Countdown 15 Departing From the Alpha (Evelyn)
I Become Novel 22

Chapter 13

Another plus to being away from her pack was that since she arrived at the airport or, perhaps event earlier than that, she did not experience the pain that haunted her these past few days. Not even a little bit of the pain that had previously affected her repeatedly each day, hurt her since she left the pack border, and she was away for more than twenty four hours already. By now it should have already started, if it were to follow the pattern from before.

The alarm she set on her phone went off half an hour before dinner, just as she finished organizing her things in the wardrobe and bathroom. Feeling quite hungry, she took a quick shower, changed into fresh clothes and hurriedly exited her room.

She found her way easily, following the maps on the hallways which pointed to the various rooms

there were, and soon enough found the common room. Taking a deep breath, as she stood outside the door, she shakily put her hand on the doorknob. So far on her way here she did not see anyone, but inside there must surely be other people who came to eat.

She was bold enough to come to the selection, but she was not a people person and it was difficult for her to interact with other people, even for a normal small talk. She was even more frightened of gathering attention, for most likely being the only female candidate.

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Just as her hand tightened on the doorknob twisting it, having collected herself, the door was briskly opened from the inside. Her inattentiveness coupled with her nervousness, caused her to lose her focus for a moment, making her unable to react in time and step aside, thus the door knocked her head a little. The person on the other side froze, as he realized what he had done, and opened the door slowly this time, looking for the person he hit.

Spotting the lowered head which had a small delicate hand rubbing it, he immediately apologized sincerely. "I am so sorry, I should have opened it more slowly. I did not see you..." He wanted to say something more, when the small head rose, causing any words he still wanted to speak in guilt to remain unsaid.

He initially thought it was another man, a candidate like him, as the person in front of him had her hair in a ponytail and he did not see how long it was. Plus there were only males in the building, with the exceptions of two three secretaries who were easily distinguishable in their professional suits.

But seeing her fair delicato from

was tall, almost as tall as him, but her face was small, her chocolate eyes were beautiful and her skin as flawless, it glowed even though she had absolutely no makeup on. Even the t-shirt and the pair of jeans she had on, which were nothing special, did not diminish her beauty.

"It's alright. I also did not pay attention." She replied sincerely and wanted to pass by him to get inside. But even though her intentions of walking through the door were clear enough, the man stood frozen, so she had no choice but to speak again.

“Ummm... I am sorry, but do you mind if I enter?" She asked, more like whispered.

Finally processing her words in his head, he realized his rudeness and hearing her voice, which was as beautiful as her appearance, hurriedly replied.

"Ohhh I am sorry. I am being rude. Sure!"

He immediately made room for her to enter, but he seemed to had forgotten that he wanted to exit initially, and quickly followed her inside.

"I am Jake. Might I ask who you are?" He asked smiling, as he sat in front of her at one of the tables. she found closer to the door.

“Celia, Celia Blair.” She replied suppressing the stutter, then remained silent. She felt awkward because the man was showing no intentions whatsoever of leaving the table she had chosen, despite her apparent lack of enthusiasm. But she felt unable to ask him upfront to leave.

“Well Celia, are you one of the secretaries that are showing the candidates around? I have been here for a few days, and have not seen you around the area.” Considering how big the Academy was, it was quite normal to not have met her before even if he had been here for a week already, but he did not know how to start the conversation otherwise.

"I arrived today for the selection. I am not one of the secretaries.” She replied without a change her expression, as always you could not read her face. Though inside her mind she felt a bit bewildered about the familiarity he was showing. He had directly started to speak on first name basis with her, without asking for permission first.

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"For the selection? You mean the watcher selection? Is one of your relatives taking the exam?” Jäke asked curiously, hoping she would not reply boyfriend or husband.

"No, not one of my relatives. I am the one taking part in the exam." She said without other explanations. It was her dream to become a watcher, so she should bravely tell it without fear of ridicule from other people's part. And beside on the next Monday, the truth would also be found out be the rest of the candidates.

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