Let Her 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 of the skincare section. Her small lips puckered in curiosity.

"At the gym.