“Cel, are you okay?” I came back from a reverie when I felt someone tap my shoulder, I nodded before sitting back at my table, I still feel the pain in my chest, but not like the other night. It’s been two days after that night, but there is still some residual pain in my chest every time I’m breathing; I know it was not a dream, my book was in my bed, my unfinished glass of milk was still there, where I put it, even my clothes were the same after I woke up. Fearing that it might be something serious, I went to see a doctor, but they saw nothing, and that made it so frustrating, people kept on saying that I should just rest, but I can’t, I mean, I rest up, I did what they advise me to do, but it’s not working, the pain won’t go away. I tried to focus on my work; Sy had to go back abroad for some important matters, and we even had dinner before her flight, my supervisor was offering me to take a week of a break since they feel that I’m not alright and politely took it down. I feel a
That’s a dream, that’s a dream, that’s a dream. I keep muttering these to myself, as if, I’m chanting a spell. What the hell was that? Did I see things right, or I’m just hallucinating? No, that’s not possible, I’m fucking wide awake, that’s real. Oh my god, what did I witness? I’m still standing outside the building, the lights were dimmed, since it’s past the office hours, so I don’t think there would be any soul, except for the guards. I tried to catch my breath again, I halt when I saw Hunter, casually walking on the opposite side of the road. I don’t know what gotten into me, my feet automatically followed him. He stopped two blocks away from the company, and enter a shop, a pet shop to be exact, my brow furrowed, trying to figure out why he went there, he lasted inside for a couple of minutes, he went out, with a rabbit on his arm. He starts to walk again, and I followed him, I made sure I have enough distance to him, I cant risk my safety, I don’t know, I just want to know
“Where are you taking me?! Let me go, you monster!” I was trying to get out of Hunter’s tight grip, the employees jaw drop upon seeing Hunter with me, and it’s fucking annoying, how I see in their eyes, forming a rumor, and I know, it’s going to be a dirty one.I didn’t heard any single word from Hunter, after I told him what I think he was, he gone ballistic, and instantly grabbed me to whenever he thinks of.“I said, let me go! Are you deaf! Let me fucking go!” but that just tighten his grip on me, my wrist started to get numb, I thought we were going to his car, since we’re on the parking area, but my eyes instantly twirled, as my vision starts to become blurry, and the wind slaps on my cheeks.In just a snap, I’m standing in the middle of the woods I wasn’t a familiar with. I should be afraid right now, but curiosity and excitement filled my chest. This is not the usual Hunter I’ve been seeing in the office. His familiar eerie aura, golden eyes, and his intoxicating scent was a
FOR THE past two weeks, I’m working, like the usual, but there is something odd about what I feel, like, I’m missing something. I tried to trace where I was brought when I got into an accident, but no one, I mean nobody knows where I was admitted.However, I can’t believe I just really admitted on a hospital, I mean, I woke up from by bed, yes, I felt sore, and my body ache so much, like I went from a marathon.Did my memory is messing with me?I can remember everything, except that day, I was allegedly got into an accident, another thing, when I’m seeing our President—Hunter, my head is aching so bad, I don’t know if it’s just a coincidence, or what, I avoided him after three days of seeing him every day.“Cel, are you coming to the team building?” Yana approached me, like the usual, she was carrying a pile of documents.“Isn’t it mandatory?” she chuckled and nodded, I rolled my eyes, “I don’t have a choice then,”“Don’t worry, you’ll love it there, I mean, every year, we were
“Okay, for groupings, you will all get a paper from this box,” Rein said, after pulling the small blue box behind his bag, “Each paper contains number, of course, those who have the same numbers will be on the same group,”“We will be all grouped into seven, each group has eight members, you will be with your group for the next three days, do you understand?” Jena asked, like she was some kind of strict proctor.We just nodded as response, some shouted their yes answer. We’ve been on team building site two hours ago, we already build our tents, and did the groupings, so far, we rested for a bit, the travelling hours is hell, we took a twelves hours trip with only two stop overs, and I’m not a fan of long rides.We started the groupings, I got into group four, along with Rabiya, Ally, Allian, Anika, Yana, Caleb, and Jace. Each group has their own tasks to do, like preparation of the food, continuing building tents, washing the dishes, and we are now preparing for a bonfire sinc
