Chapter 187 - 13 (1/2)

Summer camp in Mountain resort Burberry.

It was the last event of Unmei Academy before the official end of class. A tradition that everyone liked. For the students to get together one last time before the long break. And for the Teacher, they have a free two-day vacation.

Evangeline wasn't the least bit interested in attending the said event. But Eric was one of the committees in charge of their class, so his presence was required. It was almost five days since she saw and talk to him, and not once that he returned to their apartment. He was avoiding her even until now whenever she tried to approach him.

Evangeline bit her nails. This is too much!

”Teacher, stop worrying. Eric just needed some time. Lilybella is sure that he will come around. You'll see,” Lilybella said and rubbed Evangeline's hand.

”Why don't you and Lilybella enjoy the river? Lilybella heard it's the highlight of this resort! Oh! The hot spring as well!”

Evangeline sighed and went along with Lilybella. It was better than wasting her time with a man who wouldn't spend even a single glance at her.

HMP! ”Let's go,” Evangeline huramp and went ahead. Maybe if she was the one who ignored him, he'd come around like what happened last time.

They came early in the morning, and now it was nearing afternoon. The resort was packed with students and in every part of the mountain. Evangeline was getting irritated with the noise and crowd.

”Come on. Let's go somewhere quiet,” she said and pulled Lilybella by the arm into the deeper parts of the mountain.

”But the teachers said not to go in the deeper parts. We should find his Highness and go with him.”

”No one knows where that prince went off. And besides, this is a resort. They probably already have the entire area check. What could go wrong?”

”Eh . . . I don't know.” Lilybella was a bit hesitant. She was scared that there might be bears or snakes or other wild animals in the mountain's deeper parts. Having at least a man with them, she'd feel more secured.

”You're such a worry rat. Daniel is probably bored with you. You need to show him your adventurous spirit. And besides, he might come looking for you when he doesn't see you.”

”Eh? Really?” Lilybella's face glowed, and her hesitation disappeared.

”Really.”

As they climbed and went deeper, the crowd lessen and lessen until they came across a river. There were still other students, those few who have a rebellious spirit and wanted to explore every part of the mountain. But they were miles away, enjoying their own business.

”I think this is a good spot.” Evangeline nodded to herself and looked at Lilybella, who was catching her breath. ”You need to exercise more often.”

Lilybella took a large intake of air and stabilized her breathing. ”*huff . . . physical stuff . . . *huff . . . isn't Lilybella's strong points.”

”I agree with you. Your strong points lie in annoying people,” Evangeline murmured and took in the view.

If she wanted to climb some more, she bet she'd need another hour or two. This was a nice spot, and it was not too far from the base camp either. They wouldn't get lost.

”You two! Didn't you hear the instructions that this area is off-limits.”

Evangeline and Lilybella turned to see Satele standing not far from them.

”I ȧssume you too didn't since you're also here, miss Risova,” Evangeline said and went back to viewing the surroundings.

”You should get back. Least someone tells the teacher, and you'll get punish,” Satele warned.

Evangeline chuckled. How would they punish an already expelled student? She thought.

”Ugh. Really?” Lilybella had cold feet again.

”Miss Risova, I ȧssume you're one of the committees in charge of your class. If so, why don't you move along and worry about your class instead of another department? That's why people don't like you,” Evangeline said.

”That's rich coming from you,” Satele countered and turned her back. ”Don't say I didn't warn you.”

She then marched down. Satele didn't actually care for Evangeline. It was just that Lilybella could also get in trouble if someone saw them and told the teachers. Evangeline could go to hell this instant for all she cares, but Lilybella was a different story.

Rolling her eyes on the sky, she decided to take a turn and marched back to where Evangeline and Lilybella were. At least she'd convince Lilybella to come with her.

She left ten minutes ago, but as she returned to where they were, she skidded to a stop. Evangeline and Lilybella were no longer alone.

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”What's all this?” Daniel asked, looking at Max, who was ignoring him ever since he broke up with Sisley.

”I brought you here to settle the score,” Max replied, flexing his neck.

”Settle the score?” Daniel swept the place. They were at the upper parts of the mountain, almost reaching the peak. They were some students with them, but they were far away, almost minuscule to see.

”Yes. So let's get started,” Max replied, cracking his fist as he approached Daniel. ”Hit me.”

”Huh? Why?”

”Don't ask questions. Just hit me. Come on. We're the only people around here.”

”What? No. I'm not going to hit you.” Daniel's hands rose in surrender as he back away at the approaching Max.

”What? Are you chickening out? You don't know how to fight? Did nobody from the Prince's School taught you to fight?”