Finn"It won't cost you much to narrate whatever is in your mind to me."Caleb responded."You know, it's not your fault at all. You are not to be blamed for anything. Just because you have a mate, that you were able to get one for yourself, it has been a problem on my end," I muttered.Caleb stared at me with a puzzled look."What do you mean? How?" He questioned."You know what I'm talking about." I replied.He shook his head in disagreement. “Honestly, I have no idea about what you're talking about. What are you driving at? If truly that is what had been the issue, then you gotta be kidding me.You're unbelievable!" He stated, in laughter."There you go, laughing once again.” He found the whole thing amusing, this made me so helpless."Caleb chuckled. "My bad! Please don't be upset. I'm not trying to make a joke of you but trying to state a point. Because it sounds a little weird to me. I never expected such a case to occur. For the fact that you had responded with great seriousness,
EverestThere was no way I could explain how I felt in a clear form. Seeing the guard's reaction got me startled and a lot of thoughts ran through my mind. How on earth could he have known? How did he figure it out? I wondered.Despite the fact that I got what I wanted, my mind wasn't at rest the whole night. I couldn't stop thinking about the conversation we had. His behavior towards me was also weird. Though, I had no reason to doubt him for the meantime. I kept wondering with lots of thoughts running through my mind.It could only be two things. It is either he's a physician who has the ability to detect when a woman is pregnant by merely staring and observing. Or it could be something Else. At first, the way he looked at me was so strange. I noticed his eyes were pasted on my stomach. But for the fact that he knows, it could be really dangerous and could affect my career.Having told him about my identity, he could possibly use it against me. What do I do now?I wondered. I felt I
Everest"So tell me, are you normally this quiet? Or you don't just want to speak to me on purpose?" He continued.I sighed. "Well, I am normally this quiet. But sometimes, I do talk. But I'm not too conversant with speaking to strangers." The guard burst into laughter. "You're unbelievable. So that is why you haven't been responding all this while."I cleared my throat." Not really! Actually, you have been interrogating me ever since I was captured. You only get to interrogate someone when he or she is guilty, expecting to get the truth." I responded. I didn't do anything wrong and I wasn't a spy. The only mistake I did was leaving the school premises without permission. The guard snapped his finger instantly. "Bingo! That is the main reason why I'm currently asking you several questions which I would like you to give a response to, in order to clear my doubt." He stated.I sighed."Which is why I said earlier on, I'm not a spy. So what other information could you be interested in a
FinnThe moment I received the report about Everest's disappearance, I couldn't get my balance anymore. I quickly paused the cheers game we were playing"Hold on! You mean, Everest has gone missing?" I asked my personal guard. He bowed his head. “Yes master. The body guards came back giving a report that she was nowhere to be found." He reported.I stood up immediately, leaving Caleb behind."I'm so sorry that I can't get the chance to play the game with you till the end, I have to go now." I stated."It's alright, As a matter of fact, I would love to come along with you" He replied.I shook my head in disagreement.``You don't have to. You can stay back. Besides, I wouldn't want you to be stressed. Knowing that you had come all the way." I stated.Caleb sighed."You don't have to worry. Besides, I chose to do so. It is something I would love to sort out with you as your brother." He replied.His response made me feel calm and less bothered.Because of the fact that Everest was missing,
FinnCaleb cleared his throat after confronting me." I'm sorry to say this but I would like to ask you a question." He requested.I shook my head.``Sure! You can go ahead." I replied."Alright, it's about a girl called Everest , I haven't heard about her before. So tell me, "Who's she?" He asked.I sighed, "You can equally see what I am passing through right now. The state of mind I am, isn't a pleasant one." I replied.Caleb shook his head. "I can clearly see that. I can tell you are very worried and restless, thinking about her. It is high time you open up to me. So,tell me who is she to you? Caleb asked. I sighed. "At first I never wanted to speak about it, but it seems like you're pushing really hard to hear from me. The lady you speak of is the lady after my heart." I replied Caleb snapped his finger. "I knew it, I knew something was going on. It was unlike you to have behaved in such a manner. That implies that I guessed right!" He exclaimed. I chuckled. "You don't have to
FinnWhile we waited for the guard to bring forth the body, we relocated to the private hall in the Academy which is located underground.I thought that it wouldn't be a good idea to have waited in my chamber. Knowing fully well that once the body is being brought to my chamber, it could attract attention. And by so doing, it could possibly ruin everything.All I wanted was to carry out a smooth investigation without being noticed by anyone. So I thought of a very safe and secured place to carefully carry out the investigation. The underground private hall was meant for the royalties alone. Only we could access it. Caleb and I went along and waited for the guard's arrival.I could feel my heart beating really fast. I was afraid to face the truth. All I had hoped for, was for the body not to be Everest's. But at the same time, I felt so tense and worried.While I sat, I kept shaking my leg and hands repeatedly. I couldn't stay put at a time. And at some point I stood up to my feet as a
