Born For The Alpha

It took her a few seconds to make her decision and she ended up leaving the jewelry where it was. She did not think it wise to tag along, a constant reminder of the current puzzle in her life, be it a prank or not.

Arda exited the bedroom and stepped onto the corridor. On either side of the corridor, there were shut doors to the other rooms in the house.

When she emerged at the living room, she saw Jacob at the dining table studying the morning paper with a cup of coffee before him.

He looked fresh from a bath and wore loose grey slacks beneath a white vest. He smiled at the sight of her but she threw him a pout as she drew closer to the table.

“You promised to make me breakfast.” She reminded him. “You promised.”

“Calm down. You didn’t even say hi to me.”

“I’ll greet you when I see my breakfast.” She said as she came to stand beside him.

“And some folks envy me for living with you girls.” He said with mock bitterness. “If only they know what I’m going through.”

“Drama king.”

“You look amazing. Luke will melt at the sight of you.”

“Thanks but quit changing the subject.”

“What makes you think that your food isn’t ready? Do sit down.”

Arda drew out a chair beside him, sat down and placed her backpack on the floor.

“Good girl.” Jacob praised and laid down the newspaper on the table before rising and venturing towards the kitchen, which was just right around the corner.

Whistling a happy tune, he returned shortly with a tray bearing toasted bread and scrambled eggs, which he placed before her on the table. Her face lit up with a smile and he winked at her.

“This food smells and looks amazing. Thanks and now I can say good morning.”

He laughed. “Good morning. You are welcome.” He responded and sat down to his newspaper and coffee.

“Where is Karina?”Arda asked. “I guess she has gone to the gym?”

“You have guessed correctly.” was Jacob's response.

“Okay.” Arda said and dug into her food while he drained his coffee and continued reading.

“Anything interesting?” she asked.

sounds in the surrounding forests have intensified. There is concern that wolves or some dangerous

sounds exaggerated.” She said and he shrugged offhandedly. Then he showed her the page he

forests have reported insistent

be so dramatic.” he

“I agree.” she said.

the paper on the table and rose up to his feet. “Anyway, I have to go

had a whole lot to say concerning her relationship

instead.

“You too, Arda.”

moved the empty dishes to the kitchen. She walked

the weather was cool and the air was calm but she could already see the early shimmering rays of the morning sun on the verge of breaking through the sky. It looked like the sun was going to be all out today

shared with her friends was one amongst

with drive in garages by the side. Surrounding

the house and let

she started the car and checked the time on the dashboard, which told her that it was 8:20am. Great, she would

and not as populated as major cities but it had the required structures –the way posts of civilization that formed a

thirty minutes drive before she finally arrived at the University campus. The marquee in front of

premises; Freshmen walking, uncertain, determination lurking within, other experienced students moving confidently, graduating students

parking space and ventured towards the administrative building, her backpack resting

announcing proudly,

was writing something on a notebook. He was a handsome man in his early forties. A smile lit up his face at the sight of her and she returned his smile as

the office was a library of its own and had a row of shelves filled with books of different

the Dean of Student Affairs, The Registrar, The Provost and the Governor

said to her as she

and

dear, It’s Ray when we’re alone. I thought you would be used to it

“Okay, Sir Ray.”

smiled, coming to stand before his

Arda. Let’s

and

topics listed were Urban Legends, Responsibilities Distribution in Iron Age and Bridal Ceremonies in

hear the topics, please.” He said and Arda read them out for

have you chosen for

Ceremonies in Ancient Rome.” She told him and

did you

it because