Suddenly, the hallway became overcrowded as soon as I came to stand in front of the board which held the paper written in bold letters huge enough to attract instant attention.

Whispers started at once from all directions and I wanted nothing more than the ground to open up and swallow me. Nick was still beside me, trying to wrap his head around what was going on.

But then... a plan formed in my head. My only prayer to God right now was not to let Nick go into panic mode or things could get ugly.

Tilting my head to the side, I gave the onlookers my most clueless and...