Chapter 70 - - 70 : You mean nothing to me
"Well, I'm pleasantly surprised you decided to stay Miss Lewellin." the headmistress told her after she explained she wouldn't be going away after all, "There really is no better school around than the one in your hometown." she laughed heartily in delight.
Leyla only faintly smiled in reply, doing her best to be cordial as she sat from across the headmistress. Her eyes lowered to the ground, looking quite embarrassed at her changing her decision.
"I'm truly sorry for giving you trouble over my transfer." Leyla apologized, bowing her head in remorse. The headmistress only brushed off her apology.
"Nonsense," the headmistress said, "As long as you're staying in our school there's no trouble to be had." she pointed out before clearing her throat, and looking a bit sheepish this time. "By the way Miss Lewellin, may I inquire if you changed your mind about Theo?"
"Hm?" Leyla looked up, "Theo?" she softly wondered to herself, before memories of the grocery store owner's son popped up in her mind, "Oh! Theo?" she looked back at the headmistress who nodded eagerly.
Fortunately, the headmistress' spouse neared them, carrying a tray with tea, effectively cutting off their conversation.
"Come now dear, let's not force her." interjected her husband, "Look at how embarrassed Miss Lewellin is. Let the young people be."
"I'm just saying that Theo is a perfectly good young man." the headmistress haughtily shot back at him before looking pointedly at Leyla, who only smiled awkwardly at the two of them.
She really wanted them to get together, and couldn't help but wonder if Leyla thought Theo was not up to her standards. She knew Leyla had been engaged to Dr. Etman's son, but broke it off.
The headmistress couldn't help but think Leyla should know by now that looking for better prospects won't look too good for her. It could even backfire on her, making her look greedy when she knew Leyla was anything but.
Deeming a change of subject was in order, the headmistress cleared her throat before straightening up, shaking further thoughts off her mind. She then gave a cheerful smile to the young teacher.