Octavia felt her heart drop out of her chest as she stared at the sight in front of her
There was no mistake; it had happened right in her presence.
Khalid....the master was shot! He was shot!
Hah! How did it happen??
He was being attacked!
"Khalid!!" Becca screamed again, gripping him tight as he groaned with the arrow stuck in his chest.
The entire place was already in chaos; people running hectar sectar.
Guards from the Khalid clan ran up immediately and lifted Khalid up - carefully.
He was still consious, but it was obvious the arrow was having effect on him as he grunted painfully from time to time.
"Help him! Take him out of here!!" Becca screamed at the top of her voice as the guards leaned Khalid on themselves and led him out of the party.
That was when Octavia actually re
Agitated silence.That was all that ran through the night.Octavia stood in front of the window, staring outside and not minding the reflection of the morning sun that glinted on her face.The place was quiet and empty. Unlike other mornings that was usually busy with different members of the clan moving about, this particular morning felt so different. So so different.Everyone was worried about the Master - and Octavia wasn't any different.She was yet to get an update on him, but with the look of things, she could feel there was something wrong she couldn't really explain it; but she could feel it. Something was definitely wrong.The door opened shortly and she turned to see it was her sister. Her eyes gushed with more curiosity as she had been waiting so long for her.There was a disquieted look on her face and it made O
Trickily, Mica was able to get Octavia out of the building without being seen by anyone. But she couldn't go with her as she had to stay back and cover her @ss just in case a need arises."I just hope your efforts wouldn't be in vain, Octavia" she told her as they stood by the roadside."Although, I'm still not sure Mica would give that antidote to you. But since you insist on giving it a try, I'll let you be"."Thank you" Octavia nodded and answered in her timid voice."I'll... I'll be on my way now" she tried walking away, but her sister held her back by the wrist."Octavia..." She called. "Why exactly are you doing this? Why're you trying so risk your life for someone you barely even know?"The thought struck at Octavia. Oh! Of course, it'd occured to her, but she didn't want to think about it."I'm just.... I'm just trying to help save the cla
Octavia felt her legs shaking but tried as much as possible not to show it. She needed to be strong - she assured herself.She needed to do this."I...I want to see you - please" she said nervously and the lines around his eyes darkened.He stared at her for a long time without saying a word. Then finally, he turned around and started towards the inner room and Octavia knew she had to follow.She gulped hard and followed him and getting to the smaller office, she found him already sitting on his rolling chair.He reached for his tobacco pipe, lit it and set it in his mouth."So, what brings you here, Octavia?" He asked gruffly."Did Mica send you to set me up again?"She swallowed hard again, fisting her hands beside her. She was still standing and of course, couldn't think of taking a seat. Michael would roast her @ss for it.&nb
Octavia's eyes dimmed the moment he called her name. Oh, goodness! She can do this. Of course, she can.His forehead was looking all sweaty already, his eyes opening and getting closed again. Even a blind man could tell how restless he felt, the pains he was going through."Octavia..." He called again."What're you doing here?"His voice sounded like that of a person who was being hypnotized.Well, of course, that was how the antidote worked.It possible he might not even recall this incidence as soon as he's awake.Nervous Octavia kept the bottle on the floor and fisted her hands in front of herself. Goodness! She was too nervous."M... Master" she called dazily.The clock was ticking. And she was running out of time. Oh! She needed to act really fast."What happened to me..." He gro
Khalid's eyes dimmed.That was...That was Octavia.He furrowed his brows and turned to Becca."What's going on there? Why is he whipping her?" He asked.Becca was equally surprised and sincerely had no idea.Although, she had felt something was going on, but she had no idea it had to do with the newbie."I don't know, Khalid. I'm just seeing this" she answered,. showing an uncomfortable look. Uncomfortable with the fact that Khalid was stressing himself. He was making her worried.Khalid turned back to the sight, his head was burning due to his condition."Send a message to him" he gritted. "Tell him to stop".Becca was confused. Why should he even care? He doesn't even know why she was being punished.She hesitated, trying to see if he'd say something else. But, he didn't and sh
