98Alyssa’s PovThe joy in my heart was so overwhelming as I kept leaping over big logs and anything that was going to slow me down in running back to the pack.I held the gem tight with a wide smile that revealed all my teeth. My heart was pounding so fast while pumping more blood as I used all my strength to run as fast as I could. The excitement that rushed through my veins with the thought of Ryan and Reynold being proud to see me win the second round was so sparkling.“Thank you, moon goddess,” I appreciated her with my heart filled with gratitude.The part of the woods I had gotten to was quiet and there was no obstacle on the ground, so I closed my eyes and spread my arms to feel the wind brushing past me harshly.Best feeling ever.The feeling of winning.But just then, I bumped into someone and the gem fell off my hand as I tripped and fell to the ground.My eyelids fluttered twice as I realized it was Dana, one of the contestants. She was also on the floor and the frown on h
97Alyssa’s PovWith a smile on my face, I gently followed the butterflies. The excitement that bubbled from the deepest part of me was so much that I couldn’t help but giggle at intervals. The butterflies just seemed to amaze me with their colors and the way they flapped their wings, flew around each other made it seem like they were also having some sort of communication.That alone, was sparking my curiosity.“I wonder what it is they’re talking about. Is it me?” I chuckled at that thought and also rolled my eyes at the absurdity in it.Following them for even more than ten minutes was quite interesting and even felt much better than the contest. At least, this much break shouldn’t put me at a disadvantage. After all, I don’t know where to begin the search.Just then, I felt something draw my clothes back and I almost lost my stand on the ground due to that unforeseen happening.“Goodness.” I uttered under my breath as I discovered it was a low branch which hung on to the lower par
96Reece’ PovLater that night, I sat in my study room, watching the laptop and waiting to see the person who would go over there to pick up the letter, but after waiting for hours, I didn’t see anyone coming at all and my eyes were already becoming heavy.Gosh. Why does this have to happen at the wrong time? I really need to ensure that I catch the culprit and make them regret that they ever tried to do this to me. I must catch him or her.But then, it seemed like all my body needed was rest because I had not even slept when I ought to sleep last night. Well, just a little rest.I decided to lay my head down on the table with the certainty that if anyone actually went to pick up the letter, the footage was going to record that. There was no need for me to feel I wouldn’t get through with this if I didn’t sleep.~The next day, I woke up and the first thing my mind raced to was the footage, so I checked the recordings of the overnight happenings, but didn’t see anyone pass by. I even
95Ingrid’s PovI noticed something really baffling in the letters she wrote and that was the handwriting. Although, it was perfectly written, but the handwriting in all letters were different like a number of people had written this for her.It couldn’t possibly be her who wrote all these herself.“But you said you were the one writing the letters.” I spoke and looked at her, waiting for a response from her.“Yes, I wrote these letters.” She responded to me and I looked back at them to be sure that I was seeing them well, but the handwriting was vastly different.“These are different handwritings. Prove to me that you’re the one who wrote these letters.” I requested, wanting to find out at all cost.I watched as Grace wrote with different handwritings and my eyes widened in shock. This wasn’t something that I expected from someone her age. It was just so surprising that she made then look so different that if she didn’t show me, I would have thought it was someone different who wrote
94Ingrid’s PovI could see the terrified look on her face and it made me to so much pity her because she could have been almost traumatized, but managed to stay calm all through.“Gracie, talk to me. Who did you see?” I asked her calmly, understanding the fact that we had to go easy on her. “Did the person do something to you?”“No, he didn’t see me.” She managed to reply, trying her best to stay calm.“Alright, can you try to describe the person?” Reece inquired of her, looking very interested in what she had to say.“Uhm… he looked masculine and his chest was a little broad. Then… then, I think he was on a uniform with boots and he had this… this firm way of walking. I… I tried my best so he wouldn’t see me, because he looked vicious and like someone who would definitely devour me.” Gracie explained, trying her best to stay calm as I could see how she held her fingers so it won’t shake a lot.Reece and I exchanged looks and I let out a sigh. The way she had described the person, it
93Reece’ PovI just kept staring at the documents and re-reading everything there. But I just couldn’t believe that I signed it. I would never sign something like this, and neither would I even think of doing so. This company is not going bankrupt and everything is still okay, so there is no damn reason I would do that, even in my sleep.“Reece, are you certain about this? If it’s your signature, then it has to be you.” Ingrid said to me, looking very concerned.I was pissed at that statement, but I had to remain calm as I understood that everyone was tense at this point too.“I know it looks just like my signature, but I would never sign this even when I’m drunk. Besides, this document has been right in my safe, and I haven’t touched it in a long while.” I explained to Ingrid and she connected the heel of her palm on her forehead.It was a devastating moment with a real shock, but the way forward was what was needed in such a situation and even as I didn’t know what to do yet, I kne