Chapter 9: Guilty?
Fredric refocused on me. His expression shifted from practised concern to quiet disgust.
"Ezekiel," he said, drawing my name out from like lips like it was filth, "I have heard both sides of the story, and the conclusion is clear."
I said nothing.
He hadn’t finished speaking.
"Ivory is a model student. She’s respected even by those who envy her," he continued. "She wouldn’t fabricate something this heinous just to lie against you. There’s too much at stake for her."
"Whereas you... don’t have much to lose," he stated, clicking his tongue in disappointment.
"I cannot believe that a student of mine would descend to such a level of moral degeneracy. However, from what I have heard about you from your peers and, at this moment, witnessed for myself, you are guilty of this crime." He tapped his fingers against his elbow slowly.
Then, he dealt the final blow.
"I will inform the Instructors Committee. They’ll determine your punishment. But I suspect that it will be expulsion."
"Is there anything you want to say for yourself? Make it quick," He said, awaiting my response.
I took a deep breath. "If you doesn’t believe me, then you can check the camera mounted at the gates. I am certain the security footage will provide an accurate report of what had occurred," I said.