Ethan’s memories were little hazy and I wouldnt have recognized liam cause he had never been in his true form. In Ethan’s memories Kaden was just learning about his powers...his power to change into anyone, a clone that looked exactly like the original person. He must have mastered his gifts now and that’s why I couldt get a clear picture of him in Shindae or Felix’s mind. My mind was swimming with possibilities and questions. “That makes you my cousin” he grinned at me. “Why did you do it?” he understood what I was asking. “Because I was such a fool, those aliens came to me with a brilliant idea for the improvement of resources in Johaan. And I like a fool believed them and led them straight into my father’s chambers under my authority and they wanted to loot our royal coffers. When people resisted they killed them all and looted it. Everyone believed that it was my idea and outcasted me. Though my mother stood up for me I don’t think she tried to locate me on Earth. “She did!” I
I woke up with a start, as my alarm went off. I sat there looking disoriented and confused. I grabbed my book and flipped to the page I was reading last night, I quickly slammed the book shut when I got to the part where the protagonist died. I always hated such an ending, but still, that doesn’t make me hate the book. I got ready in forty minutes, of which twenty minutes is to complete all my essential works and the rest is spent rummaging around my impossibly chaotic room for the things I needed. I have to clean it, I mentally add this to the list of thousand other things that I wish to do today that ought to have been done a week ago. Procrastination could be my middle name. I headed downstairs, grabbing my novel in the crook of my right arm. “Good morning dad!” I exclaimed at my dad who was in his late forties, he looked just like any other man, who belonged to his age, tired yet responsible. He was rummaging around in the kitchen, cooking for us. And for the record he is an excel
The next day I entered my class and took my seat beside Maggie.“You are too early, what’s up?” I observed.“I woke up early”, she said with a smile. I looked around to notice that Kate was surrounded by her sidekicks like always.“It looks like Kate broke up with Flynn” Maggie explained, “I bet it has everything to do with the new guy”, she said with amusement.“Ha! Whatever, who cares?” I retorted with a shrug.“Hey bookworm!” Kate called, she was dressed like a runway model and was moving towards us. May be she heard Maggie. I am not really in a mood for a fight right now. And yeah, that is how almost everyone in this college calls me. I take it as a compliment though I know they don’t think it is. I really love to read. Books are one of my essentials. I don’t really care what others think about me. I am not going to give up reading just ‘cause they name me a Geek, Nerd, or a Bookworm. I am a little above average student who reads a lot and nev
I balanced six of my books in the crook of my arms and head towards the passenger door of my car, I deposited them in the passenger seat I looked up at the dark sky. It appears like it might rain. I debated going in and grabbing a raincoat and umbrella, in the end decided against it and hopped in the driver seat. I was halfway to the college, when it started to rain. I sighed. I should have taken my day off and just enjoyed the rain with the company of a book and a perfect view of the rain from my window. I park my car and looked down at the pavement, it was flooded with rain water, and the students were running for cover into the buildings. I shouldn’t drop the books, as I make a run for it. I sighed. I got out and ran to the other side of my car, I grabbed all my books in my arms and hunched over it to protect it from the rain. I stepped back to kick-close my door with my right foot, suddenly the car door behind me opened and hit my back. I stumbled and dropped all my
I woke up disoriented and switched the alarm off. I was beat. Yesterday’s events flooded my mind. Alan! I don’t have Ethan’s number and I don’t know if Alan was awake or has his mobile on him. I decided to give it a try. I hunted my mobile and was about to search for Alan’s number when I got a call from an unknown number. I picked up.“Hello?” I said in my sleep tight voice.“Ana, it’s Ethan” the beautiful voice said he sounded little breathless. My heart sped up for no reason. And I was alert within seconds. I frowned at my reaction.“Is Alan okay?” I asked.“Yes he is Ana, the doctors said that he was ready to go home” he said.“Thank you for staying there with him Ethan” It should have been me.“He is my friend Ana, It’s my responsibility, I was wondering whether I could pick you up on my way to college, In case you haven’t retrieved your car still” he said. I grimaced. My car! I quickly decided to take the day off. I was too tired anyway.
