I avoided the principal all day. I just got through my classes, and I was almost home-free...
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A special announcement comes on through the speakers of the whole school. "This is Principal Peabody. I'm asking for Jade Lillian to immediately report to my office. Thank you."
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Jesus, I was so close to escaping! I very slowly get up and abandon my art project half-way.
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I get to her office, where she's waiting for me. She's an extremely thin woman in her 40's with wrinkles and age spots everywhere. But she's a very understanding woman, and nice, for that matter.
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"Why hello, Ms. Lillian. How are you on this fine day?" She is SUCH a sweetheart.
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"Pretty crappy. And yourself?" I ask courteously.
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"I can't complain, thank you. Now. Do you know why you are here?" She motions for me to take a seat, so I do.
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"Um... Because of what happened in the cafeteria?"
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"Exactly right. I myself was not there to witness what happened. I only heard rumors. But of course, it would be unfair to decide on a punishment without hearing BOTH sides of the story, now wouldn't it? So tell me what happened."
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She waited.
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And waited.
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And waited.
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Finally, I open my mouth. "How's your husband, Ms. Peabody?"
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She’s taken aback, not expecting me to change the subject. But she plays along.
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"He passed away a few years ago, Ms. Lillian."
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"How?"
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She’s reluctant to answer, but she does anyways. "He... Was hit by a car..." Her eyes start to well up.
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"Why are your eyes teary?" I ask.
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"Because, Jade. He was the one person I loved the most. And now he is no longer with me."
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Here's where I get a little... ‘interesting’. "Wouldn't it be so funny if I hit you with a car, too? Maybe you guys will meet in Heaven together! Or maybe--"
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"MS. LILLIAN. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I find it highly disrespectful for you to speak this way." By now she's crying a little.
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"EXACTLY. People make jokes about your only love and you're enraged, are you not? Well THAT is how I felt when that new kid spoke in a hurtful manner about THE ONE PERSON I LOVED THE MOST. THAT is why I GRABBED MY KNIFE AND STABBED HIS ARM. THAT IS WHY I CHOKED HIM FOR A MINUTE. THAT IS WHY I PUSHED HIM TO THE GROUND AND KICKED HIS RIBS."
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I'm panting so hard! Why? Had I not decided a while ago to let Edward go? Why am I sulking? Sobbing? Why is my heart throbbing, threatening to jump out? Why... Is... My... Throat... Closing.... Choking...
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