Chapter 16: You don’t know me
Saturday arrived quicker than expected for the Elites. Meanwhile, for the Groundlings, the week felt like an eternity under the weight of serving the vampires and living under their constant shadow. Now, the students gathered beside the carriages that were destined for various towns.
"Best wishes to your sister and her husband-to-be. I hope you enjoy the celebrations!" Hailey said warmly, having decided to visit her grandfather before heading home.
"Thank you. I hope you have a safe journey," Ruelle replied with a smile, having come to bid Hailey farewell.
As Hailey rummaged through her satchel, she said, "I think Kevin wanted to attend your sister's wedding."
Ruelle blinked, the meaning of Hailey's words passing over her like the gentle breeze that stirred her hair. "He does seem interested in gatherings. He was talking about the soiree two days ago."
Hailey laughed at this, realising how Ruelle missed the point. She replied, "He does seem sociable, but I think it wasn't that. Not to mention, you gave him homework."
"That's because he has a lot of catching up to do before the tests," Ruelle explained, determined to help him succeed.
Hailey was about to say something when she suddenly pulled out a handkerchief and exclaimed, "How did I pick up Blake's kerchief?"
"Get inside the carriage! We're leaving now," the coachman announced, casting an impatient look their way.
"Wait! I need to return this!" Hailey said, her eyes widening in alarm.
The coachman shot her a sharp glance. "The carriage moves with or without you. Shouldn't have wasted time chitchatting, huh?"