Chapter Seventy-Six - New Friend

Alice POV

“Hi, what's wrong with you?” I heard a female voice ring across the hallway.

I turned my gaze towards her direction, to see who she was. She walked up to me. Her face looked strange, but comely and attractive. She had a jet-black hair and hazel eyes, just as mine and naturally pinky lips which I admired. She must have seen me dash out of Mr Bernard's office.

“I…I'm fine,” I replied, fiddling with my hair, while I feigned a cheerful smile.

“You’re sure? You look hurt?” she wasn't willing to back down.

“Y…No, it's fine. It's fine, Miss,” my smile broadened.

“Okay then, just checking up on you. Can we have lunch together?” she offered, with a curious smile.

“Nice thanks.”

“Forgive my manners. It's Becky here and you?”

“I'm Alice. I'm glad to meet you.” I offered my hand for a handshake.

She shook hands with me, raising her gaze to my face.

“It's a pleasure,” she replied, beaming with smiles.

“Alright bye.”

She smiled and walked away. I headed to my office too, happy that at l