Secret Night Classes

Nnenna's eyes lit up with excitement.

"You will?" she asked, almost breathless.

"Yes. Every night from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., we will train," Lady Rose said firmly. "Then, you will sleep from 1:30 a.m. to 5:00 or 6:00 a.m., depending on when you wake up. After that, you can go about whatever mysterious activities you need to during the day."

Nnenna's heart soared.

She had expected resistance, maybe even another lecture. But Lady Rose was not only willing, she was committed.

"However," the woman's tone suddenly sharpened, making Nnenna tense.

"There is one condition."

The girl sat up straighter, her excitement turning into anticipation.

"You cannot tell anyone about this arrangement," Lady Rose said, her eyes locking onto Nnenna's with quiet intensity. "Which means… whatever people think about you missing the classes, you will have to live with it."

Nnenna's heartbeat slowed.