A short time later the MX-5 pulled into a parking space in the school car park. Once the engine had stopped a pair of black heels followed by a pair of legs emerged for the driver’s side of the car. These belonged to the newest chemistry teacher in the school Lauren Rodriguez. She confidently walked towards the main building of the school after locking the car. It wasn’t that she didn’t trust the students it was just that she or was that Lonna had only gotten the car back a few hours ago which was why she had not needed to be at the school that morning.
Her first stop on the journey was to the classroom where she had spent most of her day yesterday. This was to let Moria know that she was there and to say thanks of course. Moria had taken care of her classes that morning as she had with Moria's the day before. She wondered how Lonna had got on at her old house last night. She thought that she should try and find her to let her know what had happened with her aunt's visit and check that she had done the right thing by turning down the blind date.
Try as she might she could not work out where in the school Lonna would be at that moment. She for some unknown reason could not remember what had been up until the day before her own classes. Lonna would have to wait she would not be able to use the note trick for a second day in a row. If she were to try someone would have something to say about it besides she had classes to teach. Both she and Lonna agreed that for as long as this whatever was happening they would have to keep up the pretence of living the life that everyone thought was theirs.
That after all was why she was dressed the way she was today. However today it did not seem too bad.
The crisp white blazer paired with a chic grey skirt. She did not think that she had such a keen eye for detail or a good sense of style. She remembered standing in the hall in the condo that she had spent the night in. That morning looking in the mirror catching sight of herself. The heels that she had chosen because they seemed to accentuate her posture and, added an extra touch of grace to her overall appearance. This was only the second time that she had worn a skirt and heels to school in as many days, she was much more a jeans or leggings type girl and only wore such things when she needed to and only then as a last resort.
However here she was wearing them again and this time of her own free will sort of. Her ensemble not only showcased the latest in fashion trends but also reflected a meticulous selection of patterns and textures that harmonized to create a visually appealing look. Where had she come up with that from? She never thought of herself as fashionable before, she needed to get herself back to normal as fast as she could.
Right now she had to get ready for the first of her classes that afternoon. The juniors walked into the classroom shortly after lunch and took their seats silently. They were all well aware of the reputation that Lauren had inherited from Lonna so not one of them wanted to get on her bad side. The pattern repeated itself with the class that followed. Her final class of the afternoon was of seniors. Most of them were well-behaved but there was always one she thought to herself as one of the boys in the front of the class decided to act the fool. “Mr Gibson if you do not behave I am afraid I will have no choice but to send you to detention and I know you do not wish me to,” Lauren said to the young boy. Who then stopped joking and paid attention to the rest of the lesson. Young man, she thought to herself he was not that much younger than her. She was only 22 years old after all.
No, that was wrong she was not 22 was she? The age that had come to the front of her mind did not seem right. She was sure that was not right. She accessed her file on the school records. Well, the same record that she had looked at the day before.
Name: Lauren Rodriguez D.O.B: February 06. 2002 Address: 51 Seabreeze View. Greenville. Next of Kin: Nguyên Tran (Aunt)
Much the same as it had yesterday afternoon but now it showed details that it hadn’t the day before. Lonna’s’ Aunt was now showing up as next of kin along with her full name. She was sure that was not there yesterday. The changes must still be happening, She needed to find Lonna but where was she? Lauren was sure that Lonna must have noticed the changes as she had. Then she remembered that her old locker now Lonna’s was just down from the classroom she was sitting in. All she had to do was stand at the door once today’s lessons had finished and she would come to her. Wouldn’t she?
