“Where have you too been?” Daisy questions as we enter the palace.
“Why should we report back to you?” I ask annoyed walking towards the stairs.
“I'm your Queen” she exclaims again.
I pause and turn around to face her “You’re not my Queen, Daisy. And stop being so full of yourself” I tell her and rush to my room. Nella stood there patiently.
‘Why is she so annoying, argh' I ask myself loud as I bang the door behind me.
“Oh, Hey” I hear a voice from the balcony and immediately walk towards I to look at the person.
“What are you doing here?” I question crossing my arms.
“I couldn’t find you around here and your mom let me wait for you here” he says
“Argon, how long have you been waiting?” I ask as I take off my shoes.
“Around two hours” he calculates.
“Its past the witching
“Laura, we’ll attack tonight. Thaddeus will bring Cassius and Eagle to the palace and we can do it” Nella whispers to me as we pass through each other in the eating quarters.“Alright. I’ll be ready” I tell her and walk to the kitchen to grab my food.“Hey, mom” I great as I sit to the right of mom.“Hey, baby. Did you sleep well?” mom questions me and I nod“How are you feeling now?” I ask her.“Much better love” she replies eating the last roll on her plate “Where were you last night?” she questions“I was just strolling through the streets” I smile focusing on my plate.“Did you meet Argon? He wanted to talk to you” mom says“Oh, yes yes. I met him last night” I say recalling that mom was tge one who let him wait in my room.“Alright love. See you later” mom stands up.
Numbness concurs my entirely. I move my fingers first and then slowly moved my legs. It felt good, my body was glad to move. I hear someone speak“Is she alright, Marshall ?” a sweet female voice asked.“Yes but we can only be certain when she regains consciousness” a horse voice replied.“And what about Fiona?” she questioned again.“Let's talk about it outside” I feel the voice fade away.Finally I open my eyes and let the sun rays reach my eyes from the balcony.‘What is this place?’ I question sitting up, looking around the vacant large room.‘Is it a hospital?’ I question myself unsure ‘It’s too grand for a nursing home' I answer my own question.In a second the door swings open and a female in a white floral gown walks in“Laura, Thank heavens your awake darling” she sighs holding his chest; she w
“Laura, wait” I hear Daisy call out as I leave the room. “Yes?” I turn around and ask “Come with me. I’ll tell you the truth” she says and pulls me by my wrist behind her. “Thanks Doctor” I say looking back at him while trying to keep up with Daisy. “Laura, love. Sit down” she says as we enter a large room. I obey and sit on the cushion. “Are you from earth?” I ask finally “No Laura. I’m the queen here” she says “Why are you my aunt then? And who is the woman you told as my mother” I ask “Your mom and I have been the best of friends and just like you, your mom travelled here earlier. We’ve been great friends since then” she says “When can I return?” I ask “There something you need to know before that” she says in a soft tone. “What is it?” I ask curious “You can’t trust anyone here. Especially Nella” “Why? Don’t you both belong to this place?” I question ba
“Laura, have you got everything ready?” Daisy asks grabbing my attention.“Yes, I have” I say looking blank at her“Did something happen, love?” she questions me concerned‘Should I tell her about the voice in my dream?’ I think ‘No, definitely not' my brain responds‘But we need to tell someone so we can figure it out' my heart replies‘But I don’t think that person is her' my gut speaks up.“Its nothing Daisy. Let’s go” I say and hold the door open for her.“I hope everything will go well” she whispers smiling at me.“It will Daisy” I reply. She stares at me for a second and I wonder what did I do wrong. “It will, Queen” I say again and she smiles“Stay here, Laura” she says and walks out of the door while I remain back stage. She approaches the podium and gets onto it adjusting the
'Is anyone here?’ I ask into the darkness but get no reply in return. ‘Its so lame' my brain comments and I feel it too. After minutes of silence and feeling stupid, I open my eyes. ‘It was just a dream' I announce loud banging my hands on the bed. ‘What’s this?’ I ask circling a rectangular figure impression that was formed on the pillow cover. I put my hand into the cover and take out the flexible paper. ‘It’s a card' I declare; it read Dr.Argon Smith Neurologist Millington Speciality Hospital Ph: xxxxx xxxxx M: xxxxx xxxxx ‘What is this card doing in my pillow cover?’ I wonder ‘Do I know him?’ ‘Maybe I do' ‘And maybe he can help me with my memory' ‘Yeah, let’s call him maybe' ‘Nah, let’s visit him. ‘I’ll even get to see who he is' I retaliate and speak to myself in a mixed to
“I would love to Laura but not now” he rotates hid index finger a 360° “and not here” he smiles“Hey. I won’t go on a date with you until I regain all of my memory” I point out standing up and he looks at me furrowing his eyebrows“Fair enough. Laura” he chuckles and stands up “Let’s have lunch together now” he winks“I already had my lunch” I lie“Well it wouldn’t hurt to eat again” he walks around the table and sits on the other consulting chair “What do you want to eat?” He asks“Something edible” I comment and stare at him“Its definitely going to be edible” he whispers and presses the 0 on the landline to make an appointment.“They have good job service here” I say when he finally keeps back the handset.“Well, but only Elite people can benefit fro
“You’re awake?” I hear Argon as I sit up. He had covered me with a blanket so I could rest well.“I am” I smile.It felt good meeting that sweet girl; it felt as if I met a tiny part of me in her.“How is your headache now?” he asks standing up from his desk chair and walking towards me.“Its gone now” I say after examining myself.“That’s good” he sighs and sits beside me.“ummm” I just humm“What happen?” he asks“Huh?” I look at him confused.“You're lost. What’s going on in your head?” he questions me with genuine eyes.“Ah, its nothing” I say tapping my hands on my knees “I'll get going Argon” I say and stand up.Suddenly I feel myself fall back; he grabbed my hand to make me sit back but I accidently sat on his lap and not the couch due
“How is she Dr. Marshall?” I ask after he finished examining the person everyone told was my mother. “She’s still the same, Dear” he says closing the medical file “Although her reading are stable we can’t really say what’s stopping her from waking up” he says. I nod understanding. “Argon wants you to go to this address” Dr. Marshall; father of Argon hands me a folded slip. Argon is my potential boyfriend. He’s been visiting me every two days ever since I visited his hospital. “Thanks doctor” I say and he furrows his brows. I realise my mistake “Mr. Marshall” I readdress him the way he told me to. He smiles and walks out of the room. I sit on the couch and look at mother “Are you really my mom?” I ask again hoping she’ll wake up and answer me but as always I get disappointed. I unfold the paper and read it Delight Hotel @ 5 pm, I’ll pick you up!
{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