Mrs Mckenzie reluctantly let Ruby leave the room early when an announcement came over the PA for Ruby to report to the office. The girl must have been daydreaming because she showed no reaction when her name was called. Perhaps she was on drugs?
The office wanted Ruby and Mrs McKenzie was glad to be rid of her. She wrapped the girls desk causing the girl to jump in shock. "You're wanted at the office. Get going! I'll speak with you next time we meet"
The girl shot up from the desk and fled the room, leaving her books behind. Mrs McKenzie gave an exaggerated sigh.
Jake went to the front office and came across Mrs Brown the vice Principal. Before Jake could say anything the woman said: "Does the name Jake mean anything to you?"
"That's me!" the girl replied.
Mrs Brown glanced at the receptionist. Then said loudly "Well Ruby. Jake is waiting for you in the Nurses office shall we go there?" She took the girl's arm and led her back to the infirmary.
Jake was confronted by 4 other Ruby's when he entered the room. "I think this is Jake. I'll leave you to explain. I'll wait for Gareth to return" Mrs McKenzie went back to the front office where she could watch for the return of the Lamborghini, leaving the cheerleader Ruby to explain to Jake what had happened.
Just as the final bell for the day went the Lamborghini did return. Students were running around everywhere as the vehical negotiated its way to the no standing area in front of the office. Mrs Brown went out to meet Gareth and usher her to the infirmary. She was dismayed when only the blonde Selena got out.
"Here are the clothes you wanted"
"Where's Gareth?"
"Who?"
"Sorry Ruby" of course the mother did not yet know there were multiple Ruby's.
"Ruby is not well at all. She has been admitted to hospital. I would guess she might not return to school for a few days. She was given a sedative to calm her down. Do you have Ruby's uniform?"
"Oh...... Inside...... Perhaps you need to see something. It's easier to show you than to explain" Mrs Brown led the way to the infirmary.