I turned to face Mrs Spears with a more serious look.
"You called for a meeting. What is that about?" I asked.
"Nothing much." She shrugged.
"And..." I urged her to continue.
"We want you to step down." She announced and she picked up her teacup to sip from it as if what she said wasn't a trivial issue.
"What do you mean?" I frowned.
"I mean we need you to step down. From the postion of being the CEO of Mike's companies." She clearly stated.
"Wait.. when did you make such decision?" Father questioned her.
"We can't continue to watch her run the companies. The administration of the Spears family is always done by the men." She answered.
I wasn't surprised she said that. I knew being the female here isn't the issue. The issue is her dislike for me.
"But mom," I began. At the mentioned of the word "mom", I noticed her eyes flickered. But in
Megan's POV"You should stay in." I advised the Spears.A loud scream frightened me. I looked up and saw a maid run into the room.She came to us in fear."What's wrong, Lily?" Mrs Spears asked in fear.The "Lily" clutched unto Mrs Spears silk top. The girl was visibly shaking and she looked really scared from what she had seen."Lily?" Mrs Spears snapped at her. She shook her vigorously, inwardly pleading that the girl should regain her composure. I could see that."Ma'am, ma...'am" the lady stuttered.I strode over to Mrs Spears and I pulled the "Lily" girl towards me.I patted her cheeks both gently and firmly. I made her look into my eyes."Now, listen to me." I commanded. She stared into my eyes and I was almost thankful I can still compel."Lily, what's wrong?" I asked.The loud scr
Melanie's POV"Daisy! Daisy!" I yelled as I ran across to her room. I didn't even wait a second before I barged into the room. I saw her standing close to the window, probably staring at the scenery."Daisy." I called slowly but still with an urgent tone.She turned firmly with a grim look. I continued my walk towards her and she met me halfway when she sensed the urgency."What's wrong, sis?" She held my hands."Did you call Mom? What did she say?" She continued with her questions."Daisy, I think something is wrong over there."I tried to calm myself down but it was of no use cause I was damn nervous and scared.I released my hands from her grip and I fiddled with my fingers as I paced up and down her room."What happened?" She questioned as she trailed behind me, every corner of her room I head to."I was on the phone with her." I began to sp
Megan's POVI stirred awake from what I could call sleep. I opened my eyes slowly and glanced at my surroundings. My mind went blank at first and I couldn't decipher where I was immediately. I propped myself up with my elbows and I hissed at the pain that shot through my whole body.I had a good look at the room again and I became less worried when I realized this was my room - the room that had always belonged to me, here in the Magical kingdom. The memories of what had happened few minutes or hours ago came in a flash. I remembered I collapsed into Morgana's arms.I sat down properly on the bed, thereby lifting my weight off my hands. I got rid of what was used to cover and warm me up. I ran my fingers through my hair in an attempt to straighten and arrange the few locks that might have been entangled. I was about to stand up when the door came wide open.Morgana stepped in with a bowl in
Melanie's POV"Good morning." I greeted Janet cheerfully when I sighted her."Morning." She replied with a grin. I dropped my backpack and proceeded to bring out the necessary things I needed for the day's work."Morning, Steve." I heard Janet's voice and I glanced briefly at Steve, who was approaching our seats."Hey, Jane." He answered without adding a "t" to her name. According to him, he found "Jane" more pleasing than "Janet". Whatever that means!The two of them began to chat like the talkatives they tend to be. Most times, I wonder why I never really discuss at length with either of them. My conversation style was and is still always boring. I ignored them anyway.I focused on what I was busy with and when I was done, I head to my locker. I input my password and I placed some books in it. In return, I picked up some notes. As soon as I closed the locker's door, I came face to face with Cla
Megan's POV"Why, Megan? Why?" Morgana half-yelled when it seems my silence got on her nerves."I'm sure this isn't the first time he risked the code of secrecy, Morgana." I snapped.Morgana stared intently at me without any effort to avert her gaze."The fact that he used it to get me doesn't signify anything important." I shrugged."But the fact that he's obsessed with you does." She scoffed."He is not..." I tried to argue but I shut my mouth when I saw the look she gave me. I let out a shaky breath and a sigh."Okay, fine. He's obsessed with me." I said and she raised a brow."But that isn't my fault. I want none of this as well." I palmed my face."And after all he did, he's still back to claim the band and its owner...and then me. All these wears me out." I cried out.After what seemed like a minute, I felt Morgana's hand on my back.
