Chapter 022 - Friends

“Aditya?” “What is it, Miss Kaiya?” I shift my attention from the books I am reading towards her. We are in a gazebo that is overlooking the garden. It is a wooden structure with chairs and tables within the shade. Different kinds of flowers adorn the handrails. It is elevated a few steps off the ground with grasses, colorful plants, and bushes all around the quiet area. According to Aditya, Theo specifically requested this place in case I want to breathe and be away from my room for a while. “Do you think I can visit Theo?” I ask her. “I will just be there in a few minutes.” “I would advise against it, Miss Kaiya.” “A few minutes will not disturb his work, right?” “But it will disturb your studies,” she says. I follow her gaze towards the stack of books in front of me. Ten books on each of my sides. And a couple more in front of me. “I read fast.” “I can see that, Miss Kaiya.” “So are you going to allow me to see him?” “No.” “I’m your friend, right? Come one, just tell me where he is