Octavia felt her heart drop out of her chest as she stared at the sight in front of her
There was no mistake; it had happened right in her presence.
Khalid....the master was shot! He was shot!
Hah! How did it happen??
He was being attacked!
"Khalid!!" Becca screamed again, gripping him tight as he groaned with the arrow stuck in his chest.
The entire place was already in chaos; people running hectar sectar.
Guards from the Khalid clan ran up immediately and lifted Khalid up - carefully.
He was still consious, but it was obvious the arrow was having effect on him as he grunted painfully from time to time.
"Help him! Take him out of here!!" Becca screamed at the top of her voice as the guards leaned Khalid on themselves and led him out of the party.
That was when Octavia actually re
Agitated silence.That was all that ran through the night.Octavia stood in front of the window, staring outside and not minding the reflection of the morning sun that glinted on her face.The place was quiet and empty. Unlike other mornings that was usually busy with different members of the clan moving about, this particular morning felt so different. So so different.Everyone was worried about the Master - and Octavia wasn't any different.She was yet to get an update on him, but with the look of things, she could feel there was something wrong she couldn't really explain it; but she could feel it. Something was definitely wrong.The door opened shortly and she turned to see it was her sister. Her eyes gushed with more curiosity as she had been waiting so long for her.There was a disquieted look on her face and it made O
Trickily, Mica was able to get Octavia out of the building without being seen by anyone. But she couldn't go with her as she had to stay back and cover her @ss just in case a need arises."I just hope your efforts wouldn't be in vain, Octavia" she told her as they stood by the roadside."Although, I'm still not sure Mica would give that antidote to you. But since you insist on giving it a try, I'll let you be"."Thank you" Octavia nodded and answered in her timid voice."I'll... I'll be on my way now" she tried walking away, but her sister held her back by the wrist."Octavia..." She called. "Why exactly are you doing this? Why're you trying so risk your life for someone you barely even know?"The thought struck at Octavia. Oh! Of course, it'd occured to her, but she didn't want to think about it."I'm just.... I'm just trying to help save the cla
Octavia felt her legs shaking but tried as much as possible not to show it. She needed to be strong - she assured herself.She needed to do this."I...I want to see you - please" she said nervously and the lines around his eyes darkened.He stared at her for a long time without saying a word. Then finally, he turned around and started towards the inner room and Octavia knew she had to follow.She gulped hard and followed him and getting to the smaller office, she found him already sitting on his rolling chair.He reached for his tobacco pipe, lit it and set it in his mouth."So, what brings you here, Octavia?" He asked gruffly."Did Mica send you to set me up again?"She swallowed hard again, fisting her hands beside her. She was still standing and of course, couldn't think of taking a seat. Michael would roast her @ss for it.&nb
Octavia's eyes dimmed the moment he called her name. Oh, goodness! She can do this. Of course, she can.His forehead was looking all sweaty already, his eyes opening and getting closed again. Even a blind man could tell how restless he felt, the pains he was going through."Octavia..." He called again."What're you doing here?"His voice sounded like that of a person who was being hypnotized.Well, of course, that was how the antidote worked.It possible he might not even recall this incidence as soon as he's awake.Nervous Octavia kept the bottle on the floor and fisted her hands in front of herself. Goodness! She was too nervous."M... Master" she called dazily.The clock was ticking. And she was running out of time. Oh! She needed to act really fast."What happened to me..." He gro
Khalid's eyes dimmed.That was...That was Octavia.He furrowed his brows and turned to Becca."What's going on there? Why is he whipping her?" He asked.Becca was equally surprised and sincerely had no idea.Although, she had felt something was going on, but she had no idea it had to do with the newbie."I don't know, Khalid. I'm just seeing this" she answered,. showing an uncomfortable look. Uncomfortable with the fact that Khalid was stressing himself. He was making her worried.Khalid turned back to the sight, his head was burning due to his condition."Send a message to him" he gritted. "Tell him to stop".Becca was confused. Why should he even care? He doesn't even know why she was being punished.She hesitated, trying to see if he'd say something else. But, he didn't and sh
Octavia was trying to get some sleep after taking the bitter substance when someone entered the room."Octavia" the boy called."The Master wants you in his room right away".What?Her eyes dimmed."Why? What's wrong? She isn't entirely that strong" Mica objected"It doesn't matter. The Master insists on her presence and she has to come with me - now" the boy replied enthusiastically and Mica looked at Octavia.Why would Khalid be calling for her at that moment? Knowing fully well she's unwell? Could there be a problem?"Come on" she whispered to Octavia and helped her stand from the bed.Octavia tried to stand on her own without being supported by Mica and with that, they walked out of the room.It was already dark outside, but the little glowing lights from the building still helped to bea
The next morning,Octavia had woken up, feeling really better.Her back was no longer hurting. Although, she could feel the scars, but the pains were gone.Mica had already prepared breakfast for her and as she ate, she suddenly remembered her appointment with the Master.Oh! Sh*t! Why was he calling for her anyway? It made her so nervous.She quickly finished her meal and hurried in to take her bath. And when she was done and came out with a towel, for a moment, she thought it was Mosocw.No. There's no way he'd be there. He doesn't have any right or connection with her anymore.The knock came again and she opened it to see it was...Oh! Leo?Her brows knitted in surprise."Hey, blue eyes" he smiled softly and leaned beside the door."Uh...hi" Octavia was a little muddled.
Becca rushed into the toilet and felt she was choking as she poured everything out into the toilet seat.Agh!! Not again!She hated throwing up - hated it more than anything in the world.Pamela came running in immediately."Becca!" She called in fright."Goodness! What is wrong with you? Since when did you start getting sick, huh?"Becca didn't say a word as she breathed heavily and went to the sink to wash her mouth.Oh goodness! She hated the taste and everything.She washed her mouth and dried it with a napkin when she was done. Then, she returned to the bedroom while Pamela followed her behind."I need some food from the kitchen, Pamela. Just get me something to eat, please" she said breathlessly and Pamela nodded and hurried off.Oh! She felt so restless: bitterly restless.