The Moon and The Ocean

CHAPTER 04

Professor Mitchell walked to the new girl. He was curious to know, what brought Moon Kart to his class. Moon was a very intelligent student. But he never attended anyone's class and because of his grades principal Albert was on Moon's side. And because of his support, no teachers were allowed to punish Moon. Professor Mitchell stood right in front of Ocean. She was chewing her bottom lip in nervousness. Professor Mitchell asked her.

Professor Mitchell: So you're the reason for the miracle we have witnessed today. What's your name?

Ocean: Sir, I'm Ocean Knight.

Professor Mitchell: Oh! Another idiot Knight you are.

Ocean: Pardon please.

Professor Mitchell: Don't be so surprised.

Ocean: How can you say that? You don't even know me!

Professor Mitchell: I know you all. Those three brats weren't enough for principal Albert. He allowed you too. I'm tired of handling stupid mistakes of Knights.

Ocean didn't said a single word, but her eyes said everything to Moon. She picked up her stuff and ran out of the class. Moon followed her behind. Professor Mitchell called him many times but all he could her was Ocean's sobs. Ocean went to washroom and locked herself in. She was sobbing hard. She was so sad. No one ever talked to her that way. In her sobs and hiccups she complained God, ( Why mom and dad left me? Why I have to go through all this? What have I done to anyone?) Moon reached to the washroom and knocked many times, but she didn't answer him. A loud sob escaped her mouth and anger shoot through Moon's body. He was pissed. (Why would someone hurt a pretty thing like her?)

Professor Mitchell always tried to find a way to find a way to make principal Albert punish Moon and finally he got one. He went to principal's office.

Professor Mitchell: I'm sick and tired of Mr Kart. Today he came to my class and then left in the middle of the lecture. This is too much Mr Albert.

Principal Albert: Calm down professor Mitchell. You have to be thankful that he finally attended your class.

Professor Mitchell: He left it in the middle of the lecture. I called him but he ignored me like I'm nothing. I can't work like this Mr Albert.

Principal Albert: Fine, where is he?

Professor Mitchell: Like I know.

Principal Albert called his assistant Mr Saeed and told him to find and bring Mr Kart to the principal's office. Mr Saeed went straight to the monitor room and searched Moon. He found Moon in front of ladies room. He reached to the ladies room and spoke.

Mr Saeed: Mr Kart, principal wants to meet you.

Moon: Tell him I can't come. I'm busy.

Mr Saeed: I'm sorry to say Mr Kart but I've never seen you standing outside the ladies room like a culprit.

Moon: I'm not a culprit. A girl is crying inside.

Mr Saeed: Okay… you better go. I'll bring the girl there too.

Moon: If you don't…..

Mr Saeed: Mr Kart, you know me for two years and you very well know that I keep my words. Now you go and I'll bring her.

Moon: Fine.

Moon yelled and left for the principal's office. Mr Saeed we went to ladies room. He found Ocean. She was sitting on the floor, hugging her knees, she was crying. He went to her side and asked her.

Mr Saeed: Are you okay? What's your name?

Ocean: Ocean Knight.

Mr Saeed: Ah… the brilliant one I was told about. That she'll be joining today. It's a pleasure to finally meet you.

Ocean nodded in agreement.

Mr Saeed: Why are you crying?

Ocean hesitated first but then told everything to Mr Saeed. Mr Saeed fumed in anger. It was habitual of Mr Mitchell. He never reads the student's profile and judge them without knowing them.

Mr Saeed: Come on Miss Knight. We need to meet principal.

Ocean: Why? I didn't do anything.

Mr Saeed: No no, you haven't done anything but Mr Mitchell is in a lot more trouble then he can imagine.

Ocean: Why?

Mr Saeed: You'll see. Now get up and wash your face. We are going to principal's office.

Ocean: Okay.

Ocean washed her face and Mr Saeed took her to principal's office. As they reached closer, they heard yelling. Mr Saeed opened the office door and held it for Ocean. Mr Mitchell was trying so hard to yell louder than Moon, but couldn't.

Professor Mitchell: He's lying principal Albert.

Mr Saeed: Pardon Mr Albert but Miss Knight here told me the exact same story as Mr Kart here telling us. It's Mr Mitchell who's lying. Mr Mitchell ignored the student's profile again. He didn't read it and insulted Miss Knight without knowing her.

Principal Albert: Not again Mr Mitchell.

Mr Saeed: He didn't just insulted Miss Knight in front of the class but also gave his stupid remarks over Miss Knight's beloved late parents.

Professor Mitchell: What do you mean by late?

Mr Saeed: I think late in my sentence meant that they are no longer alive.

Principal Albert: Mr Mitchell. You are a bad news to everyone. Do you have any idea what have you done. Mr and Mrs Knight died in a plane crash 2 weeks ago and if we're talking about Miss Knight here, she's a very brilliant student. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Professor Mitchell: I didn't know Sir.

Mr Saeed: You would have known if you would have read the student's profile you were provided by the school.

Principal Albert: Mr Kart, please take Miss Knight back to the class.

Moon: Yes sir…..

Ocean: Thank you but I can go by myself.

Ocean got out of the principal's office and Moon followed her behind. He smelled fear while following her. She was afraid of him. (But why? ) He thought. He didn't follow her anymore. Ocean went back to her class and moon went to school's garden. He sat under the shade of a tree, thinking about Ocean. He was expecting a smiling Ocean as he had seen 6 years ago. He didn't know what happened to her. All he could see was sorrows and pains in her eyes. He didn't know the reason until he heard everything in principal's office. Death of her parents was the reason behind her dim eyes. He wanted to do something to make her feel better but didn't know what to do. (Till now, girls had kissed my toes, followed me to be with me. And here came this girl Ocean. God she's making me crazy.)

Jake: Dude, are you planning to stay here whole day?

Moon: I'm not taking any else classes man.

Jake: Dude! Are you okay?

Moon: Yeah why? What's wrong?

Jake: What time is it?

Moon: 10am maybe 10:30am.

Jake: Check your watch dude.

Moon looked at his watch with an annoyed look but in a second his expressions changed when he realized what's Jake been trying to say. It was 4:30pm. He was confused. It never happened to him before. He got up and started walking to the school's main gate. Jake called him many times but he didn't listen. Jake ran to him and patted his shoulder.

Jake: Dude. What are you doing?

Moon: Going home.

Jake: On foot. Dude you have a car.