In no time, Elena and Daniel got to school. Jordan had gotten there already before Daniel and was hovering all over Melanie. She seemed to enjoy the attention as she was also gushing over him.
June and Ivy had arrived too, surprisingly together. June was obviously surprised that Elena was going on the trip and failed to hide her what seemed like disappointment from Elena.
They got in and sat in the plane in pairs. June with Ivy, Elena with Daniel and Jordan, of course, with Melanie. Elena noticed the look Melanie gave her on seeing Daniel grab her hand, pulling her to sit with him. Elena met her eyes and she immediately flashed a fake smile turning her attention towards Jordan.
"Nervous?"
"Just a little bit," Elena shifted. "Okay, fine. I'm nervous."
Daniel leaned forward, taking her hand in his. "It's your first time so you should be. There's no need to be though, it'll be
"Let's all go to a restaurant today.'' It was their third day at Ireland. Elena paid almost no attention to Ivy's suggestion as she was too busy searching for the laces to the sneakers she wore the previous day. She could swore she left them by her bed side but to her surprise they had disappeared. She dared not ask June for their whereabouts sure she was going to tease her. 'Are you sure you didn't leave it in Daniel's room?' That was probably what was going to say if she asked her. She groaned at the memory of her mysteriously falling asleep in Daniel's room. On his shoulders too. She couldn't be more glad June decided to come wake her up at 11:48pm. According to June, Daniel had also fallen asleep, his head rested on her head and instead of Jordan waking them up from their unplanned slumber immediately he got in, he stood at a corner of the room quietly watching them sleep.As if June's teas
“ELENAAA WAKE UPP!”Elena rolled over as she felt the duvet sheets dragged away from her, exposing her face to the sunlight penetrating the windows.“You’ve been sleeping since literally forever! The bus would be leaving in less than an hour, we’re going to the museum remember?!”“Oh, Ivy, good morning,” Elena drawled, sleepily.“Yeah good morning? You skipped breakfast already unknown to us you were here sleeping. Now get your lazy ass out of bed!” Ivy yelled, fixing the curtains.Okay, this was a different shade of Ivy.“I really overslept, eh?” Elena muttered.“Obviously,” Ivy rolled her eyes.“Where&rsqu
Elena was glad Luke decided to tag along. Not that she’d admit it or tell him anyways. She hadn’t even had the opportunity to tell him about Ireland cause he was too busy telling about things that happened while she was away. He told her his school, Amigo and everything that happened to him. The bus ride was short or long- whichever way, she didn’t notice cause they were too engrossed in their conversation.They alighted at the second to the last bus stop, according to Luke was a trekkable distance away from June’s apartment building. They got down, Luke’s arm protectively around Elena’s shoulders as they walked.“Are you sure we aren’t about to get lost?” Elena asked Luke for the hundredth time. Again, Luke ignored the question.“You know i’m just making sure we-”&ld
Elena slammed her locker with one hand, holding her books with the other. She headed to class, anticipating June’s arrival- they both had English class.She opened the door to her classroom, earning few eyes turning towards her. Her eyes immediately scanned the class, searching for June. The teacher wasn’t in class yet to her surprise.Time passed by slowly. The teacher said everything she had to say, more than half attracting a ‘true’ from Elena’s head. Her mind was constantly wavering. June wasn’t in class.She needed to see June. She needed to confront her and say what was on her mind. She needed to clear things.The bell finally rang, Elena immediately jumping out of her seat. She grabbed her books hastening , throwing them into her bag. She brought out her phone to text June.Elena: Where are you?She
Elena fiddled with the red shoe laces, trying to tie them into the exact bow they were tied up in when Daniel gave them to her. After series of failed attempts, she gave up, tying it up in a regular knot. He was right. The sneakers looked good on their uniform and even better with her complimenting it with knee high socks. She grabbed her backpack, rebuttoned her shirt to make her necklace less obvious and headed to school. In less than 25 minutes, she got to school immediately heading towards her locker. She inputted her locker combination, opening it to reveal two pictures. One of her and Luke and one of her and June. June. She looked around hoping to see in the hallways. Just as she hoped, June appeared right beside her."Hey girlll," June greeted, her voice filled with enthusiasm as usual. "Were you expecting me?"
