Miler climbs the stairs first and starts unlocking the door. Daniel stands next, on the 2nd step and looks at me with a puzzled expression trying to figure out what was happening to us. Jessica held my left palm trapped in her right arm like; if she left, it i'd run away. My mind was going dark and darker as milliseconds passed.
"Oh, my kids are home. Welcome shining stars" a voice comes from in as Miler walks into the house.
"Hey old man" he says and disappears from my sight after changing his shoes.
Daniel takes a quick glance of me with a tiny smile and enters next "Welcome home homie".
I push Jessica to get in next, she nods whispering "Sis, no matter what happens in there, remember you've got me." looking deep into my eyes. I felt her words reach deep into my soul. I nod and she goes in. The entire scene resembled a public-speaking contest and I was on nerves while the other three were cool. I shake my head.
I sit up straight and instantly wipe away my tears, the hand remains on my shoulder. I turn to identify the person behind but my watery eyes only let me see after letting out few more drops of tears. It was Daniel, he had a small smile and concern filled his eyes."I'm fine" I lie."I'm sure you are, Laura" he says sitting on the chair beside me."What are you doing this late?""I um... drugs?" he replies and I stare at him wide-eyed"Drugs?" I repeat with raised eyebrows."Why not?""Aren't you the lollipop type?" I ask mocking him."I am every type" he laughs."Alright, so what type of drugs do you consume?""Are you interested in me Laura?" he hisses."Are you insane" I question knitting my eyes."Wasn't until I met you." he sighs.I clear my throat and say "Think this conversation is over" standing up."Follow me" he says grabbing my wrist and app
"Laura, wake up" I hear Jessica."What?" I ask turning on my back."On your feet" she remarks."Why?" I ask annoyed."Let's go somewhere" this line of her's reminded me of the place I’m in. I jerk up straight 'How can I sleep in on my first day at father's house' I question myself."Here, change into them sis. Will let you know about our day when you're ready" She hands me a blue jean and an oversized white shirt with red spots.I rush to the restroom after looking at the clock, it said 5.50 am.After a nerve comforting shower, I get dressed and get out pulling up my hair into a pony."You're beautiful sis" she sings loudly as I step out, I smile and nod."Should I cook breakfast?" I think out loud."No. Definitely not. Its Miller's turn to cook today and its almost ready""Do you regularly wake up this early?" I ask"No, we wake up very late. Today is an exc
"Hey. I'm Laura" I say looking at the pretty blond girl."Hey Laura, I’m Amber, Miller's Girl. Pleased to meet you" she speaks in a chirpy voice."Likewise" I say with a smile. "Did you rush to pick her up?" I ask looking at Miler and he giggles looking at Daniel."Its their routine. Having dated for two years they're still the same" Daniel replies looking at his brother.The two brothers walk further and Oliver joins them. We girls make a group. They ask us to walk ahead of them and we do so."I thought you would reject Daniel" says Amber."Yes, you were too easy, Laura" says Jessica."Was I?' I laugh back."You definitely were" they chorus."I wasn't thinking much." I say"Were you even thinking at all?" questions Amber."I was. I just didn't want any of us to regret later""Why so?" she questions again."You see life is happening every second and Daniel
"My baby. Wake up" I hear a sweet voice and my eyes automatically respond to it. I blink a few times before I could see clearly."Mom?" I hear my voice puzzled."Yes baby. It is me" she says with a smile."What are you doing here, mom""I'm here to see you, love""But, I thought you would return" she gives a dim smile and says"There are some things that stopped me" looking sad."What is it mom? Is it the late princess?""Let it be Laura. I just wanted to see you""I am right here mom" I say trying to comfort her."I missed you, darling""I missed you so much, mom" I say with tears."Did you meet Jessica? Shall I call her?" I ask and mom just shakes her head looking down."Is something wrong mom?" I ask looking at her grim expression and look around to see why. This isn't father's house."Is this?" I ask looking at her."Yes love, this is Bazoda" mom answe
"Laura, are you alright?" questions Jessica rushing to me. I look up at her and wipe away my tears."I'm fine. Where is the first aid kit?" I ask."What was that just now?" she stresses."It was nothing. kit?" I ask again and she points at the showcase cupboard. I get the bandage and tend to her cut."Alright. Now tell me what that was about?" she questions withdrawing her finger from my hand."It's nothing and I’m hungry" I tell her."Fine" she walks to the kitchen counter and transfers the porridge in a bowl and places it in front of me. "Now answer me" she sits beside me with a bossy expression and I surrender."I can't remember. I know I had a dream, something related to mom but I can't remember but deep down I feel she's in danger and calling out to us but I can't recall what it is. I feel so helpless Jessica and now when I saw you bleeding I felt that I saw mom bleeding in my dream but I can't remember an
