Chapter 2: Chapter 2
"Welcome to your new room" Annabelle said as we entered our room.
I stepped in and admired it. I smiled. At least, this school isn't as bad as I thought after all.
The room was painted pink and white. The curtains were pink as well. It was quite large and had good ventilation. There was a closet next to each bed and a couch at the end of the room. Each of us had our own reading table and chair with a lamp beside our bed.
I continued to struggle with my suitcase. I was breathing heavily. This stuff is substantial as hell.
"Little help?" I called
She chuckled
"What?" I asked her "what's funny?"
"The fact that your maids brought your other suitcases yesterday but you can't carry this one. It's not even heavy"
"I never have to carry stuff... Ever... Except my phone"
She shook her head and laughed.
"That's your bed" she told me pointing at it "That's mine" she pointed to the bed beside mine.
The bed was dressed in a blue bedspread with a matching pillow. It was beside the window and for that I was grateful.
I can imagine playing music and smoking while gazing at the stars in the middle of the night.
Luckily, Annabelle is my roommate and her bed is next to mine but there are three beds so I wonder who owns the last one.
"You smoke?" I asked her
"Yeah. Not all the time though"
"Cool"
"Oh no, don't get too hyped. Smoking is not allowed"
I smirked
"Who said I was gonna play by the rules?"
Trust me to be able to get a dealer in Rome already. I have connections everywhere. My friend that deals with all sorts of drugs promised to hook me up with someone in Rome.
"You have to. Our other roommate; Mary is a fucking snitch. She's a religious fanatic"
"I can tell by her name" I joked
I dragged my suitcase to my bed and sat on it. I looked around, taking in the setting of the room. I like everything about it so far.
The walls are painted pink which is my favourite colour. The bed is comfortable. We have our own bathroom plus there's good lighting which will be good for taking selfies.
Annabelle laid upwards on her bed. I stretched out my legs and continued reading the school's guidebook
"So.." Annabelle started, turning on her side to face me "did you leave any boyfriend behind?"
"Well there is this guy. We weren't really a couple, we just hooked up exclusively but I had to come school here, nothing serious.. . I do miss him"
"Aww how are you guys gonna cope now?"
"I don't know uh constant texting?"
"Let's hope it works out"
"Me too. I've never been too good with relationships"
"Same here"
I continued reading but then I decided to ask her the same thing.
"What about you?" I asked her "or are you single?"
"I can't believe I'm telling you this but I'm actually gay"
"What?!"
That made me remember Rainer again. Why does everything in this school remind me of him? This is going to be harder than I thought.
"Shhh, don't tell anyone. That's the reason why my parents sent me here. They think God can change my sexuality" she rolled her eyes
"That's absurd" I shook my head "I won't tell anyone, I promise. Do you have a girlfriend?"
We were both whispering now
"No I don't but I.. "
Our conversation was interrupted by the opening of the door.
A girl who I'm guessing is Mary came in.
She looked the religious type. Her hair was packed in a high bun, her skirt was almost sweeping the floor and her pale body looked like it hadn't been lotioned for days. There was a huge cross hung on her neck.
Overall, she was still pretty.
"Hi" I said "I'm Ruby"
She looked at me from head to toe in an irritated way. Like I was a bug she badly wanted to swat away. What's her problem? We just met.
"Isn't your skirt a little too short?" She asked.
Hold up...
"Excuse me?"
Okay. Who the hell does this girl think she is?
"Cut her some slack Mary" Annabelle defended "she's new"
"The more reason she needs to be corrected" Mary replied
She had a thick British accent. I'm guessing she's from London.
"Your shirt is too tight as well" she said "I can practically see the lines of your bra"
"Geez Mary" Annabelle rolled her eyes.
"Hold on. I can handle this" I told Annabelle "I'm fine with the way my uniform is made. How I wear it is none of your concern"
She looked at me for some time before answering.
"Very well then"
She opened the door and left the room.
"Don't mind her" Annabelle said "she's a snob"
"I like people like that actually. I like dealing with them" I grinned deviously
"I suggest you sleep. We have reading time in an hour then dinner then night prayers before bed time"
*
After our nap, we got dressed to go to the common room for our reading session. According to Annabelle, you could wear any dress you want as long as it’s decent.
I applied a little bit of lipstick before I left.
The common room was huge. The air was filled with the fresh smell of wood due to the many shelves. There were tables, chairs and couches all arranged in a circular order. I noticed that the girls read in groups. No one sat alone.
I get the logic now. It’s a must to fit in to avoid being solitary.
"Let's sit near the fireplace" Annabelle said
When we got settled near the fireplace, we started reading. Actually, she was reading
I put my phone in my textbook so I was pretending to read. I was texting Bryan; the guy I was telling Anmabelle about
Bry❤️ : I miss you
Me: I miss you more love
Bry❤️ : I'm horny
I giggled out loud. Annabelle looked at me with a confused expression.
"Is there something hilarious in your textbook?" She asked me
"Oh no, it’s nothing"
She shrugged then went back to reading.
"Ruby Adams!"
I looked up to see who called my name. It was one of the reverend sisters. I assume this one is the matron due to the aura of power she had. She was huge and mean looking.
I closed my textbook immediately, desperately hoping she didn't see my phone.
"Yes?" I answered
"Stand up when I'm talking to you!"
I rolled my eyes hard but stood up anyway and dropped my textbook on the chair.
"Did you just roll your eyes at me?" She questioned
"No. I just have an eye problem"
Annabelle covered her mouth. She was trying hard not to giggle.
"How is your first day going?" She asked
"Very well thank you"
She looked at me up and down with distaste in her expression.
"Don't wear this gown again" she said "it’s too short"
"Her skirt is short as well sister. I warned her about it" Mary said from the end of the room "She didn't listen to me"
I'd do anything to slap the smirk off that prude's face.
"No one was talking to you" I snapped at her
I didn't even notice that everyone had stopped reading. All eyes were on me now. Watching. Listening. Trying to get a topic for their next gossip about Ruby Adams.
"I expect you to be on your best behaviour" the sister continued "we have heard about your reckless attitude"
My fists were balled up at my sides. I really want to punch her in the mouth.
Instead I smiled at her sweetly
"Isn't it a sin to judge sister?"
"We'll leave the judging to God Miss Adams"
"Take your own advice"
"Ruby!" Annabelle cautioned "don't be rude"
"Is that lipstick on your lips?!" The sister shrieked
"And if it is?"
"Take it off this instant!"
I didn't want to. She has no right to tell me what to do. Isn't she aware of whom my dad is? Why is she being disrespectful?
"If I refuse?"
"Just take it off Ruby" Annabelle whispered
I cleaned it off with the back of my palm. I don't have strength to argue anyway.
"No form of makeup is allowed, am I clear?"
"Yes"
"You address me as 'sister' "
I sighed heavily
"Yes sister"
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone