The Point of No Return {sequel to The Arbitrary life of Avery Blake [teacher]}

The Point of No Return {sequel to The Arbitrary life of Avery Blake [teacher]}10

‘But would you still let him keep his job if we broke it off? Please!’ I begged.

‘You would break off this relationship for Cole to keep his job?’ he asked.

‘YES!’ I exclaimed.

The room went silent as he mentally deliberated the pros and cons put forward in the current situation.

I knew it would remain silent unless someone broke the silence ‘Please?’ I asked as my voice was barely audible.

Principal Maletos looked up and met my gaze. I could tell by his eyes that he was still deliberating. ‘I can’t guarantee anything. I’ll think about it. It’s the best I can do, you understand don’t you?’ he asked.

And yes, I could understand. Cole and I had put him in such a bad situation, I couldn’t blame the guy.

‘I understand.’ I spoke. I slowly got up and walked to the door but was stopped at his voice. ‘And Avery, you’re still taking those counselling sessions aren’t you?’ he asked sounding concerned.

‘I am.’ I guaranteed.

‘Good, good… ‘He said.

I stood there motionless in the doorway ‘You’ll tell me as soon as you decide, right?’ I asked hesitantly.

‘Right-‘he tried to assure me as he continued ‘-anything else?’ he asked.

‘No, thank you.’ I said as he nodded and I walked out, leaving a trail of misery with each onward step.

 Cole Ford’s POV

I wish when I said everything would be alright, once in a while, at least, it actually would. But nope, not a chance. As soon as my life begins to straighten itself out and everything becomes perfect with Avery, the walls have to come crashing in on me as everything good gets drained out.

Wasn’t fair, was it?

So here I was, on the ground in my Cabin. What was I doing on the ground? Well as soon as Avery left, I stood there for some time as many thoughts spun around in my head. And once the full meaning of her words and the situation set in, I collapsed to my knees.

I couldn’t have a baby, my girlfriend couldn’t be pregnant and I couldn’t get fired.

Simple.

If only it was.

I had to stop being selfish and think about Avery and not myself. She was the one that was pregnant not me. But whose baby was it? No way could it be Corbin’s, but I guess I could say the same.

But my main concern was what the school do if they found out? Not just the students but also Jim. He already knew about Avery and me and if Avery began to show her stomach, our little situation was going to get a hell lot harder.

My thoughts were cut off with an instant knock at the door.

I really wasn’t in the mood to face anyone.

I groaned in frustration as I hesitantly got up off my knees and walked to the door where my hand was cautiously placed on the cold of the knob.

When I finally opened it, Jim was standing there, hands in pockets.

‘Jim… come in.’ I said, trying to keep my voice calm.

‘Thank you Cole.’ He answered, also trying to keep his voice straight.

When both of us were standing in the middle of my room, I spoke ‘So, what did you, uh, want?’ I asked.

‘Look Cole, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have fired you. I’ll tell you what I told Avery. I wasn’t surprised what I saw today, I knew there was something between you since the kidnapping. I overreacted and I want to give you your job back.’