"Are you sure about it? If you need more rest, I can request them to delay the competition by thirty minutes more." Director Reid looked at Nora with anxiety. He was holding a heart calming pills box in his hands.
If she failed, he might get a heart attack.
"Ah! Is that so? But I do not need it." Nora was sure it was impossible to delay the exam. A lot of crowd had already gathered around the hall.
The students had taken their place and the invigilators were checking last minute details.
"But.."
"I will ace the exam. Do not worry." she repeated in a softer voice this time. Only then did the man nod and let her go.
When Nora took her place, everyone turned to look at her. Rumors had been spreading that a man was found in her room. Not only that, her food was spiked and someone poisoned her.
Her pale face confirmed the second rumor at least. When she leaned on her chair, many hearts started beating faster.
