CLAIRE.The morning fog was everywhere. It had entered my room and I could barely see a thing. I laid on my bed and closed my eyes, thinking of how soothing Alex was last night while I was ranting. How could Evie bring Scott home and introduce him as her boyfriend? She was just in my life frustrating me, and Scott played the perfect role, acting like he didn't know me. I had to endure all through my stay at the dinner. I was amazed at Becky's warmth towards me, inviting me to the table to eat with them all in a bid to be under the pretence that we were a happy family. While I dated Scott, he knew a handful of what was going on in my family and how they treated me, so he might have realized that yesterday was totally out of it... Except Evie had brainwashed him. I mean, they were together so he has to be on her side, evil or not.I shifted on my bed. The fog was now reducing and I could see outside my window. The neighbourhood was still quiet and I could hear the chirping sounds of b
ALEXAKIS.I didn't know if it was my insecurities playing a trick on me or my abilities being extremely heightened that I felt I was being watched. I stared at the trees in front of me. I had the urge to climb to the top and enjoy the view from up there, but it would be dangerous to be caught doing that especially now that I felt eyes on me. My house was quite isolated from the rest of the city. I liked the quiet here and how serene the area was, it was just what I needed. I was sitting on the porch outside the house, enjoying what nature had to give to me; a cool breeze, an amazing view and beautiful creatures. I imagined myself in full wolf form and how I used to love running in the woods early in the morning because of how cool it was and how the wind continuously slapped against my skin, bypassing the hairs directly on it. Those were fun memories that I missed having. I purchased this house the day after Claire came to see me, ranting about how her sister had brought her ex to d
ALEXAKIS.I was standing in front of a run, watching Claire go against Motty. It was obvious that he was holding back for her benefit and Claire knew this as well and it made her more furious. And also careless, because her swings went wild and her punches didn't pack as much strength anymore. She was breathing hard, focusing on Motty's hands and not his feet or eyes. I frowned, wondering if that was the only thing that was bothering her. She had come into the den this morning, ready to spar with anyone. But the guys had all been preparing for the series of fights happening throughout this week and so she spent that morning watching us fight against each other, getting more irritable at the moment. "You're going easy on me." She snapped at Motty when he slapped her fists away, instead of blocking them and following with a fake hook. She grunted again when Motty smiled at her instead of chastising her outburst with a jab to her middle. I frowned too, Motty could obviously read how wor
ClaireThere were not many people at the shop. I guessed everyone just cooked up whatever they wanted at home and had no time to walk or drive all the way here to eat or get coffee, or maybe it was just not yet their rush hour. I walked into the building and went to drop my bags in the locker room and also change my shirt to the company's.Judith walked in to meet me. She had been on the counter earlier but I was absent-minded."Hey girl, what's up?" She asked, leaning on one of the lockers and a folded arm and gum in her mouth, as usual."Good morning, Judith. I'm fine." I placed my bag in the locker and walked towards the door in her direction, heading out. "I'm sorry I didn't see you there when I was walking in, just so many things in my head.""That's fine, what's your name though?""It's Claire, just Claire.""Claire, just Claire, nice to meet you." She laughed and I giggled. She seemed nice and I was hoping it wasn't all a front."So, where's everyone, Judith? I thought this pla
ClaireWork had ended in a very low mood. The rush of customers we got had reduced and everyone was getting exhausted by the hour. I was counting down to the last 30 minutes I had to spend there. This was not a job I enjoyed doing, I just needed the money to fuel my dreams as most people do.Growing up, I always had the idea that 9-5 pm should not be the ideal job for anyone. They can do what I'm doing now but should only be seasonal. I felt people that gave 9-5 jobs should be arrested because it was a lot of hours for the peanuts that they were going to pay their workers at the end of the day. They were selfish, superior and demanding people, except for the ones that had coffee shops like this and were just trying to make an honest living. There was a TV set in the shop and anyone was allowed to operate it, so I took advantage of that. I liked watching cartoons and music videos, so that was what I did. Customers that came in when I was watching cartoons always wondered who the child
EVIE.I put my head outside the window of the car, taking in the lively breeze as it danced in sync with the waves in my hair. It was a bright and sunny day, a day to prepare for my upcoming graduation.I overheard about a shop in my hometown where all the latest designer gowns were and I wanted to see it for myself, but I couldn't because I didn't go home for a break like the others and now had to go shopping in the less than stellar boutiques inside campus. I was currently walking out of a shop, disappointed once again when none of their wares met my taste. A guy walked past me, staring weirdly, and I could tell that my frustration was evident on my face. I looked down the road, realizing that I had gone through most of the shops lining the street. Letting out an irritated huff, I took out my phone, swiped a notification of a missed call away and pulled open my Uber app, quickly ordering for a ride that'll take me to Main street. I quickly typed a message to my Mom, letting her kn
ClaireEvie had returned home and nothing was exciting about that. I wished degrees lasted longer. I had so many more chores to do just because she was around, and I had to cook more when she was around and make snacks too for when her friends came visiting which was a regular occasion. Whenever her friends came around, they would use me to do their errands and make jokes at me too just to make me feel miserable. The only escape I had was my job, just a few hours of being away from that house which was worth it. "Are you okay, Claire?" Judith asked me. My hands were on my face as I leaned on the counter staring into space for so long."Huh…? Yea, I'm good," I said, taking back control of my reality and standing up straight."You've been looking so gloomy and stressed these past few days. Are you sure all is well?""Yea, it's just a lot of family stress. A lot has been going on with my sister being back in town and I guess it's telling on me.""Yep, it's so evident." She demonstrated
AlexakisI woke up with a very strange feeling like there was a force acting on me; it was surreal. I stood up and walked about my room, seeing if that would make me feel any better but it wasn't working. I felt the force pulling me to the cave, but my body was still in my apartment.I decided to dress up and head for the cave. It was still so early in the morning and people were barely up. The atmosphere was so cool, and I loved it out here. I kept feeling pulled until I got to the cave.Claire was already there and I wondered what she was doing here so early. She looked at me in confusion like she didn't expect to see me there either but I ignored the look because I saw a figure in the bushes. I thought the figure must have followed her there, intending to harm her but stopped when it saw me.I couldn't think of the right thing to do at the moment because I was caught in between thoughts. I wanted to stay with Claire and speak with her as that might have been what pulled me to the c