"Enemies Ahead," a mechanical female voice instructed from the side of Minerva and instantly on screen, showed Minerva is knocked down by Enemies. "Form up on me," against instructed the robotic voice of the game from Minerva's side.
As soon as, Kratos saw his teammate, Minerva knocked down by enemies squad, he rushed towards her and instructed in his croaked voice, "Minerva, crawl towards my direction and come out from the room." Kratos was a teenager of only eighteen years, whose voice was still transforming, so it was croaked and hoarse. But, Minerva hadn't spoken ever with her teammates in her own voice, so again the robotic voice instructed, "Enemies Ahead." But ignoring Minerva's instruction, Kratos ran into the building to revive his partner, where his other two teammates also followed him. They all could see the footprints of the enemies yet ran to save her. Minerva could realize that enemies were waiting for her teammates and the moment they would enter inside the room, they would be killed. They would lose the match.
So without finding any other choice, Minerva turned on her microphone and shouted in her silvery tone, "Don't come inside. The whole squad is waiting for you, Kratos. Let me die." The moment Kratos got the silvery voice of a teen girl, his heart skipped a beat. It was as pleasant as a melodious song. It was first time, he heard Minerva's voice. Minerva had never talked before, though he wanted to hear her voice and was really curious about her, but he had never forced her to talk. She was the best sniper of their squad, so by any chance, he didn't want to lose her.
He instantly replied, " Don't worry, Minerva. You just crawl towards the empty corner. I will throw a grenade first." Minerva followed Krato's instruction and soon she saw all enemies squad wiped out in a blink of an eye. Kratos along with Aquaman and Assasiner entered inside the room and immediately Kratos revived Minerva.
Minerva mumbled in her sweet teen voice, "Thank you, Kratos." These three words were the best complement in the world for Kratos. Kratos felt like he was ready to fight against all the enemies alone just to hear these words from her. Four of them were playing together for last two months and they had already won numerous online esports competition and won all of them in swift and professional way. The match ended within few minutes and their screen lit up with the words, "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner."
From that day, Minerva used to talk with her teammates during the time of match and instructed them. Their team got famous in the platform of online esports.
Kratos could feel he had a soft corner for that girl so he used to protect her all the time, in the game. Kratos was the name of Nicolas Walker's gaming account. He was the one and only son of famous industrialist Christopher Walker who was literally the most powerful tycoon of Los Angeles. Nicolas loved to talk to Minerva and they used to play whole night. Minerva was little shy at first but soon she started feeling comfortable with Kratos and her teammates and she knew it very well Kratos was the one who used to rescue her all the time.
It was almost three months, she was playing with her squad and she got to know many usual information about Kratos. They started behaving like friends though she hadn't shared much about herself.
In one weekend, Minerva was playing the game with others when her mother, Rhea entered into her room with a bright smile in her face and declared happily, " Daisy dear, I have got a good news for you. Start packing your stuffs. We are moving to Los Angeles. Your father has got his promotion." Daisy's father, Henry Miller was an employee of Knight Corporation and her mother was a beautician. They were a happy upper-middle class family, used to live at Phoenix in Arizona and never faced lack of any necessary needs of life.
The moment Daisy got the news, she immediately jumped from her bed, leaving the game in the middle and asked her mother gleefully, "Really Mom? We are moving to Los Angeles?" She was extremely excited but not only because she was going to move in a new city but also she was happy because her teammates lived in Los Angeles. She was extremely excited as she was going to meet Kratos and the rest of the team, at last. Explaining everything, when her mom left the room, she finally remembered about the game and hurriedly picked up her phone. But, surprisingly she found that she was still alive and Kratos was protecting her from every single enemy.
She turned on her microphone and in an apologetic tone, she said, "Sorry, I was talking with my mom as she came to inform me about something important."
