Tempetation Of Shadows |18+

Chapter12: The bar

My legs were shaking like a swing, sweat dripping through my forehead, my hands were sweaty, and I was finger-locking them very tightly.

"It's gonna be ok, Elena," Sofi said, putting a reassuring hand on mine.

I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. "Class, gather in the auditorium. They will be here soon." The announcement echoed through the hallway, making my heart race even faster.

Hearing this, I felt my legs go numb. "Sofi, what do you think? Will he still select me after yesterday's incident? I've really worked hard for this opportunity."

Sofi squeezed my hands gently. "Elena, don't think so much. Besides, it was him who kissed you. Oh, I mean, helped you, right? That's what he said. So, calm down. You're going to be selected."

I nodded, trying to believe her words, but my mind kept replaying the events of the previous day. My anxiety mixed with anticipation, making it hard to focus on anything else.
We sat in the back row, and Sofia settled beside me, trying to calm me down. My heart raced, not because I hadn't done well on my projects, but because of the uncertainty of how things would unfold today. The memory of yesterday's incident lingered, making it hard to focus.

"Elena, just breathe," Sofia whispered, squeezing my hand. "You've got this."

I nodded, taking a deep breath, but my nerves refused to settle. The anticipation of what was to come weighed heavily on me.

Sofi, I'll get some water, I'll be back in few minutes.
"Ok, Elena, but be fast."
"Yeah," I said, standing and leaving.

As I was filling my bottle, a voice from behind startled me. "Hey, pretty girl, do you need help?"

Damn, I recognized the voice instantly and prayed silently, "Please, God, not him, not him, please."

I turned around, and there he was, just as I feared. I murmured very low, "I knew it."

"You saying anything?" he asked, his voice sending shivers down my spine.

"No, no, sir, nothing."

"But, you murmured something. Tell me, what did you say?"

"Not..." I stammered as he leaned closer, my heart pounding out of my chest. I looked at him, and he was staring back at me, unflinching.

He slid his hand beside my shoulder, and I felt myself getting numb with each passing second. "You're wasting so much of water," he said, showing me the tap behind me.

Then it hit me-the tap was still open. He reached over and turned it off.

Damn, what was I even thinking? Wait, I wasn't even thinking; my mind goes blank around this guy.

"I'm sorry, I didn't realize the tap was still open."

"You should be careful, sweetheart," he said, winking at me.

"Mr. Enzo, you here? Come, please, students are already in the auditorium," the chairperson called, and Enzo followed him.

I stood there, dumbfounded. What just happened? I had another encounter with Mr. Enzo, and he winked at me before leaving.

I hurried back to the auditorium, my heart still racing from the unexpected encounter. Sofia glanced at me as I slipped back into my seat.

"What took you so long?" she whispered.

I hesitated, then leaned closer. "Enzo. He was at the water fountain."

Her eyes widened. "What happened?"

"Nothing," I murmured, trying to steady my breathing. "Just... he closed the tap for me and winked."

Sofia's eyebrows shot up. "He winked at you?"