I felt my chest tense up as I awaited what came next.I had full confidence in my choice however, but I just couldn’t help the feeling of anxiety I felt.Eleanor, on the other hand, remained calm and composed.She was handling the situation with so much confidence, she had probably had her battles in the past, which strengthened her into the person she was now.I was eager to know more about her, she was someone who always intrigued me.But for now, I felt all the tension leave me body as the results for the first question displayed on the screen.As the results for the first question flashed on the screen, my heart raced with anticipation. I leaned forward, my eyes glued to the display, eager to see if my decision had paid off.The screen revealed the outcome:**Option D: 65%****Option C: 30%****Option B: 3%****Option A: 2%**A wave of relief washed over me as I saw that Option D, the choice I had made, had received the majority of votes. It seemed that others had recognized the
The results were released shortly after.**Option A: 25%****Option B: 40%****Option C: 30%****Option D: 5%**Seeing the results, I felt a wave of relief. Option B, the one I chose, got the most votes. It felt good, like I made the right call. But then, I started thinking. Just because most people picked it, does that mean it's really the best? I wasn't so sure. I still had doubts about whether Option B was the right move. Even though everyone else seemed to think so, I couldn't shake the feeling that maybe I got it wrong. It made me feel both relieved and uncertain at the same time.‘The correct answers will probably be released at the end of the challenge, I can only hope that we’re right,’ I thought to myself.Eleanor looked at the screen, then at me. "Option B got the most votes," she said calmly.I nodded. "Yeah, it seems like we picked the right one," I said, feeling unsure.She put her hand on my shoulder. "We're doing great. Trusting our gut has worked," she said confide
There was a loud uproar of noise and murmur from the crowd when this was displayed.As I saw our team's name being shown, a surge of emotions swept over me. Eleanor and I had done it. We were one of the two teams to score all three points. I felt a mix of happiness and disbelief. "Wow," I said, looking at Eleanor, unable to hide my grin. "We did it."She smiled back, equally amazed. "I can't believe it," she said.It felt surreal, like a dream come true. All the hard work and uncertainty had paid off in the end."We make a pretty good team," I said, feeling proud.Eleanor nodded, her eyes shining with excitement. "Definitely," she replied.As we basked in the moment, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. We had overcome the odds and proved ourselves. It was a feeling I wouldn't soon forget.As I pondered our win, I couldn't help but wonder about the other team, especially this Jake guy. Who was he? What was his approach? It felt strange not knowing anything about our
I was so happy to see Emily and Kevin, that I forgot about the differences that me and Emily had and she seemed to put them behind her as well.As we sat down to discuss the questions, Emily, Kevin, and I were still buzzing with excitement from our recent victory. We couldn't believe we made it through the first challenge."So, Damon, how did you manage to get the answer to the third question?" Kevin asked, curiosity evident in his voice.I scratched my head, trying to recall my thought process. "Well, it was a tough one. But I remembered reading something similar in a book once, so I took a chance and went with my gut."“What answer did you end up going for?” Emily asked.“Well, let’s not talk about that,” I said and chuckled.“Either way, I’m proud of you,” she said.I felt a little embarrassed by their praise. "Aw, come on, guys. It was a team effort. Eleanor also helped me so much as well."Kevin grinned. "Yeah, but still, you really pulled through.”We all laughed, grateful for
[Damon’s POV]As Jake and Mia left, a sense of unease lingered. His words made me uneasy, like he already saw us as rivals, and not in a friendly way.I glanced at Emily and Kevin, they felt it too. “Damon, who was that?” Kevin asked.“That was Jake, we should be wary of him from now on,” I responded.His presence was villainous and menacing.But we couldn't let it shake us. We'd come this far together, and we couldn’t back down now.Jake's confidence was intimidating, but we won't let it break us. With my Eleanor by my side, we were ready for whatever would come next.I turned back to Emily and Kevin, reassured by their support. Together, we'd face the challenges ahead with strength and unity.As the thoughts lingered in my head, suddenly, a man came into the room and addressed us all.As the man strode into the room with an air of authority, his voice resonated with an official tone as he addressed us, "Attention, contestants. I'm here to inform you that the challenge has concluded
Some minutes later, Eleanor and I were finally settled in the room, and we were chatting and discussing various issues.She’d finally decided to open up about her personal information and past to me, and I was shocked by what I found out.As Eleanor and I sat in our room, she decided to share some surprising information about herself. She told me that she was in fact actually a princess! I wasn’t shocked to hear this as I’d already guessed as much. She explained that she had kept her royal identity a secret to experience life outside of the palace. Eleanor also shared some stories about her adventures and the challenges she faced while living in disguise. I listened intently, eager to hear about her experiences."One time," She began, her eyes sparkling with excitement, "I had to sneak out of the palace to attend a festival in the nearby village. It was forbidden for me to leave, but I couldn't resist the allure of the celebration."I leaned in closer, captivated by her tale. "Wh
The realization hit me hard, stirring up a storm of emotions. Memories of past conflicts flooded my mind, fueling resentment. I clenched my fists, fighting to contain the rage. How dare he summon me after all he'd done? But amid the anger, determination surged. I refused to cower. With resolve, I met his gaze, silently challenging him. As Mr. Slater stared back, a battle of wills ensued. But I vowed to emerge victorious. No matter his games, I wouldn't bow down. With a cold stare, Mr. Slater commanded, "Damon, come closer. We have matters to discuss."Damon's response matched Mr. Slater's intensity as he met the cold stare with a determined gaze, replying, "What is it, sir?"He motioned towards a chair, silently conveying that he wanted me to sit down for our conversation.As I settled into the chair, I couldn't help but wonder what Mr. Slater wanted from me. Did he want to discuss my recent whereabouts, or perhaps delve into the family affairs? Whatever it was, I prepared mysel
****A couple of hours later.I woke up and stretched, feeling the stiffness of sleep fade away. Seeing Eleanor still awake, I walked over to her."Eleanor, is everything okay?" I asked gently.She looked up, sadness in her eyes. "I couldn't sleep," she said softly.Sitting beside her, I put my arm around her. "Is it about your illness?" I asked.She nodded, looking troubled. "I can't stop thinking about it," she admitted.I squeezed her hand. "You're not alone, Eleanor. I'm here for you," I reassured her.She smiled gratefully, leaning into my embrace. "Thank you, Damon," she whispered.Sitting together in the quiet morning, I knew we'd face whatever came our way, side by side.Seeing Eleanor like this, in her moment of vulnerability, I couldn’t believe that she was the same girl who looked so assertive and dominant in person, everyone had their weak moments.I glanced at the wall clock and it was around three in the morning.As we sat together in our room, the tranquility of the ear