100 : The First Year III pt. 46 (1/2)
Dir. Campbell turned her head slightly to look behind her. She was trying to figure out what Klyde was grinning at. When she looked, she saw no one. There were people walking past them, but they paid little attention to them.
Seeing how Dir. Campbell had her attention elsewhere Klyde coughed to draw it back.
”As I was saying, with the announcement of this project your group's nightly activities will no longer be needed.”
Klyde saw the anger in Dir. Campbell's eyes, she worked hard to get her position and now Klyde was saying it would no longer be needed. What did she work for?
”Not just yours, the other directions will also be relocated. Don't worry, you'll have a spot in the new project if you want it.”
Dir. Campbell clenched her fist. What was this, pity? A spot for her in the new project? She didn't want it. She never relied on others, so why should she start now?
”No thanks, I don't need your pity.”
Klyde held up both his hands to show he meant no harm.
”It is not pity, it is an offer. You'll be apart of something much larger than your small organization. It will require much more concentration, and you'll be a step closer to your own goal. The benefits truly outweigh your dislike for me, right?”
Klyde smiled wryly, he knew Dir. Campbell did not like him much. Not that he blamed her, but their relations was a thing of the past.
”You think you're so great? Me disliking you has nothing to do with our past, I just don't like the way you are. You are really the scum of the human population. Besides, if you are offering me this position that means you were offered something even better. What is it?”
Dir. Campbell placed her hand on her rapier as she squinted her eyes at Klyde.
He would never offer someone something with nothing gained in return. Klyde was not that type of person. He has never been.
”I do not know what you think of me, but I have a pretty good idea. Trust me on this, what I gain is nothing compared to you.
I'm not a bad guy, i'm just doing what I do best. Believe me, when I say at the end of all this, everyone will be happy. The first step to that is you agreeing to accept the position.
What would Akari have you do?”
Klyde crossed his arms and said.
He had a lot of things he wanted to accomplish, this was only a step in a large journey. The end was still not in sight, but he could feel it was getting closer.
Dir. Campbell clicked her tongue, what did her sister have to do with any of this? She wasn't even in the States right now.
”I'll think about it.”
Dir. Campbell said as she walked past Klyde.
She needed time, there were things she had set in motion that had yet to finish. Her group called Shadow was still active and had missions unfinished. If she were to let it all go because of this new project how could she face the members of Shadow?
What she needed right now was advice. Someone who could help guide her in the right direction. There was really no need to turn down the position offered to her, but if she did she would be helping Klyde out. His touch was gentle, but poisonous. Everything he got his hands on would be beneficial for him, he could care less about the damage it would cause to others.
The duties she had right now were great, but what she would have to do once she accepted. It could be something else entirely.
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Nick finished getting himself dressed as he fixed his black tie. He was wearing a classic black and white suit while wearing black framed glasses. He had diamond earrings in his ears.
”Look at you, clothes really do make the man.”
Matthew said as he hopped over his bed and appeared in front of Nick. Matthew was wearing a navy blue and dark grey suit. The front navy blue jacket was unbuttoned revealing a navy blue vest underneath.
”I'm just ready to get this over with.”
Nick said as he made a motion with his head asking if Matthew was ready to go. The other two male roommates left ahead of them going to the ballroom for the feast.
When Nick opened the door he found Freya and Alyson standing outside. Freya wore a purple maxi dress that showed off her back. It exposed a lot of skin but looked good on her. The dress was not clung to her body, but it showed the outline of her thighs.
Matthew thought if Freya had a bit of a bigger bust she'd be a total babe.
Alyson, on the other hand, wore a navy blue high street dress, that showed off her curves. It was cut on the left side and showed off a bit of skin, but cut off just before you could see anything past her thigh. Leaving one to imagine what was underneath.
”You two look lovely.”
Nick complimented the two ladies, while his eyes scanned their appearance. He had to look two times before he felt satisfied.
Alyson's cheeks burned as she felt Nick's gaze go over her body. She would never wear something so revealing but Isabel pushed her forward. This was the only dress Isabel let her take with her on this trip.
Alyson was embarrassed when she came out of her room with this dress on as she felt the gazes of many men. Old and young, they both watched her as she walked past.
She wished Isabel was here, but she was stuck back at the academy.
Matthew had his eyes opened wide when he looked at Alyson, she was so pretty. Her hair was no longer straight, it was curled.
”You're so gorgeous Alyson, really. You'll have all sorts of guys coming up to you. Anyone would be lucky to have a girl like you by their side.”
Matthew gave her a wink as he said that, he could tell who she was dressing up for. As much as he liked Nick's fiancee, there was only so much a male could do when tempted by a figure like Alyson's. Matthew himself would love to chat her up, but she had eyes on Nick.
Sucks because he really thought she looked nice.
Matthew looked towards Freya and quickly looked her over.
”...You look nice too.”
Freya rolled her eyes, it was like he forced himself to say that. Whatever, she could care less what Matthew thought of her appearance.
Nick elbowed Matthew in the side lightly, he should not have said it like that. Matthew could have given Freya a better compliment.
Matthew rubbed his side and frowned.
”Let's go, no need to stand here all day.”
Nick said as he walked in between Alyson and Freya. He did not take too big of a stride and walked at a slower pace. The two girls were wearing heels so they could not walk as fast as usual.
Matthew walked next to Freya and locked his hands behind his head as he whistled.
The group of four had a light conversation as they made their way towards the ballroom. They had to enter the elevator and go to the first floor, which did not take that long. Only around ten or fifteen minutes.
They could hear classical music playing from outside the ballroom. Inside people were chatting or dancing, while a few were eating at the tables.
Freya spotted a few freshmen that were famous from the other academies. Her eyes seemed to sparkle as she pointed each one of them out.
”That's John, there's Bishop…”
She knew they were big shots from where they were from so she believed it would be a good thing to have Nick know who they were. Eventually, he would have to compete against them.
Nick listened to her as he paid attention to who she pointed out. Eventually, she pointed towards Rachel, who was also present in the ballroom. She was wearing a black lace dress.
Rachel was talking to a group of females, but Nick saw there were males constantly looking in her direction.
”I'm going to grab something to drink, anyone want anything?”
Matthew asked.
”I'll come with you.”
Freya said.
”I think i'll be fine, don't need you to hold my hand.”
Matthew tried to shoo Freya away, he did not want her to come with him.
”Who'd want to hold your hand? I'd rather die before it came to that. Do you really think you could carry drinks for four by yourself?”
Freya asked him as she glared at him.
”I think I can manage.”
Matthew replied, carrying four glasses would be no trouble for him at all.
Freya seeing how Matthew insisted she stay put decided to give up on trying at all. Whatever, she did not care anymore.
”May I get your attention?”
A voice asked as a man stood in the center of the ballroom with a mic in his hand. The music stopped and everyone in the ballroom looked in his direction.
He was wearing glasses and had slick brown hair combed back.
”Some of you may know me, others do not. I'm Victor Scott, head of the Scott family. No need to be excited, there are others here as well from the ten families.
First, I want to congratulate all those that have made it this far. You've shown skill that is a cut above the rest and are able to participate in this tournament. This year i've seen some impressive talent.
Like, Ms. Rachel over there.”
Victor pointed at Rachel causing the attention to go to her.