"Mom" I call out in the dark but get no reply. "Mom" I call again and walk further in the dungeon. It was the same dungeon as earlier but mom was no where to be seen.'Is this where mom was seated?' I speak out loud and walk further to reach an wooden chair with broken ropes around. I walk around the chair to face the front side but my legs freeze and deny to step further.'Whose blood is this?' I ask.'Mom is it yours?' I question but get no reply."Mom where are you?" I yell looking around."Oh my dear Laura, Don't you want to rescue your mother? Why aren't you here yet? Do you want to loose her again?" a voice yells at me."I am searching for a portal. Please don't hurt mom" I cry."I'll give you two days, you and your sister must be here by then" the voice keeps coming from different directions but it definitely was from the same person."Where will we find the portal?" I ask"Dest
"Check the other paper" she points out and I do so.I read it aloud again, God, I just had the dream. Daisy wants to claim power and as a loyal servent she wants me and Sofia to stand by her side, I would love to do it but my family would by shattered to pieces then. What will Justin do all alone. Michel says I should ignore the dream call. I know Daisy is capable of worse but I'm going to try my best to not abandon my family at this times of difficulty. Heaven help me make the right decision._*_*_*_*_*I look at Jessica with blurry eyes who is staring at a picture with tears rolling down her cheek."Mom and Daisy on a picnic" she says and hands me the picture."Why did mom get tangled in all this mess?" I feel warm tears rolling down my checks."I always thought travelling through time was fun and adventurous but I can't even imagine what mom went through because
"Should we search the internet?" asks Jessica turning to lie on her stomach, I nod and follow her. "Alright then" 'Witches near me' she types it on her device and within a second, drops it on the bed and crashes her head on the mattress. "Anything useful?" I ask tilting my neck. "Not a thing. Just eateries and shops" she replies and we remain silent thinking. "Jessica" I call out and I jerk to sit up straight. "What?" she asks dull. "Let's try calling through the scar" I say and she rolls her eyes but gets up and sits straight. "How are we gonna do that?" she asks. "Let's try something. I'm not very sure either" I say and we sit facing eachother. "Gimme your left palm" I direct and she follows, we interlock our palms like a handshake. "Let's close our eyes, focus on your breath for a while and the try to have an picture of mom and focus on the details of the memory of
{A few months later}“Aish” I sigh and swipe the alarm to snooze. It buzzes again, I roll on the bed a few times and finally sit up.The sun was about to raise in a few minutes. I rush to the restroom and fresh up for the day.‘Today is another day we get to spend with our family' my brain says excited. It wasn’t many months ago when I believed that I would always remain alone on this planet with just my sweet buddy Oliver. But now I not only have I met my biological parents but also have a beautiful twin who chirps in my ear almost every second calling me sis. Such a blessing my life is.I stroll down the stairs quietly after hoping into a hoodie and jean; my regular casual outfit. Mom was already in the kitchen preparing food“Good morning mom” I wish her“Good morning love” mom greets me back and opens her arms. I rush into them and embrace her. After a brief
“Have a good life” Argon wises as I step out of the car.“I wish you the best life of your choice” I wish him back and walk to the palace. The guard has smiles and opens the gate for me; it wasn’t long ago when he didn’t let me enter without the residence card. Now he grew so familiar with me that he lets me enter as its my own place. But sadly I wouldn’t stay long here. I smile at the guard and enter the gates.The entire garden was in full bloom, every single flower was enjoying the sun rays to the fullest. The gardener smiled and greeted me. I greet them back and walk past them to enter the palace.“You’re back?” Jessica questions as I walk in“Guess I am” I nod and walk up to herShe grabs me into an embrace and almost crushes me, I try to crush her with my arms too. It felt stuffy, “Too tight” Jessica whispered panting and we withdrew at the same time lau
