You ever wondered that you are only good at something and then you try to be your best at some things that you need to be modest according to society but when you are doing that other thing you like , there is still a dread and you keep thinking about that common practice that normal people do . Well I have such kind of tingling sometimes.

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April 11, 2014
Friday

Either way , it was 2:00 am at night and I was finally returning to hostel after reading files and formulating my theories . But when I returned, I found something particularly interesting. There were tracks going on and off in the passage meaning that someone else has been sneaking out too . I need to find him or her because I am currently not sure that whether that person is connected to this case and if not , then the reason behind such an act just to satisfy my own curiousity .

I had a really rushed morning as I woke up late. I quickly ran towards my class as teacher looked sternly at me because I was couple of minutes late.

"Sorry mam . Just overslept." I apologized as she gave me a warning and let me in.

"So any particular reason behind you oversleeping? You went to same time as me and I couldn't even wake you because you told me not to ." Cistella asked me as I sat down.

"Oh! Was just having a lucrative dream . You know time moves differently in it everytime so .." I quickly thought of an idea. Don't know if she believed me or not.

"God! Your class is so boring. Why did you take civil liberties ?" I suddenly heard a voice in comms I was wearing as it startled me .

"You are not supposed to wear comms during class. You could be spotted ?" I whispered.

"Well ! Aren't you wearing them?" She retorted back.

"Yeah ! Well, I am sitting in last bench in this class and there is really no Claude, Clare or Cistella or anyone who really sits beside me ." I justified.

"Don't worry. I won't let anyone find me . It would only harm me if I do so. She consoled me .

"Fine! Talk to you later. I have to take down notes . And remember meeting with Adrial Wyner at 2:00 pm. Be on comms." I switched off the comms.

After 1pm , the class ended as I got out of class . But before I could go back to my dorm , I was apprehended by Claude.

"Hey! So what are you doing? I mean for past four five days, you have been just doing same old school stuff and yet it seems like you are always in a bit of hurry and don't even tell me anything." She asked.

"Uhmm! Well! I have been practising shadowing." Technically it wasn't a lie. I was sneaking around and all for different  purposes.

"That is all. You are giddy up about it that much?" She blinked.

"Come on, Claude. Think about it in a rational manner . There is no mystery here . I am stuck here . What I am supposed to do other than just this basic stuff . I want to do it on my own because you know being with someone ruins the process. We will meet tomorrow evening at Raul's place and catch up ." I told her I carried on my way .

"Nice save." Selica commented in comms.

"You turned my comms back on . Well guess that is no big feat for you. " I sighed.

"It is not like I am invading your privacy, am I ? I mean you are keeping comms in your ears for a reason." She chuckled.

"Sure! I am ." I exhaled.

I knocked on the door of Adrial Wyner at senior wing dorm but instead his roommate was the one to open it .

"Is Adrial here?" I asked.

"No !  He is generally at Raul's place during these time periods " His roommate clarified.

"Thanks."  Great! Now I have to run all the stairs down . I went inside the Raul's place as I saw a guy wearing flannel jacket , white t-shirt with listless eyes.

"Hi Adrial! We need to have a little chat ." I sat down on a chair.

"No! We don't." He prepared to get up and leave.

"Quick! Give me information I can trigger him with ." I sent text quickly to Selica who obliged.

"Burton Heights. Four years and yet no time has passed for you , has it Adrial ?" I sipped coffee as he stared at me.

"You heard of one incident .What do you think you know about me ?" He asked 

"Everything, Adrial. The fact that you hate your last surname because it came from a Dutch origin family , the very same lineage from which your father was and how it got your mother killed. The fact that you are a prodigy in studies and yet you choose not to utilise your prowess because you don't see any point.  You believe sooner or later , your name is going to wind you up dead too ." I remarked as he facepalmed himself.

"Trust me ! I wouldn't have said that to his face . I mean I wouldn't have guts to ..." Selica sighed.

"What do you want ? " He asked groaning.

"I want you to be a part of something that also does something pointless , something that doesn't need to be done or anyone thinks of doing here . Because if you are so Nihilistic about your studies, why not utilise them somewhere that won't earn you pointless reputation or fame or popularity just like you wish . That way you can use your skills to fullest and yet wouldn't be known or credited because in end you would continue to think that it was all pointless in end" I argued.

"You are quite a rationalist , I see. I mean I guess I could give it a one-shot and see what happens." He offered.

"Sounds good to me ." I beamed.

"You know, Max. You are really good at influencing people." Selica commented.

"Why? Thank you , Selica."

"So what is he going to do for us ?" She questionned.

"Here " I forwarded him a packet of chips.

"I don't want to eat chips ." Adrial pushed it away.

"Trust me ! You are going to want to eat them." I chuckled as I pushed it back. He squinted his eyes as he opened it and looked inside that there were comms.

"Just what are you doing?" He asked confused.

"My name is Max Ryder. Someone is going to contact you at 6:00 pm tomorrow. Do exactly as instructed and then see if you can see yourself doing it again for yourself." Without glancing back at his face, I walked out of Raul's place.

"Do you think he will stay ?" Selica wondered.

"Too soon to say , Zee." I told her.

"Ze-!  Zee! Is that my nickname?" Her voice stuttered.

"Well! Can't exactly keep calling you by your real name now , can I? Well assuming Selica is your real name" I chuckled.

"It is my real name and it is a nice nickname. I like it ." I could hear her happiness radiating through comms which didn't make much sense.

"Well glad you liked it because I got another job for you . When I came back yesterday night, I saw someone else sneaking out too . I need you to access the footage from all cameras from 12:00 pm, the time when I left till 2:00 am . Report back to me about what you find. " I said as she hummed in understanding.

Au revior readers! Keep posted for the next chapter.