Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Kapella inserts a red drive into the system and it requested for password almost immediately. That was when she remembered something.

She swivel the chair back and turned to the large screen behind that was supposed to display the video footage from all cameras but it was blank.

She used a computer function to select all of it and clicked it to return online before swiveling back to her former position.

She glance back staring at the online footage that had Cindy running down the hallway like she was in distress.

Kapella slowly got off the chair and approached the screen wondering what was wrong.

That was when she saw it, particular footage out of many had visual of the outside compound, and security guards could be seen trooping to the building.

"Shit!, I need time". She whispered and turned to the other screen which was now displaying the school's database.

"Fire alarm". She whispered and moved to a big board in the room that had a different switch with the label 'hallway'.

She grabbed that of the hallway and pulled it down.

The guards were approaching the door when they had the loud sound of alarm from far away.

"The Alarm". One of them said and they hurried away.

She exhaled heavily and quickly pushed the chair forward.

Cindy exhaled as well and collapsed to the wall.

Her heart was beating so fast already.

Kapella's phone buzzed and she checked the call, It was Kapella's Mom.

"Hello, Ma'am". She said and took the call.

"Have you seen Kapella?".

"She's at my placement, we had a group assignment so..".

"Where's she?, Put her on the phone".

"Um.. She's at the restroom".

"Then call me as soon as she returns".

"Yes, ma'am". She said and disconnected the call.

"Hurry girl, hurry!". Cindy whispered and peeped out again.

She could hear incoming footsteps again and hide behind the wall.

It was the guards returning in a group again while discussing.

Unannounced three alarms rang loudly from different hallways at the same time.

" There's someone in the School, where's the Janitor?". A Chubby Guard asked.

"We haven't seen him".

"And Alex?".

"Same..., Spread out to the hallway". He commanded.

The men hurried off immediately while he moved to the Control Base slowly with his gun pointed forward.

Cindy drew out the tranquilizer gun in her bag and pushed open the door slowly so it doesn't make a noise.

"You finally turned me into an Agent, Kapella".She whispered and laid flat on the floor with the gun pointed forward.

She looked in narrowly through the scope attached to the gun which had the structure of an M800 Revolver.

She targets the man's neck and pressed the trigger.

A pin projects out narrowly and piercing into his neck, he dropped unconscious to the ground.

Cindy exhaled heavily trying to control her fears.

Shortly Kapella came running out and Cindy raced out of the classroom as well.

"We can't leave, they have guarded all exit".Kapella informed and held Cindy's hand.

"Who's there?". They heard a voice and flashes of light moved in their direction.

They scurried into the library and hid behind one of the bookshelves.

The door pulled open and a man flash his torchlight around the room.

"Clear". He spoke into his Walkie Talkie before leaving.

Cindy exhaled heavily and laid her head on Kapella's chest.

"You were scared, weren't you? ". She asked.

"I literally took down a Guard so don't ask me". Cindy told her.

"I saw your face in the footage, you were really scared". Kapella mocked and she poked her nose.

"You were watching me?". She asked.

"Yeah, I made the cameras come online".

"Seriously?, It must have captured my face, I could swear that I saw something moving but was too scared to check".

"Don't worry, I deleted them all leaving only that of the Control Base that captured my operation".

"Triggering the fire alarm was lame, what if they had all come straight to you?". Cindy asked.

"Well, there are switches in the hallway that controls the alarms as well so when it rings that is the first place you think of".

"I can't so sleep right now, your Mom called".

"As much as I thought".

"She wants you to call back". Cindy informed giving her the phone but she power off down instead.

"I'll do that tomorrow".

"So we're gonna wait here until tomorrow?". Cindy asked.

"The school got a shower, if that's what you're worried about and you have your makeup or you could borrow mine, can we sleep now ".

"Let's stop Kapella, I took down a man, the security will be strict from now henceforth, I hope you understand we will be get caught one day".

"That's it and maybe I want to be caught alone".

"Seriously Kapella, we've been friends for years and you know I keep following you to do crazy things".

"Then stop".

"What?".

"Then let just be friends, you don't get to follow me to do crazy things".

"Are you breaking up with me?". Cindy asked and she laughed

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"What does it look like?".

Cindy pinched her shoulder and she laughed as she laid her head on her bag to sleep.

"Tell me why you do it exactly, it's not really because a poor person who can't afford the fees, I'm your friend".

