"Can you explain to me what's going on."
I was pretty sure that Inna was told to stay away from me after that night, but i wanted to hear it.
"I'm surprised that Inna would hangout with a brat like you, do you have any idea who you messing with."
"Yes, i know. What i don't know is the reason why you have to cut off our session and block me from seeing her."
"...Alright, i didn't know how stupid you were until now, i understand why you think the way you think, and that's exactly why Inna should be no where near you."
"Oh you think I'm a bad influence on her, that she's going to become like me! You don't have any idea about us, you're just a coward that holds other people back."
"Hmm, I do think that your words are just spit of a brat that holds no weight to them, but i should remind you that you're talking to a teacher, academic establishments don't tolerate students badmouthing their teachers."
Despite my frustrations and the way Miss Elin was talking to me, i realized that i should stop here, if i went further i would lose a lot, including Inna.
"Now here's what's going to happen, you'll never see Jueji again, as long as I'm here, you won't come near Jueji, even when I'm not around, I'll know what happened. Did i made myself clear?."
"...That's very disappointing, i wish i had someone who'll look after me just like you with Inna, then i wouldn't go to such methods for myself and hurt others."
I felt like i was being too honest, either way Miss Elin was too stunned to answer me.
"Haaah, let me tell you something while you're still young, a family will protect their daughter at any cost, whether she likes it or not, because once you're playing with something that belongs to the Jueji family, you're playing against the whole family."
"What I'm trying to do is not against you but it's for you... Before reality comes and hits you."
I could feel the condescending attitude in her voice, Miss Elin should be a fearsome teacher, i think she somehow has a high profile.
Too bad I'm not one of those students that are too reliant on their teacher or their credit, though her words put some pressure on me.
"All i want is Inna... That's all. You'll never get me to listen to you, so I'll tell you this, I'm never going to sit this one down, I'm sorry."
At first i thought this is where our conversation ends, but then she added another question.
"Why are you so obsessed with the girl, you think she can save you? You think you can exploit her by befriending her?"
"There are some other ways to that darling, do you want me to show you..."
While i was surprised by the offer, nothing really got me considering it, i was angry, I didn't want to simply replace Inna with a tutor that i usually hate,i want to continue with Inna's education.
"If i needed someone like you to help, i would've reached out before, you're not genuine, i don't want to be just a mere obedient service in exchange of a quick solution, i just want you to leave us alone."
Miss Elin stayed silent for a moment to then add.
"You silly dumb girl, listen to me this is a warning, from now on you get anywhere close to Inna again, I'll not stand behind you for what about to come, they'll ruin your life, do you understand?"
"I hope you do because I'll not explain any further, I'm running late now, so I'll leave you at that, Ruby."
Kind of confusing how she went from threatening to trying to save me.
I don't know what she's trying to save me from, i don't measure threats from people well, because i feel like i can dodge anything... Well I'm glad she's gone now.
...
Inna can't be reached...
After my interaction with Miss Elin, i tried to reach for Inna by phone but no response, during that period i tried to remember some of the training that we went through.
One of the sessions that really helped me was the table of rewards, instead of relaying on studying on a period of time like the pomodoro method, you have to finish that task for you to get the reward.
It was very effective, i decided to go to the library and try on my own on the usual Inna time, since she's not here anymore.
Next i wanted to set the reward system, I've tried to use going outside as a reward before, so how many activities I'll be doing outside will depend on how many tasks i finished.
The result was underwhelming, i couldn't do much, i still wanted Inna's guidance and interaction, but even with that i still wanted to keep going.
I even went out of my way and watched some videos about studying methods that can work efficiently, which was very unappealing. Never the less, i need to get to Inna when i see her next time.
...
The morning after, i had one objective for the day... Is to find a way to talk again to Inna.
For now i have to be careful to not be too close with her, because of Miss Elin and the other students.
I knew that her family is important and that they trying to be so strict with her, i wish i could tell them my real intentions but they wouldn't even be okay with her besides me.
On my locker, i received a letter, a piece of paper that writes.
"due to the current circumstances, we need to have a meeting to discuss how we are going to proceed with the mission.
You will find me at the rooftop at break."
"Inna."
I was surprised at the same time i was happy, not only does she want to continue to help me despite all of this, she's being cool with it, i really can't wait to talk to her again."
...
"A little update of the situation
"Oh you starting to radicalize a little bit, you kind of remind me of myself and my friends back when we were in middle school, am i right?."
"...Whatever is happening, i hope i don't regret it, which is a case of a very low chance considering that behavior of yours."
"Come on, don't be like that, you have no idea how grateful i am for you Inna, i really am."
"Hmm is that so... Well Ruby here's the deal, we will be going through a series of activities, i will provide you everything to have a better life and become successful, will that be enough?."
I felt like this meeting was validation of our relationship and i will return this offer with mine.
"Absolutely, and i will be following your guidance with full heart, total obedience, for you Inna."
"Perfect, our meeting will be two times a week, when Miss Elin doesn't attend school and i can pretend to have extra activities, in the abandoned class at the top floor, don't be late... My student."
For now i can rest and breath, knowing that for the next weeks I'll elevate and add to my growth to become a better and a serious person.