The Return of the Man in Blue
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“You can----don’t fuck with me, you’re her trustee. Now I also want a position.” But it was the manner in which he said it. A position not a job. I don’t think he wanted to work, but more a role close to my money and me.
“I want to be Assistant Principal.” Mr. Cortez made his demands.
“You want a job?” Michael asked.
“A Job? Of course not. I just want a position! You think I plan to work? Why should I have to when my rich and wealthy niece will be taking care of her poor veteran uncle?” I made a motion to move against him, Michael grabbed me as I angrily folded my lip back.
“You’re not my uncle, you bastard!” I growled, baring my fists at him. I only wished Michael would have allowed me to get a good strike at him.
“Claudia!” Michael snapped, pulling me back.
“Woo, such fire!” he only laughed at me.
“I have no authority on that.” Michael simply said to Mr. Cortez, regarding the position in school.
“Perhaps not, but you can recommend for me to the district. I heard you’re in shop for a new Assistant Principal, after Slater’s departure.” Michael swallowed hard.
“You will do it. Or I will talk---to anyone that listens. And tell them everything I saw. About that thing you fought in the hallway that day.” He said, as I recalled, as we both did, Michael and I.
“No one will ever believe you.” Michael said, Mr. Cortez laughed.
“Perhaps not at first, but the ramblings of an insane madman do tend to stir the curiosity of others. Perhaps the same people Slater was working for, enough to have them return and start snooping around.”
Michael was speechless just as I was myself.
“The look on your faces is priceless—. Now let’s talk Assistant Principal, when do I start?” Mr. Cortez smirked.
Nothing was going to be the same. No matter how peaceful the school hallways appeared, or how beautiful the place seemed with the Christmas lights. There was a dread that lingered over our heads by the secret that kept us prisoners to people like Mr. Cortez.
About the Author
C.S Luis writes paranormal action/adventure with just a splash of romance, and is the author of The Man in Blue, 1&2 part of a growing series entitled The Claudia Belle Series. Her other books include, The Extraction vol. 1, The Arrival of the Man in Blue Vol. 2, The Connection vol. 3, & The Return of the Man in Blue vol. 4, vol.5 Nemesis Alien Hybrid is schedule to come out in October.
She’s also author of two erotic books titled Touch & The Lady and the Beast.
C.S Luis lives in Houston Texas, with her husband and two children. You can find out more about C.S Luis books on www.Facebook.com/TheClaudiaBelleSeries/ or follow her on Twitter @csluis2.
Also by C. S Luis
THE CLAUDIA BELLE SERIES
The Extraction
The Arrival of the Man in Blue
The Man in Blue
The Connection