"My God! What should I do now?!" 😱

With the strange pens in the carton box 📦 that looked like some vials of unknown drugs 💉, Clara was in panic.

Bam! 💥

The door suddenly opened and Jayda stormed into Clara's room.

"You! I've told you to stay away from Aron! And yet! I heard that you were invited to Aron's chapter house!" 😡💢

"Aaa! No, I have no clue about what had happened! God! Help me!" 😫

"Clara, What happened?" 😨 Amelia and Phoebe was still on the phone. But the sudden event did not stop there. The power suddenly cut off, and the internet line was gone as Clara's phone was connected to her room WiFi. She hasn't had a chance to get a local telco service yet since it was her first day.

The sudden power cut surprised Jayda too 😧. They both wandered in the dark but they sense there were other people in the room other than Clara and Jayda. When Clara tried to pick up her phone 📱, the light emitted from her phone screen lit up a person behind her.

Jayda noticed that a person in the dark holding a piece of handkerchief attempted to attack Clara. She took out her heels 👠 without hesitation and knocked down that person. Clara was petrified, as she saw another person in dark approached Jayda, trying to grab her, but she turned and grabbed him instead 🤼‍♂️, lifted him up and smashed him down on the floor 💥. She then jumped on to the person and gave him an elbow drop.

"They... they took the box!" Clara shouted when the third person in the dark took the carton box 📦 and was about to escape through the window🪟.

"What the heck is in that box?!" 😡💢

"I don't know! He asked me to bring it to the chapter house!" 😵

"So that's the deal, huh?!" 😤

Jayda ran her hand into her own shirt and grabbed something from her breast. She then pulled out her bra 👙 with two pieces of large heavy lumps, using the her bra, she swung and throw it towards that person who ran away with the box. ☄ The thing hit him on his head and he fell unconscious. 💥😵

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Original Post: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/51152/tales-of-teleios

😰 Timid Clara: "Too many events came in once! What should I do? What should I do? My limited edition Indomee has gone. I might be carrying some possibly illegal drugs. And I have to send the box to a creepy guy! What should I do!" 😭

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🧐 Logical Clara: "Calm down! Jayda did mention that she will accompany me to the chapter house! Like what just happened! She's strong! She will be able to protect me!"

🥸 Conspiracy Clara: "What if the officer found out about that? I should have reported it to the officer without going to the chapter house!"

😰 Timid Clara: "But Jayda wanted to go to the chapter house! She thought that this was a great opportunity to get close to Aron!"

😡 Aggressive Clara: "Forget about Jayda, dammit! I can't risk myself! I'll end up in prison or getting a capital punishment for drug trafficking!"

😎 Cool Clara: "Guys, guys... relax! Everything's gonna be fine!"

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Jayda rearranged her fringe and fixed her makeup. She checked herself with the compact mirror, took out a lipstick 💄 and applied it on her lips 💋, while Clara was carrying the carton box. They were on their way to the chapter house. A mansion belonged to the AGP brothers. The term was supposed to mean a special building in part of a cathedral. Since its function was used to conduct the 'inappropriate' business affairs of a monastery, some fraternities use the term to call their secret meeting place as 'chapter house'.

"Do I look okay?" Jayda asked while adjusting her bra.

"Looks flawless!" 😅 Clara replied.

"I'm telling you, hun. I'm gonna make you my best bridesmaid on the day when I and Aron get married!" 😚

Clara gazed into Jayda's eyes. There was a strange hunch about her. Clara did not see the passion in her, but more like a sense of escape.

"Jayda, What makes you admire Aron?" 😗

"Huh? What a stupid question! Aron is the descendent of the most powerful family in the whole world!"

"Remember what happened this morning? The officers were cowered over Prince Veejay's challenge. Nobody dared to say a word. Only Aron has that powerful authority over Veejay."

"Is he... more powerful than your own father?" 😐

Jayda was silenced, hopelessness showed in her eyes, it almost formed into tears. Perhaps Clara was right. There might not be other people who were powerful enough to challenge her father. Therefore, it was not about love, or passion. Jayda was simply looking for an escape path. Probably, if she married Aron, she may proudly ask her father to shut up and give up on the idea of trying to convert her.

"Marriage... It is not all about love... Clara."

"We are not from the same world, you will not understand how my world works and functions."

"For centuries, marriage was merely a political tool, a multiplier of power and sustainer of wealth. It never had anything to do with love. Love is a commoner's toy. We, the rich and noble class shall not even touch it." 😒

Jayda leered at her with her eyes full of discrimination. Clara avoided her, perhaps Jayda really was that evil villainess in those otome games.

They arrived at a large mansion. Mateo knew of their arrival and opened the door for them. He was not in uniform but that formal suit dress did make him look like a butler. Butler? His black hair and handsome face did remind her about Sebastian 😍. She handed the carton box to him.

‘Doo Bee Doo Ba Doo Bee Doo, Doo Bee Doo Da Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (giggles), la la, la la la…’ 🎶🎶🎶

Oh god! It's that ringtone! I almost forgot! He is creepy! 😵

Clara unable to remove the images of that cute yellow bunny being mutilated with its lungs and intestines flying around as she saw that video send by her friends.

Mateo swiped his phone to check the messages, then he turned to Jayda and said "Sir Aron asked, would you like to join him for dinner?" 🍽

Jayda: "YES!" 🙆‍♀️ 🤩

Clara: "NO!" 🙅‍♀️ 😵

A loud growling sound came out from Clara's stomach and she remembered that her room's electricity was cut off by those attackers and her carton of instant noodles was gone. 😭 She was still traumatized by the event, but there were no other options for her. Probably having dinner there might be a good idea.