"There are things in my life that I don't understand Cindy, funny things, everyone has different motive when coming to High school, To Study, To Party, To Find Lovers and probably to hack into the school database". Kapella told her and they laughed.

"I don't know why I am here, nothing in my life seems interesting to me, I don't study and magically get to pass my exams and always at the top, my parents don't get to check my result anymore because they know I always make it". She explained and gasped.

"So it looks boring".

"Boring, the only thing I find interesting is what I do, this, doing risky things with the hope of getting caught one day, it sounds so interesting". She said and tears filled her eyes.

Cindy held her to herself and she puts her head down.

"It's alright Kapella, you'll find a purpose soon, I can't tell you to quit these acts but it's just a waste of time, I don't know what to say".

"You don't have to say anything, just sleep off like today never happened". Kapella told her and she nodded.

They held hands and looked up to the ceiling as tears flowed from their eyes.

"We're crazy".

"I know, big-time crazy". Cindy replied.

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NEXT_DAY

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"Kapella if you ain't in this house in the next five minutes I'll...". Mrs. Elijah screamed as she walked down the stairs angrily with her phone.

She paused and bit her lower lip.

"What do you mean you're going to school?". She asked and paused again.

"I'll come personally to school and spike your head in front of your mates". She cursed and disconnected the call.

"Hey Steve, you ain't eating? ". She asked and he played with his spoon.

"Kapella isn't back". He said In a low voice.

"Seriously?, You play cat and rat and now you suddenly miss her? ". Mrs. Elijah asked and wore her red shoe.

"I don't miss her". Steve frowned and she raised her head.

"I missed making her angry". He added.

"You're too little for causing troubles at your age, will you get your bag and get into the vehicle, don't forget your food flask". She said moving for the door.

"It's a thermos, Mom".

"Whatever.., it's the same thing, Who the hell told you that?".

"Kapella".

"Fine, Thermos". She agreed and walked out.

Steve wore his bag and followed after her.

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Phoenix High

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Kapella could be seen putting on her hat as she walked down the hallway with Cindy who was still struggling to put on her shoes.

"Why is your hair bun so big?". She asked.

"Cause it's big". Kapella replied and she tried to touch.

"I wouldn't want to".

Cindy scoffed and retreated her hand.

"Is that my necktie". She asked and stared at the necktie around Kapella's neck.

"So?".

"It makes me look pretty". Cindy said.

"Well, I'm now Ultra Pretty now". Kapella whispered.

She made to grab it but she took off speedily.

Kapella stared back as she ran, she made a turn at the intersection but collide with someone and they came crashing to the ground.

She groaned and books fell on her body.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry". She heard a soft voice and she took off the book covering her face.

She gasped when she saw a tall teen boy stretch out his hand to her.

She hesitates for a while but he grabbed her shoulder and raised her.

"I'm seriously sorry, I didn't see you coming". He apologized.

"It's alright, It's my fault, I was running". She said.

"Hope you ain't hurt anywhere?".

"Not at all I'm fine". He said and she exhales as she saw his face.

Part of it was burnt beyond recognition and he had wrinkle at the other part which wasn't burnt.

"if you're staring at my face It was an accident". He told her and squat.

"How did it happen?". She asked.

"Memories I don't wanna remember".

"Sure... I'm sorry".

"Yeah". He replied picking the books on the ground.

"I should help you with that".

She squat to help him but he held her hand as she tried to take one.

"Don't bother".

"I will". She replied and he let go of her hand.

She packed some of the books and handed them over to him.

"Thanks".

"Once again I'm sorry ".

"It's alright. By the way I am Lovely". He said full of smiles.

"Excuse me". She fired with a stern look.

"Don't get it wrong, I meant my name is Lovely". He said and she laughed.

"Seriously.. I'm sorry... Totally sorry.. I..". She scoffed.

"I'm Kapella". She added.

"Nice name. Nice meeting you".

"You too".

"Ahem". Cindy said and they turned to her.

"And that's Cindy, My bestie". Kapella said.

"Oh Cindy, I am....".

"Lovely.. I heard that.. Nice meeting you".

"Um.. Could you possibly show me where I'm....".

"Oh Freshman!, you look new".

"Not Freshman, Grade 11 and yes I'm new here". He said.

"Junior, Grade 11? ".

"Yeah".

"We're classmates then, over there". She said pointing.