Finn"Is there anything wrong?"I sighed. "There is something I needed to see. This body over here seems odd. My instincts tell me there's something off and I don't know why I feel like checking it out." "Well, you need to check it out to clear your doubts at least, you would know what you're up to."I stared at the guard who had brought the body."What was the cause of death?" I asked.He lowered his head in respect."Your highness, I have no idea. While we had gone for patrol in the forest, we found the body lying lifelessly."I shook my head."Is that so?" I asked."Yes, your highness."For the fact that they found the body in the forest, it was something I felt I needed to investigate. And from the look of things, it clearly looked like an attack. But to be certain I wasn't mistaken, I took a close look at it.I realized there was something strange indeed. I looked at the neck and felt something was wrong. Knowing that it wasn't a matter to guess, I needed to have a practical aspe
AdrienneIn recent days, I do feel bored. There was no one to speak to, knowing that I was only clung to Everest alone.I had it at the back of my mind that she was suspended but even at that, it was taking longer than I had expected. Now that she wasn't available, I had no one else to talk to or mingle with. I had missed Everest's presence. And on the other hand, Alice doesn't seem to have my time. She is either busy doing something else or the other. As a matter of fact, I felt something off with her but I couldn't state it. I thought as much that it could be as a result of how she behaves. She is more like a totally different person. She had changed entirely. At first, I thought she had changed and wanted to be close to me but it appears to be the opposite now. And ever since Everest wasn't around, she'd rather mingled with the other girls who seemed rude and mannerless.However, I was determined not to give up on her even if she does. But she could be annoying sometimes, but on
SeleneI couldn't just get what was going on. It's been several months since I set my eyes on Everest and now that she had returned, she was acting strange all of a sudden. I could say that I was completely in a confused state. As a matter of fact, It was so terrifying to behold. I just couldn't explain what it was all about. I stood still watching all Everest did and could say nothing. I watched her being taken away. Afterall, I didn't give a fuck.Miss Phoebe folded her arms as she stared at me. "Are you just going to stand there?" I sighed. "Of course I am. What on Earth do you want me to do? Do you expect me to run along?"Miss Phoebe chuckled. "You're unbelievable! Don't you know what she's going through?""As if I cared."She glared at me. "Just so you know, Everest is suffering from an illness, a severe one. She has schizophrenia!" She announced.Her response turned out to be a shock to me. I widened my mouth in surprise as I exhaled. "Schizophrenia?"She shook her head."Yes
Finn “I…am…Emily!" Caleb also burst into laughter."So you were the one who had taken Everest out of the academy huh?" She shook her head. "Apparently. Well, the academy was so boring to stay in and so I was in need of something to keep me busy or better still give me fun. And you know how that can be. I can't imagine that brother could be so blind, he was blind that he had suspended the innocent girl without making proper investigations. And if only he did a proper investigation, he would have known that it was Alice behind the whole thing. Caleb furrowed his brows in surprise."Alice behind the whole thing?" "Yes. And not only that, she had also tried to kill Everest but ended up killing one of the contestants." Having heard her response, I was shocked. I was amazed she knew all of this all along. And heard I was still investigating and was unable to trace Alice. What then, have I been doing? I wondered in guilt. Caleb folded his arms as he stumped his feet."I said it! I kn
Finn Seeing Everest go through such pain made me feel a huge sympathy for her. I felt hurt to see her behave in such a manner. She was completely innocent after all. And once again she had to go through such trauma. It's so sad that I couldn't do anything. And even if I were to do something it won't change anything. As she had stood before me with a smile, I was helpless and totally devastated. The only way we could calm her down was only when she black out. I can imagine the pain she was going through. I clenched my fist in anger having recalled the response which my parents had made concerning her, and to top it all, right before my presence. After she was knocked out, she was taken into a private room so she could take some rest. But then, I spent some time with her before I decided to return to the palace. Having seen her in such a condition I got really pissed. It was all absurd. It turns out that she wasn't lucky after all. Caleb and I returned to the palac
