One More Night

Due to the incident, Nicole was summoned again to the Principal’s Office and the Teachers and Principals spoke to her again. Nicole nervously entered the office and stood in front of the Principal’s desk, at the same time the other Teachers went inside and they also asked her.

“Oh, why are you here?” Mrs. Gomez asked her in surprise.

But Nicole did not answer; she just bowed when she felt her tears dripping.

Mr. Reyes replied when he got inside.

“Maam, we found the missing test papers in her locker.” answered by Mr. Reyes.

“What?!” and she sighed. She can’t believe Nicole was the culprit.

“Yes Maam, we saw the test papers inside her locker, we were also shocked.” Mrs. Tuazon said.

“Miss Richard, why did you take the test papers and hide them? Do you know the consequences of what you did?” Mrs. Gomez asked as she didn’t expect this.

“Maam, believe me, I did not take the test papers.” Nicole replied while crying.

“But how can you explain that you got the test papers in your locker, how did that get there?” Mrs. Gomez asked.

Nicole thought of something to say before answering, “I do not know how.”

“Well, how can you prove to us that you did not get it?” Mrs. Gomez asked.

“Maam, we can see on the CCTV, who actually took inside the Teacher’s Office.” Said Nicole.

“That’s the problem, that CCTV is broken.” Said Mrs. Tuazon.

Meanwhile, while Nicole was inside of the Principals Office, Jane went to Jake in his classroom and she informed Jake of Nicole’s situation.

“Jake,” Jane called breathlessly.

Jake and Henry approached her when they saw her at the door of their classroom.

“Oh why?” Jake asked.

“Nicole… Nicole needs you.”

“Why? What happened to Nicole?” Jake asked worriedly.

“Nicole, she was accused of going into the Teacher’s Office and getting the test papers.” Said Jane.

“What?! Where is she now?” Jake was surprised by what Jane said.

“She was at the Principal’s Office, she might be expJaned, and when she is proven that she took the test paper.” Jane explained.

Jake immediately ran when he found out about Nicole’s situation. Jane and Jake’s friends chase after him and go to the Principal’s Office too.

Even out of breath, Jake immediately knocked and opened the Principal’s Office and went inside. The Teachers and the Principal were surprised when Jake suddenly entered.

He saw Nicole standing in front of the Principal as if he were being tried as a suspect in a court. He knew Nicole was crying even with her head bowed and she didn’t even look at him. He approached her and also stood beside her.

“Mr. George, why are you here? We are in the middle of -”

“Maam, she’s telling the truth, she didn’t take the test paper.” Jake interrupted Mrs. Tuazon.

“Mr. George, do you also believe in that woman? I used to believe in her, but now it looks like she won’t fool me anymore. So please leave.” Order of Mrs. Gomez.

“Maam, how can you say she is not telling the truth? Do you have proof?” Jake asked.

“Well, Mr. George, we actually found out the missing test papers were in her locker.” said Mr. Reyes.

“So, is that all and can you judge her easily that she took it? What if someone set her up and just put those test papers in her locker, for her to be blamed.” Said Jake.

“Mr. George, the evidence proves that she took it, so she will regret what she did!” said Mr. Reyes.

“No! I did not take it! You are mistaken, I will not do that!” crying Nicole said.

“Why don’t we just check the CCTV, to see who the real culprit is.” Said Jake.

Her Teacher, Mrs. Tuzon, shook her head, “The cctv was broken, the incident was not captured last night.”

“In that case, I will tell you that Nicole cannot do what you accuse her of.” Said Jake.

“Why are you defending her, Jake? You know she is a bad example to the students, she is also one of the bullies here at school, why are you defending her?” Mr. Reyes asked.

“Because I know her… she will never do that.” Said Jake.

“You know her? So, you also know that she was bullying some of the students?!” Mr. Reyes asked.

But Jake did not answer the question asked by Mr. Reyes and Nicole spoke.

“Sir, Maam, even if I am bullying some students, I will not do anything to collect and hide those test papers, which I know I will ruin. I know I’m not smart, but I know right and wrong and please don’t judge me right away.” Nicole said while crying.