Megan's POV"What's wrong with you?" Morgana asked. The look on her face showed absolute concern."I ... I'm not sure." I tried not to stutter. "But I think something is wrong with Melanie." I voiced out my concern."I think you need to go back as soon as possible." Morgan interfered."But Sage..." I tried to say."Leave Sage out of this. You need to get back as soon as you can. I'm sure he had done something to Melanie." Morgana fumed."How do we protect the rest then?" I asked."Take care of Kenzie first." Morgan told me as he helped me stand up."Then you'll come back for the rest." Morgana added as I was led to the door."We need to map out a plan, anyway. So y'all should be here together." I nodded and got ready to leave.~"You're back?" I heard a surprised voice behind me and I turned."Father!" I exclaimed as I ran towards the couple. I scanned them for a
Steve's POVI paced up and down the passageway of the hospital. I was nervous and that heightened my fears. I wasn't sure I could fathom what exactly was wrong with Melanie. The last time I saw her, she looked pale. She looked as if there was no blood in her veins anymore.When she collapsed, it was a real surprise that she whitened up immediately. Nevertheless, I conveyed her to the school's sickbay for immediate treatment. But the doctor in charge of the sick bay said he won't admit her. He gave a slick excuse.I wanted to call my chauffeur but I reconsidered and concluded that the principal is the fastest option. Janet volunteered to call the man."He's here, Steve." I turned when I heard Janet's voice from the door steps of the sick bay. I went into the room Melanie was laid in, I intend to carry her but the Mr Albert beat me to it."What's wrong with her?" He asked as he lifted up Melanie from the bed."She..." I tri
Steve's POV"What is?" I asked as I tucked my hand into my pocket."Your girlfriend's life!"I squinted my eyes when I heard that. What about Melanie? And how did a stranger get to know about her state?"What do you mean?" I summoned the courage to ask."It isn't a secret that your friend - oops sorry! I mean your girlfriend." The person chuckled with a hint of mockery in his tone."What exactly do you wanna say?" I fumed."Well, it isn't a secret that she is sick and is at the hospital."I ran my fingers through my hair."At least not to me." He completed."What do you want?" I asked."Melanie!""What?" I scoffed in disbelief.The door to Melanie's ward was flung open and two nurses ran out of the room hurriedly."Hurry! Go to the blood bank." I heard faintly as the door closed. Few seconds later, another nurse rushed out of the ward."Do you want t
EPILOGUE<<MELANIE>>I breathed a heavy sigh of relief as I handed over the mic to Kate, who hurriedly passed me a bottle of water.“Thank you,” I muttered. I opened the bottle and drank from it.“You are all sweaty!” Kate frowned. “But you were definitely great back there.” She squeaked happily. I shook my head negatively with a smile on my face. Dramatic Kate!“She’s definitely not as open to me as she is to you.” I turned when I heard that voice.“Suzy!” I squealed as I ran to her. Her arms were wide open already, calling me for an embrace.“Girl, you were great out there on that stage.” She kissed my cheeks. “I almost couldn’t recognize you.” I laughed at her flattering. “All thanks to you and the staff.” She smiled. “And where’s John?” I asked as I looked behind her to see if he was with her.“He didn’t…” Suzy tried to answer.“Over here, sweetheart.” I saw John waved at me. “Hey,” I moved away from Suzy to meet
I fell on my knees as I struggled to breathe. I truly felt life getting drained out of me. I couldn’t breathe and I could see my hands getting dark. It all felt as though something was eating me up.I glanced at Melanie and she had that proud look on her face that showed how pleased she was to have deceived me. I was a complete fool to think she had regained her senses.The dark tissue was spreading on and on from my palms to my arms. Melanie wasn’t herself anymore and that was a sure fact. But regardless of any other thing, this might be the last time I see my best friend, the Melanie I love and not the one in front of me.With this in mind, despite the evil glare she had on her face and my lack of strength, I summoned every last bit of the strength in me. I held her hands in mine. They felt extremely hot.She arched her brows at me.“I can see you’re a strong one.” She smirked. “You…” I cut her off.“I love you.”She instantly froze.For a moment,
72Melanie’s POV“Stab yourself.”She smirked.“Wh- what?” I stuttered in disbelief.“That’s the only way.” She shrugged. “You have to spill blood.”I scoffed.“Are you kidding me right now?”“No,” she smiled. “Are you ready to cross that boundary?”“Why in the world would she need to stab herself?” Steve frowned.“That’s the only thing that can stop this. You need no further explanation. Are you willing to do it to save your people?” she stared intently at me. “Both the humans and the supernatural.”I sighed as I ran my fingers through my hair. I definitely didn’t expect this. To save everyone completely, I’d make the sacrifice.I heard loud screams which made me turn abruptly. I watched wide-eyed as buildings came crashing down. People began to run out of their houses.However, before they could go far, most of them got hit by flying bricks. I glanced at the source of the turmoil.The dragon was con
