"We must not waste any time," I announced, their eyes looking in my direction with confused gaze. They were looking at me as if I am a completely different person.
I, too. I don't know who am I anymore as well.
Now that I am starting to remember the past bit by bit, the burden in my shoulders seems heavier each second. I am starting to realize how much responsibility I hold.
How much lives may be risked depending on my actions.
As each time passes, I as Harper Williams seems to be nothing but a short lived dream.
I am Eirene Victoria de Beaumont. The Great Chamber.
"Harper,"His word made my tracks stop.For a moment, I felt a surge of pain hitting my chest. Hearing my name from him,wants me to go back to how things used to be.But I know that is nothing but a dream right now. Too many have been spilled. There is already a crack in our relationship and I don't know if I can stay here at Claw after the war.I'm thinking to live my own life after everything is done.After fulfilling my duties as Victoria, maybe I will live my life as a human.Maybe I will never go back here."Do you want to leave?"His words made me turn in his direction.Again. A pain lingered inside me as I met his gaze. It's been long since we talk with each other. It's been long since our eyes had contact.It's been long and yet..."What do you mean?" I shrugged off my thoughts and stared at him with my lifeless eyes.
"Hi, Paisley!"The door chimed in as I pushed it, a girl in pigtails with a boring look gazed at me."Do you have some expired desserts there?" I asked, looking over shelves as I pick whatever my eyes landed on."Yeah, eat them until your stomach hurts." She mumbles as I went over the counter. I can't help but pout with her reaction."Just say you want to feed your prettiest friend, no need to hide your affection towards me." I placed the food on the counter and then winked. I can't help but laugh as she stared at me with a disgusting look."In your dreams," She mumbled and gave me the change. I went on the seat and start munching on the chips. "but are you all right? You're not looking great."I chuckled. "Do you mean I usually look great?""Really, how are you?"My tracks stopped as I heard her question.How am I?That's what I want to know too.Why...Why do I feel empty
Stranger.That's all I see."I-Im sorry," I took steps backward as I raised my guard. But he only looked at me with those sorrow eyes.His gaze,it was nothing but pain."do I know you?""No." He mumbled and chuckled lightly, his messy hair swaying softly with the cold wind. HIs gaze landed on nowhere, leaning on the railings as faint city lights can be seen across the river in front.It was still a mystery to me as to how that accident happened and why am I still alive. I really do not remember anything after I fell in the ocean."Are you also a passenger that day? When that accident happened?" I asked, leaning on the railings as well.But my forehead immediately creased when I saw tears falling on his sullen eyes.I don't know why,but somehow I could feel his pain."A-are you drunk?"
"I'm sorry,"He hugged me tightly, his face buried on my shoulder as I felt some tears trickling down in my back.I can't do anything but pat him gently, trying to calm him down but I felt like in pain as well. I felt too torn. I felt too miserable.I felt too broken."Ssh, it's okay. Everything's going to be fine." Tears started to stream down my face as my voice cracked. I don't know why,but I felt like we are sharing the same pain."It's never going to be okay without you. I just love you too bad."
