
Oliver drove me to the dorm. Aunty said I'd room with her, she'd teach me a lot later.
We stopped in front of a building that looked more magnificent than the other dormitory building. This one is much more perfect, many more elaborate ornaments are etched beautifully on the concrete walls of the building's supports.
"Why is this hostel different from the others?" ceplas-ceplos.
"Of course it's different. This is a special dormitory for school leaders and school officials" he explained.
We continued the journey which had stopped for a moment. Pass through the main corridor, then go to the stairs with a red carpet that is held all the way.
"Do you live here too?" ask again.
"Of course!"
Oliver then nodded.
"But why was I brought here? You said it was a special dorm."
I still don't understand at all the strange concept of this school. My common sense is still difficult to digest everything, or indeed I am too slow.
"Haha... You're an important man. You were obviously put here."
"People of importance how do you mean?"
"Do you still not understand?"
I shook my head quickly.
"You're the nephew of the principal's mistress. Not only that, he also appointed you to take my place because you were special. You're the only daughter of the founder of this school, which means you inherited their full strength" Oliver said seriously.
"Single princess of the school founder? Does that mean that it was my father and mother who founded this school? Are they here now? Will I be able to meet them right now?" my mind in my heart.
I don't know how to react. On one side I felt so confused, while on the other side I was tucked away with happiness.
"Let me show you a picture of them in the middle room" Oliver continued.
He led me to a room on the second floor. It is large enough for the middle room. There is no furniture there. This place is also rarely visited.
He turned on a chandelier that would glitter if exposed to a little light. At least that would clarify our view now.
His index finger pointed towards a large figura framing the painting inside. Of course again with European-style carvings on the edges. It seems that all this building does not escape the slightest of the name of the carving.
I took a few steps closer to the painting. Trying to clarify my view that looks vague, because it is in this room very minimal lighting.
I was fixated for a moment, staring fixedly at the painting with awe.
"Dad.... Mother.." My inner heart.
I was wondering to myself. Who are my parents. Why they set up this weird school. They've also been missing for a long time since I was five, is it all because of this school. I don't even understand my family lineage.
"Where are they now?" I asked without turning my eyes away from the painting.
School in the North? Does that mean this isn't the only weird school on earth?
"When did they leave?"
"From a week ago."
I nodded my head.
That means both of my parents prefer this school, and I think that's a pretty logical reason for them to leave me at that age.
We continued our way to the dorm room for a break. Oliver stopped my steps again. He told me something.
"This is Mrs Vallery and Mr Wilson's room" he said, pointing to a cubicle.
The room seems to be uninhabited. The thick teak door was locked from the outside.
"You wanna get in there? Let me drop you off. Or maybe stay there tonight?" said Oliver.
I shook my head. I don't even understand my feelings anymore. I was too tired to talk about them.
One who had the heart to leave his only child who was a child without ever returning, until now I even turned seventeen.
I have lived twelve years without the affection of my parents. I think they've really produced from the face of the earth. The remaining inner wound was still too deep, yet it had been completely healed by time.
Then why did aunt take me before them now. As if in this position I was the guilty one.
***
I'm arranging clothes from inside a suitcase into a big wooden closet down there. All the furniture here seems old-fashioned, but still worth using.
This building is very classic, but I'm unceasingly amazed to see every side of this place. I feel like I'm stuck in the past when I set foot here. European-style architecture that makes everyone feel in the middle of the Victorian era.
The day began to darken, the sun slowly dropped and then disappeared. It turns out that this place is much more scary when night falls. The lighting is never enough. As long as I'm here, I'll be myopic.
Oliver told me to get ready. He gave me a black school uniform with a red ribbon on the edge. He said the headmaster's mistress, aka aunt, would hold a gathering in the dining room.
After we finished preparing, we went down to the ground floor to pick up the robe. Oliver said this is a mandatory object that should not be missed. I just realized that on this ground floor there is a special room to put lockers.
Everything is black. Starting from uniforms, robes, to shoes. Is there no other color that is more cheerful, black color is too boring. Like there is no life at all.
Just got a little drizzle. Although now it has stopped, still the streets become muddy and difficult to pass. We had to cross into the building at the main for dinner.
Other students also appeared to be heading there. It seems like this school is more crowded at night than it was last day. Are they all bat-men who only come out when night falls.
My eyes were wide open looking at the table whose length I could not estimate. Probably about 50 meters. One giant dining table is enough to accommodate the entire school. Wahhh..... Justjust wonderful.
This room is also different from the others. Besides being very large and magnificent, this place is also quite bright. Maybe because this is a dining room, so it should really get enough lighting. You certainly do not want to choke when eating just because you can not see the rest of the bone.
We sat on the last seat. There's only place left. How much does this school charge for all the facilities in it. Surely the students are willing to pay a large enough monthly money for all this.