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 excellent cook.
“Good morning sweety! You know, you should quit sleeping at late hours? ,” he chastised me, with a disapproving look. This conversation has been officially added to one of our daily routines for few years now.
“I can’t help it dad! This book was so good! ,”I said with a pout on my face, I know my dad can’t deny me anything when I put on this face. Huh that’s cheating I accept.
“Ana, you should take care of your health first,” he said concerned. I rolled my eyes and started to eat the sandwich dad has prepared for us. He is so protective of me, my mom died when I was three years old, I have never seen her, not even in pictures ‘cause, my father dint want to keep any. He gets too touchy on the subject, that we rarely broach it. And we have no relatives. My grandparents died few years ago and on my mom’s side no one is alive. So yeah it’s just us three. And the third one is my sister Clare, she is two years younger than me and is in high school. She has my dark brown hair, and the similarity stops right there. My dad has always said that she looked like our mom, she has blue eyes while I have odd chocolate brown eyes, which are a little deep set with long lashes on a round face. I hate to admit it out loud but still, she was beautiful and smarter than me, she is ugh, taller than my 5’4 height. We quickly finished our breakfast and got ready for the day. I bid good bye to both of them and dashed for the door, though I have plenty of time. I quickly climbed into my second hand Sedan and revived it. We are a middle class family and it never bothered me, I’m so happy and content just the way we are. Unlike the others of my age, I live with my sister and dad, despite the fact that I’m a college student. All I have is them. I don’t think I could leave them. I headed towards my college, located in Seattle. As usual I am the first one to arrive. I parked my car and started to read my book. I looked up to a howl of laughter, there were several groups of students laughing out loud with their head thrown back, and I have always wondered what could possibly be so funny to make them laugh so hard. As headed into the building, I walked past a series of loud classes on my right each class had a distinctive buss of its own, one louder than the other. I took my seat next to one of my two best friends Maggie and looked around our class, to find Kate the epitome of beauty in the middle of the girl’s group. We were in our last semester of English under Graduation Programme.
“Kate got a new car again,” Maggie said with an emphasize on the last word.
“I kinda guessed,” I said with a smile.
“Did you hear from Sharon?,” she asked curiously.
“No, why do you ask?,” I retorted frowning.
“Well, she was out with John yesterday”, She said momentarily distracted by the beeping on her mobile.
“Mhmm”, I said by the way of reply. Sharon was my other best friend. She did journalism with John. Sharon had the report writing course with us. I don’t really want to know any detailed description of her relationship, I have always felt that its obnoxious and wrong to hear about someone’s relationship especially when the subject matter was not present at that moment. I was engrossed in a particular chapter in the novel, when there was a sudden hush in the usually raucous class. I looked up to see everyone frozen midway, I followed their gaze to the door to withhold the most handsome boy I have ever seen. He was tall, slender, yet well built. He had dark hair that partly fell into his eyes. His eyes were so grey, they were almost translucent. They were shining too brightly that I caught myself wondering about the thousands of stories that are concealed behind them. His facial features were perfectly symmetric, clear cut with precision, as if Mother Nature wanted to show the world, the best example of a ‘perfect man’. In simple words he was perfect, so goddamned perfect. He walked with complete ease and sat behind Kate. There were hushed conversations all around the room. Kate turned back towards the boy and engaged him in a conversation. I rolled my eyes and turned away.
“Of course”, I muttered under my breathe people like Kate and HIM are meant to be together. Oh yeah! Create some beautiful ones and pair them up in front of his not so beautiful creations! Ugh. God must have a very good sense of humor! Not that I care, but still.
“He is so...so handsome don’t you think Ana?” Maggie muttered breathless. As if on cue Mr. Greene entered the class. I never liked this man like I do now, what a perfect moment to start the class. After few minutes into his class, I went on with my usual charade of reading my novel inconspicuously. I believe, Mr. Greene doesn’t know, even if he does he doesn’t seem to mind. After the class got over, Mr. Miller entered the class and continued with his lessons, and I read my novel all through the other classes too...and yeah that is, one another of my few deceptions. As soon as the classes ended, we grabbed our bags and walked towards the cafeteria for lunch, I got in line behind Maggie and filled my plate with a sandwich, fruit salad and lemon juice, and took my usual place. Maggie joined me after she got her favorite dessert from the next counter.“His name is Ethan!” Maggie exclaimed. I wonder how she found that out. Maggie is not the one for rumors.
