Chapter 31: The tiger’s absence
Chapter thirty one
**Oliver West**
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The next few days dragged by slowly, and soon enough, today was Friday.
The fresh cool morning wind caressed my face and hair. I wrapped my arms around myself, grateful for the warmth my long-sleeved shirt provided.
The moment I stepped into the crowded hallway, I searched around for someone in particular.
Kieran.
It had been a complete week since that day he had left my house. Since then I hadn’t seen him. He had not come to school either.
It shouldn’t be any of my business. These were the exact words that I had kept telling myself these few days.
Why should I be concerned about his whereabouts? But for some reason, I couldn’t stop myself from thinking if it had anything to do with our last meeting or anything to do with me in particular.
I couldn’t bring myself to ask any of his popular friends either. I didn’t want them to misunderstand anything. Something told me they wouldn’t be keen on telling me anyway.
A loud huff escaped my mouth as I tried to put the thoughts aside.