"Just stay here," His words caught my attention, making my head turn as my gaze landed on him. I chose to keep my mouth shut and be engulfed by silence. "I will protect you and I won't fail this time. I promise." His eyes were firm. He was looking at me with no signs of hesitation but my chest was still the same after all the things I've been through. Everything felt numb. I was betrayed several times I do not know who to trust now. I was ruined by each of them and now I am not certain if I can see myself forgiving them for what they have done. I went through enough. "Give me some time to think." With my cold tone, I mumbled, staring lifelessly at him as I put the hoodie on. Laurent chose to keep in silent, only staring at me with those eyes full of love. I head outside and go farther and farther, not knowing where my feet could take me. I can still feel the cold wind even with a black jacket, the
"Kieran?" I turned only to find his familiar face. He was wearing that usual white clothing and black pants. He must really like wearing simple clothing. "It's been a while since you came here. Don't you miss me?" He joked, trudging near me. He sat beside and stared at the little fairies flying around with a genuine smile on his face. "Drop the act." My words made him turn in my direction. I can feel his gaze at me but I chose to look in front without meeting his gaze. I was betrayed enough I can't endure looking at him while hearing the truth from his own mouth. I feel like I will get betrayed once again today. But still, I don't want to live with lies anymore. I wanted to face the harsh reality even if it breaks me. Because a hurtful truth is better than a sweet lie. "My memory is coming back little by little. It's only a matter of time before I know the truth," I stared at him with my lifeless eyes, his gaze
Kieran already told me everything. I told him to give me some time because I want to think thoroughly and ponder on all the things that were revealed to me. My back shoes made a clicking sound as I trudged along the academy's hallway. The surroundings were dark and no student can be seen around. They are still in classes. Suddenly, the rain poured, filling my ears as it hit the ground loudly. The clouds were dark and no signs of light can be seen in the sky. It went dimmer and dimmer in the hallway. My tracks stopped, making a pause in the middle as silence rang loudly in m ears. My forehead was creased, my fists clenched. I am confused about something I do not know. Kieran told me everything. I knew he was not lying. He told me everything and yet, why do I feel like something is missing? After he told me all the things he knew, why do I feel like there is still something hidden beneath the shadow,
He was alive. That man whom I brought to Kieran. The traitor who betrayed Kairi and his men. He laughed maniacally, his voice echoed within the vast field. It was loud. Maddening. "It was so good to see him desperately clinging onto his life. I already put a curse on him but I did not expect him to be so stubborn. How come that curse had not taken effect? I am certain it would make him suffer, burning his insides until death." He was clearly provoking me, agrin plastered in his face. His face changed but I know it was him. He was once a middle aged man, wrinkles on his forehead, a beard hanging down his chin.But now he is as young as me. And I know his powers might be at its peak at the current state of his body. How did he manage to stay alive? How did he trick Kairi? What is the extent of his power? I saw him once, in the Academy. I have never known something sickening like him
"No, not like that!" I heaved a sigh for the nth time, staring with a deathly glare towards Kieve. For the 13th time, failed. "Harper my hand is hurting. Can we do this next time?" He was looking at me like he was in great pain I almost believe him. Wow, look at the puppy eyes he is making. I would never have thought I would see him acting like this. "No, you can't fool me. You have to master this today." "Why should I? We can just get some delivery foods. It is faster and less hassl-" He shut his mouth tight when I slowly turned my head at him with an intent glare. Plus, I was holding a knife in my hand. "Yes, ma'am. I would definitely master this today."
Her mother’s voice roared so loud inside the house it made her flinch in terror. She was not the type to yell for she value basic ettiquetes for women so much. It was the first time in fifteen years Harper heard her mother raising her voice that high. She was enraged, literally.“I have been putting up with your bottles and jars with insects for a long time but did I threw them away?! Did I interrupt with your sessions at the forest to dig some insects even when I want to?! I did not do those things Harper and gave you freedom but this is what you repay to me?! Did I raise you to hurt others?! Do you plan on killing them?! What, do you now aspire to be a murderer?! Harper, I had enough troubles and you just had to add fuel to the fire!” Her mother burst in anger.Harper is used to her mother’s words and usual complaints. But not this one. Not this time. She saw how pain glimmered through her mother’s weary and tired eyes.
-Maia and Nikolai in Another Time Frame-"How long has it been again since they started dating?" Hunter asked and now I could finally confirmed he is jealous."Wait let me see," I mumbled and put out the small notebook where I tally the number. "They have been together for 15 days and 2 hours.""Why are you keeping tabs like that?" He asked but I only shrugged.The truth is, since Zea gave me that weird letter and started acting strange, I started taking down notes of her strange actions. Well who knows if she is suffering from some disease. “I transferred to another block.” She answered, and when no one dared to ask her another question she continued walking down the hallway.It took some minutes before her three blockmates processed what she said.“Wait, does that mean she transferred to another block? Like literal transferred and left us?”“Is she joking?”They weren’t so sure at first, but when all their classes had finished and she wasn’t there, they realized Maia wasn’t kidding
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-"Go back at the team right now." Nikolai wasn't simply suggesting. It was a command. He glared sharply at Maia who doesn't seem to be fazed by his angry demeanor."Why would I go back? There's a lot more opportunity with Blanca's team. The spectrum is wide with them. Obviously, they are the better choice.""You can't fool me, Evans."Nikolai knows Maia was only doing this to help the team. She's going to sacrifice herself in order to delay Blanca's project and screw it up. But the damage it could give her might ruin her days at the university. It's too risky to try."You heard me," Nikolai repeated, his words were hard and domineering. "Go back at the team. Right now."But Maia is not the type to submit. She's not someone who can easily ordered by others. Even if it's Nikolai Auxen. It's funny how this stuborness is the only similarity he and Maia had in common.She inched closer, tiptoed and whispered to his ear. "You can't order me around.