Melanie’s POVI pulled up the knife and steadied myself to stand to my feet. Releasing a shaky breath, I began to walk over to the rest of the family as I kept the knife safe in my pocket.Sage was gone. Everyone has been set free from his evil clutches and his destructive ambitions.Walking absentmindedly, I almost lost my balance when I stumbled on something. I averted my gaze from the space and glanced at what made me stumbled. I realized it was Janet’s lifeless body.The tears I never knew I had pent-up flooded my face as I stared at the lifeless body of the girl I called my friend. I sobbed uncontrollably as I fell to her side. Lifting up her cold hands, I pulled her into an embrace.She might have betrayed me but she was once my friend. And she will ever be!“I’m sorry,” I whispered. My body trembled slightly as the feelings I bottled up all burst out with my tears.No matter wha
Melanie's POV"Don't you dare!" I growled when I saw Clara's high hand. In her hand was the supposed sacred knife - that, I recognized.Clara turned to me with surprise evident on her face. But sad for her, 'cause as soon as she turned, she was struck by an electrifying ray that emitted from my hands. She was sent flying across the room.She let out a loud scream when her back came in contact with the furnitures. Crashing sounds filled the atmosphere.I moved closer to her with the unending ray and she got pinned to the tiled floor. I didn't want her to stand up.When I was sure she was trapped and unable to move, I hurriedly traipsed over to Daisy. I pulled her up from the floor and shook her without much force."Daisy?"Her eyes opened slightly before they went close.Her body went cold immediately. I instantly became furious.Clara should pay for this. I don't care if I don't get to kno
Megan's POV"Oh my God! Melanie?" I called in surprise. My eyes watered as they got themselves fixed on my dear daughter.I was so excited to see her here. Even though I didn't know when she got discharged and how she got here, I was still very much glad she was right here in front of my eyes.But before we could go about the mother daughter reunion, Sage spoke up."Well... well... well," he began, saying those words in a music like format. "Look who we have here. I didn't think you'd be up after all we got them to do to you." He stated.No wonder! I kind of knew Sage was the mastermind of all that happened with Melanie. But it was hard to ascertain that fact since he got his job done without any trace.Melanie walked away from me as I teleported over to the rest of my team. The look on Steve's face showed he couldn't be more glad."Nice to finally meet you again," Melanie greeted Sage scornfully. She folded her
Megan's POV"It's a recall spell if you don't know." I heard Morgana's voice.Right there and then, she also came into the picture, alongside Morgan and the army. I smiled.This turned out to be a perfect plan after all."Now, it's a thousand against one." Morgan said with a slight smile.Sage moved back a bit, creating enough space between us all."How come I never knew?" He wondered."That's cause it wasn't an immediate thing. The spell was meant to take time before it takes its effect ... to avoid suspicion." Morgana explained with a sad smile on her face.I wondered why she looked sad despite the smile. Her smile didn't reach her eyes."Who did this?" Sage asked with squinted eyes. "Cause I'm sure this isn't a thing back at the kingdom. This is related to black magic." He frowned."Yeah, it isn't a thing in our world since it's a spell." Morgana shrugged. "But someone went extra miles to pr
Megan's POVI stood at the centre of the city with Steve, Sage and his captives. Sage's eyes never left mine while he waited patiently for me to make my decision.Something kept telling me not to surrender. It kept trying to make me see enough reasons, as to why I needed not go surrender.One reason that kept on hammering was the fact that Sage could actually make me surrender and still not release his captives.One of the many reasons that left me strong-headed was how Sage was my culprit, who I needed to bring to book. If I surrender to him without fighting back, all our efforts from the onset would be a total waste of time and manpower."You're taking much time to decide, Megan." He complained.One thing about him that I've noticed is he always call my name, at any slight opportunity he gets.I ignored him and turned to Steve."What does she mean to you?" I questioned. He doesn't need any
Megan's POVI coughed slightly from the smoke that filled the atmosphere. Everywhere was clouded with smoke and I wondered how much damage Sage has caused to the whole city.I trod along the road carefully, squinting my eyes to see if there was any other person around. Following Sage landed us here and I haven't seen him. The smoke wasn't helping as well. I ensured I held on to Steve carefully.As we continued to move forward, the atmosphere suddenly became clearer. I almost sighed in relief but was caught off guard when an arrow flew my way. Reflexively, I dodged the arrow.My eyes darted towards the direction it came from. I wasn't surprised to see Sage but what surprised me was the army that stood in lines right behind him."This is going to be bloody." I heard Steve mutter behind me."We'll take care of this. Don't be scared." I told him, without turning to look at him. My eyes was fixed on Sage and his army.&nb