NovelEnglishChapter 0186 ASHANTI'S POV.
A week has never run out as fast as this one did. One moment it was Monday and the next, it's the day of the competition. The week has been a tough one for those of us who are to partake in the competition. Normal combat training was put on hold and we only showed up at the arena to practice the fighting skills we've mastered and prepared to face our opponents on the D-day..
The list of duel partners were pasted just like Delta Kyle had announced and I'd even gotten to meet the two girls I'll be dueling with, which I must defeat if I want to make it to the finals. I watched them train and that was the worst thing I could ever do to myself. They are good, so good that it madenervous at first, but I no longer feel that way, thanks to Delta Kyle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe has been my personal coach for the past few days. He said he wantsto win and he has trainedfor victory. Alina could burst into pieces anytshe walked into the arena and saw her brother teaching me.
For Alpha Reagan, I haven't seen a glimpse of him ever since the last night I spent at his place. It makessad and I miss him dearly, but I know this is what I need. Being around him will distractfrom my training and makeless active. I'm sure he knows that, that's why he's been keeping his distance.
A loud banging sound jabsout of my thoughts, my head snaps to the left to see what made the sound and it happens to be one of the competitors who just slammed the door to her locker shut. She seems to be upset about something.
We're in the dressing room at the stadium where the competition will take place. I haven't been outside to see the amount of people in attendance, but I suspect there are a lot.
"Ashanti." A voice whispers my nfrom behind. I almost scream with excitement when I see Kelly and Tessa rushing over towith big smiles on their faces. "Kelly. Tessa. You came!" "We had to, even though it wasn't easy getting in here. We had to tell the guards at the door. we'd let them have us for the entire night if they let us cin and see you. The fools fell for it!" Tessa explains as she rolls her eyes. I giggle heartily.
I'm so happy to see them here. Nervousness was just about to slice my abdomen into two halves. Seeing them makesfeel at ease.
"Well, I'm happy they fell for it." "How are you feeling?" Tessa asks, stepping forward. Her eyes are examining my face. "You don't look too good." +15 BONUS "I might die of nervousness, Tess. I've never done anything like this, I'm so scared. What if I embarrass myself out there?" My body is shaking as I lay out my worries to her. She steps closer and her soft palms cube my face in a firm hold.
"Hey..." She calls softly, her eyes searching mine. "It's okay for you to feel nervous because this is your first tdoing this, but what is not okay is you trying to belittle yourself when you're just moments away from fighting with the others and proving your worth. Don't let negative thoughts steal your confidence. I watched you train rigorously for this. You are more ready and this competition will know no greater than you. You are a thousand times more ready than anyone in this room. Got that?" She asks in a firm tone and I nod my head.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Got it." "Good." She givesa gentle pat on my cheeks and steps back. "We have to go now. We can't get caught meeting you here. We'll be cheering for you from the audience." "Thank you, Tessa." I throw my arms around her, engulfing her in a tight hug and drawing in a deep breath. She has no idea how much better I feel now. The sinking nervous pain in my stomach is gone and I feel my confidence sprouting out and spreading through every pore in my body.
Her presence and words of encouragement have maḍfeel a e lot better
"Can I have a word with her too?" A familiar voice asks from a distance and we all snap our heads in its el It direction requires unbearable m effort to keepon my feet when I see Alpha Reagan standing at the door.
I blink several times, unable to believe m that it's actually Alpha Reagan standing at the door. He's the last person I expected to see.
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