Chapter 4
Vanessa and Yanna woke up early in the morning, ready to embark on their adventure. They bid farewell to the other teams and headed towards the left side of the island, venturing into the forest.
As they walked, Vanessa took out the map to determine the route they should take. However, she noticed that Yanna wasn't by her side. Curious, Vanessa turned around and found Yanna squatting beside a tree. Intrigued, she approached her.
"Ms. Rivera, what are you doing?" Vanessa asked, curious.
"Ms. Rodriguez, I found a mushroom! Look," Yanna exclaimed, holding up the mushroom "Do you think it's edible?"
Vanessa examined the mushroom for a moment.
"Yes, it's edible," she confirmed.
Upon hearing Vanessa's reassurance, a genuine smile spread across Yanna's face. It was a smile completely different from her usual gentle smile, a moment of pure delight and joy.
The fruit they ate last night wasn't enough for her. She remembers that unlike in her original world, even if she eats a little, it would be enough. But now, her body consumes much more energy than a normal person. Being an Alpha means having a bigger appetite. Yanna thought maybe being a Beta is much better, and she felt envious of Betas for a while.
Vanessa observes her for a moment, finding comfort in seeing Yanna's natural smile, different from her usual expression. It distracts her momentarily from the fact that Yanna is an Alpha, as she is often gentle and soft-spoken, a departure from the typical assertive and dominant nature associated with Alphas.
Yanna regains her composure and suggests, with her usual smile, that they should explore their surroundings in search of more mushrooms or other edible food.
She didn't ask Vanessa if the mushroom was edible or not because she didn't know, she asked because she wasn't sure if only the gender here is different, but thankfully aside from gender and much more advanced technology, there's nothing different at all from her original world.
She's really hungry right now knowing that her previous knowledge is still useful here makes her excited but she's not showing it anymore.
"Well, separate the mushrooms that you might pick and let me look at them later," Vanessa noticed that Yanna has her usual smile again, then thought that Yanna may not be familiar with mushrooms.
Thinking that way, she pondered
' what if Yanna became curious and bit the mushroom? What if it's poisonous? What if I'm not around? ' Vanessa's mind became like a roller coaster full of worries, but her face still looks cold without showing what was on her mind.
Then she added, "Don't eat anything, and even if you are curious about what it tastes like, don't bite. Wait for us to be together, and then I will see if what you get is edible." Yanna looked at Vanessa and saw that there was nothing unusual from her. She nods and says,
"Then let's meet here again. Mark the trees along the way so you can avoid getting lost." Vanessa nodded without thinking too much.
When the two part ways, they both realize something, Yanna thought while walking away from Vanessa.
She couldn't help but feel like Vanessa's words made her seem like an ignorant child.
' Did Vanessa reink she couldn't differentiate between edible and inedible things? '
On the other hand, Vanessa shook her head, wondering if she had heard Yanna correctly
' Did Yanna say, "So you can avoid getting lost"? Did she think I am incapable of finding my way back? ' Vanessa shake her head and dismissed the thought, thinking she might have misheard, and shifted her focus to finding food.
Yanna stopped walking and decided to follow Vanessa, not because she was worried about her getting lost, but because she was really hungry. Besides, if Yanna's observations of Vanessa in her previous shows and behind-the-scenes footage were accurate, she knew she shouldn't let her walk alone. Together, they could save time and eat sooner.
As Yanna watched from a distance, she noticed Vanessa gathering useful items along the way so she also picked useful items like rope, a long thick stick, and a big stone with a sharp edge were among the things she collected. Yanna looked around, hoping to spot some animals they could potentially find food from.
Meanwhile, other teams were also busy searching for food as cameras started rolling and the live broadcast began. Despite the early morning hour, numerous viewers tuned in to see how the participants would fare without a script. They were eager to catch a glimpse of their idols' true personalities.