“Hmm”
“I think his parents must have bribed or something. I can only imagine the amount of money that must be involved to get him into this college now. We are already two months through our last semester!”
“Pretty obvious isn’t it?” He is rich”, I said distastefully. Huh. I never understood this equation, god made the rich ones beautiful? or the beautiful ones rich? Whatever I thought and shook my head.
“Hey! What are you guys prattling about?” Sharon questioned and sat beside Maggie. “Nothing of consequence, we were just talking about the new arrival in our class”, Maggie said.
“Oh yeah, heard he was gorgeous!” Sharon exclaimed with a short laugh.
“He was perfect, there he is!” Maggie indistinctly pointed her finger.
I followed her eyes, to see him seated two or three tables across from us. He was seated beside Kate, who looks more like a model than a student. I brought my eyes back on him he was relaxed and appears to be thoughtful, the way his eyes flitted around the room made me wonder about his thoughts.
“No one told me he was stunning!” Sharon almost shouted with her mouth wide open. Sharon was tall and has beautiful blonde hair with smooth features, she’s pretty. I love her voice. And Maggie is beautiful in her own way, she is a strong person, her features add certainty to her character. I am surprised she doesn’t have a boyfriend…yet.
I smiled at their similar reactions and continued to have my food without any remarks on my part. May be that’s what motivated her to ask the next question.
“Ana? Why don’t you try talking with him?” Sharon asked out of the blue. My smile vanished.
“Why on earth would I do that Sharon?” I asked more confused than appalled.
“You might like him”, Maggie answered. I looked back and forth between them. I laughed out loud at their hopeful expression. May be they really are crazy. They raised their eyebrows uniformly at my outbreak. This had me go on with another series of laughter. Slowly, my laughter ceased looking at their ‘You are impossible look’.
“Are you serious? He looks like Greek god! I mean, Does it even matter whether I like him or not?” I said shaking my head and getting up to dump my plate.
“Ana when are you going to realize your own worth? You are quite a catch,” Sharon said seriously.
“The lunch hour is over guys, get your behinds to your classes,” I retorted, cutting her off middle sentence. I collected my tray and departed. Seriously? I mean, who are they kidding? I am so mad at my friends. I honestly don’t want to have this conversation, Again. I entered my next class and took my usual seat, the one I share with Maggie and started to read, to steam off some of my tension that left a frown amidst my brows. I wasn’t quite aware of the sudden silence in the class until someone cleared His throat standing in the isle right beside me. I looked up and met two shiny grey eyes, I was momentarily caught off guard. It was the new one. Ethan.
“Are you expecting someone?” he asked in his alluring voice pointing at the empty seat beside me. It took me a moment to compose myself and once I did, my previous irritation flared.
“Yes, my friend, she will be here any minute now”, I almost snapped at him trying hard to mask my irritation and failing miserably. It’s not his fault! I reminded myself.
“It’s okay”, he said with a frown marring his beautiful brows. His face mirrored my screwed up face moments ago with so much perfection and way more attractive than me of course. It was obvious that he was confused at my tone, he shrugged and went back down the aisle to take the empty seat. A wide eyed Maggie was by my side within minutes. I sighed.
“What did the pretty face want?” Maggie asked nonchalantly trying to mask her curiosity for my sake.
“He wanted to know whether the seat was empty, and as soon as I said it was reserved for my most good hearted jackass of a friend he decided to rather look for a better place” I said feigning sarcasm at the end.
“Almost all the girls in this college are dying to sit near him, and yet here you are!” she said shaking her head. I rolled my eyes.
“Well I ain’t”
“I know”, she said with a smile. I smiled too. The hour flew off, as if it can’t wait to be out the door.