“So, you’re telling me that you are from another universe?” Argon stammers like it’s the most unbelievable thing“Yes, Argon” I reply looking down. I didn’t have the courage to look him in the eye“What about your mom and sister. Is she from where you came too?” he asks with a blank expressionI nod quietlyHe readjust himself on my mattress to face me, “Laura, do you like me?” he asks“I do like you Argon” I reply bluntlyHe looks down, I feel disappointed for some reason“I would definitely stay here Argon if” I pause, he looks up to me with hopeful eyes “If not for my family. I never had a family. I grew up in an orphanage being bullied and now I have a sister, mother and father. I want to feel how it is to have a family who cares” I feel my eyes blur with tears.“Laura, I don’t know what to say. I ca
My mouth tastes bitter and my head still stings. I open my eyes but my vision clears only after a couple of blinks. I roam my eyes on the ceiling before last night flashes back to me.“What happen?Did the promise nreak?Did Daisy die?What happen to mom?Is she here or did she leave already?Jessica, is she alright?” many questions swing around my head. I take a deep breath in and try to calm myself. I was on my bed in my room. Jessica wasn’t here which worried me more. I slowly sit up and look at the clock. It stroke 5.42am. I stand up and check if I felt any pain, but except in my head, there was no other uneasiness. I realise that there is no scar on my palm, the skin was clear and perfect; without a single stitch or scar. I stare at my palm for a couple of seconds before coming back to the reality.I rush to the restroom and splash some water on my face, tp assure myself I was really awake. The
“Gayle inform Thaddeus to come to the palace with Eagle now” Nella orders as we tie Daisy’s arms and legs to a chair.“Should I mention any reason, princess?” he asksNella thinks for a second and answers “Tell them its time to implement the plan” she says and turns to us “Are you two sure you can hold her down for a few minutes?”“Yes yes” we reply“I’ll be back in a while then. There is something that needs immediate attention” Nella says and we nod smilingNella and Mr. White walks out of the dungeon room leaving only jessica and I with Daisy.“She looks so innocent now” Jessica speaks looking at Daisy’s face “We really can’t judge people by their appearance” she sighs“Very true Jess” I sigh sitting down on the cement bench. Jessica follows me. Daisy sat unconscious opposite to us.&n
“Jessica, I’ve brought you a change of clothes and food” I say and hand over the bag.“Thanks sis” she takes it and walked into another room in the basement.“Do you hate me?” Nella questions when we are all by ourselves.“No, Why would I be?” I ask back “You tried your best to stop me Nella. Thank you”She smiles“Daisy will be here tonight at 3” I speak“How did you persuade her?” Nella asks“She wants to meet you” I hide away the reason as to why Daisy wants to meet her.“There are no relations in the palace, Laura. You don’t have to hide her motives” she says in a dull tone.Nella said the exact words of Daisy. She doesn’t deserve to die. She will be a good queen.“We will end her tonight” I assure NellaShe nods with empty eyes“You will be a
I go to my room after dropping Jessica at the basement entrance.‘We can’t just go unprepared' my brain speaks as I change my clothes.‘Let’s tell her I’m ready to serve her' I say aloud‘that’s suspicious’ my brain replies.I nod thinking.I sit on the bed and change my socks when a knock interrupts me.“Who is it?” I ask expecting Daisy.“It’s me” A voice replied and my heart sank‘What am I going to tell him' I question myself but reply“Yes Argon. Come on in”He walks into the room with a smiling face“Hey Laura” he speaks“Hey Argon. Thanks for yesterday. I had a great time” I say as he sits on the chair.He smiles. His eyes were longing, hey held an empty expression “Would you like to tell me now?” he asks“She is my sister” I
A knock on the door awakes me“Dad 5 minutes?” Jessica yells turning to her side.I giggle sitting up“My lady, its your breakfast” a voice calls out“Please come in” I say and the door opens and an elderly lady walks into the room with a trolley.“Did you sleep well miss?” She asks me“Well ma’am. Thank you” I reply“Master will be expecting you at the table within an hour” she smiles“Got it. Thank you” I speak and she closes the door behind her.“Jessica time to wake up” I call out.“I still need sleep. Please” she covers her face now“Jessica” I call out in an bossy toneShe jerks up “Laura please” she pouts“Jessica we can sleep all we want when we return to earth” I sayShe stares at me with anger
“Sis?” Jessica speaks as soon as I open my eyes, I turn to her and smile for a second and pull her into an embrace“I missed you, Jessy” I say“I missed you, Laura” she repeats in a heavy tone.“I think I’ll leave you too alone” Eagle speaks standing up from his chair.“Thank you Mr. Oldie” I say and he laughs“Its good to have you back, Laura” he winks and walks away.“Sis, he looks so young” Jessica remarked after a second.I giggle “A wizard who consumed a portion to stop aging” I say“Ahh. Portions work eh” she nods whispering“Let’s pick a room to crash in” I say standing up.“Sure sis. I’m dead sleepy” she complains walking out of the room ahead of me.We stand on the doorway and choose between the wooden d