Monday arrived too quickly, bringing with it its usual challenges. As I entered the school premises, it felt as if I were a stranger. Although I had only been away from the school for two weeks, everything seemed foreign. I walked through the halls, savouring the quietness that surrounded me. My fingers traced the smooth, blue gloss walls as I thought, "Let me enjoy this peace before the day's madness begins."Approaching Anya's classroom entrance, the scent of coconut oil drifted into my nostrils. A smile broke out on my face almost immediately. Anya had become adept at being the first teaching staff member to arrive daily.I peered into her classroom, and she was, with her back to the door, engrossed in a phone call. Standing confidently, her blonde hair hung just below her shoulders, and her black pants hugged her figure perfectly. A cream-coloured blouse draped down her shoulder, making her look stunning in every way.As I got closer, ready to surprise her, she suddenly turned tow
Anya adjusted herself and walked past me offering an assuring smile. She walked to Maya, smiled and continued to head out. It was unlike her. Maya, on the other hand, turned and walked out of the rest room as if in pursuit of Anya. Coming out of the restroom, I walked into a scene of her Maya having a mini argument almost outside the restroom, a cupboard shielding them from the students. When I got close, they separated and Maya excited the class. I walked to Anya, and she looked away. "Trouble in paradise?" I asked as worry began etching into my face. "Not really, I am just disappointed." "Just that?""And pissed!""Now, you are taking. About?""So, my aunty knew the cure this Miss Cold and kept it to herself all these while? How could she?""We now have a name for it?""Extempore thingy""Nice. So, why are you mad at your girl?""Dude, how could she side Birdie May?" Do you…""Dude pause for a sec. She is right. What if she just discovered it? Also, have you asked yourself the
Myself and Caleb walked out of the class and headed to the school gate. On our way, there was a battle within me to stop and peep into the principal's office, but self-control won. Immediately, we walked past the corridor and came out into the open courtyard that functions as a makeshift basketball court and the route to the school gate, the scorching sun greeted my skin. I caught myself before a wince could escape my lips. Caleb was behind me and must have seen me jerk as soon as I stepped into the sun. "What's wrong?" He asked softly as he covered the gap between us. "I never expected the sun to be this hot," I said, still moving towards the gate. "Yeah, about that, I think it's climate change ish." "Yeah. We have succeeded in destroying the ozone layer with our developmental activity. Now, we are paying dearly for it.""I wonder when this will end," Caleb mumbled under his breath. We said goodbye to the security guy as we approached the school gate with our backpacks. Outs
Indeed love conquers it all. Look at how eager Anya's lover was to break the link between her and Malcolm. When did lamb become that bold? Perhaps, I have been away for too long. Well, I am here and will do the little I can. What bothers me most is the Silverclaws and their swon hatred for the Watson family. It was his father, now it is his son's turn to hunt Anya. I wish I had the power to stop what it is coming. Poor Anya. I wish I could tell her who really told her principal about her sexuality. Perhaps, I could. Even though it might ignite war, I will do it to keep Rodriguez away from his plan for now. Anya isn't strong enough yet to fight. Allowing Rodirguez to bring his dark magic towards her is giving him the upper and to enslave a primus. And if that happens, it is taking the world back to the days of black magic and old religion. No one should ever have to witness that. Also, Anya needs training. Perhaps, it's time to uncloak myself and get her busy, especially now that
The days I dreaded most came too fast. Birdie May has been out of her cloak for more than 24 hours. Anya has been busy. Her training began the next day after the evening her aunt crashed our little party. The training takes place at the other side of the forest where my pack hang out. Birdie May had cleared out trees using her power to create an open space for the training. Her first training with Anya instilled fear into me. Anya on the other hand is changing very fast. She is becoming stronger. She's getting faster in her superspeed. Her windseeking skill is developing very fast. It doesn't take her up to 10 seconds to shoot up into the sky. Maya has been here, observing, learning unlearning, discovering things she has always referred to as fairytales. I am somewhat marvelled at the courage which she summons to be here witnessing and experiencing everything. She has changed from the fearful and anxious girl to this strong backbone, giving Anya all the support she needs. What
"Why would you think like that? Why would you just call off our relationship? Did it ever occur to you that I should have a say in this? She didn't say anything. She stared at me, her pupils bristling with unsheded tears. Just as the first began to drop down her cheek, she turned away. Was she feeling ashamed of herself? Why? "You won't understand, Maya. I think you should stay away from me. I am dangerous. I am a beast. I could kill you." She yelled and began to walk away. I began walking towards her and her step quickened. I was falling behind within seconds which means she was using her speed. This wasn't what I wanted her to feel. This wasn't what I expected from her after the incident. Thoughts of what she might to do herself clouded my mind forcing me to say the exact thing I hate saying to people. "Are you ashamed of me? Is that it?"I watched her stop abruptly. She covered the distance between us in seconds and stared me in the eyes. She had this stunned look in her fac
My aunt's voice cut through our little make-out. I practically held myself from openly whining about it. We withdrew our lips but our hands were still making contact with our body parts. None of us had disconnected our gaze. I still looked at Maya like she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She was, in a way. "Both of you need to get a room, Aunty B's voice came up again. "Meanwhile, Anya did you not bring spare clothes today?""I…" Maya beat me to a response. "You could help us arrange those quickly since you are good at slipping in between worlds and places." Maya quipped without disconnecting her gaze from me. "I should totally do that." Aunty B left her gaze on Maya with a smirk on her face. "You should," Maya's gaze finally left mine and fell on Aunty B. She disconnected her hand as well and stood in front of me. I was so scared of doing this after what had happened roughly an hour ago, but had to. I quickly peered at Aunt B's face. It wasn't filled with laissez
Today isn't my day. I have no desire to be where I am currently even though it is a Monday. Everything around me is irritating me. Merely hearing voices around riles me up. As if it isn't bad enough, suddenly my co-teachers want to say hi which I am not in the mood for. On top of all these, I have this unease, fear of something bad happening today. What’s up with you, dude? You don’t look happy today, why? Anya’s voice pulled me out of my head.I threw a glance her way and saw concern on her face.“Nothing, just not in the mood for being an adult today,” I responded, transferring my gaze to the window and my eyes fell on students playing. I sighed and held back the comment of Maya coming in to ask me the same question. Dear Universe, let today be one of those Mondays that she is too busy to go for a break, I wish. I had barely sighed when my eyes fell on the tall glass of wine called Maya as she made her way to Anya’s class. it is not all prayers that the universe answers after a