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Seven Deadly Sins 2

“Mrs. Heartford. Let’s get real here.” She ignored the shocked expression on the headmistress’ face and continued. “My father…You remember him, right? Luke? Well, he’s going to be in town this week. And last time he visited, he just couldn’t stop talking about how our school really could use a new gym…” She winked.
Mrs. Heartford seemed to be processing that information. Suddenly, she handed Adrianna a hall pass. “You are excussed.” is all she said, and she went back to filing papers. Adrianna tugged my arm, and we walked out of the office into the hallway.
I couldn’t believe it. Had Adrianna seriously just bribed the headmistress of our school to not expel us?
She noticed expression on my face
“Welcome to the big leagues, little lady!” she teased as she slapped my butt. I shook my head. It was the first week of school. These new Chattsfield girls were going to take some getting used to…

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