I couldn't even breathe normally. My heart was beating so fast that I was starting to get worried that Richard might pick up my agitation. I quietly waited for the kettle to bring the water to a boil while removing the instant noodles quietly from the bowl.
I don't know for sure if this would work, but this was the only chance I could ever get to get out of here.
I threw away the noodles and kept the empty bowl, glancing towards the hall every few seconds, hoping Richard wouldn't appear out of the thin air again. Once the water came to a boil, I carefully poured it into the empty bowl and took out the chopsticks from my pockets.
I placed it into the bowl and gingerly lifted the bowl with my hands, blowing a little when it felt too hot against my skin. I had to hold it until I got to Ric
