𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍
"Anonymous."
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"Where are you going?" Mr. Anderson stared

"To Jae's party," I said trying to unlock the door.

"You're not going Torres, it's a school night." 

"Damn didn't know you were my fucking dad!?"

"It's late and there's weirdos out, a party doesn't seem like a great idea- drowning your body in alcohol and such." Mr. Anderson said 

"Just stop."

"Hm?"

"One minute you're Acting like you care about me and then the next you don't."

"What the fuck are you talking about Torres."

"I feel used," Kali finally admitted

"You didn't tell me how you actually feel about me, it's like you did that for a distraction."

he sighs, "A distraction for what Ms. Torres?"

"Miranda!" I yelled

Mr. Anderson remained slightly surprised by Kali's sudden burst of emotions and her raised voice. He understood that she was upset and felt used by him, but he was somewhat taken aback by her reaction. He realized that she was right in what she was saying, but he also felt a sense of hurt and frustration at her attitude.

Kali snaps back with a quick remark of "That's what I thought," before heading toward the door to leave. However, Mr. Anderson quickly places his hand on the door handle, shutting it and blocking her way. He towers over her, leaving her with no choice but to remain in the room with him.

Kali and Mr. Anderson are now locked in a deep gaze with each other. The tense and charged atmosphere makes her heart race as her gaze is transfixed on his.

"My feelings are still uncertain and you have to realize that, you are my student and I am your teacher."

"That means nothing." 

Mr. Anderson chuckles under his breath. "Kali."

"What?"

"Do not What me,"
his voice assertive.

"Yes?.."

"I really do care, I do."  

"And I'm sorry that you feel that way, I am."

"you're right, it was for a distraction, but then at the same time it wasn't."

"Believe me."

As the two remain locked in a stare with each other, Kali finally breaks the tension and embraces Mr. Anderson in a spontaneous hug. He is taken aback by this sudden maneuver and remains awkwardly still for a moment, not sure how to respond. He slowly wraps his arms around her and holds her gently in the embrace, seeming somewhat surprised and out of his element in this situation.

Mr. Anderson gently patted her head before releasing her from the hug. He said quietly and matter-of-factly, "Now go get some rest."

"Sir,"

"Hm Torres?"

"Can I sleep with you?"

Mr. Anderson is taken aback when Kali asks to sleep with him. He is surprised that she would make such a request given the circumstances and their relationship.

"Alright," he said walking upstairs

"And this time, do not leave me." I smiled

Mr. Anderson chuckles as he makes his way up the steps.

Kali pulls out her phone and texts Jae, saying that she has changed her mind and, on second thought, she won't be making it to the party.

However, Jae leaves her on read and doesn't reply, leaving Kali with a feeling of unease and concern. She knows that Jae is most likely upset and mad about her last-minute change of plans.

"Oh well," Kali mumbles to herself.

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Kali crawls into bed with Mr. Anderson, who changes the TV channel before laying down next to her. He lays there attractively, stroking his chin and staring at the screen with a contemplative look.

"Ooh what are we watching?"

"Criminal minds." He says

"How long have you been teaching for?" I questioned.

"How did you asking me about a movie go to this?" He questions

"I'm just wondering."

"I have been teaching for eight years Kali."

"Do you like being a teacher?"

"No but yes."

"I'll take that as a maybe."

"My turn," he turned to look at Kali.

"Have you ever met your real parents? Do you know where they are?"

Kali, who has been left to wonder why her real parents abandoned her, is struggling to process and understand the question that Mr. Anderson has just asked her. Kali has never met her real parents and it is a topic of discussion that she tends to avoid.

Silence.

"Touchy subject, eh?"

"I never really met them or why they put me up for a adoption.. Maybe my mother wasn't ready to have me- maybe she didn't want to abort." I said randomly

"But you know- It's okay," I added

"You don't have to lie to me, Torres."

I returned him a warm smile, I really thanked him for everything.

The news channel suddenly comes on the television screen, filling the room with the voice of a newscaster telling the latest news stories. The reporter mentions that an old man named Harry Jackson, age 58, was found dead from a gunshot wound to his head at a store.

The newscaster continues their report to include additional details regarding those responsible for the murder. They mention that the camera footage shows three suspects who were all wearing black masks, obscuring their faces and making them unrecognizable. The suspects appear to be two females and one male, and their motives remain unknown. The case is currently under investigation by local authorities.

I hurried and grabbed the remote out of his hands and changes the channel. "Criminal minds now, eh?" I forced a smile at him.

"Kali."

"You know what, lets just go to bed." I interrupted him

"Goodnight."

"Night." he said

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Mr. Anderson lies asleep on his side, facing away from her as he grips the mattress and pillow for support. His eyes are closed as he sleeps and seems to be in a deep slumber. Kali's leg is thrown over his body, and she remains asleep on her back.

Kali suddenly wakes from a buzzing and flashing text message that is lighting up her phone and making noise. She rubs her eyes from her slumber and unlocks her phone with a yawn. She looks at the text message and reads it, noticing that it is an anonymous from an unknown number.

The text message from the anonymous sender says: "Hm, sleeping with your teacher? How convenient. I wonder how everyone would feel about that?" The tone of the message is mocking and condescending, implying that her actions were opportunistic and unethical.

"Huh?.." Kali said to herself.

She glanced over the text message to see if it contained any other information. After reading the message, she decided to look at the window to her right and scan her surroundings. All she could see through the window were trees and grass, and nothing that seemed out of the ordinary or suspicious.

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