The day had already given them the worst; from their Alpha's strange problem to being attacked with Valentina having no idea where her parents where. Now a more than weird event was taking place.
Raphaela's eyes bulged out as she stared at the fading skin of Julien Hugo.
The cave was naturally dark but they had made a little fire that dimly lit up the room.
Antonio was also perplexed. He slowly stretched out his hand and tried to touch the part of Julien's hand that was almost non-existent but his hand passed through air.
"No." Raphaela muttered, doing the same thing but her hands also passed through air.
"What..." Valentina shook her head, looking from Antonio to Raphaela and back to Julien.
Raphaela stared intently at Julien's fading skin. Wasn't he human?
She had been with him for six years and she had never suspected anything weird about him, never seen anything out of the ordinary but...
She had heard that there were other
Lorenzo and Antonio got back to the Silvermoon pack in due time. The air stank of blood and burnt flesh and death and the environment was eerie. Like an abandoned war zone; collapsed houses, some still burning; fallen trees and burnt bodies lying around.Death, Antonio thought, a tortured death was the only punishment fitting for Lorenzo's father.It was a bit difficult to detect where life still reigned but they finally sniffed them out, at the slave house.Lorenzo and Antonio slowly walked up to the house guarded by men armed with bows and poisoned arrows. Those men, Lorenzo soon realized were his slaves, slaves from Twilight pack.The men did nothing as they came up to them and entered through the open doors of the beaten house.The rooms that originally housed the Twilight slaves now housed the Silvermoon pack members, those that weren't killed.The Silvermoon pack perked up at the scents of their Alpha and Beta; some had happy relieved
It began with a new beginning.Antonio told the story to the pack but they never could guess who the characters were and then he gave them a choice; to leave or to stay. Because they all now realized that what they all needed was a fresh start.They all left, not a single one stayed and Antonio was happy for it.Then he went off to find the lonely man who was knelt beside the mother he killed and he picked him up and they left to find the girl, now a woman.When she heard, she broke.Not a physical breaking, not one with a visible sign but she broke because her entire life had been built on that one hope that was now shattered so she broke, shattered into pieces.It was time for a new beginning.Valentina chose her new beginning to begin with him, Antonio and he chose his with her.But despite everything, the man and the girl, now a woman, chose their new beginning with each other and then an inbetweener.Because very st
Three months later...'Actress Raphaela has been acquitted of all charges of murder. Remember that three months before, she was suspected of the murder of Director Shaw after he had a series of misunderstandings with she and her manager, Julien Hugo and he was murdered shortly after. She was thought guilty after she escaped her home when the police barged in with a search warrant.It has been three months of back and forth but finally, she has been pronounced innocent and has been freed from all charges.We'll take a short break and when we return, we'll dish out more entertainment gossip.'Lorenzo switched the TV off. He stared at it with his usual blank intimidating stare before he got up to put finishing touches to the late night dinner he had set out for two.His apartment was small and neat, one of the many apartments in the six storey building where he lived, a good distance away from Princeton University where he schooled.
Raphaela walked into her mini bungalow a little after midnight. Part of the changes she had made was selling her old home, donating the money to charity and getting a more decent average one close to Lorenzo.Valentina was waiting for her in the living room floor, fake reading glasses on and head buried in a large textbook.She raised her head when she came close."You're late today." She commented, holding her head in both palms."Have you had dinner?" She asked instead of replying. Valentina nodded, sitting up before adding, "Julien called, said you should call him when you return. That was about 10pm.""Thank you. I'm going in." She walked past her, about to head into the short corridor leading to her room."You should just get married." Valentina suddenly blurted.She halted, back turned to her, "What?""The both of you should just get married." Valentina repeated more bravely."Who?""You and Julien."
