Chapter 56

Alina's POV
In this room there are only me and Mark with the bedroom door slightly open. Mark started asking me about something that he might feel was strange. Because suddenly I came to the laboratory to donate my blood to Jake. He seemed to suspect something from me. So I had to make excuses and find the right and reasonable reasons as quickly as possible so that he would believe me and that Ryan's arrival here brought news about Jake last night without Mark knowing. I was very worried that if Mark found out about Ryan towards me, Mark would be very angry with me, especially at Ryan, who he considered his brother and they had been friends for a long time, it seemed, before they finally joined the Hocky team.
"No, I asked you to answer first. How do you know that Jake is here and being treated at this hospital and needs a blood donor?"
"I didn't know Jake was being treated here. Besides, I don't really know your friends." I lied so I wouldn't be suspected again.
"Um, is that right?" Mark didn't seem to believe what I had just said.
"You really think so?"
"Um, no, okay, I trust you."
"That's a must."
I didn't tell him about what happened a few days ago when I got an expulsion letter from school. I also didn't tell Mark that I had also been fired from my job. Hopefully Ryan won't tell Mark everything I told him. I don't want to involve Mark in my life affairs. Because I don't want to be seen as taking advantage of Mark any further. Let me just face and solve it alone.
I spent some time here with Mark. Just joking and suddenly Mark was talking about the tournament that would be held soon. He asked about my readiness and the maturity of my training for the upcoming tournament.
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot, what about your training if your condition is still like this? I hope you recover as soon as possible so you can take part in the tournament later. Moreover, you've been working so hard training all this time. You even got injured on the field because you fell, didn't you? ?"
"Yes, of course I will soon recover and recover. I will still take part in the tournament, because I have been practicing hard for a long time. I don't want to waste the opportunity to advance to the international arena."
I answered as if I had no burden and tried to cover everything with a smile.
I hope that Mark doesn't know what's been going on in my life lately. Moreover, I actually couldn't take part in the tournament because I no longer had the status of an Oakwood High School student. So that hope was just wishful thinking. I no longer have the opportunity to participate in tournaments and be part of the Cheerleaders again. All of that has disappeared since I was expelled by the school. Even now I don't know how else to solve my problem. But gradually Mark will become suspicious and will even find out that I no longer have the status of an Oakwood High School student. Emmm... How long do I have to lie and cover all this from Mark? But I can't tell Mark the truth right now. I am very forced to cover everything first until the right time comes. I will explain slowly to Mark until I am really ready to get a response from Mark with all the possibilities that might happen.
"Alina, I'm sorry."
"Why Mark?"
"I can't accompany you here for long, let alone spend the night here to look after you. I have to go back to Jake's inpatient room. Because Jake's condition is still critical and I feel guilty if I don't accompany him during his critical times. I'm worried that something bad will happen to him. Not yet. Moreover, I feel bad for my other friends if it is discovered that I disappeared and instead accompanied you here. Everything will be revealed and I will become the subject of conversation and ridicule from my friends because in our team we prioritize the principle of solidarity. So please, I hope you can understand me and understand my situation and my current position, Alina.”
"Yes Mark, it's okay. I feel like I'm in your position. Besides, I'm used to living my days alone. So there's no need to worry about my situation. Just put your friend Jake first."
"Are you satire? You seem cynical to me."
"No! Not at all. I'm just saying what really happened in my life." I don't know why my melancholy soul suddenly came to the surface. But Mark actually felt insulted and uncomfortable with the words I just said.
"Okay, I have to go now." Mark seemed angry at me. Then I left without further ado. Just walk away leaving me alone with the heart.
I didn't really care about his departure. Because for me Mark is not that important in my life. Maybe because I don't have any feelings for Mark at all. For some reason I don't feel the least bit attracted to him. Maybe it's true to be amazed because Mark has many advantages. But to fall in love with Mark doesn't feel like it. I didn't have the slightest feeling in my heart for Mark. Never mind, forget about Mark. Because he has now left my sight and prefers to accompany his friend, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Suddenly, when I was alone, my thoughts suddenly focused on the figure of the werewolf named Jeremy. I feel that he is present in my life not without reason. I even suspected that the werewolf had something to do with my fate. I mean... um... Yes, I will enter the world of wolves later.
For a moment I thought about Jeremy, suddenly an image appeared of the man who had crossed paths with me many times. Even I don't know his name until now but I feel like there will be a way with him. I mean there will be a new story and chapter with the mysterious man.
Suddenly my reverie was interrupted by the arrival of someone who suddenly made me feel happy and my heart beat fast.
"Ryan, are you coming again?" I widened my eyes and focused only on Ryan who was now starting to walk towards me.
Not long after Ryan entered and was still walking, suddenly Mark's voice came back and it seemed like he was approaching the door of this room.
Ryan and I were suddenly shocked and very surprised when we heard Mark's voice. Ryan actually froze there. I can't even do anything.
"Ryan is Mark's voice."
Ryan began to regain consciousness and immediately ran to find a hiding place. Ryan hid behind the curtains in this room.