Octavia was trying to get some sleep after taking the bitter substance when someone entered the room."Octavia" the boy called."The Master wants you in his room right away".What?Her eyes dimmed."Why? What's wrong? She isn't entirely that strong" Mica objected"It doesn't matter. The Master insists on her presence and she has to come with me - now" the boy replied enthusiastically and Mica looked at Octavia.Why would Khalid be calling for her at that moment? Knowing fully well she's unwell? Could there be a problem?"Come on" she whispered to Octavia and helped her stand from the bed.Octavia tried to stand on her own without being supported by Mica and with that, they walked out of the room.It was already dark outside, but the little glowing lights from the building still helped to bea
The next morning,Octavia had woken up, feeling really better.Her back was no longer hurting. Although, she could feel the scars, but the pains were gone.Mica had already prepared breakfast for her and as she ate, she suddenly remembered her appointment with the Master.Oh! Sh*t! Why was he calling for her anyway? It made her so nervous.She quickly finished her meal and hurried in to take her bath. And when she was done and came out with a towel, for a moment, she thought it was Mosocw.No. There's no way he'd be there. He doesn't have any right or connection with her anymore.The knock came again and she opened it to see it was...Oh! Leo?Her brows knitted in surprise."Hey, blue eyes" he smiled softly and leaned beside the door."Uh...hi" Octavia was a little muddled.
Becca rushed into the toilet and felt she was choking as she poured everything out into the toilet seat.Agh!! Not again!She hated throwing up - hated it more than anything in the world.Pamela came running in immediately."Becca!" She called in fright."Goodness! What is wrong with you? Since when did you start getting sick, huh?"Becca didn't say a word as she breathed heavily and went to the sink to wash her mouth.Oh goodness! She hated the taste and everything.She washed her mouth and dried it with a napkin when she was done. Then, she returned to the bedroom while Pamela followed her behind."I need some food from the kitchen, Pamela. Just get me something to eat, please" she said breathlessly and Pamela nodded and hurried off.Oh! She felt so restless: bitterly restless.
"My baby... Khalid!" She wouldn't stop whining and Khalid, being the first of it's kind, could hardly comprehend what to do.Could it be possible it was time for delivery? Then, she needed to be taken to the hospital, right?She was still standing with her legs spread apart, like she was scared to bring them together or something."Octavia...Come here. Come here" Khalid cooed as he drew closer to his chest and wrapped his hand around her."Khalid...!""Santa? Draco? Who's there??" Khalid calmed out and the door opened immediately, revealing Santa."Mast...""Get the car ready! Now!" Khalid cut him off with a command and without hesitation, Draco turned and ran off.Octavia was still whimpering, fidgetting with Khalid's shirt and suddenly, an unexplained pain like ménstrual cramps hit so
Khalid turned slightly to look at Octavia, then turned back to face the judges."Really?" He scoffed. "And did you ever stop to wonder what the reason behind her actions was?""Whatever the reason, Khalid, it doesn't matter anymore. She broke a rule and must be punished for it". Another answered."Speaking about rules..." Khalid bent his head and moved a step. "only the current leader can".Master Klaus stared at him suspiciously."If that's what you want" one of the judges replied and turned to the Next man beside him."Get Tha...""Thaddeus stopped being the acting leader the moment the elections started. His tenure's expired already and right now, we don't have a leader to pass a judgement. So... I'd suggest you move on with the coronation and give us a new leader already" his lips pushed slightly with a smirk.&
Octavia laughed hard as Khalid twirled her around in his arms. She clutched him tight, holding onto him like her life actually depended on him."Hey..." Khalid cooed and managed to put her down on her feet, then cupped her chin in his hands."You did it" Octavia muttered, staring directly into his dark eyes."You're alive"."No. You did it" replied answered with a light smile and crashed his lips on hers.It was a snogging kiss, tempestuous and breathtaking.Khalid's hands were still cupping her cheeks, while she moved here to his shoulders and held him tight.The flavors of their tongues were exchanged and when Khalid purposefully give her bottom lip a hard bite, she couldn't help but give out a light moan."Octavia..." Khalid paused the kiss and whispered into her lips."What
Octavia opened her bleary eyes on the bed, her hands fisted, and her back ache."Hey" she heard a voice call and turned her head slowly to see Sapphire sitting close to her."You're awake. How're you feeling?"Octavia arched her brows and tried recalling what had happened.Sapphire...She'd cut her wrist open, but Octavia was able to save her. And afterwards, she felt so weak and passed out."Octavia, can you hear me?" Sapphire cooed and touched her arm and Octavia forced herself to sit up.The memories of what had happened came flashing into her head; how she'd acted so crazy, attacked Master Zack...Goodness! Did she really do all that???And Khalid? Was he awake already? How would she know?Her hand went slowly to her tummy, caraasing the flat surface.
