Skeletons In The Closet (Freewrite Story)

Prompt: 40%, provided by @mariannewest

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https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/day-224-5-minute-freewrite-thursday-prompt-40-off

“So, can anyone now tell me what 40% of 200 is?” asked the teacher, Mrs Smith.

“Who gives a shit,” thought Charles.

“Ok Charles,” replied Mrs Smith. “Please tell us.”

Charles is looking puzzled. Not because he can't answer the question. In fact it is an easy one.

“Are you reading my mind?” asked Charles.

This brought laughter from the other students.

“Yes,” replied Mrs Smith. *I am reading your mind.”

“80, Miss,” replied Charles. “The answer is 80.”

“Very good Charles,” said Mrs Smith.

Charles went home that evening wondering if he was crazy. Did Mrs Smith really read his mind?

The next day Charles went into school earlier than normal. He decided to confront Mrs Smith.

“Are you really reading my mind?” asked Charles.

“Why do you ask?” asked Mrs Smith. “What were you thinking yesterday?”

Charles is silent

“Don't worry Charles, I'm not reading your mind.”

A look of relief came over Charles.

“I'm glad that has been cleared up,” said Mrs Smith. “Aren't you glad too, Charles?”

“Yes, Miss,” replied Charles. “I'm glad…...”

“…….We all have skeletons in our closets,” thought Charles.

Mrs Smith never did pick on Charles again.

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