Nicolas immediately replied, "It's alright, Minerva. As long as I am alive, none can touch you. You can trust me." Daisy giggled out and replied, " Thank you, my saviour. I will remember your help." The match ended smoothly and they won the title with 15 kills. After saying good bye, everyone was going to leave the game when suddenly Daisy asked in her sweet tone, "In which college do you all study in Los Angeles?" Her unexpected question shocked them but Nicolas replied casually, " Los Angeles City College. Why?"
Ignoring Nicolas's question, Daisy replied hastily, "Bye guys. See you soon," and went offline immediately. Drawing a little smile on his lips, Nicolas murmured, "Strange girl."
Daisy ran out from her room and headed to the hall where Henry and Rhea were packing their stuffs. Seeing Daisy, Henry called out in his husky voice, "Daisy. Come here dear. Why don't you help us in packing?" Taking huge strides, Daisy reached near her father. After little pause, Henry continued in his affectionate tone, "I know dear, it is difficult for you to move in a new city suddenly in the middle of the session. But your dad has no choice my little girl. Are you angry with me?" "Of course not, Dad. I am extremely excited and happy for you," Daisy exclaimed happily, while packing the show pieces which were placed on the nearby racks.
Henry's face lit up with a bright smile and he replied placing his hand on Daisy's shoulder, "Thank you dear." They continued their packing till evening.
After packing, Daisy asked her father, "Dad, have you decided any college for me in Los Angeles?" Henry replied, "Yes, your mom has selected some colleges for you. Do you want to study in any particular college?" Daisy replied happily, "yes, yes. I want to admit in Los Angeles City College." Henry nodded his head positively and replied, "Alright, Let's fill up the form then." Both father and daughter spent rest of the evening in the official website of Los Angeles City College.
At last when Daisy got her admission, they completed their dinner together and headed towards bedroom little early as next day they were going to have a long day.
After lying on the bed, Daisy murmured, " My squad, I am coming to surprise you all." Then while imagining about Los Angeles, Daisy fell into deep sleep. But that poor little girl didn't even imagine how her life was going to turn upside down, in Los Angeles and what a fatal future was waiting for her.
Next day, it was a busy morning for Miller family. Exactly at 10:00 am, the track came and after loading all their luggage, they started their journey towards Los Angeles from Phoenix. It was a long way. During the whole journey, Daisy was enjoying the view of the road. That day she got no time to play but she logged in her account and scrolling her friend list, she scanned the pictures of her teammates again and again. She was highly anticipated that she would easily recognize them. Among all of them, Kratos was her closest one. When she scanned his display picture, she found his sharp facial features, Duchess' nose, sharp jawline, fair skin and thin lips very attractive. Though it was impossible for Daisy to rectify much from that small picture of Kratos' gaming profile, but she got a rough idea. She knew their real names also.They took a stoppage and spent the night in a hotel. Then next morning again, they commenced their journey to their final destination. On the other
Daisy was reading the poem very attentively but suddenly a knock on the door, followed by a croaked familiar voice interrupted her reading. Daisy looked at the door and found a tall muscular boy, standing there. She instantly recognized the boy in front of her. His black silky hair, purple eyes, sharp jaw line and thin lips were exactly similiar to Nicolas' display picture of gaming profile. But he was looking extremely handsome in his broad shoulder, relatively narrow waist, V-shaped torso and chiseled muscular body. He was looking like a Greek-God. Daisy imagined him as a handsome boy but he was far more handsome than her imagination. Instinctively, her lips curled up in a small smile. She could realise that both of them were staring at each other but she came back to reality when Nicolas cleared his throat and looking away from her, started his announcement.When Nicolas left the classroom with his teammates, Daisy was still dizzy. It was like a dream for her and she immedi