"Khalid?" One of the men called as they moved closer to him.They looked so surprised. It wasn't a dream, was it?"You're awake?"Khalid closed his eye lids shut, then opened them again. Where the hell was he?He looked around, the soft feel of the bed feeling familiar. And tbe voice he'd heard....The only thing he could feel at that moment was weakness and emptiness."Can he hear us?" One of the men asked and slowly, he turned his head to look at them.Some boys were in the room as well, holding a white sheet. Despite the fact he couldn't remember, he had this strong feeling that soemthing big had happened.How come he's alive? Because he's pretty sure he was so close to dead, if he wasn't already.He fisted his hands and forced himself to sit up, his entire body aching a lot as
Octavia stopped Immediately, turning back to look at her.Her eyes were heavy and red.Sapphire bent her head and wept more, her fingers sinking deep into her ruffled hair."I.... I had no idea" she whimpered, her voice cracking feafully."I had no idea Khalid was behind it, Octavia. All those while...I thought it was Tabitha".Octavia watched silentlyShe could recall the pains in Khalid's eyes when he narrated the story to her the previous day. The pains that'd hurt her terribly."For so many years,I harboured nothing but hatred towards him, thinking he was just like his father" Sapphire continued."And when I heard of the terrible things he's done in the clan...""Khalid didn't chose to be what he is today" Octavia cut in gruffly, taking a step closer to her."He grew
Octavia panted heavily as she ran towards the road, her right arm bleeding profusely.It'd been a rough journey getting out o the camp as she had to hurt herself trying to sneak her way out.But one thing was for sure; if they ever get to lay their hands on her, she'd definitely be dead. Definitely.What she did to Zack was totally off limits and had the death warrant. But hell! She didn't care as Khalid was more important to her at that moment.She got to the roadside and boarded a cab to her destination even if she had no fare with her."Take me to St. Thomas Street. Hurry!" She yelled at the driver who took off immediately.**Mica was lying quietly on her bed when one of her room mates rushed in with deep breaths."Mica! Mica!" She called. "Can't believe you're sleeping. Do you have any idea what your sister's been do
The rise and fall of her heavy chest was so obvious as she marched angrily towards the block.Her head wasn't straight, normalcy was very far from her at that moment.Octavia walked indefatigably to the block and met the guards outside the door."Hey; where do you think you're going?" One of them asked as he blocked her way.The lines around her eyes were so red as she glared hard at the door."I need to see Zack" she stated bluntly.If the boys were people that knew her, they'd have known her voice was sounding deadlier than it used to."You mean...Master Zack?" Another chipped in, correctibly, but Octavia didn't reply."What do you want with him?""Just let me in. Its important" she glared."You need to be specific, young lady, cause we've got no time f
The following morning...Octavia had woken up to behold two eyes staring directly at her - two dark eyes. They were eyes she was familiar with, but that morning, something was different about them.She adjusted lightly, registering the fact that she was still nãked because she'd slept that way the previous night."Khalid..." She called lightly.She couldn't understand why he was just lying and staring at her."Good morning, Master".Khalid didn't say a word but only continued with the stare and fpr a moment, Octavia cringed. Hold on; shouldn't they be getting ready for the coronation already? It should be happening shortly."How're you feeling?" He finally asked and for the first time since she met him, Octavia could detect some weakness in his tone."I'm.... I'm fine. And you, Master?" She replied, but Khalid only respo