Chapter 32 The Enemy within.

The school year was in full swing and the air was filled with enthusiasm and energy. Our school, which Kai and I had invested so much of our heart and resources into, was thriving. We had recently hired a few new staff members to accommodate the growing student body, and one of them, Kali, had quickly made a good impression.Kali was charismatic and efficient, with an easy smile and a talent for making people feel at ease. He had been hired to teach physical education, a role he seemed born for given his athletic build and enthusiastic attitude. The students loved him and he had a really special way of communicating with them. Despite his popularity, there was something about him that I couldn't quite put my finger on. Nothing concrete, just a nagging feeling in the back of my mind. I dismissed it as paranoia. After all, our lives had been peaceful for so long. Maybe I was being too conservative. One afternoon, I walked across the schoolyard and saw Kali leading a group of stud