Chapter 6

My mind was in a completely complex state. I don't know what was happening here or what happened yesterday. Am I actually wrong here or she was lying? Did I hallucinate yesterday?

Holding the rule book tightly in my hands, I gazed at it. 'This book will prove everything.' I said to myself. If I already had the book with the offer letter pack in my room, then I am not mistaken here. I took this book from here, the library. If not, which means something is wrong with me. I might be hallucinating things, I need to see a psychiatrist. Yesterday, I saw the white smoke as well. This could also be the cause of my hallucination. And the sudden appearance of the guardian. I don't know what's happening with me. I was fine till a moment ago and now, I doubt myself.

Taking deep breaths, I strode straight to my dorm. Getting up early today, I have some time before the class starts. With long steps, I made my way to the stairs. Climbing up with anxiety and worry, my heart began to speed up its pace and I was taking heavy breaths with my mouth. I try to console myself by telling myself it was not a big deal to worry about. But deep down I know, it is, how couldn't it be?

Either something is wrong with the library or this college or something might be wrong with me. Both of these things are serious for me. It's a matter of my life. I couldn't choose any other place to study, I have no money left and there is no time to enroll in any other college at this time. If the college is fine, then how am I supposed to study with this state of mind?

I gulped as I stood in front of my dorm door. Holding the doorknob with one hand, I pushed open the door and entered. My room was the same as it was before I left. Considering the possibility of the state of my mind, I was expecting it to be upside down. Thankfully, nothing like that happened. I could still trust my head. As I entered, I kept the rule book on the study table and went to the shelves to the right, and began to look for the cardboard box in which I kept all the essential papers of the college. Finding the box, I opened it. There were copies of my documents, college forms, hall tickets for exams, and... My hand halted as I found the envelope of an offer letter. Taking a deep breath and took it and began to open it. Putting my hand inside the envelope, I took everything out of it. Feeling more than just a paper in between my fingers, I hesitated to look at it. keeping the things on the ground, I knelt and spread everything with my hand. There was an offer letter, a pamphlet of college, a welcome card and... and a rule book. My eyes widened after seeing the rule book.

"Then what was it.." With a swift moment, I stood on my feet and turned to the study table. Moving closer to the table, I kept my hands on it and my eyes were on the book. Or should I say the remaining book?

"What the...." The book began to disappear as if being burned from bottom to top. I looked around to find something to save the remaining book. When couldn't find anything on time, I slammed my hands on the remaining book, and my efforts went in vain. The book vanished without any trace, leaving nothing on the table except my hands with fingers stretched out. Pulling my hands back, I took a step back. I then looked around, questioning; did someone play a prank on me, was I bullied? I quickly ran out of my room and shut the door behind me. Taking heavy breaths, I looked around to see, if anyone was actually there to do such a thing in my room. Are these rooms unsafe to stay in?

Many questions were running through my mind. I don't know what was happening. There are many possibilities for this act. The librarian is also involved in this. Before taking this matter to the dean, I decided to first think carefully with a peaceful mind. I can't just go and blab everything in front of anyone. They might think I am crazy or a liar. Moreover, I might be expelled from the college for being unfit.

I gave a light massage to my forehead and made my way to the class. I should just go and attend the classes as usual as nothing happened. I can't take any risks after finally reaching this point in my education.

Taking normal and calm steps down the stairs, I walked gracefully in the corridor as I usually do. Entering the class I sat on the same seat on which I sat yesterday. Though my mind was at a marathon, I kept my aspect calm and compose. 'Concentrate on the classes first' I said to myself. I can't slip out of my mind nor I can miss any of the classes. I have to be ahead of others. I can't let myself down by some prank or bully.

Making up my mind, I gave my complete attention to my studies. Classes went by one after another and I enjoyed them. For the moment, I just freed my mind from the past incident. Half of the day ended and now it was a lunch break. I made my way to the cafeteria. It was my first time going there. I was hungry for many reasons. Getting up early, facing uncommon incidents, overthinking...Ah, there are more. I always eat more when my mind is not at peace, so un-lady-like.

As I entered the cafeteria, my eyes almost popped out by its enormous beauty. It was not just beautiful but huge too. The beauty of this college always surprises me. The round tables were so white and clean that it almost shines in your eyes. The ceilings were formed in the shape of leaves, each separated by distance. To the right was the stall of food behind the glass counter. There were three vending machines adjacent to the food counter. They have every drink from juices to tea, coffee, soda, and water. And the best thing was the circumference which was the grass sitting created in a high low small hills manner.

"Wow!" I actually murmured it. The exquisite beauty took my breath. My mind was out of tension and I forgot everything for a moment.

'How much more beautiful this college will hold.' I thought.

Going inside, I turned to the right to the food counter. I was thinking of sitting on the small grassy hills while eating. Standing in front of the glass, I looked at the food and what to eat. Having a sweet tooth, I want to eat something sweet. My sweet tooth gets highly active during stress, and now the activation is at its peak. I asked for two crescent rolls filled with chocolate, one waffle with some cream on top, and a small banana pancake. I know it's a lot to eat, but I can't help. I have no tolerance for hunger, especially sweets. Taking everything gently in a tray, I went to the vending machines and took a mojito.

Taking everything, my food and drink, I went to one side of the grass hills and sat on it. This is bliss, I thought unless the same strange thing happened to me. As I took a bite of the crescent roll, the same white smoke began to appear beside me. I flinched back by its sudden appearance. With the tray on my lap, I began to drag my form to the side away from it.

As the moments pass by, the smoke began to increase more and more. Blinking a couple of times, I was trying to keep my vision clear. My eyes began to feel heavy and my head was turning dizzy. The smoke started to decrease, and so was my grip on the try, I was loosing it. My heavy head was unable to contemplate anything and the tray began to slip from my lap. As the smoke fades away, the tray full of food fell with multiple sounds and he appeared again out of nowhere. With the last sight of his appearance, my eyelids shut down and my body rolled down the grass hills, engulfing me in the eerie darkness.