House of Cards

Friend

The teacher who has everything that Kadmus described is teaching the students quite normally like any other teachers out there but I think it’s too normal that it’s unnatural. And there is this other thing that I noticed as well, he keeps glancing at me every minute whenever he gets the chance. ‘I guess there is some truth to what Kadmus said, they really are all over the world. If they really are all over the world then that means there have been someone from the same organization that must have seen me and confirmed all of their beliefs right?’ told myself as I continue to observe his actions. He was about to finish his session but he did nothing more suspicious than stealing a glance at me from time to time.

After seeing that there is actually someone from that organization, it was then that I decided to observe the other teachers if they have the same things on them as well but there is no other one than him. ‘I guess they only plant one person every year to avoid detection.’ I concluded after seeing no other people having the same things from Kadmus’ description. The day ended and it was a relief that there is one person from that organization. ‘There is only one way to know if they really are friend or foe.’ I stood up and wanted to walk towards Van’s office when all of the sudden Hannah grabbed my hand. “Where are you going? You completely ignored us the entire day so you owe us each an ice cream.” Frey a nodded her head as she also grabbed my shoulder, Lance on the other hand grabbed my other shoulder with a smile on his face. “You were so cold earlier- so I need to have you treat me to an ice cream.” He said with an absolutely huge grin on his face.

*BEEP!*

‘How he hell can you guys smile when you just forced me to buy you lot ice cream?’ I thought as the sound of the ice cream maker machine made Lance’s ice cream. ‘The new principal gave me this card and told me to use it as much as I want and buy anything I needed inside Olympus. He’s new and it’s already a big thing living here for free and I cannot decline it as well since he immediately shove this into my pocket. I hope this guys will not use me to abuse the new principal’s good will.’ I thought to myself as I hide the card in my wallet. “Is this enough for you guys? If there is nothing more then, I have to go- there is somewhere I needed to be right as of this moment.” I said as I pointed at the teachers’ office. The three of them just look at me with a blank expression as they stop licking their ice cream. “Thanks a lot for giving us a free ice cream Rain, so in order to pay you back let us come with you. We got nothing else to do anyways so I guess I will stick longer.” Lance said as he bows his head little did he know that something fell.

*PWUUK!*

He was about to like his ice cream but then he realized that the once cold feeling in his tongue disappeared. His eyes immediately move towards his cone and saw that nothing is resting on his cone. “MY ICE CREAM!” he yelled as soon as he saw his ice cream on the floor. “Well, you could just have bowed slightly without dragging your entire upper half. I guess that is karma for making Rain pay for the ice cream.” Freya said with a grin on her face while trying to suppress her laughter. “I don’t really care if you follow me since you would not listen to what I say otherwise.” I said with a blank expression. Both Freya and Hannah gave each other a high five when I guess what they are going to do if I told them not to follow me. “Sigh!” I let out a huge sigh as I make my way through Van’s office with them following behind my back as usual but this time Lance is bummed that he did not flash a single smile.

I was able to catch Van when he was about to head to the principal and bring his report for the day so I decided to ask him a favor then after a few minutes, he told me that it is done and left for the principal’s office. I also decided to go home and told the others that I will be doing something important and asked them to go back to their dorms which is quite surprising since they did not question nor followed me after my request. I waited outside the wall secretly and hid on the marsh just beside Olympus. ‘I told Van to let that teacher meet me here and it looks like we are only a few minutes away from meeting.’ Told myself as I glance at my watch but then all of the sudden I felt a presence coming inside the marsh and it was an aura that I have not felt- it was neither Van’s nor Aron’s. I turned my head and saw a silhouette of a person walking towards me but then suddenly stopped and fell on his knees. “I thought teacher Van would be the one I will be meeting but to think that it was the honorable Hero of the fallen. I could not convey how honored I am in your presence.”  He immediately said in a distinguishable tone. ‘He speaks like a person from a very rich family.’ I thought to myself after hearing his tone and voice. “Stop spouting nonsense. I want to get straight to the point.” I brushed him off instantly.

               I told him to act casually in front of me and he immediately obeyed and got me thinking if really my foes that will hinder my future plans are. “I am really sorry Mr. Ambro- this is what I was taught to behave when I was a kid.” He apologized as he bows his head. “So what is your goal for meeting me here?” he asked but then I immediately replied. “Is your organization a friend or a foe?” I replied without any hesitation and with a cold tone.

He just stare at me coldly but then flashed a smile. “Did someone told you about us? Then I guess you must have heard one thing or two about us.” He walked towards me without any regard about himself and to show that I am not afraid of what their organization can do I stood there without moving a single inch. “Answer me.” I added. “There is nothing for you to worry about anything Mr. Ambro, our organization exist only for the sole purpose of letting the whole world know that they were wrong about what they said about us. And we are fully aware of the plans that you have for the future- we have been in contact with Mr. () for the past two years and we also provided them with the information they needed so it’s a win-win situation.” He reassures as he looks at me with respect lingering in his eyes.

The surprise of hearing those words from his mouth shook me a little. ‘When did Mr. () made contact with them? Is he aware of the existence of their organization from the very beginning?’ I thought to myself as he stare at me like he knows what I am thinking. “Looks like you were not aware that Mr. () made contact with us. Well, he is doing something and he doesn’t want you to bother with such pitiful things. We both share the same path so just think of it as helping a comrade achieve his goal.” He said with a grin in his face. “What did you asked him for your help? Surely your organization will not risk themselves for nothing.” I interrogated further but then his expression changed, he is surprised like a person who felt bad because no one would believe what he said, it was a pitiful sight, he looked like he was about to cry like a kid.

“Our organization did not require any p*****t Mr. Ambro- helping you is one of the absolute order of the founding members.” He said with a smile in his face. “You said one- is there any other absolute orders beside that?” I interrogated further. “The other one is not to make trouble in your name or hinder your plans in the future those are the absolute orders.” He explained. “Then why are you here in Olympus?” I asked another question. “And that is to support you in the future- you may not know it but the organization has been establishing everything for you on the outside world and everyone is doing their best to this very moment.” He said with a smile. After confirming everything, I reached to a conclusion.

He left as soon as our meeting ended since he does not want to trouble me any further by staying late at night. “You must rest well Mr. Ambro- please call me anytime if you want to learn anything. I will not hesitate to go by your side when you call for me.” he said as he handed me his number. ‘How dedicated can you be? You did not even know who I am and yet you guys are doing anything that might of for help me in the future.’ I thought as I jumped on the wall and gaze at the view. ‘Friend it is.’ I whispered in my head as I jumped inside the wall.