CHAPTER 8
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I continued my research about Lycantrophes but I feel like I still don’t understand that much. To be honest, some of the things that I found just made me more confused. Some of them are contradicting each other so I don’t know which one to believe.
I sighed and tried to talk to Daciana for the nth time but I still got no response from her. Where have she gone to? Did she really leave me?
Without her voice inside my mind, I feel like I went back to normal. Sometimes I even wonder if everything that has happened was just a dream but my grandparents were my witnesses that night. They saw me when I was a beast and found me naked in front of our house the next morning.
And aside from not having Daciana inside my head, I still possess all the other superhuman qualities like speed and stamina.
Telling me that it did happen…
But where did she go? Did she really leave me when I told her to? Would that mean that I don’t have another soul in me now? Won’t I transform into a beast again? I should be happy right? But why do I feel like this?
It seems that the more I know, the more questions I have but I don’t know how I can have the answers that I am looking for. I can’t trust the books as most of them are fictitious. Maybe I can try to talk to the authors but how would that be possible?
I don’t even have the money to go to where they are. Plus the fact that most of the books that I found about Lycantrophes were published a long time ago, most of them must have passed away by this time. That is if they are humans but they were like me…
Ahh…
Rieka stop! I berated myself.
My head is already hurting so I just try to go back to my normal daily routines. I go to the coffee shop to work in the morning then attend my classes in the afternoon. I made myself busy with my everyday chores so that I won’t have much time to think about other things, just like now.
A loud gasp got my attention. I turned and saw Tanya staring at me as if she’s seen a ghost.
“What’s wrong?” I frowned. Did I just turn into a beast again?!
“How did you lift that? Girl that’s damn heavy! You should have asked for help from the boys.” she almost shrieked.
Oh! It slipped my mind again. I really should be more careful. I acted like I was having a hard time on lifting the big bag of roasted coffee beans. I winced before letting it slip down the floor.
“Yeah, I haven’t thought of that.” I smiled and scratched the back of my head.
“Hmm really? Or are you just embarrassed to ask them? Have you seen Terrence? Rei you can ask him to do everything and he won’t complain! He might even like it! It’s so obvious that he likes you.” She said with a teasing smile on her face.
I’m not sure if I should be thankful that she didn’t comment much on my strength but here she is teasing me instead. I felt my cheeks reddened.
“Stop it. Someone might hear you!” I told her but she just won't shut her mouth.
“So what? He’s so obvious that everyone here knows his feelings! Aside from you of course. Sometimes I’m wondering if you’re just modest or plain dumb.” She laughed and I can’t help but slap her arm to stop her from making fun of me.
“Ouch! I was just kidding.” She rubbed the part where my palm landed.
“Oh sorry!” I laughed awkwardly. I think I really hurt her. Why do I keep on forgetting about my strength?
“Hmm it’s okay. I’ll just go back to the counter. You better call Terrence and let him carry that bag.” She winked before leaving me.
I sighed in relief when I was left alone in the storage room. I lifted the bag effortlessly and stacked it on its pile. Then I went out of there. I shouldn’t be doing those but in my attempt to make myself occupied, I think I will just end up blowing my cover.
That was a close one. I’m glad that Tanya didn’t dwell much on what she saw. It certainly isn’t normal for a girl like me to be able to carry a 60 kilogram burlap sack of beans. She must have no idea how heavy those things are. I should be thankful for that.
I went to the washroom to fix myself. Actually I am having my snack break but since I don’t want to end up thinking again, I tried to find something to do. Maybe I should just bring some of my books here and study during my free time.
I washed my hands while staring at my reflection. I still have that “glow” in my face that I got after I transformed. I read from a book while I was researching that supernatural like werewolves and vampires are usually good looking on their human forms. Perhaps it goes the same way for Lycantrophes.
I don’t mean to sound vain but it’s really noticeable. Even the way I get strange looks from boys in school is hard to ignore. Good thing Aloisius who is consistently on my side helps to fend them away. But I don’t like it. More eyes on me means I have to be extra careful with my movements too.
I can’t slip again like earlier. There’s a big chance that I won’t be this lucky next time.
After fixing my hair, I went out to go back to the counter. My break time is over.
I was busy fixing the orders when the hairs at the back of my neck stood on their ends. I can feel somebody’s stares on my back. I turned around and found a woman looking at me.
She has long, raven black hair that almost reach her waist. It complemented well with her fair skin. She looked a little older than me but it didn’t diminish her beauty. Although there’s something with her green eyes that are staring back at mine.
She looked away and finds herself an empty table. I shrugged before going back to what I was doing. I busied myself until I finished my shift.
“I will go now ma’am.” I said to our manager when I saw her.
“Sure but can I talk to you for a minute?” she’s smiling but I can’t help but get nervous when I heard what she said.
“What is it?” I anxiously asked.
“I just want to commend you for your good performance but I also want to remind you to don’t be too hard on yourself. You are working at the same time studying. We are a team here and you don’t have to do everything on your own. Everyone has their assigned tasks.” She explained kindly but I still felt guilty.
“Oh, I’m sorry about that.”
“No, I don’t mean to offend you. I’m just worried because I was also in your place before and I know how hard it is to juggle work and study.” She smiled at me and that’s the only time that I was able to breathe normally.
“Thank you ma’am. I’m okay but thank you for your concern.” I gave her a genuine smile. I’m happy to meet kind people like her.
“You should go now before you get late in your class.”
“Right! Bye!” then I dashed out of there but I also made sure to control my speed. I can’t go superhuman again.
I was already near my dormitory when I felt someone behind me. I looked back but saw no one there. Am I imagining things or what? I only have a few minutes left before my next class so I just ignored it. But I can’t seem to shake off the feeling of being watched until I finished all my classes.
Do I have a stalker now?
When I was on my way home again, I walked slowly and tried to focus on the movements that seem to be following me. I wasn’t imagining. There are calculated steps going behind me but from across the street.
He may be careful not to be noticed. I thought of Aloisius. I busted him into following me before but we were together in some of my classes and he became my constant companion already. So I’m sure he wasn’t the one watching me this time.
I took a sharp turn in a narrow alley to try to lose whoever’s following me. Then I hid and waited. My jaw dropped when I saw the beautiful woman from the coffee shop! The one with green eyes!
Why is she following me? Does she know me? I frowned when I couldn’t see her anymore! Where did she go?
I just blinked and then she’s gone?
“Rieka.” Somebody spoke behind me.
My head snapped to look at who it is and screamed when I saw that it is the same woman who was out there a few seconds ago. How did she get here so fast?
She immediately covered my mouth with her palm to muffle my screams. I panicked and started screaming more when she whispered something behind my ear. Like a chant of some sort and suddenly, I felt my consciousness leaving my body…
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