For the next class Sharon entered with john. This is the only class I have with her. She waves at me obviously trying to decipher my mood from my expression. When she catches my eye, I mouthed an apology at her, she gave me a flying kiss and waved at Maggie. John who had his arm around Sharon’s waist winked at me, I rolled my eyes at him and together they took their seat side by side. Once the day’s classes get over, I indulge in two activities on alternate days of a week. Firstly, I work part time in our college library. I simply assist my fellow students in organizing and locating the materials so on... I do love that job. My dad is so against it, he doesn’t want me to work, I don’t really have to work, as I have very few needs. My dad is a professor in state school I just don’t want him to work overtime to provide all that we need and more. We headed towards the sports court near our college grounds. And this is my other indulgences. I play. This was not mandatory like it was in the high school, it’s just for fitness. I love the adrenaline and sporty atmosphere. I am not much of a player, well, I used to be in my primary school. We quickly changed into our sports clothes and took our respective places in the badminton court. Kate was stretching with few of her friends in the basketball court. Maggie was right beside her and was spinning her racket in her hand looking distracted. Across form us on the other side of the net was The Greek god, Ugh… Ethan. Does he have to appear here too? And make all his pathetic worshipers swoon in here? Even at this distance I could see the shine in his eyes, and they were glowering at me. I surreptitiously looked away from his odd grey eyes, and noticed that everyone was looking at him, Nope! Gapping at him! With their mouth wide open. So, this is how I must have looked when I first saw him, I realized. I sighed and looked back at him, he was still looking at me, now I glowered at him and turned away from him, shaking my head. A few games later I realized that the Ethan was really good in sports. He was graceful in all his moves. The coach divided us into two teams. I can’t believe Ethan was paired up with me for a game against Maggie and Alan.
“Hi”, he said.
“Hello,” I replied and twisted away from him. I don’t really want to have a conversation. He was pretty good in gauging the ball, he appears to be extremely cautious about something, for what I wonder. We won four games together. He is a good partner in games I can give him that. Throughout the game I was concentrating, not to bump on him but he did! To my great embarrassment I fell down with a huge thud. The fall did hurt my left knee but I am sure other than that I was okay. There was laughter all around the room. Great! My little admiration for him that just started to bloom went off in a puff like a deflated balloon.
“Oh Ana! I am so sorry!” he exclaimed with an appalled expression and offered me his hand. I really dint want to take his hand but I kinda needed the help. He helped me up. He was strong! Trust me. I looked up at him with more irritation than embarrassment. How did he know my name?
“Are you okay?” he asked, concern etched on his beautiful face.
“I am fine”, I said struggling hard to mask my irritation. He looked worried.
“I think I am done for today”, I added and marched towards the dressing room. I was careful not to meet others eyes. I bid goodbye to Maggie as soon as I have changed my clothes and stomped off in the direction of the parking lot. It was crowded. I got inside my car and locked it. I shoved the awkward moment to the dark corner of my mind and started to read. I always liked it when it was quite. After some time, I pulled out off the now empty parking lot and headed home. As the realization dawned my hands tightened on the steering wheel. I had always been happy that, I shared all my class with Maggie and now Ethan too! Great! It’s not that I don’t like him. It’s just that I feel mildly irritated or frustrated at him. I am not really sure why. May be, ‘cause of the comment my friends made. Like I said, I am not sure though!
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
We got as far from the carnage as possible. None of us could even open our mouth. It had a huge impact on all of us. Somehow, the painful silence was soothing. It was Ethan who finally broke the void of tension around us.“You guys ok?”“I’m fine” Maggie muttered her voice barely audible. I simply nodded not trusting my voice. What have I done!? My mind screamed. After days of struggle, we finally reached the river, but we couldn’t take any pleasure in it. Our minds were still clouded. I noticed that there were prawns in the river, I sighed internally, at least the water was pure. Maggie walked straight to the water and drank from it. I joined her.“Don’t wet your clothes, you can clean yourself up tomorrow. It’s getting colder, and frostbite doesn’t go well with survival” he said backing away from us. “I’m gonna make fire” he added. My eyes widened. I opened my mouth to protest, but,“Whoa, are you crazy? Don’t go in there a
“Maggie!?” I shrieked at the top of my lungs and dragged my legs through the forest floor as fast as I can. Ethan was right behind me. I stopped suddenly, it sounded like she was somewhere here.“Maggie?” I called out again.“Ana!” her voice exclaimed right above me? My head snapped up to find her hanging upside down with a rope fastened around one of her ankles.“Maggie!” I exclaimed. I trailed the rope she was hanging down from, with my eyes. It was tied at one of the lower branches of the nearby tree…wound up in several circles. Thank goodness we can get her down. Ethan must have realized the same, he reached for the branch at the same time that I did. He slowly rewound the rope from the branch and lowered her down.“Be careful!” I yelled, and stood right beneath her, to catch her in case she falls. He seemed to manage it easily. Once she was within my reach I put my arms around her and clutched her tightly, till her feet touched the ground.“Ow” she yelped once sh
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