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-As soon as I had finished my exams I hastily packed my things, passed the paper in front amd stormed off the room without looking back."Ms. Williams! Why in such a hurry?" I heard the professor inside but I was not in the right track of mind to even respond. I need to go get my hands on that newspaper to find out everything, or even the littlest thing about father.My mother is not a talkative and open person. She would rather keep all secrets on her own than share it with us. She never talked about father. And I am anxious to trigger any negative emotions so I never asked her about our father. But in truth, every single day I want answers. As to why he died, what he looks like, and what are his ideals in life. I want to know him.
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-At the farthest side of the library, two girls have their eyes set on books, the only noise that could be heard was the crunching sound everytime they flipped pages. It was Harper whose eyes were burning with rage and passion while Paisley sat across her, reading lazily and flipping the pages in a nonchalant manner, not even reading a word or two. It was obvious the latter was only forced to review with her roommate. "No way I will let Wolfgang beat me in the exam. I am not someone she could surpassed in academic standing. I am smart and independent and..." Harper halted, couldn't think of any words anymore. "And...""Just zip your mouth and review. Complimenting yourself with useless words won't let you pass the exams." Paisley glared at her.Harper immediately obeyed and shifted her gaze back at the open book. "Yes, ma'am."
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-"Miss Evans," He inched his face closer, his gaze trying to find even the slightest hint of weakness in her eyes. "I didn't know you cared for me that much."But Maia would not give him what he wants. She's not the type to back down, although her chest was already pounding crazy from the tension and with all those people around.A grin formed on his lips, inching closer and closer, until he whispers on her ear."Let's see if you can handle me."***The following day was a disaster."Did you all see Nikolai from Block A? Goodness, he really did obeyed her!""I told you already, he's with that girl! It was so obvious when he went to confront her!"Rumors started ciculating in the university. The relationship between the top scorer and the representative of the whole course became a hot topic.And of course, only one person was so troubled with it.Maia had her hands roughly pulling her hair, hanging her head low as she sat on a bench. She just
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-"I'm sorry, but you are rejected. We do not accept highly dangerous individuals like you.""We?" Harper turned her head but there's only her and Killian in the dusty room. "Are there others who joined this club?""Yes and no. Yes, it's 'we', referring to myself and Neville," He looked up and Harper followed his line of vision, only to see a jet black cat sleeping soundly at the top of an old cabinet. "And no, there are no other members. I prefer to work in solitude.""You can't continue alone or the club will crumble and what did you say? I'm highly dangerous?" Harper chuckled and could not believe his words. She put her arms and leaned on the table, glaring at the man in front of him. "Yes, I am a bit insane but not dangerous. Madness is the right term but it's not the bad type of madness, what I have is genius madness!" She declared, her head held high as she extends her arms sideward like some glorious hero.But the guy only stared at her
-Killian and Harper in Another Time Frame-Where have he gone? What does the words meant and why is there blood? Whose blood was it? Was it from the guy he was following? Or someone else's?These thoughts were circling on Harper's mind when she heard the door creaking open, cutting her thoughts off."You're back." Harper greeted Paisley who did not bother looking st her as usual.But this morning is quite different. Instead of ignoring Harper like what she alwayd does, Paisley was the first one to speak."That friend of yours with eyeglasses," Paisley sat on her chair, her back the only thing visible to Harper. She could not see what is Paisley's facial expression but perhaps, it is the usual poker face she has. However, it still make Harper happy that she tried to get along with he finally.But Harper's smile faded away with her next words."He dropped out."