A freak

GRACE

“I finally have your time.”

I narrowed my eyes at Mr. Powers’s sturdy figure which was dressed casually, the fact that he went out dressed that way making it more surprising.

As he settled on the couch opposite us, I felt like a little girl that was about to be scolded, especially with the way he was staring hard at both Ruby and me.

It has been two days since Ruby’s little prank- which she has refused to tell how she did it- and since Mr. Powers’s accusation of me.

And it has been almost two nights since the... encounter.

I was about leaving after my job for the day when Mr. Powers called me, saying that we needed to talk.

And now... he has not even said a word.

His eyes kept darting between me and Ruby who had her back leaned into the couch, with her elbow resting on the arm as she waited patiently for what was about to go down.

But on my side, impatience was growing and I checked my phone to that effect.

Mr. Powers must have noticed my little action, so he cleared his throat