Alexandra's Revenge

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ur tour of the place before bringing us up here, angrily poked at the doorbell for the umpteenth time within the space of

n once more. "I'm sorry, It's usually only one time." She said. "You hit th

onotonous answers in as she made it clear that my contributions weren't needed, but I was only permitted to interrup

," I said. "We could

scowled at me. "I'll darn protocols and be forced to use my key card if

here's zero disturbance for other ladies in the dormitory. You'll need a key card if you prefer to

safe?"

uh

em thing. It's a dorm, what

nook and cranny, excluding student rooms. So far, the system hasn't failed us, and I don't think it would start now. Furthermore, pray tell, what kind of danger could anyone of you girls possibly

r.

that." She punched the butt

ruptly. A perfectly tanned blonde in bum shorts and bagg

. You finally de

sked blithely, earning a

ddress me. "Unfortunately for you, she's

h a small smile, ignoring the obvio

the smile and stepped away fr

uitca

have further questions or require anything, use the intercom to ring the

ecretary." I was

ouldn't be so shocked about little provisions like this. Jacob Gannon as I've been duly informed, paid so much to get the services available to you, it is

use

dents into the dormitory. From what I've seen--which is a lot--I understand you grew up in rather unpleasant conditions an

de sense. I was the charity case from the gutter who didn't deserve to be in their space, yet I was, and it irked her. Embarrassing me in front of a girl I bar

ling a little too smug. "Thank you for the

t. Seven pm sharp. I'll give out the key cards then, don't be late." She warned. "You're a smart woma

d and nudged me gently into the room

stopped the door be

orna was a

is is a college and you spoiled brats believe you're already adults, it's a private institution with strict rules set to uphold tradition." She was full of shit.

dy discussed it with Mr. Jon. I've been told

see you're on a first-nam

aid--ful

hair color, you can take it up with Mr. Jon himself and If that wo

pest. A bitter woman. Single, forty-one in two weeks and no man in sight. Sh

nemies on my first day." I stared at the door again, waiting

na pulled me from it. "What

luggage inspection was also a thing here, since everything else was. They weren't locked, which was stupid considering what they cont

le

Lorna, still a li

ll you Al

. Everyone

hink?" I was confused.

utely breathtak

ope you're hungry," She moved to sit by the intercom

I'll have whatever yo

u outside for so long. If I'd known the w

the room and turning in a slow circle--it was

m the beginning of the se

O

hile I sat on the arm of one of the

like this?" I asked, set

are more exquisite, really it all depends on your bank account." She wiggled her b

ught I'd gotten

r. It was too soon to start spilling out the intricacies of my private li

'The Gannon Jacobs??'

ss, either--how, could I have gotten someone like Jacob to notice me? I wasn't even his spec, h

't sur

er necessary to keep our secret, his reputation for philandering

" I tried again. "Jacob i

ously. "I'll understand if you

sus, Lorna, he co

billionaire with a harem of women. It's easy for one to co

ed the old hag. "S

n. "I need to get my suitcases. When do

. "Should've been up by now. The wit

ed to the door. "I'l

." She went for the intercom

back to sit, rubbin

hed with my luggage business--our food had arrived. Two waiters wheeled a tray of Italian dishes to the balcony. The place

ey finished setting up the table.

iss Peyton." He replied an

She joined me at the table. "Your su

"Did he say the re

ut a napkin, spread it on her lap, and grinned. "Well, the food i

d ordered the classic beef lasagna, chicken, and mushroom ravioli with tomato sauc

mouth fulls. "So I've been th

creased.

annon

enchanted

re you medical or

dic

s your

, forensic

cent job--only that it curtails yo

led. "A

She poured herse

ty tonight, is it anyth

commemorate new arrivals. Freshmen like you and people transferring in from other

" I served some rav

ents play nursemaid to new ones

guess I'll be g

ally forgot. I'm going clubbing with

y key card at this party. In Miss Williamson's words, I

t. If you don't get it tonight, she won't give you till the sessi

sad attenti

me abo

inst hair colors anyway?"

ear to be a sign of indiscipline or an act of rebellion. The hair color restrictions are only a tiny part of the bigger picture. There's this rumor that the founding fathers convinced rich folks to bring their spoiled kids for pruning and as long as you pay the fees, the kid leaves the school a bet

ell, they c

onals, you wouldn't even see it that way. You won't see it as controlli

ll these seem a little skittish. Like we

talked some more and stuffed ourselves with food till the doorb

. I shut the door to the closet and opened the first of my four boxes. My clothes were rumpled, their positions had

ed it over, throwing all its content to the ground, then tugged at a hidden latch in the empty suitcase. Another