EverestOf course I know! And so also you are my only friend." "You actually came at the right time. I know you would never lie to me but rather tell me the truth. Everyone here seemed to say things which I don't understand. Tell me what they had done to Elena. I want to know where Elena is at the moment. Is that why she's in hiding, what did they do to her?" Adrienne smiled gracefully."Everest, you don't have to worry. They did nothing to Elena. Absolutely nothing! Oh goodness! Is that why you're panicking? Come on! Cheer up now, Elena had stepped out. She went on an errand. As a matter of fact, she went to get you a surprise gift. Besides, I'm not supposed to tell you because it was meant to be a surprise."I heaved a sigh of relief and burst into laughter as I let out a perfect smile, facing the others. "You see, I knew it! After All, I knew I wasn't insane nor was there anything wrong with me in the first place. So why would you all say that I'm mad, that I had lost my sanity? E
EverestAfter a series of pains and tears I let out, I couldn't keep up any longer. I was as weak as a cat. While in search of Elena, I shouted and shouted but there wasn't a response. She didn't turn up anymore. I was confused and devastated. Totally exhausted!In my current condition, it isn't advisable as a pregnant woman to move about in such stress and tension. It could equally affect my unborn child in any way. There was no way I could stay back any longer. And having recalled all that happened, my heart hurts.I moved towards Miss Phoebe. She stood still as she watched me search for Elena. On second thought, Elena must have returned home. I concluded. All that had mattered to me was to find her as soon as possible.And from the look of things the perfect the place to find her would be at home since she was nowhere to be seen around the arena. I would use the opportunity to confirm things for myself.I stared at Miss Phoebe with a sad face as I reached out to her. "Miss Phoe
Everest I staggered backwards in shock as my heart raced heavily. I widened my eyes in shock, it seemed my senses were failing me. What was all this? No! No! This can't be happening!! My heart beat changed completely, the fast rhythm felt like it was going to pop out of my chest. Paraventure If I was told such a thing would happen on such a special day. A day which I hope I would never forget as a result of the excitement I felt, I would never have believed. Who would have thought it could happen? There I was overwhelmed with Joy not knowing that my past would come hunting for me in the future. I must say that indeed, everything had worked out according to how Alice had planned. She let out a sinister smile as she displayed it. The more the audience spoke harsh words, pointing a finger at me, the more excited she was. So this was her plan all along? The moment she stated she had something to say to the audience, my heart skipped though I had no idea what she was gonna say. Deep
Everest You don't have to worry, I'm here for you." "Prince Finn! Leave that insane lady immediately and return to your seat, now!" The king commanded, yelling at the top of his voice. I trembled in fear. The prince didn't make a move. But the look I got from everyone was terrifying. They all stared at me like some piece of trash. Staring at Alice once again, she was having a smirk on her face. Adrienne on the other hand stood aside in fear, I could tell that she was worried and tensed for me but could do nothing. His parents had gotten furious already. They couldn't stand my presence any more. And I very well know that what got them more pissed was for the fact that their son had supported me even when they had declined. Even after receiving support from Prince Finn as I tried to get on my feet, I just couldn't. My legs were shaking massively that even I myself had no idea of what was going on. Thank goddess that he was beside me and had also chosen to stand by me. But the
FinnI welcome you all to the twenty-first anniversary of the Luna academy, where the winner of this year's competition will become the Luna. And according to our principles, the second best would be allocated to the remaining princes. So also goes for the third best and the rest, they would be allocated to the other royal princes and the Betas." We all applauded at once with smiles on our faces. Not only did he make a welcoming speech but also made references to the royalties who were present. My identity as the prince was revealed. Mister Roland cleared his throat. "And now, the moment we all have been waiting for. The winner of this year's competition is none other than….." he kept quiet as he let out a perfect smile. My heart raced heavily, everyone shivered in curiosity. Some had closed their eyes and were also curious. I had to place my hand on my chest so I could relax and by doing so I heard the sound of my heart beat. "Is… none other than… Everest Luthar!" He screamed o
Finn I heaved a sigh of relief. It was a good thing I was able to sum up confidence to tell Everest about my identity. Else, I can't imagine what would happen. She was absolutely right about my fears. There was no way results would be announced that my identity won't be revealed. Though, I saw this coming so I was fully prepared. But to my greatest surprise she laughed over the matter. Here I was thinking she would be really upset with me but little did I know that it would turn out this way. Just when I said it out, I felt a great relief. Now I bet she would be really confident and happy to have me beside her. Finally! This is the day we've all been waiting for. Deep within me, I was full of excitement. As a matter of fact, I couldn't get yesterday off my mind. The moments I spent with Everest made me happy and made me impatient to witness tomorrow's event. I must say that I was in a good mood. I ordered a limited collection. They were of the latest designers. I was certain tha