I looked at the empty classroom door before shifting my gaze back to Ayo.
"Soooo… do we start now?"
She scratched her chin, giving it a think, before shaking her head.
"Monday is fine. I'm… I'm busy today."
"With what? Pestering Alice again?"
"How do yo— No, of course not."
The girl's eyes widened a bit before shifting under my gaze. I could only shake my head in amusement before continuing.
"You don't have to do that anymore, you know? Especially with me around."
The girl still looked a bit shaken but nodded her head confidently.
"Of course, I'm well aware of that. Thank you very much. Also, for the record, I don't pester Miss Alice."
"Right…"
The girl quickly stood up from her seat, glancing at the door.
"I'm, uh… still busy. So, I'll see you on Monday."
With that, she walked out of the class.
I watched her leave in wonder at how easily a powerful person like her could be bought. Then again, I supposed it made sense with her personality and backstory.