“Celeste,” I heard a faint voice, that voice is way far from me, but for some unknown reason, I can vividly hear it, like it’s behind my ear. I planned on ignoring it and get back to sleep, but I heard a bell. My eyes open, and I’m gasping air, like I haven’t breath for a while. I sat, and roamed my eyes. I looked at my wristwatch, it’s eleven forty seven, I only slept for an hour. “What the hell was that sound?” I heard another sound of bell again, my team were sleeping, I’m sharing the tent with my four other colleagues, and they are sleeping, like dead. I chuckled with the thought and view, “Ah, fuck,” I mumbled again, the sound of the bell was now echoing through my head. I sigh, and stood up, I grabbed my coat and wear it, before walking out of the tent. The whole place is silent, our tents were in a circle form, and in the middle of it was the bonfire, we called it a day, around past nine, since everyone is tired throughout the day. The bonfire looks good, Caleb must have put
“Do you know where we should start?” I chuckled and looked at Jace, we have been walking for ten minutes, and we haven’t still figure out how we should start looking for the treasure. “No, I have no idea,” “Why don’t we start with grounds with less leaves and branches?” he suggested, my brow furrowed, as I looked at him, he seemed to get what I think, “My family usually gone tripping and camping, when I was a kid, my grandpa taught me a lot of things about camping,” I shrug, “Okay, we can do that,” like what he said, we starts with the spot where there is less leaves, and branches, after ten minutes of walking, we saw a cave. What might be that? “Do you want to go in?” I shrug, “We can drink cold and clean water inside,” I chuckled, Jace seemed to really know a lot about this, “Is this your first time camping?” I nodded, “I barely attend activities like this, I mean, I don’t want to get tired, also, I’m not enjoying it,” I turned to him, “You must be really going here every summe
After we found the treasure, we immediately went back to our place, Jace was right, everyone was already back, and seems like they are waiting for something. “They’re here!” they all shot glance to us, “OMG! I knew it, that’s why we can’t find it,” Jace handed the box to Jena and Rein, we nodded and get back to our team, they were all excited, Caleb is almost jumping, perhaps, imagining how much we will be receiving. Well, I’m not that excited, I mean, we accidentally found it, while were chatting, I looked at Jace, he shyly smiled at me, and motioned me to look in front, which I did. “As you can see, we already have a winner, the group four! Let’s give them a round of applause!” we all clapped and congratulated everyone. It was quarter eleven, we decided to eat early lunch, before we proceed to the next game, we had talked about many things, first everything feels awkward to me, I’m not used on going to a social activities like team building, but most of my colleagues help me to
I heard them groan, their connection with each other. I jumped when I got a hint. I leaned on a tree above and watched their loud collision. They lay on the floor because of the impact. I jumped into Jillan's place. Maybe sensing what I was going to do, he looked up and his eyes widened. He left the position, and raised the bow, he even loved me first and immediately let go of the arrow. I dodged it, choosing to cling to another lower length of wood. His attacks continued, I didn't do anything other than just avoid. I continued to touch the trees, only to leave immediately when they were hit by his liquid arrows. I immediately jumped to the second floor. I looked down at where Hunter was. I almost fainted when I saw how well Janra sent him an acid arrow. I adjusted the tayo and also sent it flying so that their hits met, resulting in a strong explosion. It was only a few feet away from Hunter, so I breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at me, I pointed Janra. He then followed me an
I taught him. "Shut up! I'm not a burden!" His eyes widened a little. He was surprised by what I said and backed away a little. I lowered my hand and angrily looked at that wolf.... But Sydney was already holding him by the neck and the woman was already riding on his back. "You freaking shit! You really beat me in the mud!" I looked at Jillan but she was just laughing while looking at Sydney's angry face. Sydney broke his neck then, and when he was sure he was dead he jumped to the ground. He patted himself and looked at Jillan irritated. "Why did you even pull me!?" Jillian giggled. "Hold me, it's only natural." Sydney tormented him. I wanted to laugh out loud when I saw Sydney's dress covered in mud. I quickly looked in front when I heard several growls. From that darkness, plenty of eyes lit up. I frowned watching it until they came out and showed themselves. I estimate that there are only over thirty people there and they obviously want to attack us now. "Your mother...
