Taking what’s left

“Perdóname, Ms. Johnson. As I was esaying, nurture is more importante than la natura. _También, es importante que entiendes la importancia de—” _You didn’t notice at first, but the rest of the class did. “I’m sorry, Lucia, I’m not sure I understood that last part? I don’t speak Spanish, but I’d be happy to fetch Profe Andrews if you need a translator?” The professor cut you off, looking at you strangely. You stared back at him blankly, not understanding. Her words had suddenly become incomprehensible.“Qué dices? No entiendo…I…” You trailed off as you realised what was happening. You quickly turned to Joanna in shock and saw her holding the device, smirking.

She had removed almost all of the English knowledge you had left! You couldn’t take it any longer. Tears filled your eyes as you stood up suddenly and burst out the classroom, unable to cope with the loss.