Mirabel slowly regained consciousness as her eyes fluttered open slowly. She was surprised to find her in a small room all of a sudden, "but how come?" She pondered within herself.The last thing she remembered was going separate ways with Hardulph after they had lunch. She remembered walking down to where her car was packed and then being attacked by an unknown person who hit her with a bat on her head, causing her to lose consciousness.She tried to touch the area of her head she suspected to be affected by the hit and winced painfully. Her throat was parched and she was getting creeped out with the small room she was kept inside. "Hello? Is anyone there?" She called out in a squeaky voice, her whole body quivering with fear. "Who would have done something like this to me? Who is after my life and why will the person lock me up in the small room as I did with Carolina" She wondered, swiveling her gaze around the dark small room, probably to find a door she would exit from.She sus
Carolina's face contorted in a deep frown when her eyes caught sight of Mirabel who was standing in front of them and smiling like she had not done something to try to tear them apart.She was dressed in normal skating outfits, a huge jacket worn over fitted black pants and her skating shoes. Mirabel applied a bright red lip gloss that made her appear evil. Carolina was not surprised though, Mirabel was evil for all she cared.Connor was not left behind, he was also burning in rage as he glared at Mirabel. The urge to drag her aside and strangle her for taking advantage of him when he was knocked out came but he knew better than to act according to his current instinct. He slowly took Carolina's hand, interlocking their fingers in a bid to calm himself as the trio was in a staring competition.Mirabel cast a glance at their interlocked fingers and smirked smugly. She folded her hands across her breast and raised her chin high.Carolina was highly disgusted, "The guts. She has the imp
Carolina could not help the disturbing feeling that kept hovering over her mind. The thoughts of Mirabel doing something mischievous were creeping her out and she struggled to focus on having fun like Connor suggested as they moved about the skating rink.Carolina was not comfortable with the fact that Mirabel whom she has not set her eyes on for days was right there with them all of a sudden. Her presence alone screams trouble and Carolina was slowly getting overwhelmed with worry.She kept wondering why Mirabel decided to show up all of a sudden after ghosting everyone for a long time now. She was sure that Mirabel's presence means that she was up to something that is not going to be favorable for anyone and the thoughts of what might be up her sleeves kept Carolina worried.Connor thought as much too, he was not also comfortable with having Mirabel around since everything about her was bad. Connor resolved that he was going to be on guard to see that whatever plans Mirabel had for
Mr. Gregory, Connor's uncle became livid when he saw Hardulph in the skating rink, holding Mirabel and skating around with her.His eyes widened in shock as he thought of the possibility of Mirabel inviting Hardulph to come skating with her because he did not expect to see Hardulph there. Mr. Gregory let out a snarl and banged his hands on the table before him angrily."This is the height of it. How could Mirabel do something as stupid as inviting the same guy I warned her about to skate with her? And now my plans of getting rid of Carolina for good have been disrupted" Mr. Gregory growled, glaring at Hardulph with fiery eyes. "And she said nothing was going on between the both of them. How could Mirabel be this dumb to bring her weakness along during an operation and now look what he has done" Mr. Gregory spat angrily.If it was possible for him, he would have gone down to the rink himself and dealt with Hardulph for making his plans flop again. Connor's uncle was filled with so muc
Carolina was at first bewildered that there was no one in the direction Mirabel was looking at. She looked side to side at the position Mirabel was looking at over and over again but still, no one was in sight. Carolina was surprised, she turned to look at Mirabel to see that she was still glancing behind like she was seeing someone on the vacant seat. Carolina was beyond confused with Mirabel's act."Is Mirabel slowly losing her sanity?" She thought within herself, checking around again to see if she could see whomever Mirabel was looking for."There is no one there, why then is Mirabel looking behind like someone is watching her? Has she developed sort of a mental problem or are her evil acts haunting her now?" Carolina thought aloud, her eyes squinted in Mirabel's direction.Connor became curious to see what Carolina stood at a place staring at and so approached her quietly."What are you looking at?" He asked in a whisper, curiosity dripping out of his tune.Carolina did not flin
Mirabel was no more concentrating as she skated around with Hardulph. Her mind was not at rest and she was so scared of what the outcome of what happened today would be.Her mind raced back to the way Connor's uncle warned her seriously against Hardulph and gulped down nothing.With what he had done today, Mirabel was certain that Connor's uncle would use it against her since she denied ever having anything to do with Hardulph, she feared for her dear life.Hardulph noticed how restless and afraid Mirabel had been since the moment he caught her off guard by swirling her around when she was skating towards Carolina from behind.He knew something was amiss with the way she was behaving and with how pallid her features appeared. The lady before him is not the same person he had been hanging out with, something was wrong with her because the Mirabel he knew was lively and always ready to have fun. He was slightly curious to know the reason for her strange behavior but because of his plan
In the meantime, Connor and Carolina resumed skating around, taking their mind off anything that would lead back to the thoughts of Mirabel. Besides, they were in the skating rink to have fun and not to ponder about the well-being of someone who can be considered more as an enemy than a friend.Carolina soon felt the urge to use the bathroom."Connor, I will be right back" she started to say as she tried skating away but Connor was quick to hold her back possessively."Where are you off to?" He demanded in a serious tone. Carolina could see the slight look of worry and fear in his eyes, she wouldn't blame him though, a lot has happened in their lives these few weeks."The restroom, I will be quick" She answered."I will go with you then" He replied and Carolina stared at him in disbelief."To the female restroom? Come on" She uttered and chuckled lowly.Connor pouted his lips like a little kid hating the idea of letting Carolina out of his sight even if it was for a little while. How
Hardulph was curious to know why Connor was suddenly angry when he learned that Mirabel was in the restroom. He was confused because he did not expect such a reaction from Connor. For all Hardulph knew, Connor hates Mirabel with everything in him so why does it look like he is suddenly worried about where she had gone off to?"Is there a problem?" Hardulph narrowed his eyes at Connor who cursed inaudibly while pushing his fingers into his hair in frustration."Of course, there is a big problem. Mirabel is in the same restroom where my mate had gone off to. It's been a while since Carolina left and she has not returned. Don't you think that something wrong is going on there? You and I know how bad their relationship is Hardulph." Connor rapped and dashed out of the skating rink.Hardulph finally understood the reason Connor asked Mirabel. He didn't waste time in following Connor, skating closely behind him.The both of them rushed to the female restroom to see for themselves what the