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She turned to me and motioned to the door. “Vámonos.”
I nodded and slid from my desk, leaving the class with all eyes on me. The walk to the office gave me time to think about what a colossal jackass Henry Walsh was.
Walking into the office, the secretary gave me a look that told me I wasn’t here for something good.
Jolynn sat a small desk working on schoolwork and when our eyes met, she cringed and mouthed “Sorry.”
“Miss Walker.” Principal Miller’s voice boomed through the office. “Please step inside.” He stood by his open door.
The first thing I noticed when I entered was the distinct smell of ammonia that slapped me, and then I saw Sophie chewing on a book.
“Oh, no.” My heart sank.
“Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.”
“I’m gonna say you and my visitor know each other.”
My head nodded, and guilt flooded through my body. I didn’t think about the damage she could do when Henry asked me to help him.
And my dumb ass believed him when he said he would make sure she was safe and wouldn’t get in trouble.
The rope they used to secure her looked like jute and she easily ate through that. She knocked over the coat stand and I saw a pile of poop on the principal’s jackets. She pulled books off from various places and they all had chunks missing.
Sophiedestroyedhis office.
“I’m disappointed, Miranda.” His voice sounded sad.
My gaze moved from the destruction to him. I opened my mouth to say something, but no words came out as tears fell down my cheeks.
“If you tell me who was behind this prank, it’ll be better for you.”
“What is the punishment?” I used the back of my hand to wipe my tears.
“They won’t be graduating with their class.” He jumped as Sophie bumped his leg.
I should rat him out. Let him and his friends go down. Screw him for breaking my heart.
“She’s mine.” I wiped my nose on my sleeve.
I really thought he cared and liked me. Because I really liked him.
“The goat needs to go home.” He sighed. “And I have to call your grandpa.”
“I understand.” My body rocked with a sob.
Why couldn’t I rat him out? Oh. Yeah. Because I’m an idiot.
“I’m giving you a one day out-of-school suspension. Followed by a week in school suspension. And during that week you will help repair the damage. Understood?”
“Yes, sir.” I sniffled.
“I’m taking into consideration you’ve never been in trouble.” He pointed to Sophie. “We’ll see only you back on Monday.”
He opened the door and Jolynn was standing there, ready to knock. “Richard can give you and Sophie a ride home.”
“Thank you.” I shook my head as I grabbed the small piece of rope and led my goat from the room.
Behind me I heard Mr. Miller. “Mr. Parks, drive safe and hurry back.”
