Chapter 56: The Principal’s Office
The principal’s frantic eyes flashed over to his receptionist, and he loosened his tie, his face growing flushed.
“I’m s-so sorry for my receptionist’s rudeness, sir.” Principal Thompson looked at Gareth apologetically. “She’s new. I’ll make sure to give her a stern talking to so that she understands that how she treated your wife was wrong.”
The woman turned to her boss, her face growing red with rage.
“I’ve been your secretary for five years, you liar. How dare you try to throw me under the bus?” she snapped. “If I’m going down, I’m dragging you along with me.” Then she turned back to Gareth with a vindictive glint in her eyes. “Principal Thompson was just trying to blackmail your wife into sleeping with him only a few moments ago! That’s why he had his hand wrapped around your wife’s wrist. He was leading her into his office even though she hadn’t agreed. Ask your wife! She’ll tell you.”
Gareth’s nostrils flared, and a low snarl ripped out of his mouth. He took a warning step toward the principal, taking me with him since his arm was still wrapped around my waist.
Principal Thompson’s eyes grew wide with fear. “This situation is all just a big misunderstanding,” he said, and a nervous smile that didn’t reach his eyes crossed his face. “Why don’t we step into my office so we can talk things through?”
Gareth nodded once, then turned to Beta Kevin. “Take care of her while I’m gone.” He looked at the receptionist.
“Yes, sir,” Beta Kevin answered and stepped toward the secretary.
“No! I did nothing wrong!” she said in her shrill voice.