Chapter 35 The Change

I checked out the time, I just run for an hour. So I decided to go back.

I went to our room, when I got inside I saw the girls busy holding their cellphones. Cassy is giggling while texting so she didn't notice. Drena is seriously looking at her phone also not realizing I'm here. So, I immediately went towards the bathroom and take a bath.

After I changed into my blue shirt and black jeans, I wear my rubber shoes. I looked at the two and stand up in the middle of their bed. Finally,

"Claire! When did you just come in?" Cassy asked with a curious look.

"Uy, Claire! I didn't realize you're already here." Drena said while scratching her head forcing a smile.

Seriously? What's with their cellphones?

"I was here 30 minutes ago and I'm going," I stated blankly.

"Again!?" They asked loudly in chorus.

"Yes," I simply stated.

"Okay, take care!" Cassy said focusing back on her phone.

"Take care, Claire, okay?" Drena said looking at me with worry. I nodded and walked out.

I walked towards the head's office. The moment I reached the door, two big men are guarding each side.

"What is your intention?" The guard on the left asked.

"Head's permission for an excuse on Monday." I simply stated.

The guard on the right opened the door "Just follow the path to the second floor and you'll face a double door that's his office." He explained. I see.

When I got inside, I saw many armed men. I was right. The men circling inside of this building. I went to the second floor and faced a double door, his office, which was guarded by two armed men.

The man on the right opened the door for me and then his smell embraced my body, he's here.

I looked around once, to memorize the place. Then I focused my eyes on the middle-aged man in a swivel chair behind a desk, there are two big guards behind him. That must be Marco Baron. There's a name on the table telling me, it's him.

Two chairs are facing each other in front of it but the chair on the right is occupied by Xenon who's staring intensely at me. Worry is evident in his face. Why?

"What do we have here?" The head said leaning on his chair. "A pretty lady." He grinned. I felt anger rising on Xenon as his hands clenched.

"What can I do for you, Miss...?" He said asking me my name.

"Claire Tan." I simply stated.

His face light up "Ow, Miss Tan! Take a seat first." He motioned me to take a seat in front of Xenon. I sat on the chair but I did not glance at Xenon.

"What can I do for you, Miss Tan?" Mr. Baron asked leaning in his desk as he put his elbow in it and brought his hands together.

"I want to ask a permission of excuse for Monday," I stated directly to the point.

"Why Miss Tan?" He asked.

"My brother's birthday, he wants me to come," I answered blankly. He was turned on by my attitude, I can see it in his glistening eyes.

Then, I sensed Xenon hardened, he's glaring at the head? I felt the head smirked realizing it.

"What if, I will not give you what you want?" He's testing me.

I stand up aiming to leave. You already gave me what I wanted.

When I started walking towards the door, I heard him laugh. I ignored him, when I'm near the door he called me.

"Miss Tan! I was just kidding, come back here." He is grinning now.

I decided to go back, he's the head. The moment I sit down, Xenon stands up and sits on the couch near us and back in looking at us with a hard face. He's watching...

"You know what, I like you. So I'll permit you, on Monday right?" He asked ensuring. The smile is not leaving his face.

I nodded and he started writing. "Where do you live?" He asked while writing.

"In my house." I simply stated which made Xenon bite his lower lip, hiding his smile. Cute. What? I looked at Mr. Baron to see him looking at me with a small laugh.

He handed me a paper "Nice meeting you, Miss Tan." He stands up and extends his hand, I also stand up and shake his hand.

I'm walking towards the door when I heard Mr. Baron "I hope to see you again Miss Tan." He said but a tease is evident in his voice. Oh, we will. I opened the door and it closes then I walked slowly opening my ears.

"Why are you so affected by that girl?" I heard Mr. Baron's dark and hard voice, he suddenly changed from a happy person to a dark one.

"If she ever gets in the way, you know what will happen to her." He threatened, I know he is talking to Xenon. It was just the two of them in that room. Except for his two guards.

"Don't involve her in this Marco." Xenon said emphasizing venom in every word.

"Or what?" Mr. Baron asked testing him.

I can sense Xenon's anger even here at the door of the first floor, he released too much anger...

The door opened for me and I got out.

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Xenon's POV

I'm watching her while sitting on the couch most likely watching them. Any unwanted movement coming from Marco I'll immediately get her out of here. I will protect her with all my might.

I don't know her, I tried making my research about her but I found nothing. Lucas tried to look for her identification, he tried hacking files but there's no Claire Tan found. He also tried looking for the students' files but her name was not there.

It's like she's not existing. Lucas never failed in getting people's information and identity but earlier he failed, because of her.

She's not a socialite, well it's obvious. But, who is she? Who are you, Claire? What have you done to me?

The sparks earlier, I felt it. I thought my heart is already a stone but she, she's invading it, she's slowly changing it. I have to know what's happening to me, I need to know what is she doing to me. I need to know who she is to me.