Elena twirled, showing off her gown. It was a black sleeveless one with a flare from her lower bust to her knee. It had artificial flowers stitched all over the neckline with a black lacy belt sewn onto it. She had her hair tied up in a neat bun and had matching black flats on.Daniel was able to successfully sweet talk the sisters into allowing them go. Whatever or however he said it, they gave him their support and also developed a soft side for him."It's not a funeral, you know," Luke commented as he checked her out. "So much black.""Thanks for the compliment."Luke gesticulated with his fingers, making Elena roll her eyes. "Where's your purse? Girls carry purses around with them.""For what?""Duh," it was his turn to roll his eyes. "To keep their makeup, tissues and you know, girl stuff.""Well, that's why I have you," she s
"Luke-""Those people, are my parents," Luke said before Elena could say anything further.True."Your parents? Daniel's parents are your parents?" Elena asked, confusion evident in her voice."Yes," he laughed, covering his eyes with his hands. "My parents weren't dead when I got to Amigo. They didn't give me up for adoption either, I ran away from home myself."True.Elena simply took his hands into hers, giving it a light squeeze."They were always extreme workaholics," Luke continued. "Sometimes I wondered why they decided to have children when they weren't ready to have our time. I barely spent enough time with my family when I was growing up. My elder and younger brother were both in a boarding school faraway. I wondered my they didn't just send me to the boarding school too instead of leaving me with an army of strange
Elena sighed.Her eyes ran through the hallways as she hoped she'd see anyone she knew. Just anyone would be fine.She knew she was already 25minutes late for class, that not even motivating her to head towards class faster. She slowly slammed her locker shut, throwing the notebook and pens she collected from it into her bag.She didn't see Luke in the morning. Either he went to school really early or he was going really late. She had uselessly lurked around, hoping to see him before leaving for school thus she got late.She had maths. Positive that June would be in class already, she hoped she saved a seat for her next to hers. She couldn't imagine eyes following her as she looked for a seat to sit. If she was unlucky, her annoying classmates would fill the empty seats next to them with their backpacks immediately they saw her approaching. Not that they hated her, they did it everytime someone was l
Elena ran faster than her legs could carry her. She had been running since Kevin broke the good news to her- she ran to his car and now to June's room. She pressed the number in the elevator continuously making the other occupants stare at her weirdly. She couldn't care less as she impatiently waited for the elevator to arrive on the fourth floor. She pulled the door open, revealing June standing, gazing out of the window. "June!" She ran towards her, immediately pulling her into a hug. She hugged her tightly like she was scared she'd disappear. "I was so scared. I missed you so much. Why did you have to take the bullet? God, I was so worried." They held each other for a while before pulling away. "It's okay. I'm the one who's to be sorry." "You've said that so many times already," Elena said. "How are you?" "I'm fine," June groaned. "I just
"Thanks for the meal.""Don't mention it."Silence filled the room again as they all ate breakfast."So, Lucas," his dad began, breaking the silence. "What exactly happened?"Luke dropped his cutlery. He looked at Elena and then his dad."I was on my way back to Amigo after meeting a friend," Luke replied. "Then a dude attacked me and then...yeah."Eyebrows were knitted, faces were scrunched."But why?" his mum asked. "Did you by any chance know that man? I mean, why were you kidnapped? Who has something against you?""Um...it's..." Luke stuttered, looking at Elena. "No, I have no idea who or why he did it.""Oh?" she arched an eyebrow. "Are you sure?""Yeah," Luke replied. "Where's he now?""Probably in hell already," his mum said as she grabbed a cup. "H
"Are you up?"Elena opened her eyes to meet a nurse standing in front of her. She was dressed appropriately, one hand holding some files, the other hand on Elena's forehead. "How are you feeling now?""I have a light headache," Elena replied, trying to get up. "Where's Luke and June?""I'll be right back. I'll inform the doctor and your relatives that you're awake."Few seconds after she left, the door flew open revealing Sister Gemma, Daniel and his parents."Babe," Daniel called out as he rushed towards her to pull her into a hug. "I'm so glad you're fine. How are you? God, I was so worried.""I'm okay," Elena replied as he pulled away, his palms stroking her cheeks."Elena, dear," Daniel's mum called her. "How are you?"She nodded. "I'm okay.""Oh, Child! How are you?" Sister Gemm
