The class of 1-A began leaving the auditorium one by one as we prepared to return to the Gilead Academy. But I remained inside, standing next to Ms. Leighman with my adviser Mr. Pumpkin standing behind her.
My heart throbbed at the moment. Thinking about her offer more carefully, I could have a different way to earn my own income. I could also be away from the castle and pretended that the people I met there did not exist at all.
And then… I could have all the peace and time in the world, just like what I originally planned and wanted the first time I went here to Citadel.
No more sorrows, no more heartaches, no more strict time schedule to follow… or an arrogant teacher to face every single day.
I will be free… at last.
"Ms. Leighman… I…" I proceeded to speak, thinking I would like to take this once in a lifetime opportunity bestowed to a person, but I do not understand why my heart seems to grieve in the decision that I am now about to make.
