CHAPTER 64
The next match began,and the people were excited.
The match was getting so interesting.In the match,Lucy was the guardian.She wasn't doing well,because she was busy show casing herself.Instead of focusing on the game,her mind was on Reed.He wasn't playing in this round,he wanted to watch.Deborah was blocking some monsters from nearing Lucy.Some monsters manoeuvred their way to get to Lucy.Deborah and the girls saw this and tried to help her.The other two were able to distract some monsters,while Deborah dashed to the rescue.She was about to help her,when Lucy,who didn't want to loose sight of Reed,pushed Deborah from her view.Deborah almost fell,but she maintained her balance.Reed saw this and became angry.Lucy was happy that she pushed Deborah away.She turned to look at Reed,and saw his mood.Seeing that he was angry,Lucy decided to act holy."DCHAPTER 65Jubilation in the air,what has happened?The men finally eliminated the other two girls.Leaving Deborah alone."We'll win this battle for sure!", a monster said,rejoicing.The girls were worried,because Deborah was the only one left." You girls shouldn't get worried.Even if we loose,at least...we all achieved something "." Like what?",a girl Asked.Deborah smiled and said, "Respect"." Huh?",the girls looked at themselves."Yes,respect.We've proven ourselves to everyone that we can do anything.Whether it's hard or easy, we are capable"." She's right",Esther said, standing next to her."We prove to the people, that a man's job can also be a woman's job.What a man can do,a woman can do also", Esther added,as she folded her arms proudly." Right!"."Now am not worried about anything.At least,we'll earn the people's respect", a girl said boldly
CHAPTER 66Blue refused to give Deborah back the ball,nor did he even listen to her.He was running round the battlefield with Deborah, chasing him from behind."Blue!!!", she shouted,chasing him.The prince and the others couldn't stop laughing at her.She was helpless.Blue kept on running and running round the battlefield.Until he stopped near a flipper and began to hop happily.Deborah was panting,as she stopped in front of him.She rested her hands on her knee,trying to catch her breathe." Oh!,my leg!.Blue!,oh..my goodness".She rose up."Give me the ball Blue".Blue refused.Again, he started running." Pls stop!,I beg of you!!",she cried out while chasing him again.Reed was watching the both of them,when Cyclops came and whispered to him."Master,I need to tell you something urgent"." Urgent? ",he said." Yes,very urgent ",cyclops replied.
CHAPTER 67Inside the castle, Deborah was walking along the passage, all Alone.She was sad.The image of the past,came flooding in her head,and it made her upset.She walked slowly to her room door,opened it and was about to enter.Suddenly,she felt herself being pulled back from the room."Woo..", she said out loud, as she was being turned over.Deborah looked and saw Reed holding her.He wasn't pleased with her behavior." Oh!,it's you!",Deborah said,planting a fake smile on her face.So that he won't suspect her."You followed me all the way here.Very thoughtful of you", she chuckled." What happened out there?",Reed questioned her,looking straight into her eyes."Huh?,what happened out.... Nothing!", she said and smiled." Nothing happened.Because I left the arena,doesn't mean that something is wrong",she said,facing the other way."Don't lie to me.You know what I mean", he said out,holding her t
CHAPTER 68Inside the castle,Reed was on his throne.Two monsters were beside him.Standing like guards.They were looking scared,because of Reed's face expression, which shows that he was vehement.He was looking upset and angry,because of what Deborah said to him.She had really hurt his feelings,by refusing to tell him her problem."I don't care if she tells me or not,I won't speak to her again", he said angrily.The two monsters swallowed their saliva and looked at each other.They didn't know what to do,Whether they should talk to him or not.But they were sure about one thing.If they provoke their master the more,by saying something upsetting,he was going to roast them.Do they didn't even bother.Reed laid his back against the throne,remembering what Deborah said to him.He couldn't stop thinking about it.Just then,some monsters came inside,with their face down.They were looking scared.They stood i
CHAPTER 69"Let's continue.The two of them need sometime alone", Deborah said." What's going on here?",Reed asked,looking serious.Deborah's heart skipped on hearing his voice.Lucy gasped,acting as if she didn't see him before."Master!", she said,and took a bow.The others too took a bow,So as to attract Reed.The monsters too did the same with the humans.Deborah had no choice but to bow,so that she won't look odd among the others.Quietly, he walked into the hall,without looking at anyone's face.Deborah took a peep at him.She saw the way he walked pass her,like someone without any emotions.She felt sad.Reed sat on his throne there and said," Rise ".They all rose.Deborah rose her head up and found Reed staring at her.He was emotionless.Deborah was glad to see him staring at her.She smiled at him,hoping he'll smile back.But instead,Reed turned his face away from
PARALLEL.CHAPTER 70.The next day,at the mansion, one of Mrs Adebayo's driver,stood close to Mrs Adebayo's car, waiting for her.Mrs Adebayo was about leaving the mansion.She was on her way to a get together meeting.She took her bag and said to Rita and Rebecca,"You girls should take care of yourselves.I'll be off to my meeting"."Okay ma",Rita and Rebecca said."James will be home before this evening.So you girls should take care",Mrs Adebayo said, stepping out of the mansion.Rita and Rebecca followed her till she entered her car."Take care Ma",Rita said.Mrs Adebayo smiled and touched Rita's hand.Then she said,"Call me mom".Rita smiled and said,"Okay mom".Mrs Adebayo smiled and the car began to drive.Rita and Rebecca watched the car till it was out of sight.Rebecca moved close to Rita and placed her hand on Rita's shoulder.Then she giggled and said,"Call me Mom.WA
CHAPTER 71At the field,where the peace celebration was held,Deborah stood with John,close to a tree."I was so happy that day,that I failed to see the fear on my grandfather's face.He...he was afraid", she said,still facing the other side,while Reed stood,listening." Grandfather!,look!",Deborah points to the people playing the battle for victory game."WAW!!", She exclaimed." Can I go and watch?",she begged.Fear gripped John, but he agreed.He looks and sees Lucy,licking sweets with her friends."Lucy!!", he calls her.Lucy looks at them,and frowns.She looks at her friends and says," Pls wait.The old man and the rat is calling ".They laughed.She walks to up him." You and Deborah should go and watch the game together.I'll be here".Feeling irritated,Lucy hid her anger and agreed."Lucy and I,with her friends, went to watch the game".Tears suddenly began to roll down to her che
CHAPTER 72Lucy has been searching for Deborah for a while now,but no sign."Where is she?", She wondered.Lucy was determined to find Deborah by all means,so that all the monsters would rip her face off." I've been searching, but no sign of her.Is it that the monsters have gotten her already?Goodness!",she was confused."Anyway,all I know is that am going to find out for myself.Oh!!!,am so happy", Lucy said,enthusiastically and rushed to search.Meanwhile, Deborah was running away from Reed,because he was chasing her.She ran to a different part of the castle,so that the monsters won't find her easily,nor will Reed get her." I think I lost him",she thought,while hiding behind a pillar.She looked round and didn't see anything."Hmm,I think am set to go", she said happily,and came out from her hiding place.Just then,Reed came out from nowhere, in front of." AHH!!",Deborah screamed and began to run.