Chapter Four : Have you seen Hope?

Have you seen the empty chain in the back of the class?

It's cold, the sun doesn't come out

It's silent, the bitches are gone

It's awkward, everyone is done

It's painful, not watching her near

The door opens. There is silence. The principal is in, and then she's quiet.

Have you seen Hope? She asks, bothered and worried.

We all shook our heads, the teacher ignores. The principal sighs and then she's gone. But before she leaves, she looks at me, a look of pain I can't forget.

What happened? Is what I wondered

Where is she? Is what I fear

Where are they? Is what worries me

What do I do to find her again?