"Good morning."
I stared at him lazily.
"I'm not yet done preparing. Why are you here already, it's still earl-"
"Now, where is the kitchen again? I'll cook for you while you're preparing."
He didn't even let me finished and barged in the house without hesitating.
"What's gotten into you?" I asked suspiciously, raising an eyebrow at him while I follow Kieve on the kitchen. He quickly wear the apron and started preparing. I can't see his expression because his back is facing me.
"Why? Is it bad to cook for my wife?"
"Why do you keep calling me your wife? It's annoying." He shot a glance at me and returned chopping the ingredients.
"But you're grinning from ear to ear." His words made me frozen still. I quickly put on a straight face as I felt blood rushing through my cheeks out of embarrassment.
What in the world is wrong with me?! I didn't even know I was smiling like an idiot! I cleared my throat and started pr
A loud explosion rang sharply in my ears, making me sprung my eyes shot as I quickly gasped for air. The ground shook, making some of my belongings fall down, making a clanging sound as it hit the ground. I can hear screams and cries outside, making my heart pound heavily. I gulped nervously, quickly dashing outside as each step made me feel more fear. My whole body was trembling and yet I forced myself to move, my legs felt numb but I kept running to where the explosion happened. A lot of the students went running away from where the incident happened, bumping on my shoulder as I tried to get there as fast as I can. But I felt shivers run down my spine as I saw what happened from afar. My tracks stopped, panting heavily as beads of cold sweat ran down my forehead. This is bad. The back portion of the school was completely destroyed. I couldn't help but cough as the smoke mixed with dust started to fill my lungs.
"He called them the-""Four Generals." We both muttered simultaneously, the three of us meeting each other's gaze as tension filled our system.Since we are both sharing the same thoughts, memories, and feelings, it was not hard to read each other. I can feel the immense power coursing right through my body, wanting to go rampant as I tried hard to control myself."Calm down, Victoria/Harper." I heard their voices on my mind, making me heave a sigh and tried to focus more."Worry about yourself," I replied through our minds and quickly lunged towards the enemies, leaving the two of them behind."Don't be too reckless!" Laurent yelled at me from behind, quickly following but I ignore his words.I completely am aware of what I am doing right now.
Now, don't ever let go of my hand unless you want to be trapped behind this door forever." He was dead serious, so I nodded though I don't really follow.The door automatically opened on its own, it slowly moved, making a creaking sound. The inside was pitch black. I squinted my eyes but still failed to see amid the darkness before me.The stranger pulled me in and the door behind us closed on its own. The moment I heard him snapped his fingers, the lamps hanging on the walls flickered.Is this really the afterlife? It's so different from the movies with all the white stuff and neat-looking settings. This looks like a vintage place that existed in the Victorian Era.I scanned the long hallway and all I can see are peculiar paintings o
"He called them the-""Four Generals." We both muttered simultaneously, the three of us meeting each other's gaze as tension filled our system.Since we are both sharing the same thoughts, memories, and feelings, it was not hard to read each other. I can feel the immense power coursing right through my body, wanting to go rampant as I tried hard to control myself."Calm down, Victoria/Harper." I heard their voices on my mind, making me heave a sigh and tried to focus more."Worry about yourself," I replied through our minds and quickly lunged towards the enemies, leaving the two of them behind."Don't be too reckless!" Laurent yelled at me from behind, quickly following but I ignore his words.I completely am aware of what I am doing right now.
"Why can't you just ask Ms. Kase to do this job?" I complained as I tug my black pencil skirt neatly. I crossed my arms and raise my eyebrows. "She's your secretary after all."I don't know why but I started to get annoyed at him. He never told me yesterday that I will wait for a couple of hours while never knowing what in the world is that 'business' he had to do with Ms. Kase.I mean, I felt out of place!A smirk pappeared on his face as he started walking towards me. I raised my guard immediately and took few steps backward.Mother of cow, my back already met the wall.He put his arms on the wall, making me unable to escape. He was too close I started having trouble in breathing."W-what?""Are you jealous?"
A loud explosion rang sharply in my ears, making me sprung my eyes shot as I quickly gasped for air. The ground shook, making some of my belongings fall down, making a clanging sound as it hit the ground.I can hear screams and cries outside, making my heart pound heavily. I gulped nervously, quickly dashing outside as each step made me feel more fear. My whole body was trembling and yet I forced myself to move, my legs felt numb but I kept running to where the explosion happened.A lot of the students went running away from where the incident happened, bumping on my shoulder as I tried to get there as fast as I can.But I felt shivers run down my spine as I saw what happened from afar. My tracks stopped, panting heavily as beads of cold sweat ran down my forehead.This is bad.The whole part of the academy was in whole shambles. It was destroyed like it was attacked by a huge comet, fire was blazing around, crackling as its heat went
"Hey, put that over here. I am telling you here!" Levy grunted in annoyance, her nostrils fuming with anger. She glared at Flynn who was scratching the back of his head, laughing nervously.Flynn was one of the wizards who were helping to put everything back in order. They are using their abilities to let things float in mid air, making the work easier and faster."Okay, since you are handsome, I will let you off the hook! Now, put it in here! Faster!" She commanded.She looks like a cruel tyrant who was working her servants to death.Poor wizards."Who put Levy in charge of the ruined buildings?"I asked, frowning as I saw how she almost hit one of the wizards in the head.
"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 tigt when I slowly turned my head at him with an intent glare. Plus, I was hold
"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."