"Let me come with you, Celeste." I sighed. I felt Jillan's gaze at me but I didn't look at her. "It's not possible, Glazilda." I could feel him sitting next to me so I looked at him, I could feel his persistence just by looking. "I can fight, Celeste. You know that." I looked back at my dagger, what does he want me to do? Shall I let him come with us? "I can fight. I can easily kill twenty wolves in just a second." I stopped wiping my weapon. I stared at it for a moment before turning to Glazilda. "You're pregnant." I said. "You know how vulnerable wolves are when they're in that situation. Are you willing to consider your own child for this?" He suddenly closed his mouth. "Because if yes, I will let you go. I will accompany you. That is if you want to lose your son with Henry." Her body solidified. It was as if he was clarified and held his stomach, I hope he can at least think that it is not easy for me to leave him. We don't have almost everyone, the only people left her
"How is Glazilda?" Sydney asked upon entering. I didn't say a word, I stared at the sleeping Glazilda right here in my room. Her face looked so angelic. "How do we tell him?" Jenger. I still didn't answer, as if I was consumed by sadness. I hurt for Glazilda. If only I could take her pain away, I will. "She's pregnant, Jillan. It's going to hurt her." I looked at Glazilda's stomach and gently touched it, I smiled. She was pregnant and she didn't know it. That explains her sundden changed of mood, how she ate different foods, her being straight with me, especially with Henry, her sensitivity to everything. Don't worry, baby. I'll take care of you when you get out. I will treat you like my real son, just like your Mother loves me. "Celeste, why are you holding my tummy?" I immediately looked at Glazilda when I heard talk, thank god she is alive! Thank you, thank you! I immediately stood up and gave her a hug, I hugged her tightly even though her surprised look remained. "Hey,
"Celeste, what day is it?" Jillan asked me.Today is Aaron and Glazilda's wedding day. We are all dressed up decently, and just like Glazilda wanted, I wore the Champaign dress she was forcing on me. We are here at his grade and he is the only one waiting.He said he wanted to do it here since the place is closer and better."Tuesday." He didn't answer and looked up at the sky. I frowned. "Why?"She looked at me, constipatedly. He seems nervous. What else can he think about?"What date is it today?"My forehead furrowed even more, I took out my cellphone from my pouch and looked at the festival."14, September 14."He nodded at me and wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead."Jillan, what's the matter?"He didn't answer me and looked at the sky again."Jillan?"He looked down at me. Her eyes were not normal, she was restless."I feel something different, Celeste. I don't know what it is. My heart is breaking and I don't know why."I kept staring at him, I can't deny that I was terr
"How about this?" She got up in a champagne dress, it was long and if measured it would reach my feet. It was so simple to look at, just right for me. "I want the black one, Glazilda." Boredly I said. He insisted that I not wear the black dress I chose, why is it beautiful, ah? "Celeste, for goodness sake! You're going to attend a wedding not a party!" Henry held him by the shoulder so he looked at him. "Let her be." I grinned. Because the dress is really beautiful, only the bride can really choose it. "What let her be, Henry? I will not let, Celeste. Wear that dress!" Henry looked at him giving up immediately, because of that. He let go of Glazilda and looked at me as if there was nothing he could do. Under! "It's a formal dress, Glazilda." He raised an eyebrow at me. "It is a formal dress....but it's a wedding, that's not a good look." I held my breath. I know that, I just really wanted to make fun of him. As time goes on, Glazilda becomes more grumpy. It's been two wee
I walked after him. He didn't speak. "Aaron, where are you going?" I kept following him like a dog, if anyone was looking at us I would look like a fool for what I was doing. But I won't miss it. "Aaron, can I come with you?" Every step he took increased, so my speed doubled. If I slow down, he will surely leave me. I grabbed his arm so he stopped again. "Aaron-" I didn't finish what I was going to say because he suddenly turned to me, what I see in him now while looking at me is annoyance. "That's disrespectful, Chief guardian. I have to go, please let me go!" I was stunned. This is the first time I saw him acting like this in front of me. In the past, he didn't pay attention to me, yes. But shouting like this? He has never done this to me. Tears formed in my eyes. I never imagined him being like this to me. Maybe when he saw my appearance he was stunned. I can see the gradual change in his expression. "I really have to leave, go back to your mansion." He turned away after
"Celeste, can I talk to you?" I turned to Glazilda at the door, took down the clothes I was holding and kissed her. "Why?" I asked when he sat next to me on my bed. He smiled at me and took my hand, he looked up at me and removed the hair that was covering my face. "You look exactly like Alondra." I winced. It's probably my mother, this girl is really crazy. "You know, I was so happy when I found out that Alondra was pregnant." My eyes narrowed as I stared at him, there was something different about him. She is blooming so much now, why is that? "I was the first to know that your Mother was pregnant before Jethro Isaac.... I was so happy knowing that you'll be someone I will cherish the most." Her eyes sparkled like a magic dust, even if she didn't tell me I knew she was happy while saying that. "But.... I was also the saddest when we found out your family had to leave to hide you." She sighed. "I was scared, I was scared for you, I wanted to go against Alondra's decision be
"Why on earth are you here? Isn't it dangerous?" When I change the topic because of embarrassment. "This is the place where I know we are safe..... Away from greedy and abusive people." Is she belonging to those fishermen who use dynamite for fishing? "Before...wherever we went, they could follow us. Even in the corner, they could find us." I don't know people nowadays, are becoming so violent... They can fish without understanding and destroy others. "What I will never forget is the death of my Mother and Father, because of the stabbing they received from a fisherman.... We let them fish even though they should, if their boat came close to our place it was a death sentence. But we did not speak, we remained silent despite the fear." I really wanted to ask her if those glitters around her eyes were real? Maybe it's because they don't put on make-up in the sea, right? After all, maybe they didn't know then. "But, that was the most wrong decision we made.... One of the fishermen