The hall resounded with howls and screams. The smell of blood filled her nostrils.She considered stopping to confront the wolves but there were humans there and she had no idea what pack this rogue wolves were from and why they thought it fit to attack innocent humans.More screams, more shouts, more blood. As Julien hurriedly pulled her to the exit, she smartly pulled off a button from his suit jacket and shot it at the camera facing their direction. It pierced through, the red light flickered off. Three more and she was satisfied.Julien noticed instantly the moment Raphaela's hand left his but when he looked back, he found no one that resembled his dark haired beauty. He fell into a panic. He pushed through the rushing bodies, looking around and calling her name.His heart thumped heavily in his chest. Nothing. Nothing could happen to her. When he got out of the crowded mass of bodies, all he met was a wide hall with no wolves in it. There were a few
When they broke from the hug, she noticed the unusual smile on his face. It made her laugh."You're beautiful." She told him, not noticing she was still clinging unto him.And he really was. His dark electric blue eyes, now a shining sea blue, round hard face and cheeks, now softened by the smile and hair that fell in curls over his forehead. He really was beautiful."I thought it was handsome." He chuckled, "Handsomely dangerous."She laughed, going into his arms for another short moment before they disengaged and began walking into the school.She had in her usual school disguise; brown contact lens, platinum blonde wig and plain clothes.Lorenzo's style wasn't much different but he exuded this charm and dangerous coolness that made him stand out in anything.He held her hand. He hadn't held her hand that way since three months ago.It reminded her of something that no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't forge
She heard him walking and could feel him following her but she never expected his next actions. He suddenly pushed her, she stumbled and just as she regained her balance, he pushed her again with an even greater force; again and again. She hit the railing and toppled over; down, down... Someone suddenly caught her and zoomed off with her."Why do you always get in trouble when I'm not with you, huh?" Her saviour asked immediately her feet touched the ground.Having recognized the owner of the voice, she looked around first. They were in the basement of that same building, in the storage room.She looked at Lorenzo."I've gotten really careless." She replied, looking him over.Has he left the class immediately she did? Did he listen to their one sided conversation?"I did." He replied, as if hearing her thoughts even with the mindlink connection closed.She made to lean against the wall but he stopped her. He leaned against the wall an
Valentina followed what she thought was his shadow till they got to the underground car park then discovered it was one of his colleagues.She looked around apprehensively, her feet finding their way to his car. She met a strange man there instead of him."Hi, I'm Mark, Antonio's colleague. He asked me to drive you home.""Where is he? Where did he go to?""I don't know, he didn't say." Mark answered.She leaned heavily against the black Jeep, tears springing to her eyes."I'm sorry but I'd like to get this over with quickly, I have work to do."She reluctantly got in the car and then she cried all the way home."What happened?"Raphaela asked the moment she stepped into their modest bungalow.Valentina rushed to her and collapsed in her arms.Raphaela sat still for a while before slowly hugging her. She waited until her tears subsided and her sobs quietened."What happened?" She asked again.Valentina sniffed before responding, "I hurt him, I hurt him... he's so mad at me...!" She bu
"Sir, you have a meeting by 10am tomorrow with the investors and a conference by 12pm with the board of directors. The Wallace family have indicated interest in the new deal and request that you meet for lunch to discuss the terms at you convenient time. Also..." "Cancel them all." "Young master? But the Wallace family..." "I don't repeat myself." Young master Zed's secretary could only watch helplessly as he entered his latest Rolls Royce and was driven away. Zed's gaze was sharp and cold as he made various phone calls on his way back home but inside him, he was nervous. He had to make sure everything was perfect. He couldn't afford any less. "Welcome, Master Zed." He nodded at the butler who opened the car door for him and stepped out. "Your parents have asked that you join them for dinner." The butler informed, following behind him into the large sophisticated Archibald's Villa. "Is the fourth Miss back?" "Not yet, master Zed." He sighed tiredly as he took his first step
Director Cicero brought out the keys to his apartment. He still felt a bit shaky and weak from the terrifying incident that had just taken place at the award ceremony. It had been strange and terrifying even for his old bones. Plus immediately after the ceremony ended, he couldn't find Julien Hugo and Raphaela anymore. It was as if they had vanished into thin air.What was going on with them?He shut the door behind him, switching on the lights. He ventured for the living room and froze at the sight in front of him.Raphaela, Julien Hugo and three other strangers were sitted in his living room.Lorenzo immediately rose."Director Cicero." He greeted politely."I was looking for you, Julien. What's going on?" He came closer, now noticing the child in Raphaela's arms and in that of the young girl. He also noticed the three awards both Lorenzo and Raphaela had received, resting comfortably on a drawer, "what's happening?""We need your help." Raphaela immediately spoke, rising."What..."
