Ayra povPulling up on my loose-fitting wide-leg pants while standing in front of the full-length mirror tilted against the wall of my room, my mind was constantly replaying that scene from the college's corridor where the man named Athen heroically turned the bad boy, Niel, down. What a brave guy he was. And I could not help but stop myself from thinking about him. It was definitely my bad and despite my desperation, I could not get a chance to see his face.After buttoning up my pants, I grabbed my beige woolen top and pulled it over my head."I'll find you today," I whispered while staring in the mirror. As I turned my hair to my front and reek my fingers through them to loosen the curls, and dabbed the lipstick on my lips, I could envision him standing behind me though I could not see his face because he had his back on me."I'm sure my looks will weaken you." A smirk played on my lips confidently.Next, I fished out the concealer from my bag which I always keep along with me in c
"Wait, Athen?" She jogged after me calling my name loudly, as I walked out of the cafeteria and headed towards the park. I wanted to clear my head and the thoughts troubling me. The scene that guy had created in front of the whole college shattered my heart completely. Just because of him, I had to bear embarrassment in front of a crowd getting free entertainment from the free show put forward by us. How daringly the guy showed up claiming her as his girlfriend and grabbed her by the arm. My ego was crushed and although I had beaten him enough to cool down the lava burning inside me. But still, a fire was burning inside me, a feeling of betrayal was punching my fave harder than I thrust on his face. If she was already in a relationship with some other guy then she should have informed me about her affairs than hiding them from me. Walking away carrying the burden of my broken trust in my arms I reached the boundaries of the park adjacent to our college."Stop. Listen to me for once.
Ayra povI prowled towards the cafeteria after walking out of the awkward situation Brent had put me in by proposing to me instead of Jeri to be his mate. As I made my way through the narrow lane lined with trees leading to the refreshment room unable to shake off the feeling of unease in my mind. Jeri's hocked-stricken face was flashing in front of my eyes as if I had done something wrong. Despite knowing that I was innocent, a pang of guilt was striking against my conscience. I hoped that she would understand too that I was not interested in him. It was dark inside. Seemed like the cafeteria had been closed. But before I could turn away. Something stopped me and I found myself stepping inside. The interior of the room was shrouded in absolute darkness suggesting that the cafeteria had been closed. Following my thought, I struck my wrist in front of my eyes to see the time. It had been late for the cafeteria to remain open. I firmly closed my lips thoughtfully as the idea of rever
"Someone else!" He asked confusedly as if I had said something wrong."Yeah. You must be considering other girls as well! No?" I said, shrugging my shoulders. Judging from his expressions, I had assumed that he was not considering any other girl than me. I didn't know what to do or how to react to this. In my heart, I was happy that he gave me so much value. But on the contrary, I was a bit sad too, after knowing that he was not considering Jeri at all. A wave of disappointment swept on my face and I hesitantly bit on my lower lip. Confronting the man knowing he had developed feelings for me was making me a bit uncomfortable."Well. I haven't thought about anyone yet." His shoulder rose as he tucked his hands into the pocket of his jeans."Oh. That implies you're planning to miss out on the big night of the year too." I forced a smile, attempting to lighten up the mood and lessen the tensions that had developed between us ever since he proposed to me in front of Jeri."Certainly not.
The door banged open as a knee-high middle-aged lady with a golden blonde wig framing her oval-shaped face, and a twig tingling against the mole below her lower lip smeared in orange lip tint supported her figure through the door of my room.Propelling her old-fashioned vanity box against the floor, she tucked her hands on the side of her waist."Why the heck you summoned me in such a hurry?" She frowned her forehead while squinting at me from above her thin-rimmed round specs occupying a large portion of her face."Oh, I'm so happy to see you here." I rushed forward upon seeing her and wrapped her petite figure in my arms. A sigh of relief was being blown above her shoulder, as I dug my chin into the crook of her neck. She eased her hands on my back, and it seemed like her anger melted away immediately. I was meeting her after a long time. Since I left my kingdom, I have never been in touch with my people. "Now will you mind explaining to me what the hurry was for?" She asked, the
Athen POV I prowled towards the shelf behind me, when my phone suddenly became alive. Scrunching the small square towel in my hands to dry up the water, leaving the dishes soaked in soap I averted towards the vibrating cell phone and leaned over it.A familiar name was blinking on it. I picked it up and pressed it against my ear."Hello.""Hey, sweetie. Where have you been?" Jade spoke. "Oh, I was doing dishes." I said in an occupied tone."And I thought you must be preparing for the ball night, eh!" She said, as if attempting to remind me something I was missing." And I thought we would be doing it together." I simply said."Haha…" her squeaky laugh resonated, "we would." "I'm free after doing the dishes." I told her. "In case you want to come right now." As I invited her, a strange fear crawled up on me. As if I was not supposed to say this. "Ummm…" she mumbled, "I have a friend seeing me tonight. Maybe tomorrow morning or evening. I'll inform you." "What are you saying? Your
Ding dong~My shaky hands pressed the white bell fixated to the side of the main door. Her house was located in the middle of a street lined with luxurious houses with dainty balconies. It was an area posh area. Nervously, I tied my arms on my back and rolled my eyes towards the garage of her neighbor where a yet black Audi was parked, winking at me in the class of the owner.Shortly after that, I could hear the sound of footsteps proceeding further. The door unlocked and someone from inside pulled it open. A familiar face appeared from the split and passed me a smile. "Hey, come in." She invited me in courteously.Hesitantly, I strode in, my orbs scrolling around the narrow corridor which expanded more than I could have imagined into a well-furnished living room. A huge L-shaped sofa was occupying the space in front of the LED, and to maintain a refreshing vibe inside a confined concrete room, some fake plants were positioned in the corner, next to a wall occupied with wall hanging
"Oh, my God." Lancy gasped in admiration, covering her agape mouth with her dainty palm as she stared at my reflection in the mirror. "Ethereal. Tempting." She spoke from behind her hand."You're looking so heavenly. Your mere look would turn strong powerful men down back in our kingdom." She grinned, as a spark of inspiration blinked in her eyes.I leveled my gaze up to look in the mirror. I could not blink my eyes afterward, for a while. It had been a while since I got to see my real face. I didn't even remember the way I used to look. It seemed like my real identity was getting wasted behind the facade. The time was slipping out of my finger like grains of sand for my youth to show itself in its full potential.I eased my trembling fingers down my face, with fear creeping over me that if only my touch burst the bubble of my imagination and it went all behind the facade once again.As my pores kissed the soft cheeks layered up with reality, my lips stretched further, and a smile sp