Butterfly Mystery - Chapter 12

Martha was impatiently waiting at the room’s door.
“Ready?”
“Wait a bit…” Jennifer shouted from inside the room.
“Come on, it is just a uniform…”
Jennifer got out of the room and faced Martha.
“Make-up takes time as well…”
They were both late. It would soon begin and it was the girls’ first time. But, by the time they arrived, the festival had already begun.
In what used to be the gymnasium, now a huge and coloured fair had risen. Colours of every club in the school were filling the place with the aim of getting the new students to their club’s side. Every strategy was used except for harmful techniques. And everyone was doing his job correctly.
“This way!” Jen grabbed Martha’s arm and conducted her to
Martha didn’t regret not having fight to free herself. Outside the gymnasium, a friendship clime could be felt. Martha had the feeling this festival would be the best.
It had passed 2 months after Martha’s entry in the academy. They were in middle of November, a beautiful and brownish November. But this wasn’t an ordinary day.
“Martha!” a person called from inside the gym. She just ran. She knew where he was.
Jen finally caught her still holding her breath. “Where… are you… going?”
Martha stooped running when she got into the Soccer Club tent. “Here!” And she turned at the person who had called her. Her brother.
“Got the thing?”
“Sure.” He winked.
Jen was suspicious. “What are you two preparing?”
The meeting of twins was interrupted by the sudden arrival of Brian. “You have got things to do, Jack.”
“Ah! You scared me!” both twins almost screamed.
After sighing, both twins looked around trying to see her.
“What are they trying to do?” Brian approached Jen.
“Dunno. By the way, I’m Jennifer.”
“Brian. Pleasure to meet you.” He winked at her to go back to the boredom of the two twins trying to search a certain birthday girl.
“Jack, you’ve got duties, remember?” Brian took his hear.
“Ouch, stop that! Ok, ok…” he then turned at his sister. “I’ll keep this.” He pointed at a folded object. “Warn me if you see her around.”
“Sorry, but I’ll take him from you… sis…” Brian joked using his known wink.
However, it didn’t last as much as it used to. “Let’s go Jen!” Martha replied after punching Brian in his face.
“Where are you heading to? And why did you punch him? He seems to like you…”
Martha froze. “What are you trying to insinuate?” she almost screamed but wasn’t able to hide her blush.
Eventually, Jen caught Martha and her ultra speed. And maybe it could be a super day…
“Let’s go to this tent!” Jen caught Martha’s hand and lead to the first one.
Once inside, Martha could see a few youngsters being submitted to an exam. The examiner, a person she had already met: the news reporter, Diane. Next to her, Greg was just taking notes.
“Jen…” she whispered. “Let’s get out of here…”
Not quick enough. A book was thrown too close to Martha’s head.
“Look who’s here.” A non-welcoming voice menaced Martha. “I could identify that hair from afar. Isn’t that right, Jack O’Lantern sister?”
“My brother’s name isn’t… O’Lantern!” a big and frightening Martha raised. “In fact, I don’t even know why I stopped at your tent…” Jen raised her hand.
Martha was about to leave when the voice attacked again. “To afraid to take my tests, are we?” Diane didn’t expect such a reaction.
In the next 40 minutes, Martha was busy beating Diane in every challenge to the reporters’ entry. No wonder Martha got out completely tired.
“It was funny…” Jen replied with a smile.
Martha’s terrifying expression made her smile fade. But after a juice, happiness came back. They visited many clubs including the Astronomy Club, the Writing Club and the Chess Club.
“A chorus club? Are you sure?” Martha asked.
“Yes, this is perfect. I always wanted to do this!” Jennifer cheered as signing the registration sheet.
But when they got out of the tent, Martha recognised someone passing by. Henry, the high school hoot.

Next Chapter:
Long talk with Henry. The adventure and the security department club. Mandy’s friend.