Raphaela screamed again as the baby forcefully pushed its way out. In a few seconds, the baby slid into Lydia's waiting hands. "A boy!" Lydia announced excitedly, cutting the placenta. Lorenzo's eyes snapped open, his eyes immediately finding his child. "Thank you." he whispered. "It's time." was her gentle reply. He moved his eyes to his wife. Her eyes were shut and her breathing was quiet. "Raphaela." he called softly, palming her cheek. Her eyes fluttered open and a gentle smile followed at the sight of him. "You did it." "The Moon goddess did." He replied, smiling also. Lydia handed their child to her. Raphaela's eyes instantly filled with tears. "My boy, my own child." Lorenzo tried hard not to be too emotional as he stared at the beautiful miracle of his son. "My boy." Raphaela whimpered, sobs escaping her lips. Lorenzo took the infant from her and held it for a few moments, feeling the fragile and vulnerable creature in his hands. Small eyes stared up at
I thank the committee for giving me this award and all who voted for me. I thank the cast and crew of 'A Forbidden Fairytale', you really made me happy during those days. I thank very specially, director Cicero, for being a great mentor and adviser and inspiration to me and to all. And lastly and most importantly, I thank the love of my life" Gasps erupted. "For always being there and being the best support. No one but the both of us know just how much we've been through and it means the world to me that you're still here with me, even at the end." She smiled at Julien. Getting off the stage, the award for best supporting male and female actors were awarded to two of the supporting characters in their film. She felt proud, so proud of Julien. "It's funny how it's just me who doesn't see the resemblance between you both." She whispered to Lorenzo as they returned to their seat. "Funny for me too as I also didn't see the resemblance." He answered, looking around. "What?" She q
Lydia glanced at the clock and then back at Valentina, worry etched on her face. Antonio noticed her movement and he too became even more panicked. Time was running out. "Try harder, Val, try harder. I'm here, okay? I'm here, I'll always be here." He encouraged, his tone emotional. "It's so painful!" She cried, her eyes fluttering open. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He cleaned the sweat off her face as she pushed again, her cries bouncing off the walls. At the third push, the tiny creature slipped out smoothly into Lydia's waiting hands. "A girl!" Lydia announced with glee, cutting off the placenta. Valentina collapsed on the bed, drained of all energy. Lydia brought her child to her while Antonio hovered over them with a proud pleased smile on. "You did it, thank you so much." He kissed her cheek as she received their child into her arms. "She's so beautiful." Valentina mumbled, tears rolling down her cheeks, "so beautiful." Antonio thought the same too and for the next few secon
The editing and finalizing of 'A Forbidden Fairytale' took another two months to complete and then it was ready for the world to see. Director Cicero was excited.He didn't release the fifteen episodes film immediately, rather he teased the public first.The first day, he paid so that old news on the infamous duo came to light. News began trending about them and the whole world wanted to know what happened to them."My goodness. Did everyone just forget them?""I don't get. Why does it seem like they just vanished?""So strange! Did the world forget them?""I find it really strange that I forgot them for all these months. I'm so sorry Raphien, I'm your die hard fan!""Oh, that homosexual actress.""Raphaela! I love her so much, she's so mysterious! What happened to her?""Are they dead?""Ha! I always knew they'd eventually die out, they were so proud. Why are people talking about them again by the way? ^_^.""Why are people making such bad comments? She is a beautiful soul. Her movies
Two months later... "I said search every nook and cranny of this office! It has to be somewhere! How can you be so incompetent!? A simple task! One simple task! And you blow it!" Director Cicero was furious. He glowered at his secretary who was frantically searching through the stacks of files in the cramped cupboards for one single letter she had carelessly misplaced. "That letter is worth millions, you hear!? That letter will fetch me millions! Look for it!" Files landed on the floor in haste, cupboards collapsed on top of the other. The room was a mess. As she searched, terrified, a large green folder landed on the floor right at director Cicero's pacing feet. He glared at it and kicked it off but his curiosity was strangely piqued. He stared at the green folder for a while before picking it off the floor. He set it on his desk and opened it. The first file he brought out was a signed contract between him and... Julien Hugo! Something in his memory snapped and everything came
It was true. No one had ever seen the Invisibles. The Invisibles could only be communicated with at the turbulent ocean that bordered the forests on the east. There was an invisible barrier through which the infamous female automated voice they used spoke to whomever they wished. He himself had only been there once, after he became Alpha. Now that he thought of it, how did the Highbreeds know they were erased from the Invisibles records? "What are you thinking?" she asked when his look became even more frustrated. "Exactly what you're thinking." He sighed, "making us non existent." "We have been cut off from all connections, all our deals have been rejected. No one accepts to offer us help." She said to him. "You all don't deserve this." He muttered, embittered. She leaned down, placing her head on his shoulder, looking into his eyes through the mirror. They could both hear the sound of foliage being crushed and the controlled breathing of the sneaking invaders as they trie
Vince knocked on the front door of Victoria's house. It swung open two seconds later. Victoria's grandmother, a tall lanky woman who looked far too young for her age, stared down at him."Vincenzo." She smiled cheerily, "come on in."He stepped into the cosy home that smelt of spice and pancakes."We are just having breakfast" She informed him, leading him to the small eating table at the far end of the living room, "please join us.""Thank you but I just came to offer my thanks" he refused politely, "If you and Victoria hadn't saved me, I would be dead."She chuckled, "You can save your thanks for my grand daughter, she was the one who brought you in but I don't think she would be down at the moment."He understood."I apologize, I'll take my leave." He bowed slightly in respect and headed back for the door.He paused, his hand on the knob."Please do tell her I visited and that I said hi."He quickly left the house. He decided to take the opposite way of the pack house. He had to t