Within seconds one of his men placed a bottle of wine alongside two glasses on the table beside me and left without a word. I dint wait for Liam to move, I filled one of the glasses silently, standing by the table with almost shaky legs. The strong smell hit me first.
“You sure this is a good idea? You have never drunk before” he said as a matter of fact. I dint even bother to wonder how he came to know that, but he was right I never taken more than a sip of the alcoholic beverages, which was enough to develop a strong dislike for them. I dint want to ponder over my dislike to the liquid filled in the glass, I gulped the contents only to, cough up at the foreign liquid making its way into my system. Without even thinking, I refilled my glass again.
“Ana!” Liam shuffled towards me. I held up my finger, pouring the next glass full down my throat, feeling his eyes on me all along. I stood there looking down at the empty glass for a long time. T
I slowly blinked my eyes open. I was lying on my stomach, my face comfortably pillowed. I lifted my heavy throbbing head and struggled to get the brown flood of hair that cascaded my face. As soon as I parted them my eyes fell on the dreamy blue eyes staring straight at me. Shit! I sat upright with a sudden jerk and blinked widely at him.“Why do you keep doing this?” I asked in a sleep tight voice. His eyes widened as the stormy irises turned darker, it looked as if he struggled to keep his eyes on my face. He blinked suddenly and springed up to his feet grabbing the extra blanket folded by his side.“You…” he cleared his throat flustered.“You should” he walked straight towards me and covered me with the blanked leaving just my head. I frowned.“Freshen up, I’ll wait outside” he said too quickly and left hurriedly. Last night’s events flooded me in a whi
I couldn’t avoid his eyes for long. I peeked up at him to find shock, confusion and concern flit in his eyes. “why?” he asked pulling his invisible mask on making it hell of a lot harder to figure out what he really is thinking. I shrugged, when I realized he was waiting for an answer. I would have answered him if I knew the reason myself. He shook his head in disbelief and guided me towards our destination. I was standing right before the door, my hands shook as I reached for the door know. I let the cold metal bite into my skin, and I tried my best to steady my breathe. “We should go back” I can hardly hear Liam’s anxious voice over my frantic heart beat. “No” I whispered, pushing the door open. The cold air creeped up my skin making it harder for me to gasp in oxygen. I pried my eyes open. Heavy drops of rain drops were pelting the glass bridge. I could hear the muffled thuds echoing in my ears. I looked up at the pitch black sky
I drew my heavy eyelids open with great difficulty. To my surprise I was lying on my back facing the ceiling. My eyes fell close as I sat up straight. It took me a moment to pull back from the dizziness fighting against my senses. My eyes fell upon the man lounging on the sofa placed few feet away from the left side corner of my bed.“Good Morning” I mumbled rubbing my eyes with my fists, trying to get rid of the grogginess. Only when the thin white film disappeared did I register his shocked face.“What?” I asked in asleep tight voice. His face bloomed into a beautiful smile. He cleared his throat and looked at me, really looked at me. His eyes started off with my, what I suppose haystack hair to my pillow flushed face, to my disheveled clothes, and finally rested on my straining eyes. I tried not to squirm under his stare.“I wonder how you mange to look so lovely despite being completely dishevel
The drizzle continued as my shoes sloshed in the puddle of water collected on the road. I couldn’t really see anything around me, it was pitch dark aside from the five feet of the road ahead, that was lit by Liam’s headlights. I don’t know where I’m but I do know that this road leads to the city. I was too blinded by anger that my legs kept moving at a brisk pace on their own accord. “Ana, wait, please” He was by my side in an instant, which irritated me further. “You just recovered from pneumonia Ana, are you insane?” He shouted over the pelts of rain drops. Actually I did forget about it, but right now I don’t care. I dint even bother glaring up at him. I have to get out of here. “Ana, I’m sorry, I…I was so enraged, I shouldn’t have said that, I’m sorry let’s get back to the car” he grabbed my wrist when I continued to walk away. I glared at him furiously. Suddenly, out of nowhere two head lights fell upon us. I stiffened looking at the car that was speedin
We were in Ethan’s mansion. I never knew he had a backyard, huge enough to station a space ship. I wish I could see the space ship, the whole thing was completely invisible. They have structured it that way so that the Jo-Haan’s could navigate in and out of earth, completely invisible. Their metal and technology has easily created a blind spot in human’s radar. The very thought was terrifying enough for me, Jo-hannians sneaking in on the humans. I shook my head to clear my thought. “I’m sorry you couldn’t see it” Ethan said looking down on me his eyes always finding mine and staying there. As if he couldn’t bear to lose sight of me not even for seconds. “Its ok” I said with a smile. No one is supposed to know my arrival. Only few important people does. As almost all Jo-Haanian ships be it goods carrying one or the one’s that transport people, are invisible, so that no one can know the whereabouts of the aristocrats journey. He led me
The first thing that hit me was the sky…it was completely purple no clouds and their main star that he mentioned as… “Juan” Ethan murmured slowly. It was four times bigger than sun completely white. I blinked through the glasses Ethan made me wear. “It’s beautiful” I whispered looking down. He smiled at me and towed me down in a brisk pace. His eyes instantly alert, his form stiff in nervousness. “The quicker we get inside the better...I will take you around when things settle down a bit I promise” I kept up with him. We were making our way up an invisible ramp now. I guess we were almost to the door of the invisible ship that carries the queen and few others. As we hit a stable base surface everything became visible again. Standing right before us was a beautiful woman dressed in very simple clothes. Her blonde hair flowed down in ringlets till her waist. It was her grey eyes that made my heart leap a beat. She was so beautiful. “Your majesty” I bowe
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
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
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