Chapter 63 - - 63 : Pretty
The play performed by the lower year students had come to an end, which drew most of the audience's attention and laughter. Everyone clapped as the children bowed on stage with Miss Lewellin and they all exited the stage to give way to the upper years.
Each child immediately went where their families were located, those who had older siblings had to stay behind and watch the remaining plays, while the rest of the children had to go home for their bedtimes, leaving the town hall with fewer audiences.
"We apologise so much for Monica's behaviour!" The little girl's parents repeatedly apologised to Leyla, who was escorting them to their carriage.
"Please, it's fine!" Leyla tried to reassure them, "It's my duty as their teacher to be there for them."
"Still, because Monica couldn't continue with the play, then Miss Lewellin had to endure getting laughed at during the play." interjected Monica's grandmother.
At the reminder of the humiliation she had to go through, Leyla flinched slightly, effectively silencing both Leyla and the apologetic parents. Eventually they settled in their carriage, bidding Leyla goodbye. Once they were out of sight, Leyla sighed in relief.
"Miss Lewellin, shall we get a cup of hot coffee?" Mrs. Grever immediately offered with a kind smile as she neared Leyla, finally finding her alone. Leyla jolted at her unexpected appearance, before gently shaking her head, smiling back politely.
"Oh, thank you, but I'm fine." she reassured, "I think I should get a breather alone for a while."
"Oh well, that's understandable." Mrs. Grever agreed, before patting Leyla on the shoulder, squeezing it comfortingly, "For what it's worth, I think you make quite a cute fairy, and I enjoyed the play a lot more because of you."
Leyla giggled softly, "That really doesn't make me feel that much better." she jokingly, and both of them chuckled.
"I know it doesn't sound that much better, but it is the truth." Mrs. Grever said, "Usually the nobles that attend these events rarely pay attention, or even get entertained, but you did. You made them enjoy it, and not make it feel like just a publicity stunt for them." she sighed and squeezed both of Leyla's hands this time, "So you did an amazing job today."