“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
“As you can see, our president is here, to foresee the team building, however, dude to sudden circumstances, he wants us to leave this place,” I can’t look at them properly, even though, they didn’t know what happen by the lake, my conscience is eating me, with the fact that it was because of my stupidity that leads to the interruption of this team building that happens once a year. “When are we receiving the prize?” Ally excitedly asked. Jena looked at Hunter, who’s standing in front of me, Hunter nodded, And Jena smiled, “We will be giving the prized today, before we go home,” Rein opened the box and read inside, “Alright, group four will receive,” I’m not even into the prize, but why am I nervous? I chuckled, I saw Hunter took a glance at me, “Seven-seater for a three days trip!” I heard and saw how disappointed other group was, upon hearing the prize, it was indeed worth the search, my teammates were ecstatic, hearing that, I tilt my head and realized something. “But’ we are
“That was damn fast,” I smirked, while looking at the front door of the bar I went, it’s been a week since I last went here, Aaron wouldn’t let me be alone. Preparing for wedding is so boring, but my dad wouldn’t let Aaron do it alone, I want to enjoy, my single life days is about to end, yet I didn’t get laid by the man I want to fuck? I won’t let myself be buried with that married, without even enjoying him, I confidently walked through the entrance, the bouncer don’t need any ID’s or proof of any identification, of course, who wouldn’t let a Glazilda Croix inside? No one in hell would dare to do that. “Zil, it’s been a while since I last saw you, the regular?” Levi, one of the bartender approached me, as soon as I sat on the high stool, we both knew each other’s pack, he is like me, I wink at him as my answer, he chuckled, and proceed on mixing my drink. I roamed my eyes, and found some men looking at my direction, their eyes darted on me, of course, my voluptuous body wouldn’t
What is happening to my life? Why do my eyes has this color? I can not believe what I’m seeing, my eyes were now color gold, damn, my eyes were brown! “Don’t think too much, Celeste,” I came back from my reverie, when I heard Hunter’s voice, beside me. “You can’t tell me that, my eye color just changed, Hunter! It wasn’t normal! Do something!” I don’t care if he’s my boss or what, I’ll deal him later, but for now, I want to know how the fuck will I fix my eyes! “What will I do? Even I, have no idea what the hell happen to you, I asked you what happen back the lake, you weren’t being truthful to me!” he was now raising his voice on me. “Why would I? I don’t personally know you; how will you expect me to be truthful?!” I can’t control my emotions right now, my tears starts to flow, his face changed when he saw me crying, “It all started when I saw you on that state,” I look at him, straight on his eyes, “Are you punishing me? I promise, I didn’t intend to see you, I was nit afraid,
“What? Mate? Death? What the fuck do you mean, Sy? Please let me understand it!” I gritted my teeth, I cant understand a single word from her, it makes me feel so dumb, in the middle of these two people—I mean, one person and a creature, or whatever. “Cel,” Sy held my both hands, “I need your presence here, this is a vital situation, and I need you to focus on me, do you understand?” I shook my head, “No, I don’t understand, no! how the hell would you expect me to understand all this?! It doesn’t even make sense!” “Cel, I know, I can’t explain everything overnight, but please, can you trust me on this one? I promise, I will explain the things I knew, okay?” “Sy,” I looked at Hunter, who is more confused than I am right now, probably? “Hunter,” he turn his gaze on me, as if, I pulled him out of his reverie, “Can you please leave for now? I want to be alone, this is all unbelievably absurd, can you please give some time alone?” I saw how Sy froze for a second, Hunter looked at me an
Twenty years ago “Fatima! Come here!” I stood up, from my chair the moment I heard my father-in-law calling my name. They must been back from hunting. I went straight to my in-law’s room, there, they are sitting and looking at something, “Dad, mom, what’s that?” I asked out of curiosity and stepped to them, “What?! Who’s child is that?!” “A very good friend of ours asked us to take care of their daughter, she will be with us for the mean, we will take a good care of her,” Mom said, her face shows so much adoration towards the child. “What’s her name?” I asked, as I look at the child, I was mesmerized, there is something to the child’s eyes that makes me want to hug her, “She’s lovely,” “Her name is Celeste, indeed, she is lovely, like her parents,” Dad said. “But where are her parents? Why did they leave her here alone? I mean, she looks like a new born baby, they could have at least wait before she can fully comprehend,” Dad looked at me, “We owe them our lives, Fatima, we were
I am now holding to the only thing that my parents left me with a necklace that undeniably same as the mark I saw on my eyes that night, Aunt Fatima made it clear, I am not blood related to them, that’s why he keeps on telling me that I brought misfortune to them. My grandpa died when I was a kid, my granny just gone missing one day, and my the marriage between Aunt Fatima and Uncle George were ruin; he made me believe that all of these were my fault, that my life was equivalent to misfortune. “Mom, dad,” I mumbled to the air, “I hope you’re doing fine now,” unlike the other kids who was sent to a different family, I don’t feel any negative feelings towards my parents, they made the right choice by choosing a good family to leave me, and Aunt Fatima told me that they have the most sensible reason to leave me, they didn’t left me because they want—they didn’t have the chance to choose. What happen to my family? This question became a portal for my emotions to arise, I sat down on the
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