I was clutching the seat with one hand and Maggie’s hand with the other. I don’t think I can hold on much longer…Fear gripped my throat and cut off the little supply of air I was gasping in. There was no one inside the bus; it’s just us, sliding sideways from top of a cliff.“Let me go please!” Maggie was in tears.“Shut up idiot!” I shouted. Just when the bus gave out Ethan hopped in. What a stupid thing to do! He is going to die too. The bus raced down the rocky surface. Ethan grabbed my arms and put me on my feet.“Ana, hold on!” he shouted. I clutched Maggie harder with my arms, Ethan tried to reach for Maggie. The slope was coming to an end and it’s going to be a huge fall. I couldn’t see what was below it. But right in front of us was an old bridge that led straight to the other part of the cliff. To my surprise, the bus ran straight on to the bridge. Thank goodness, What are the odds? Halfway thr
I was clutching the seat with one hand and Maggie’s hand with the other. I don’t think I can hold on much longer…Fear gripped my throat and cut off the little supply of air I was gasping in. There was no one inside the bus; it’s just us, sliding sideways from top of a cliff. “Let me go please!” Maggie was in tears. “Shut up idiot!” I shouted. Just when the bus gave out Ethan hopped in. What a stupid thing to do! He is going to die too. The bus raced down the rocky surface. Ethan grabbed my arms and put me on my feet. “Ana, hold on!” he shouted. I clutched Maggie harder with my arms, Ethan tried to reach for Maggie. The slope was coming to an end and it’s going to be a huge fall. I couldn’t see what was below it. But right in front of us was an old bridge that led straight to the other part of the cliff. To my surprise, the bus ran straight on to the bridge. Thank goodness, What are the odds? Halfw
“Wake up sleepy head” someone whispered. I opened my eyes to see Maggie crouched beside me. Maggie? Realization stuck me. I quickly sat upright and rubbed my eyes deranged.“Does your head hurt Maggie?” I asked with a sleep thickened voice.“Not much” she answered not meeting my eyes, that worried me. I looked around to find that we were on top of a cliff. I stood up slowly to get a clear view. Only then I realized that we were on top of a huge mountain! It was cleanly cut into two halves with a wide crack right between them, we were on the smaller part of the mountain. Ethan was standing by the edge of the cliff. We joined him. There were dark cluster of trees right at the foot of the mountain halves and it is evident that the river was flowing in between them. Across from us on the other side, there was nothing but barren rough rocky surface with huge cluster of trees on the horizon. My eyes widened, there was no trace of the bus skittering down last night. I looked at
Ethan’s memories were little hazy and I wouldnt have recognized liam cause he had never been in his true form. In Ethan’s memories Kaden was just learning about his powers...his power to change into anyone, a clone that looked exactly like the original person. He must have mastered his gifts now and that’s why I couldt get a clear picture of him in Shindae or Felix’s mind. My mind was swimming with possibilities and questions. “That makes you my cousin” he grinned at me. “Why did you do it?” he understood what I was asking. “Because I was such a fool, those aliens came to me with a brilliant idea for the improvement of resources in Johaan. And I like a fool believed them and led them straight into my father’s chambers under my authority and they wanted to loot our royal coffers. When people resisted they killed them all and looted it. Everyone believed that it was my idea and outcasted me. Though my mother stood up for me I don’t think she tried to locate me on Earth. “She did!” I
I jerked my eyes open with an inaudible gasp my body relaxed as soon as I realized I was in Ethan’s arms. Ethan opened a single eye lazily and studied me. He closed his eye and pulled me closer, a smile playing in his lips. I grinned hugging him back. I just want to stay like this all day. I sighed content. Ethan’s chuckle resonated in my chest. “Oh you should see what I want to do all day” he murmured nipping my ear. I gasped when I caught his thoughts of undressing me and kissing each and every inch of my body. I playfully, bit his neck. “Ouch” I exclaimed as he bit my ear lightly. I leaned back smiling. He slowly leaned in, his eyes roaming on my lips. His screen blared to life, he groaned, cursing under his breathe and leaning back. I couldn’t help the disappointment that spread through me. He leaned towards me again., “We just have thirty minutes before the meeting” he murmured flicking my nose with his finger tip “Don't pout” he whispered and kissed me lightly on my lips befor
Gentle hands were gripping my left hand in between them. My eyes fell open on my mom seated to my left looking anxious. “Mom” I croaked smiling. I slowly sat up and found Ethan standing in the corner looking lost. I sighed. I keep hurting him. “How are you feeling?” mom asked cupping my cheek. “I’m fine mom, it just nicked me” I said patronizingly and touched the place where I got shot there was only smooth skin, the Johaan’s gifted doctors does a wonderful job. “If Gale has hesitated a moment you...you wouldn't” “Mom, I planed it al well” I said biting my lip and sparing a glance at Ethan. ‘Planned?” she was surprised. “As soon as Felix left the room in a hurry when he found out about her gifts. She had visions of him working against Johaan. She worked with Flint to make sure she wasn’t jumping into conclusions. She asked him to meet her and knew that Felix will try to run away as soon as he was aware of his schemes. She knew that the first person, Felix would go to is me, so
