The Pleasure of Business (4)

"Can I have everyone's attention; please...We need to go over a few things before we get on our way. So, just bear with me a moment."

Mr. Emerson stood at the front of the classroom looking over everyone as he spoke. Jessica watched him from the back of the room as he placed himself in front of the class delivering his notorious speech of rules and regulations. He looked identical to what the idle teacher persona you would read or see in magazines. At least to her, he always did. She had tried to picture him on a normal day off but found it difficult to imagine. He had been her advisor and instructor for almost two years and he generally looked the same every year.

The door to classroom closed with a thundering noise causing every students heads to turn. It was Cherry. She always had a way with making an entrance. She was usually late for things and always the last person to arrive.

"Ahh, Ms. Davis! How wonderful it is for you to grace us with your presence. Please, take a sea