Fentanyl E001: The Mysterious Experiment (Book 1: Completed)

11: Veil of Shadows: Unraveling the Truth

Nisha's Point of View

I listened quietly to the lecture and kept an eye on the man who had bumped into me earlier. He seemed to be searching for something, and I was pretty sure it was the paper I had found. I had tucked it away safely in the back of my handbag, with no intention of letting anyone know about it. I didn't want to cause unnecessary panic, especially since I wasn't sure what was going on yet.

As the lecture continued, I couldn't help but think about Shawn and his abilities. Something told me he had a unique gift, possibly the ability to read minds. I wondered how it happened and how he managed to do it. It was a mystery that intrigued me, and I made a mental note to ask him about it later.

When the bell rang, signaling the end of the class, I stood up along with the other students. It was a peculiar class indeed. Everyone was acting appropriately, and there was none of the usual chatter that one might expect from students. They were all silent and attentive, listening to the advisor who had been giving the lesson.

"Alright, class dismissed. See you all tomorrow," the teacher announced. Some of the students began packing their belongings. We always had half-day sessions, which I appreciated as it gave me ample time to prepare for everything. Only a few pupils were still lingering in the classroom, and among them was Bryan Custodio. While he stayed inside, I calmly observed him. He usually searches for some useless piece of paper, but not this time. I wondered who had instructed him to do that and who might be the mastermind behind it. I've been trying to get closer to him to learn more about him. Perhaps Shawn might know something about Bryan. I could ask him casually and leave him with a hint of suspicion. Frankly, I don't care much.

Now, there were only three of us left - Bryan, the class president, who was responsible for locking the classroom, and me. Maybe she's just waiting for us to leave. I shook my head with a grin, expressing my dissatisfaction with the situation. I thought of waiting outside for Bryan. I gathered my belongings, preparing to head out.

I stood in the corridor, patiently waiting for Bryan. When he finally emerged, I immediately approached him. He seemed taken aback at first, but his expression quickly shifted to one of pain. It was evident that he was apprehensive and troubled, and I couldn't help but wonder why.

"Hey Bryan!" I greeted him with a smile, trying to put him at ease. However, he was trembling, which only heightened my concern. Was he truly in serious trouble?

"H-hello," he stuttered in response to my greeting. It was clear from his expressions that he wasn't comfortable around me at the moment. Perhaps he knew I was close to Nathalie, and that made him uneasy. I could sense his vulnerability, and I suspected that someone might have threatened him to find something or do something, suggesting dire consequences if he didn't comply. I let out a deep sigh and shook my head, feeling a mix of frustration and sympathy for him.

"Are you alright?" I asked Bryan with a suspicious tone in my voice. He scratched his head before nodding.

"I'm not sure where I put it. I don't want to lose my family," he explained hurriedly, continuing to walk away. This revelation stopped me in my tracks, and a surge of anger rushed through me. What did he mean? Was his family being held hostage, and his adversary was using them as leverage to manipulate him into doing something against his will? But what about the voices in my head? Why were they getting louder and more overwhelming? I instinctively covered my ears, trying to drown out the noise. The cacophony of voices became unbearable, and my head started throbbing with pain.

"AAAAAAHHHH!" I screamed even louder, completely disregarding the other pupils who had halted to watch. The earache felt excruciating, and I could sense blood coming out. I desperately wanted it to stop. It was maddening, almost as if I was trapped in hell.