I blinked my eyes open to find Ethan staring at my face. He grinned as soon as he found my eyes open. I couldn’t help but smile back at my personal sunshine. I tapped on his dimples with my finger tips. He grinned wider I looked down at my body. I was wearing one of his T-shirts that Ethan hunted down down at midnight as I started to shake with cold.“How are you?” he asked softly tucking my hair back. I know what exactly he means, he knew its my first. “Better than good” I replied honestly and kissed the tip of his nose. He smiled wickedly and brought his mouth down on mine. I gasped as sudden pain shot through my lower spine. My skin started to burn as if the very blood that runs through my views is on fire.“Ethan!” I cried out digging my nails into his shoulder as blinding pain clouded my vision.“Ana, I’m going to get help!” he exclaimed moving away.“No!” I shouted. “Stay!” I gasped out. I blinked against the darkness clouding at the edges of my vision. “Ah!” I screamed. The pa
I woke up with a start coughing up dust. “Ana! You are okay. Clam down!” Ethan was siting on the bed on which I was lying on. He was covered in dust from head to tow, there was a cut in his chin and his arm was bleeding. I sat up slowly. As I tenderly touched his chin to examine his wound realization dawned on me. “You followed me!” I bellowed. “What happened?” “She is fine, Ana and he is too” he added reading my mind. “I'm sorry Ethan” I murmured. He lifted my chin up and looked me in my eyes. “I did the same when it was you” he acquiesced. He tucked my hair behind my ear. “Ethan things are going to get hard, isn't it?” I whispered softly. He nodded. “I’ll be back after the meeting” he muttered apologetically and left. I dontt know how much burden he must be carrying on those shoulders. Gale entered the room with a knock. After a quick examination with his eyes, he said in a low voice, “We have to leave within five minutes” I got up and strode towards him. “I’m sorry” I cr
It has been ten minutes since I returned to my room. I was lying face up on the bed provided for me, staring at the ceiling, we have been talking for almost five hours, she wanted to know so much about me, and when I mentioned Clare the questions were endless. And when I asked about her she said there was very little that happened to her. Though I wanted to stay forever with my head on her lap feeling her fingers softly combing through my hair I had to leave before dawn broke, Gale wouldn’t compromise on that. I left with a promise that I will soon return. But when I left the building there were almost eight guards trailing behind me and Gale. Ethan, must have sent them. There was a knock on the door and a moment after Ethan stepped inside the room his face dreadful. I sat up waiting for his wrath, but it never came.“You could have told me” he said at last his voice desolate. “I dint want to disturb you” I said. Of course I dint. I chanced upon a news, to my way to the room t
I opened my eyes to find Ethan seated before me, his eyes intent on my face. I sat up straight, closing my eyes as my mind collected itself.“Hey” I mumbled unintelligibly as I looked back at him.“Hey” he replied his face betraying no emotion.“What is it?” “Ana…” “It’s ok” I said too quickly before he apologizes for something that is not clearly his fault.“I heard my…mom is being transported to a nearby building” I mumbled getting out of the bed. He stood up.“Yes, at midnight”“I want to see her”“Of course, as soon as we secure everything, within two days…”“Two days” I mumbled to myself as I made my way to the dressing room.“Ana, what’s wrong?”“How can the Cante help the revolts here Ethan?” He blinked at my sudden question.“Yesterday night there have been sudden surge in appraisals and revolts, not just here but also in few other planets who have been little reluctant to let us make the final decisions, we don’t know what triggered this sudden reaction…we can only hope t
Ethan and I were fully dressed to have breakfast with the other royal members of Jo-Haan. Right outside my room, I found Gale, he looked couple of years younger than my father. My eyes lit up as he smiled down at me. Without sparing a second thought I hugged him. He has been a constant silent presence in my life since I met Ethan. I guess he was appointed by Ethan to ‘ensure my safety’. “It’s good to see you Gale” I said earnestly as I stepped back. He was completely taken back, he quickly schooled his features and smiled down at me. “It’s good to see you too, M…Ana” he completed with a smile when I narrowed my eyes. “Sir” he said and with a curt nod at Ethan. “Gale” Ethan said with a slight dip of his chin. We briskly made our way through the corridors without being interrupted by anyone. As soon as we entered the room everyone rose. The long dining table was adorned with plates and glasses and candles giving it a vintage look. There were almost twenty chairs on either side of the
Today Dad and Clare are coming to Jo-Haan. I’m so anxious, standing on the space ship paddock waiting for the door to slide open. There have been so many riots recently…the door slid open jerking me from my anxiety. There they were standing like two frozen figures on top of the steps. As soon as they saw me they rushed towards me. I could see Clare’s tears as she was almost in my hand’s reach. Her eyes widened and her mouth fell open as she was about to say something everything around me froze. My eyes scanned her to find what has triggered the horror in her eyes. Then I noticed the two punctures right where her heart should be. I blinked. My dad who was just few feet behind her fell to the ground as Clare fell right before my eyes. The scream that escaped my lips shattered everything around me. I gasped. I gasped like a fish out of water tank and still couldn’t get enough air. I’m sure I will die I will die soon cause I deserve it. I should die for risking their lives. I dese