Chapter Three
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Chapter 3
Amara’s POV
"Where is this place?"
I have no idea where I am. I just stepped forward and observed the surroundings. Based on my observation, I already know the answer.
"But it's impossible! I was in Mount Puhon earlier, and I was with my cousins, so how come I'm in another place now? I just tripped and then what? I teleported?” I don't care if I look crazy because I'm talking to myself. I no longer care what others think. I should focus more on how I can get home to us.
I've been walking for a few minutes, but I can't see any signage. There is no street at all. There are no streetlights on the roads. There is also no pedestrian lane. The cars passing by seem to be racing because they are driving so fast.
What kind of place is this? If I report it to the government, the officials in charge are furious. Why are they so easy on people?
When I felt tired, I decided to sit on a bench in the park.
I looked up at the sky and closed my eyes.
Is it a dream?
I'm confused.
How did I get to this place?
Where are my cousins?
I'm getting afraid.
I was nervous, but I mustered up the courage to find out where I am now. Nothing would happen if I just cried on the side and did nothing to get back to Mount Puhon.
I walked down the long hallway again. I met a group of women. I was nervous because of the strength of their presence. They stopped for a moment to watch me.
I couldn't move from where I was standing because of their sharp eyes. Like their all-black outfits, their eyes are also black. I don't know if it's just because of the contact lenses and eyeliner they put on their eyes. I couldn't stare at them, so I just focused my eyes on the paved road. They didn't stare at me for long either. They continued walking and passed me completely.
Terrible! Their stares are almost deadly! They all have the same eyes, all sharp. What's more, the faces are serious, you can't joke with them and I can't even ask for directions.
Just like the ones I met before on the road, others also stopped to observe me and look at me from head to toe. With their looks, it feels like they're judging me.
Are people here like this? Is it normal for them to judge someone?
Is it just because I'm not wearing all plain black?
I was just wearing black jogging pants and an army green oversize shirt. It's still what I was wearing while hiking a while ago, so it's strange that I'm still wearing the same thing but I'm in a different place now.
I continued walking. I met many more and they were doing the same thing, they were still watching me as if I was new to their place. Well, it's true. They won't recognize me because I just got here. I don't even know what place this is!
I stopped walking because my legs were shaking. My leg and elbow wounds are also painful. I'm going to rest for a while and then continue to find the answer to where I am and how I got here.
I looked around all around.
This place exudes luxury. There are many tall buildings, expensive cars are also scattered on the road, and almost all the people I see are from rich families.
But I noticed something. I looked at my wristwatch. It's one o'clock in the morning.
Why are there still so many people outside at this hour?
Shouldn't they be fast asleep by now? Don't they say they are all night shifts? If they work the night shift, there might not be this many employees.
From the looks of it, it's normal for them to wander around at this time.
I'm also curious about the type of clothing they are wearing. Everyone I see is wearing plain black outfits; black pants and a black t-shirt, there are also denim jackets but the color is still black. Even the establishments are painted black. Is there a policy in this place that they can only use black? So weird.
After I rested, I continued walking again to find the bus stop to go home. Even when I go straight home, I will just explain to Uncle Joseph after they return from Mount Puhon.
I didn't even pay attention to the people I met on the way.
They would just look at me for a moment and then continue walking again. I'm just thinking that it's normal for them, especially since I'm not really from here.
I just hate them.
I stopped when I saw that I was in front of a university.
“Dark Phoenix Campus?” I read what was written on the arch of the big gate.
I was surprised because there were many students coming inside. They wear red and black uniforms. In fairness, their uniforms are beautiful and smell expensive. Even though I haven't been inside the university yet, I'm sure the buildings inside are beautiful. There is a sign on its gate that it is a private school. Not just anyone can enter. A few guards are also on guard here.
It's even better than the school I went to.
What if I just transfer to this university? To get me away from the witch Sharmaine.
But I don't think I can handle the schedule here. Do they have so many students that, even at one o'clock in the morning, there's still a class?
I never left school. I waited for a student to ask. Seeing a female student coming, I blocked her way.
"Hello? I was just going to ask what course is scheduled in the morning?”
Maybe it's not bad to inquire? I have been planning to transfer to university for a long time. Where I can study in peace.
I hope the Engineering course is in the morning, so I can transfer to university. My decision to transfer is final because I don't want to see the faces of Sharmaine and Eryx anymore.
"Don't you know?" She raised her right eyebrow at me. "There is no class in the morning. All courses are in the evening," she added.
What?
Is she really serious?
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