Jake took her by the hand and whispered to her, “That’s enough, don’t cry.” He ordered Nicole, Nicole looked at him and she saw the concern in Jake’s eyes.

“Maam, Sir you are right, Nicole was bullied, but she is now changed, I hope you give her a chance to change.” Said Jake.

“Mr. George, why are you defending Ms. Richard? What is your relationship with her?” Mrs. Gomez asked.

He took a deep breath and looked at Nicole before answering, “She is my friend, we were together last night. So it is impossible for her to enter the Teacher’s Office.”

The Teachers were surprised when Jake said that he and Nicole were together last night and they believed Jake. They know that Jake will not lie to them, because he is a smart student and they know his personality.

“In that case, it is impossible for Ms. Richard to take the test paper.” Said Mrs. Gomez.

“But Maam, if Ms. Richard did not take it, who did that?” Mr. Reyes asked.

“That is what we need to know. Haist! A lot is going on here at our school, we are not done with the missing student, and now, we are missing the test paper, tssk!” disgusted Mrs. Gomez said.

“Yes, Maam, maybe we need to add staff to rotate in the classrooms every night.” Said Mr. Reyes.

Mrs. Gomez took a deep breath and looked at Nicole and Jake.

“Oh, all right, you can leave now. I will talk to the Teachers.” Order of Mrs. Gomez.

“Okay Maam. Thank you.” said Nicole.

“Thank you Maam.”

After saying goodbye, they immediately left the office, after they left the office, Nicole breathed a sigh of relief, and Jake immediately hugged her after they left the room. Nicole cried even more when Jake hugged her.

“Fortunately, you came. I do not know what explanation I should give, so that they will believe me.” Nicole cried, as she hugged Jake.

“Sshiii, hold on.” and Jake wiped away her tears and stared at Nicole.

“Remember, I am just here, if everyone in the world does not believe in you, expecting me to continue to believe in you.” Jake said and hugged Nicole again.

“Thank you Jake, you did a very important thing, for me.” Nicole said softly.

Jake smiled slightly as Nicole thanked him.

“Nicole!” Jane calls to her as she walks closer to Jake.

Nicole turned to Jane and saw that Jake’s friends were also approaching with her.

She immediately approached Jane and they also hugged.

“Oh, what did the Principal say?” worried Jane asked and held her hand.

“It’s okay now, Jake came and defended me.” Nicole said as they held Jane’s hand.

“Really?! Fortunately, I did not waste my time running earlier.” Jane said, as they walked down the hallway.

“Wait, you told Jake I was in the Principal’s Office?” Nicole asked.

“Yes, I told him, because I know he is the only one who can help you.” Said Jane.

Nicole hugged her again.

“Thank you friend.” She whispered.

After that incident, they returned to their respective classrooms. They took Nicole to their classroom, and their classmates were shocked when they saw Jake’s group.

“Wow, the Second Chance band is here!” one of their classmates shouted when they saw Nicole talking to Jake.

The students inside looked at them and left the room. Other sections also noticed their arrival, so other students surrounded them and took a picture.

“All right, come in.” Jake just scratched his head, as the crowd in the hallway increased.

“Ah, okay. Thank you again.” Nicole said goodbye as she smiled at Jake.

After that, Nicole and Jane entered the room, and the students gradually returned to their classrooms when Jake’s group left.

The other students were surprised and envious of Nicole and Jane because they knew the Second Chance band, which was famous in their school. Their classmates looked at them as they entered and talked to them.

“Jane and Nicole, is Second Chance your friend? Maybe you can ask for their autograph and selfie for me.” One of their classmates said.

“Ha?” Jane was surprised by what her classmate said and two more of their classes approached them too.

“Me too, ask me too.” she says.

“Me too, I idolize them too.” One also said.

“Ah, wait, they are not our friends, you just ask them for that.” Jane refuses.

“Hmmp!”

Frowning, they left and returned to their seats.

“Tssk! what the hell were they saying to you Nicole earlier, and now that we know the Second Chance band, they suddenly become gentle sheep! Huh!” disgusted Jane said.

“Haha, those are really like that, they are speed switches!”

“You’re right friend!” they both hi-five at the same time.

When class was over, they went back to the dorm together, while walking Nicole received a call.