Free Extraordinary Losers 2 by Jessica Alejandro

“Aaaahh” that went on for an eternity. The “Aaaahh” that made everyone’s hair stand on end. The “Aaaaahh” that could be heard from miles away. It was deafening, almost soul-piercing.
    Janice was screaming her lungs out! And when she screamed, she really screamed! It sounded like a thousand screams. This time, she wasn’t mimicking. This time, she was using her most powerful weapon – her voice! No one else was more decibel-defying. After what seemed like forever, the scream abated. I opened my eyes and my ears could breathe again.
    â€œAdam is gone now,” Janice said, breathing heavily. Mundi was on the ground, covering his ears. Adam had left him there.
    â€œHeh, I think Adam almost broke his eardrums!” She smiled. “He may be the strongest boy but he cried like a baby and ran.”
    I took out my fingers from my ears. “You know what, Janice? You could have killed me with that blast! But thanks for warning me.”
    â€œSure!” She smiled. “Come on, let’s get to the staff room now!”
    Because we were in a deserted part of the school, it would have taken minutes before anyone would come to investigate the scream. They would arrive just in time to see no one there and to clean up the debris on the ground!
    â€œWhere in the world is Clan?” we wondered.
    When we arrived at the staff room, Clandestino was already there! We wanted to smack him on the head.
    â€œWhere have you been, Clan?”
    â€œYou’ll see! I knew you guys could take care of yourselves.”
    We pounded on the door, crying out in desperation, “Mrs Priya, Mr Grosse! Let us in!”
    Finally, the door opened, and five pairs of eyes stared down at us.
    Madam Siti was seated, tear marks on her face. On her desk lay the three cellophane bags we had passed to Mr Grosse earlier. Had they been used to accuse Madam Siti? Mrs Priya and Mr Grosse were standing next to a policeman who looked shocked to see us. Miss Teo was also standing in the room. A smile broke across her face.
    â€œErm, sorry to disturb you teachers, but we think we know who the real vandal is,” I said.
    Even though we had the evidence, our hearts were beating at breakneck speed as we stood outside the staff room door.
    â€œOh, hi, kids. Don’t worry, we are settling this,” Miss Teo said. “Thanks for the evidence. Yes, I saw Madam Siti behaving suspiciously on the day of the fire.”
    Madam Siti shook her head in protest. “I really don’t know what you mean! I had nothing to do with it!”
    â€œDon’t lie, Miss Teo!” Clandestino charged forward. “We know who the mastermind of the vandalism is!”
    â€œExcuse me, kids, we are in the middle of asking Madam Siti questions,” she said. “If you don’t mind, you are disturbing us.” She grimaced, evil in her eyes.
    â€œYes, the four of you, enough is enough. Let us handle it from here!” Mr Grosse ordered.
    Mrs Priya walked to the door. “Hey children, don’t worry. Go back to class now.”
    Clandestino whipped out his phone. “But Mrs Priya, listen to this!” He clicked Play on his iPhone.
    â€œYou think you can prove Miss Teo is the vandal? You will never succeed. She paid me to get even with the four of you.”
    So that’s where Clandestino had gone during our showdown with Adam! He had sped off and had hidden behind a pillar to video the confrontation, knowing it would be a very strong piece of evidence!
    â€œYou recorded my scream too?” Janice’s eyes widened.
    â€œYes, and Adam running away like a baby!”
    Mrs Priya arched an eyebrow in bewilderment. “I don’t understand. It’s you, Miss Teo?”
    â€œOf course it’s not me!” Miss Teo retorted.
    â€œYes, it’s you!” Mundi found his voice. The teachers were stunned that Mundi spoke up.
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