THE TAPE-You know what's involved with her being here, don't you? Plans will go awry. You'll go soft on her and that's something we can't allow. You'll hurt us all. -The tape starts running, it was a woman's voice, but what puzzled me the most was that it did sound like Mell's voice.-Forget it. -A boy's voice answers her. It's Elder.-Elder, think about it. You're not sure she's what you say she is. If you don't do anything to get her out of the way, then I will.-You don't touch her," Elder replies, "I'll kill you first.I felt chills.-Then make up your mind. We don't have your time. October's full moon is coming, we have to be ready by then. Remember we can't let this opportunity pass us by. We made a pact and we all have to keep it.October full moon? Pact?-If you touch it, you'll die.-Who said I'll touch her? -Who said I'll touch her? She'll put the noose around her own neck. I'll just... give her a little push."Elder turns off the recorder and leaves it on the coffee table
THE KEY-It's field hockey class! -Flavia exclaims, coming over to me. I was at my locker putting some books in when she appeared. Alone this time. I wonder where she left Karla. -Shall we go watch the training? -she asks, grabbing my arm.I scrunch up my face with some denial.-I don't know if it's... -I started to say, but she interrupted me:-Let's cheer up, I've noticed you a bit pensive these days so let's cheer up a bit. Just for a while, ok?I thought about it: I had nothing else to do so it wouldn't be bad to spend time on other things.-Okay.We walked in the direction of the huge field hockey room. When you're a millionaire you can have anything you want. I mean, they were all millionaires here, so... a field hockey field was nothing to them. When we arrived, there are a lot of girls watching practice. The boys were playing on the rink while the coach was correcting them. Flavia and I sat in the last bleachers a little bit away from the others.-What time did you get back la
LINKI stay static in the same place not knowing what to do, thinking of some excuse to say.-What are you doing here? -For some reason I was thankful that it was that voice and not someone else's. I turn on my heels and look at Elder. He was no longer wearing his gamer suit but was just in his uniform. Elder steps inside and closes the door behind him.-I... -What do I tell him now? Think, Amara, think.... I needed to talk about something with the director.Elder narrows his eyes, scanning me, making sure what I tell him is true.-Are you sure?-Sure, why would I lie? -Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back-I headed for the door.-The director was about to come, if you want you can wait for him.-No. I'd rather come another time. -I was about to leave but I stopped myself- Why are you here? Was it because you hit that boy?He sighs, looking tense. I was actually looking at him a bit tense lately, I'd like to know what was bothering him. Deep down I didn't know why I was always t
CONFESSIONI opened my eyes as soon as I felt arms grab my waist. Elder lifted me onto his shoulder with impressive ease.-Put me down!-What the hell is wrong with you? -I heard Wade ask. But Elder ignored him and left the room with me.-Elder, what are you doing?! Put me down please," I stirred but it was no use.-Shh shush," he groped my ass.I gasped, feeling nervous.-Don't take advantage either, you idiot! -I snapped.-You and I are going to have a very interesting talk," he says as he walks down the stairs. The corridors were empty so I couldn't ask for help from anyone passing nearby.-Elder, we can talk like normal people if you put me down. I'm serious, I'm starting to get dizzy. -I put a hand to my head.-I need to talk to you in private.The next thing I know, we're walking out of the school, heading for his car.-Where are you taking me? I have to take classes.-You were very comfortable taking lessons with your teacher in your room then," he says sarcastically. -I wonder
QUESTIONSI let go of Elder's grip and looked away. Melania approached us wiggling her hips as she always does. I hadn't had any problems with her before, however I have a feeling I will now.-Baby, I was looking for you so I figured you were here," Melania arrives and gives Elder a tremendous kiss on the lips.I turned my face away and walked away from them, I didn't wait for him to return the kiss, I didn't wait for him to turn away to whatever he did. All I did was run away from there.-Amara! -I heard him call out to me, "Wait! -but I didn't want to listen to him, I didn't want any more lies from him so I ran. I heard footsteps behind me and then I felt someone grab me by the waist and make me stop.-Let go of me! -I let go of his grip and look at him.-Melania... she did it to annoy me," he said, as if I was used to her doing that.-You know what? I don't care if Melania always does that to be annoying or not. I don't care about you or your stupid school. From now on I don't want
THE SAMEI spent all day with Elder William, doing what? You can imagine, but it was time to go back to the dorm and I didn't want to. I really didn't. It was close to the weekend and Elder had told me to spend it at the house, just the two of us. I agreed because it seemed like an excellent idea.-I don't want to let you go," he says, pulling me to him and kissing me tenderly on the lips. We were in front of my bedroom door.-I'll see you tomorrow," I tell him, "It's not long.-An hour feels like forever," he buries his head in my neck, smelling me, "You are more than mine, Amara, I put my mark on you," he kisses me and then looks at me.Okay, that seemed very possessive of him but I let it go. That's how he was.-I'll see you tomorrow," I patted her cheek and then went into my room.-Do you want me to stay? -He takes my hand before closing the door.Hmm a pretty irresistible proposition.-I think Karla and Flavia are still awake," I whispered so they wouldn't hear me.Elder grimaces
FIGHTING-Come on, Melania! -shouted a group of people, supporting my rival.-You can do it, Amara! -shouted another, supporting me. But I didn't care who they supported, what I wanted was to get revenge for all the things Melania has invented.Melania pulled my hair so I gave her a little punch in her face, it hurt obviously. I was on top of her, struggling not to let go, when suddenly I feel arms around my waist that carried me and made me get off.-What are you doing, let go of me! -I exclaimed without seeing who it was. Melania was helped to her feet by her friends, she had some blood on her nose and her hair was very disheveled. She was looking at me with hatred, as if she wanted to murder me.The feeling is mutual, I thought.-What's wrong with you, Amara? -Elder asks me, grabbing me by the waist.-Melania is talking bad about me and I won't let her do that," I tried to get away to go back to her but he stopped me.-You're going to pay for this, Amara, this is not going to stay
ABDUCTEDRAPTADAA strong pain consumed my body, I felt my muscles aching and very weak. I could not see anything, I felt something around my eyes, something soft and with a bad smell, I tried to move my hands to remove the thing from my eyes but they did not reach, something was holding them.Chains, I thought.I tried to move my feet, spread them apart to try to stand up but they were also restrained. What had happened to me? My head hurt a little and my nose had traces of some kind of alcohol in it. I coughed a little.In the distance I could hear voices, voices that made me alert. That's when I remembered the message and the guy appearing from behind.-It's all planned," says a male voice.-Are you sure he didn't notice? -asks another female voice. I can recognize it, it's Melania's voice.That's great.-No, he just asked about her, but he'll never imagine she's here," the boy replies. I was still, listening to nothing else.What was Melania trying to do to me?-Then go and let me