SIX YEARS AGO
The students walked back into the building and bowed as they walked past Madam Olga. Alessa and Stacey were behind all the students.
As they showed up, Madam Olga noticed the bruises and scars on Alessa’s face and body.
“Alessa, walk with me,” she ordered and walked away immediately. Alessa sighed and looked at Stacey.
“It's okay, it might not be something so serious,” Stacey said and she nodded.
“Thank you,” Alessa said with a little smile before rushing after Madam Olga.
Alessa caught up with her and walked next to her with her head bowed slightly. She kept wondering what was wrong. As she was worried, she hoped this was about Rico being around. She couldn't wait to see him and the pictures of her kids.
“Rico has been visiting a lot and it has to stop. You were given the privilege that other students don't have because of Rico. He won't be visiting every month again, it would be once in three months or not at all.” she said and Alessa gulped as she felt her heart shatter but she understood.
“Okay.” she managed to say but her voice cracked a little which made Madam Olga pause and turn to her. Alessa bowed her head immediately, not daring to make eye contact with her.
“Look at me,” she ordered and Alessa hurriedly blinked back her tears then looked up at her.
“Did you fight back?” Madam Olga asked, staring at the dried blood on her lips and face from the cuts she had.
Alessa was surprised by her question but replied immediately.
“A little, ma’am,” she replied.
“How many were they?” she asked further which was more surprising to Alessa. Why was she asking? Would she punish them? But it happened off the building grounds.
“About five or six, ma’am,” she replied.
“Hmm.” Madam Olga nodded and slowly looked away from her.
“You can head back to your dorm now.”
“Thank you, ma’am,” Alessa replied and turned to walk away.
“Alessa.” She suddenly called and Alessa paused before turning to her but she wasn't looking at Alessa. She had her back turned to her.
“Yes, ma’am?”
“Your kids are fine,” she said and walked away. Alessa smiled happily.
“Thank you, ma’am,” Alessa yelled, excitement was evident in her voice.

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