Chapter 16

PROMISE TO HAVE LESS FUN

‘‘Hey, what did that guy want to talk with you?’’ Matt asked, as soon as I sat on my seat, everyone was waiting for my reply.

‘‘He wanted me to apply for the post of his secretary since I'm such a sincere child with the least points. He wanted to give me a chance to improve my grades,’’ I made up a reason. Knowing all too well this was something the guys would easily believe, given how I was short on credit points.

‘‘And, did you agree with his arrangement?’’ Matt asked with a squinted look on his face.

‘‘What? Do you think I'd agree with that? Don't you guys know me anymore? I got those demerit points because I was busy having the time of my life. I am sure he will try to make my life a living hell if I agree to be his secretary and won't even allow me to take leave as I want,’’ I paused before looking at Matt and the others.

‘‘What more? I am afraid that he has fallen for my charms. What if he turns out to be a creep? I mean think about it. I'm not the only one who has fewer credits. Take ash for instance. But rather than voting or asking the class about it, he took me out. Don't you find it a bit fishy?’’ I asked, trying to make them look at the truth that wasn't even true.

He wanted to be a lecturer at this university just to make my life hell right? I would make sure these students disrespect him as much as they can and make his life full of troubles in return.

‘‘Alexis, come out of the class this instant,’’ I heard the Chancellor's angry voice, making me look at him with a tired look of my own.

‘‘See? He even made the chancellor talk to me about the same thing. Or he could've just scolded me in front of you like he always does, right?’’ I asked everyone before leaving the class, satisfied that I was able to get the reaction u were aiming for.

‘‘You can start with what you called me here for. You wanted to scold me for what I did earlier, right?’’ I asked the chancellor, who looked at me for a moment before sighing loudly.

‘‘Why do you always put me in such a tough situation, Alexis?’’ he asked, laying my head, making me roll my eyes at him.

‘‘How many times do I have to tell you not to pat my head? I am by a cat or your dog. And yes, I did it deliberately. Who asked you to tell him that I was your most sincere child and put me on the spot there?’’ I said, looking at him carefully.

‘‘I did it because it could've helped you get your points back. I wanted to help__’’ he starred before I decided to cut him off.

‘‘I have already mentioned I'm not here to graduate with flying colors and become a topper. I just want a reason to stay at this university because I think it's fun. And I think I've got enough points to sustain this year without failing the semester,’’ I said, hoping I made my points clear this time to him.

‘‘Why are you ruining your life dear? You have such a brilliant IQ, your good grades, and the number of Olympics you clear just for fun. You will be able to do your masters in a very reputable university. Not to mention a high-paying job you will get. It's the dream of so many students. And when you're offered such an opportunity, you're wasting it like this for this short-term fun,’’ the Chancellor said, making me look at him with squinted brows.

If only he knew the truth about my existence, then he wouldn't have been saying things like this.

If only the reality of life was as easy as he has mentioned just now. Sometimes, I think of how good it would've been if I had been born as a human from the start. Then all these hiding from everyone and the hassle wouldn't have been in the first place.

Besides, I am no less than a human with healing powers, am I? I thought, smiling at my own life.

‘‘I understand your words. I try to concentrate and have less fun from now on,’’ I told the chancellor, and in return, he just nodded his head before walking towards his office.

Calling Matt, I waited for him to pick up the phone.

‘‘Hello?’’

‘‘I got caught. They know I'm a lantern. I haven't told them anything else, but they have warned me not to go out of the territory until they investigate my case,’’ I said everything in a single breath.

‘‘It is okay. You live there for the time being. Besides, you weren't planning on going anywhere. I'll try to find the mole in the council. I want to know who's daring enough to leak such information,’’ Matt said before ending the call.

Looking at my phone in hand, I made a quick to-do list, groaning when things kept piling up.

I have to go back to my forest house that's an hour away from here.

And then, that bonfire party that I had agreed to, for which I'll have to come back here in the city. Two hours wasted just traveling? And how can I forget about the fact that my fridge was empty and I had to go shopping too? And did I mention that I'd have to clean that house too, because the last time I left it and vacated for two days, all I could see was cobwebs and insects everywhere?

‘‘That I must mention, you used very brilliantly in your experiment,’’ Ariana butted in, making me roll my eyes at her.

Does she not get my point? For using those insects in my experiment, I'll have to pick them and put them neatly in a jar too. In short, cleaning!

Well, let's start with the day that had already gone bad for me.