"Thanks". He smiled and walked away.

"Why the funny stares Cindy?". Kapella asked.

"High School love stories always begin with colliding and books falling over".

"Seriously?, It was an accident and I had to help him all because of your stupid necktie".

"Can you hand it over now?".

"No, I'll keep it, and don't try chasing me".

"He's nice though but he got burnt face".

"Seriously?".

"C'mon I'm only trying to be sympathetic".

"Hush! Let's go". Kapella grinned and students began to troop into the building in their numbers.

Her phone buzzed and she took the call.

"Hi, Mom". She said and paused.

"What?". She added and retreated the phone.

"What could that be?". Cindy asked.

"My Mom is at school and she wants me to meet her".

"What's the big deal, let's go, you slept over at my place, my parents are on a business trip so they can't testify".

Mrs. Elijah was pacing around in front of her Dodge Viper GTS when she saw Kapella coming out of the gate with Cindy.

"Oh my...". She said and hugged her tightly.

"Did you eat well, you forgot to take your food". Mrs. Elijah said holding her shoulder.

"I eat well Mom, thanks to".

"Oh Cindy, how are your parents?".

"They're doing well, sorry she couldn't call back last night there was no reception".

"That's alright, you should have at least called that you're staying at your friend's place". Mrs. Elijah snapped.

"Mom can we forget about that, I'm terrible hungry". Kapella said and she slapped her shoulder.

"Ouch!".

She moved to the vehicle and returned with two thermoses.

"I made your favorite".

"Thanks, Mom, that's why I love you". She said smiling.

The passengers' window of the vehicle slide down revealing Steve who grinned out.

"Hey what is he doing here?". Kapella asked.

"Hi Rapunzel". He said waving.

"Shut up, I had a blissful night's rest because you weren't there to cause trouble so I didn't miss you if that's what you want to hear". She snapped.

"I did too, why would I miss you after...". He said licking his little lips.

"After eating the meal you forgot, it was so delicious, seems mom made it special and it was spicy". Steve said blowing air out of his mouth.

She made to move at him but Cindy held her back.

"C'mon Ella, he's just a kid".

"Tell that to her, Cindy, and teach her to be matured as well". Mrs. Elijah said and opened the door of her vehicle.

Steve sticks out his tongue and the windows slide up.

"Bye Daughter".

"Bye Mom".

"Don't stay late and come home tonight". She said and Kapella nodded.

She got into the vehicle and drove off.

Almost immediately three Rolls-Royce Phantom drove speedily to the gate.

Kapella had to pull Cindy back so she don't get hit by the vehicle.

They gasped staring at the latest expensive vehicles drive into the compound.

"Does our school have guests today?". Kapella asked and they moved in.

"I don't think they're guests". Cindy replied and the vehicles came to halt.

Students trooped out of the school building in their numbers while others looked down from the balcony like a president had arrived.

The door of the first Rolls-Royce Phantom which was blue in color slide open and a teen boy got down.

The students yelled loudly as he adjusted his coat.

Everything about him was luxurious and flashy.

"They're students". Cindy whispered.

The Blue Rolls-Royce Phantom reversed before heading for the VIP garage and that was when they saw the vanity plate of the vehicle.

' Finn A '

"Finn". Cindy said.

The door of the second vehicle which was red slide open almost immediately and a teen girl in a red ball gown got down as well.

There was a loud cheer as she stretched out her selfie stick to take shots with the students.

The vehicle drove for the VIP garage and the vanity plate could be seen as well.

' Ashley A '

And then the last of them all, the doors of the last Rolls-Royce Phantom which was black in color slide open a teen boy got down, he was tall and had that handsome but stern face like someone who just fought with a devil.

Silence was ensured immediately and the compound was silent as a graveyard when he looked around.

The vehicle didn't go for the VIP garage but looking narrowly you could see the plate.

'Diaz A '

He lit a cigar and stick it into his mouth, yet no one dared speak.

He raised his head and the crowd parted to the left and right as the red sea.

He bounced for the entrance with the two that came with him.

"And then there's the devil, Diaz". Cindy whispered.

"Do you know them?". Kapella asked with a wide face.

"What High School student of Phoenix doesn't know them, The Arrowood".

"Hold on, The Arrowood who owns this School".

"Exactly, C'mon you wouldn't want to piss them with your beauty, Let's take the fire exit". Cindy informed dragging her along.