Novels by QuiXid

Chapter 12- Greener Pastures “Melo,” Mr. Daetes called on Melo, who was busy tinkering with his old chu-chu train. “ I was wondering…”Mr. Daetes paused for a while as he gently tapped on the seat next to Melo's working table. “Hmmm?” Melo didn’t even take a glance at his father since he was too engrossed in twisting and turning screws attached to his old model train. Mr. Daetes looked at his wife who was standing by the door, signaling him to keep on talking. “Yeah, son, your mom and I were thinking. Would you like to come with us…” A loud tch was heard across the room “I mean me. Would…you like… to come …with me…ahm at work this…coming week?" his dad grinned. "hmm uh-huh. Yeah. Sure, Dad. I don't think I have any other choice, do I?" Melo placed down his screwdriver and turned his chair around to face his dad. "So Dad, what's up next week? We aren’t going on a vacay as you promised, are we?” he asked with a bit of disappointment in his voice. “Well, something came up at work,

Chapter 11- Worry Free Melo’s morning was peaceful this time. Awakened by his alarm, he had no nightmares and he felt energized to start the day. As usual, Nanny was there to greet him ‘Good morning’ and so were his maids who helped him bath, dress, and fix his room. As he opened his door, he saw the elegant floral wallpapers and smirked knowing that the initial plan was to paint it but later on decided to use wallpaper instead after his mother saw it on sale. The room felt livelier and the added lavenders gave it a calming aura. He ran down the hallway, dashing straight to the dining room. His folks were seated at the dining table, waiting for him with their sweet smiles. They talked for a while and Melo’s father offered to walk Melo to school. Melo hesitated at first, remembering his awful first day in school but he also felt thrilled walking with his dad. This time, he was definitely con

Chapter 10- Resolution Crash! The plate slipped from Antonio’s hand. He stood frozen in front of the sink, his jaws dropped and eyes locked at the person in front of the door. Before he could speak, the twins bolted towards her like little puppies welcoming their owner. “Aeshua!! You’re home!!” The twins said in unison as they jumped up and down Aeshua. Aeshua dropped her things and knelt on her knees. She opened her arms just in time as the twins jumped towards her. “Aeshua! We missed you! Did you visit Nana?” Aehji said as his baby fingers smosh Aeshua’s cheeks. “How was Nana? What took yous so long, Aeshua? Do you have anything for me?

Chapter 9- Quick Detour Swinging like a pendulum, Aeshua felt her head throbbed as it rocked back and forth, banging what seemed to be a bumpy and hard futon causing her to feel dizzy and nauseous. She tried to use her hands and feet but to no avail, both of them were tied tightly and no matter how hard she wiggled, her strength is not enough to cause her carrier to lose his balance. A cloth was stuffed inside her mouth but she still tried to heave and luckily she was able to push the cloth out using her tongue. With the last energy she has, she tried to take a bite on the back of her carrier. He screamed in pain and threw Aeshua on the spring bed in front of her. He grunted. “Carlos! What are you doing?” Czarita exclaimed angrily.

Chapter 8- The Plan “Aeshua, don’t you think this is too rushed for you to decide. We heard about Nana and we are sorry for your loss. Antonio and I could join the infiltration team” Mathias said. Aeshua shook her head, “If there is anyone who has a bit of knowledge in the West side, it’s me.” She lowered her head and spoke in a low voice almost to a whisper, “I can't afford losing someone again.” “Then, let me come with you.” Antonio volunteered. “Negative. We can only have three people on board. They only have limited slots. Besides, miss red-haired here, resembles twenty percent of the population in the West.” Czarita explained. “So, what’s the

Chapter 7- Half Dead Darkness in Phynoisse was not something unusual from its residents but today was different. The stench of burning metal and the taste of blood mixing with the gust of wind, assaulting every senses of Aeshua but how? How could she even think about the sickening smell and view if this was the last time she could be with the only person who stood by her when everyone left and forgot her? For hours, she sat there watching and balling her eyes out in silence. She tried to stay strong. She had to. Who will take care of Jim and the twins? She thought. Nana was the only living relative of the twins. By blood, Nana wasn’t related with Aeshua but Nana’s daughter was the one who saved Aeshua from that dreaded night. The night she was banished to Phynoisse. Without a home and anyone to run to, Aeshua sat in the corner for days covered with dried up mud and moss. One night, Carmilla, Nana’s daughter, just so happens to pass by