Chapter 40. Let Me Go

It was 5:00 a.m. when the drilling with the strict teacher, Asher, ended. I trudged to the hostel alone, sweat dripping down my skin, my hair sticking to my face, and my shirt extremely messy.

"Good morning, Maia." A sleepy Arya greeted me as soon as I stepped into the room. A towel was wrapped around her thin body as she sleepily made her way toward the skincare section in the room.

"Good morning, Arya," I replied with a yawn. I plopped on the couch tiredly and began to take off my shoes.

When we arrived at the gym, Asher made me do all types of stretching, and because I'm a beginner, it hurts since I've never done such intense exercise before.

Furthermore, he instructed me to soak in warm water once I arrived at the dormitory in order to soothe my muscles. Since I'm a beginner, I might experience pain in the first few days.

"Where have you been?" Arya asked me as soon as she sat down on the couch in front o