender, and social status." She said nothing only nodded her head and motioned for me to sit down.
I lowered myself on the seat behind me.
" That was really cool, I'm Kayla." The girl seating beside me said with a cheerful smile.
" I only answered a question."
" Yes you did, but she nodded at you. She didn't make any corrections"
" What does that mean?
" Professor Ellis is an extreme perfectionist, so if she nodded at you it means she agrees with what you said. You did well."
" Thank you." Something about what Kayla said made me feel good. The feared prefectionist professor agrees with me. I kept grinning from ear to ear. I was so happy to be there.
" That would be all for today. sneaking girl, wait behind." Immediately she said that everyone stood up and started moving towards the door.
" Blow her perfect brains out." Kayla said with a big smile.
After majority of the students had left I strolled to the front of the class where professor Ellis was packing her bag and books.
" Good day ma'am."
" Why were you late?"
" I work ma'am, I'm still figuring out how to balance both my work life and school life."
" I see, pick up my books let's go" she said as she picked you her handbag and walked quickly to the door. Her heels clicking on the tiles floor. We climbed up the stairs that lead to staff's office. We took several turns until we got to the door that had her name printed on it in bold.
Professor Ellis Windsor.
She fished out the key from her bag then she unlocked the door.
" Arrange them over there." She said pointing at the small shelf that was in her office.
" Have a seat." She said to me after I was done arranging her books.
" What's your name?"
" My name is Emma Wellington."
" Interesting, so you're very interested in literature or you're doing it because you read a few novels and you feel you have what it takes to learn literature.
" I love literature ma'am. I'm very passionate about it. I studied English and literature during my first degree, so I'm here to further my knowledge in literature." She looked at me as if trying to examine me.
I shifted uncomfortable under her lens.
" Here is a book." She said taking out a book from a drawer in her table and stretching it to me.
" I want your literature view on this book. I need it typed and documented by next week Monday."
" Ok Ma'am"
" I guess that would be all." She said waving her hand dismissing me.
I stood up, then walking out of her office. I let out a sigh of relief that I didn't even know I was holding. I giggled holding the book to myself. I couldn't wait to start reading and seeing what it is made of. I couldn't wait to see life through the author's eyes.
I managed to navigate my way to the library with the help of the map that was in the new students package.
When I got to the double door I should the security there my student identity card and I was allowed access in. The interior was magnificent, I subtly looked around taking in everything around me. I decided to go to the upper floor, it seemed there were less people there and it was quiet. I picked a seat that was close to the window, for air and just to take in the scenery of the busy school.
I glanced at the big clock that was situated at the middle of the library. It was already past eight o'clock. I didn't even know I had spent that much time in the library. I decided I was done for the day. I arranged my books together picking them and walking out. I feel happy for the first time in a long while, I wasn't feeling the need to please someone.
When I got to the gate of the school, I sighted a familiar Benz model car. Jason was standing in front of the car.
I decided to ignore him and go my way.
" Babe" he called out as I got closer to him, he reached out to try to hold me.
" Get your hands off me" I freed myself from his grip.
" Emma! Stop being stubborn and come back home." My mind has been manipulated to answer to his beck and calls. I closed my eyes trying to resist the urge.
" Leave me the fuck alone Jason. Come close to me one more time and I'm going to get a restraining order" with that I walked out on him and boarded a cab home.