Meanwhile, at Aurous Hill University…
The vibrant atmosphere of Aurous Hill University filled the air as the freshmen completed their registration, got
their class placements and were assigned counselors. Today, the school distributed military training uniforms to all
the students in preparation for the two-week training that would commence tomorrow morning.
To avoid the hassle of daily commuting, both Maria and Claudia made the wise decision to reside on campus. As
they chatted in their dormitory, they busied themselves with arranging their beds and personal belongings.
Ever since the tragic loss of her family, Claudia had become guarded and rarely engaged in conversations with
others. During her time in Canada, she had placed her trust in only two people, Aunt Lewis and Lisa. However,
despite Claudia’s usual reserved nature, she discovered an unexpected connection with Maria. Their conversations
flowed effortlessly and Maria’s engaging presence made Claudia feel as though they had known each other for a
lifetime.
From Claudia’s perspective, Maria possessed not only beauty and grace but also depth and education. Her every
movement exuded elegance and decency. Deep within her heart, Claudia admired Maria and even subconsciously
regarded her as a role model.
Maria, in turn, treated Claudia like a caring older sister in all aspects of their lives together, be it at school, in their
dormitory, or in Claudia’s presence. Maria’s kindness and warmth nurtured a special bond between them.
Although Maria had a genuine desire to get closer to Claudia, she also felt that Claudia’s personality was the perfect
counterbalance to her own. Despite her curiosity about Jagoan, Maria hesitated to bring him up in their
conversations. She yearned for another encounter with him, but she also feared that he might not trust her and
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwould test her with his reiki once again.
Although Jagoan’s psychological suggestion had no practical effect on her, the aftermath of his reiki entering her
mind still lingered. Maria couldn’t help but frown as she observed Claudia chatting away. Concerned, Claudia
noticed her expression and asked, “Cathy, is something bothering you? Are you feeling unwell?”
Maria forced a smile, rubbing her temples and replied, “It’s nothing, just a headache.”
Caution laced Claudia’s voice as she inquired, “Is it your time of the month? Our counselor mentioned that if you’re
experiencing discomfort, you can inform her and she’ll help us request leave from the instructor.”
Maria shook her head and explained, “It’s not that. I think it’s a migraine. My temples are throbbing and the pain is
quite intense.”
Carefully, Claudia offered, “Would you like some painkillers? Lisa gave me a few this afternoon, regular ones like
ibuprofen.”
Maria waved her hand and declined, “Thank you, but I’ve been taking painkillers for the past two days and they
haven’t provided much relief.”
Claudia exclaimed, “You’ve been relying on them for two days? You shouldn’t overdose on those medications,
right?”
Helplessly, Maria admitted, “I can’t help it. The pain is unbearable. I’ve taken a couple more pills to see if it helps,
but it doesn’t seem to have any significant effect.”
Sternly, Claudia asserted, “This won’t do. Why don’t we go to the hospital? I’ll accompany you!”
Maria waved off the suggestion. “Forget it. Migraines are one of those stubborn ailments. The hospital doesn’t offer
a viable solution.”
Maria was well aware that her headache stemmed from the aftermath of Jagoan’s psychological suggestion.
Unfortunately, there was no easy fix for her condition except for time and gradual recovery.
After a moment of contemplation, Claudia suddenly remembered something and said, “Oh, by the way, Cathy, do
you remember the gentleman, Jagoan, who saw me off last time?”
Pretending to be curious, Claudia continued, “Is he the man who came to see you off?”
“Yes,” Claudia nodded and replied. “Lisa mentioned that people in Aurous Hill refer to him as Master Wade and he’s
reputed to possess extensive knowledge of Feng Shui and medical skills. How about I ask him to pay you a visit?”
Surprised by the opportunity that had presented itself sooner than expected, Maria hesitated momentarily. She
pretended to be a little hesitant and said, “Um… I’m not sure if that’s appropriate. I don’t know him well, so it might
be a bother.”
Without a second thought, Claudia assured her, “Don’t worry. Jagoan is wonderful. When I met him not long ago, he
helped me immensely, including arranging my admission to Aurous Hill University. If I call him and explain the
situation, he probably won’t refuse.”
Maria pursed her lips, feigning indecisiveness and responded, “Well… it’s already past eight O’clock, so it wouldn’t
be right to disturb him. Maybe things will improve by tomorrow morning.”
“That won’t do!” Claudia insisted decisively. “If your headache persists through the night and you don’t get proper
rest, your condition will only worsen. Let’s not forget you have military training tomorrow. Your body won’t be able
to endure it.”
Seizing the perfect moment, Maria lowered her head and remained silent. She knew that the time had come to
accept Claudia’s kind offer without politely evading it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmObserving Maria’s silence, Claudia assumed she had consented but felt too embarrassed to speak. She promptly
grabbed her phone, stood up and declared, “Cathy, wait for me. I’ll go outside and call Jagoan.”
“Hmm…” Maria responded, then raised her head and expressed her gratitude, “Thank you, Claudia!”
Generously, Claudia replied, “You’re welcome. Your well being is what matters most. Wait here for me!”
With that, Claudia opened the door and exited the bedroom. Once in the corridor, she wasted no time in dialing
Jagoan’s number.
At that moment, Jagoan had just finished dinner at home.
When he saw Claudia’s call, a smile crept onto his face. He answered playfully, “Claudia, I heard from Lisa that your
military training begins tomorrow?”
“Yes, Brother!” Claudia responded promptly. “I actually wanted to ask you for a favor.”
Chuckling, Jagoan replied, “Why so formal? Just tell me what you need. If I can help, I won’t turn you down.”
Grateful, Claudia said, “Thank you, Brother! I would like to invite you to help my roommate with her health issues…”
“Your roommate?” Jagoan furrowed his brow as Maria’s image flashed in his mind. He had a rough idea of what
might be causing her illness. Curiosity lacing his voice, he asked, “What seems to be the problem with your
roommate?”
Claudia explained, “She’s been suffering from severe migraines these past couple of days. She’s been relying on
painkillers, but they haven’t provided much relief. I wanted to take her to the hospital, but she believes they won’t
be able to help. I’m worried that her condition will worsen tonight. Lisa mentioned
that you possess remarkable medical skills, so I thought maybe you could come and take a look. It would be a great
help to my roommate.”
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