“Well, hello.”Elena wiggled, trying to loosen the rope used to tie her hands. “Who are you? Who the hell are you?! Let me go!”“Do I have to knock you out again for you to keep shut?” Conor eyed her. “Oh, Felicity, you’re up too.”“Let us go, Conor,” June said. “Why are you doing this?”He ignored June as he walked towards Elena. “I’ve not introduced myself to you,” he smiled devilishly. I am Conor Richards. We’re family, don’t worry. You’re my wife’s niece.”True. “Where is Luke? Where did you keep Luke?!”“Keep your voice down, girl. Felicity should have told you, I hate noise,” he said, massaging his temples. “Oh, Luke? The nosy kid. I like him. He’s strong
Elena winced. "Ow, my head," she groaned in pain as she looked around. Where was she? She looked around again. It was wide room with small windows covered by dirty curtains, making it suffocating. The paint on the wall was faded, different stains and marks plastered to it. There was a wooden table and chair at the corner of the room, several empty crates, bottles and cigarettes box laying carelessly around. It looked like an old abandoned room. She tried to move immediately realizing her hands were tied. She wiggled, trying to free her legs that were tied too. She tried to remember how she got there but instead her terrible headache reminded her of its presence. "Oh my God," she whispered on realizing what had happened to her. She was kidnapped! Tied up and locked in a strange room too. "Oh my God, June!" She yelled as she spotted June laying lifelessly on the floor few inches away from
"Are you okay?""NO, I AM NOT OKAY," Elena squealed, not taking her eyes off her phone. "This music video is amazingggg. Look at Namjoon! OMG, Jin looks so hot. V is literally killing meeeee."Luke groaned. "You should have warned me to prepare myself for an episode of your fangirling.""Well, I didn't know Bighit was going to drop another MV for black swan," she replied, her eyes still fixed on the phone. "My babies. I missed them soooo much.""How do you miss people you've never met?"Elena paused the video, turning to face Luke. "I missed watching them and seeing their faces. So yeah, I missed them.""Whatever. Just continue watching your video.""I was going to do that without you saying it."Luke shook his head as he watched Elena resume her fangirl duties. He smiled, wondering what it could be Elena found
The empty room resonated with the sound of the slap Conor threw across June's face."You careless little thing! I warned you to be careful," he spat."I'm sorry," June stuttered. "I didn't want this to happen. I swear i-""Save your chitchats for someone who cares," he said, placing his hands around her neck. "I warned you. I even paid for your trip to Ireland so you could keep an eye on her and in return?""I'm sor...sorry," June managed to say, choking as a result of Conor's strangling. He let go of her, pushing her to the floor.June rubbed her neck as she kept on coughing. She tried to cover her mouth knowing the sound of her cough would only anger Conor more."I'm sorry. I'll try my best to fix this" she continued. "I'll do anything you ask me to.""Oh, you will do anything I ask you to," he smiled, devilishly. "Who else
"And that'll be all for today. Don't forget to submit your homeworks before next class."Elena grabbed her books as she stood up to leave class. The one hour chemistry class had finally come to an end.She walked through the hallway, hoping to see Daniel so she'd not have to go all the way to the pool to meet him. He left class midway with Jordan texting her that the seniors called all of them on the swimming team."Elena."She heard someone call her name, making her turn.It was June."Until when are you going to keep on ignoring me?" June asked, standing few inches away from her."Until it all makes sense.""Elena, you can't continue giving me the silent treatment," June said, frustrated. "Please, talk to me.""Talk to you?" Elena asked, irked. "Okay, fine. Let me try to put
Elena stared at the ceiling she had been staring at for the past one hour.She laid on her bed, resting her head on her tears soaked pillow. She was exhausted. She was tired.She felt alone. She had never felt that way in her whole life. She and Luke never fought. They disagreed on trivial matters but never actually got angry at each other."Elena, it's time for dinner," Lily said to her. "Are you okay?""Yeah, I'm fine," she sniffled. "I'm not hungry, thanks."Lily looked at her for a while before replying. "Okay, take care of yourself.""Mhm mhm."She sat up, picking her phone.Elena: lol. Me and Luke just had this huge argument.She exhaled at the familiar sight of bubbles floating on the screen.Daniel: Hey. What happened?Daniel: How are y