"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
"Hey, Oliver" I speak through the phone. "Yes, Love. What's up? he asks panting. "Running?" I guess. "Exactly Laura. Miss you buddy. Let's race sometime" he laughs. "Definitely now focus on the track" "Will do, Ma'am" he says serious like an assistant obeying the boss "Oliver, thank you" I say. "For?" "Just know I’m thankful" I say and I hear a giggle on the other side. "Alright, I’m sure you didn't just call me to express gratitude" he says and I give in with a laugh "Do you remember the magic show that was organised last halloween" I ask "Yes, how can I forget the amazing way she sliced Fostina and Charlie into pieces" he bursts reminiscing the memory of our fellow orphans having a hard time and I respond with a laugh "Okay what about it?" he asks finally after seconds. "Do you remember her name?" I ask "Oh yes. I do, she called herself Raven" he answers
"Yes, Oliver. What did you find?" I ask attending the call as I return to my room."Raven lives in the countryside but recently has gone on a trip" he says."To where?" I ask "Did they give you a reliable contact? You're on speaker" I notify him as I turn on the speaker for Jessica to listen to the conversation as well."The number they gave me is of her residence in the countryside and I already connected there. A guy named Kristian attended the call and said she has gone to meditate somewhere and that he doesn't know where she has gone" he says."When will she return?" questions Jessica"Haven't received any information regarding that but I'll check again and call ya also I’ll send you the contact.""Alright, Oliver. Thank you" I say"Anything for you bud" he giggles."Oliver, can you come over tonight?" requests Jessica and I look at her puzzled. She winks and eyes me to join in"What is it abo
"How long is our flight?" I ask as I pack my clothes."12+ hours sis" Jessica responds and I freeze."12+?" I repeat and she laughs."Yes""Its literally an entire day" I complain and she smiles."Laura, can I come in?" Oliver calls out"Yes, Oliver. Come on in" and pause "I thought you would go to Zeon to pack your stuff" I say as he enters."Yeah, I was leaving but wanted to have a word with you before that" he says, and I nod"Go ahead""First of all, thanks for the celebration today. I have no words to express how much I loved it""Welcome but you should be thanking Jessica. She was the one who planned each and every part of the celebration" I give her credit and he looks at her smiling with gratitude. While Jessica has an embarrassed look on her face."Alright now. Is that all?" I ask putting in a denim shirt into the suitcase."No, when did you plan this trip?" he
"Here is your breakfast, ma'am" says the air hostess holding a tray out from a trolley."Thank you" I smile and take my plate of noodles. Dad booked the same for all four of us."Laura, do you have a dream?" Daniel questions taking in a bite."A dream?" I asked confused if he was refering to the dream I had last night or something else."Yeah, like a goal" he explains"Not really. A few days ago it was escaping Ms. Catherine" I reply 'and now it's to save mom fand bring her to earth' I say in my head."Ah" he says and continues eating."Do you?" I ask"Yes. I want to be a jockey" he answers proudly."Racing horses?" I clarify and he nods lost deep in thought "Is that why you joined the club?""Partly but more because of my crush" he says looking at me now."Oh, you have a crush?" I ask furrowing my eyebrows."Had a crush" he corrects me "It's been seven years now a
"What is it?" she asks yawning."Its better if we leave before 6" I tell her."I'm loving it here" she says and rolls onto her left side and covers her head with the spongy quilt.I shake my head and get up preparing for the day. 'Which toilet should I use? The right or left?' my brain questions.'Does it even matter?' I speak loud with a tooth brush dangling between my teeth. I choose the right one though.'Should I use the shower or tub?' my brain questions again.'Shower' I reply and walk into it.'Why not the bathtub? We might never get the chance again' my brain confuses me.'I've decided' I say again and fill the tub w"Jessica, wake up" I shook her at 4.51 lying awake on the bed.ith lukewarm wate and drop in a lavender bath bomb.'This restroom is so confusing' I complain again trying to pick a bathrobe. There were six colourful bathrobes that hung on the cabinet; two terry-cot
"What are you having?" Oliver questions as we finish our starter and main breakfast course."I'm having a vanilla" I reply."A choco muffle" Jessica reads from the menu."A black current" Daniel says."Very well" he looks at the waiter at orders "Vanilla, choco muffle, black current and a blueberry shake""Will that be all sir?" questions the waiter with a smile."Yes, thank you" he replies and we wait for the desert."What are you planning for later?" Daniel questions me."We're going out. Only Jessica and I" I specify."Why can't we join?" He asks looking at me."It's our girls time" Jessica answers."Is it?" he asks staring at my eyes."It is" I smile reassuring."Jess, would you like to take a walk to the aquarium there?""Yes definitely. I was planning on it" She beams looking at the large aquarium that served as a wall between the front area and
In a minute I felt the floor underneath my legs. It was solid. I slowly open mu eyes to discover a strange busy area. Not sure if it's Earth or Bazoda although the winds suggested it was the latter.This would be Times Square if on Earth. People flooded the place brushing past me. The most populated commercial area I have been to.'We need to be certain of our location first' my brain suggests.'This feels like Bazoda, though. I spell wickedness in the air' my heart whispers.'I agree' my brain agrees but still insist.I take a few steps ahead and pause near a teenage boy, who was trying to fix his cycle chain. He must be a few years younger than me; I guess."Hey kiddo. What planet is this?" I ask directly trying to sound like an elder person. He gives me a weird mocking stare."You're older than me but much foolish" he laughs and gets back to his tire.Maybe I should reframe the sentence "Have you met the princess
"Why is it so dark?" I find my voice echoing in the darkness."Mom... Mom where are you?" I repeat walking further into the dungeon.This place has a single window and the setting sun makes it even harder to see anything.I dimly notice a woman with her head hung low without balance or energy, her hands and legs tied to an wooden chair. She looked so week and almost lifeless."Mom?" I find my own voice as my legs rush towards her. I pull her up and rest her neck on the rail of the chair."Mom? Mom? Wake up please" I jerk her as tears roll down my eyes.'Are we too late?No NoDaisy won't let anything happen to mom. No wayWhat is this then?We need to get mom out of here' my brain commands one after statement after the other.I unfasten the ropes and feel wetness all over mom's jean. It was blood from the promise scar. Her hand was still bleeding d
{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