Lucas's strange yet friendly behaviour was very unexpected for Daisy. Helen murmured near Daisy's ear, "What was it? Oh my God, I cannot believe the cold, angry Lucas came to introduce himself to you. I am sure it is love at first sight. He has even given you a compliment. You are so lucky, Daisy."Rolling her eyes, Daisy replied, "Shut up, Helen. I don't think that. May be, it was just a friendly gesture. Ignore it." Helen went on babbling and Daisy ignored every word of Helen silently. Though Daisy herself was stunned about that matter but she was not ready to believe Helen's words also.At that moment, Daisy saw a familiar figure coming towards her direction in a black shirt and faded blue jeans. It was none other than Nicolas He was casually talking with the other boys of his group. But, Nicolas's charming aura was reflecting brightly, differentiating him from others. He was shinning like a bright diamond among the crowd. Daisy's eyes were fixe
Lucas used to normally avoid girls and he didn't believe in love as when he was only five years old, his parents seperated and from that day he was seeking for love and a companion but at the end, he only became the third wheel for both of his parents' new families. Though he was a rich kid and his father always gave him a luxurious life but he was an eyesore for her step mother. So his cold icy attitude towards love was very reasonable as his mother never tried to contact him, after leaving his father. But, when he first saw Daisy , he couldn't stick to that same idea anymore. Daisy was so pure and innocent that he fell in love with her.On the other side, Daisy was too tired to awake anymore. It was a long tiring day, so the moment her head touched the pillow, she fell in deep sleep. She had no energy left to log in to her gaming account. But for Nicolas, he spent rest of the night sleepless, waiting for Minerva as he wanted to ask her lots of questions. His all waiting went
Ugh! I cannot believe, you are Minerva. You know what yesterday when I heard your voice for the first time, instantly I recognized you. I was just waiting for perfect time. So, do you like my college? Why don't we go to grab a coffee together? I want to tell you so many things, Daisy" Nick blurted out, excitedly as if he was just waiting for that 'sorry' from Daisy.Placing his strong arms on Daisy's shoulder casually, Nick started chatting like he met with his old friend. Daisy was little shy, but before she could reply anything, Jason interrupted them, "Nick, we have to go to ground practice now. Have you forgotten?"" Oh yes. I have totally forgotten about that. Daisy, why don't you join us tonight? We have a party tonight in Jason's house," exclaimed Nicolas in anticipation."But, I don't think it is a good idea. Firstly, I don't know where Jason lives and secondly, I don't know anyone here," mumbled Daisy, nervously.Al
"Lucas! What the hell. You have scared me," Daisy mumbled in a taut tone.Lucas chuckled softly, still wrapping his arm around Daisy's shoulder, he replied, "Sorry, I was just trying to scare you a little. I didn't know the great sniper girl will behave like a little kitten."Rolling her eyes, Daisy replied teasingly, "Huh! Are you trying to get your revenge by giving me a heart attack?? Come on Lucas, it was just a game. Don't hold any grudge against me."Daisy looked at Lucas with her innocent puppy eyes and pouting her lips, she gave a cute girl expression. Daisy's innocence and childish attitude didn't irritate icy cold Lucas. Instead his heart started pounding wildly, seeing her alluring pouty lips and he felt a tinge of warmth in his heart.He smiled and replied with a mischievous tone, "How can I hold a grudge on such a pretty lady? I can die for you in every match, Daisy."Daisy, biting her lower lip, replied, "Shut
Daisy started feeling the hot breath of Nicolas against her soft delicate cheeks. Daisy was trying to look away but it seemed like impossible to her. Nicolas' lips were only an inch away from Daisy's when suddenly the song ended and all started whistling and shouting for Nicolas. Daisy immediately stepped back, pushing Nicolas little away. She started extremely awkward when she realized that everybody was actually watching their dance. She was a shy girl, that sudden unexpected attention scared her badly.Nicolas murmured, near Daisy's ear, while dragging her to the bar counter, "It's alright, little girl. Why are you so nervous? It is just a dance." Daisy only nodded her head in response.After a little pause, Nicolas continued, "You are amazing dancer, I have to say. I just love it." "Thanks Nick. The feeling is quite mutual," Daisy replied slyly, without looking at him.Nicolas declared in his croaked voice, "Don't worry partner. W
Helen ran behind Daisy but when she reached to her, she saw Daisy already gulped down two glasses of tequila. Helen was struck by the crowd on the dance floor so she couldn't follow Daisy instantly. Helen asked Daisy with concern, "Dear, slow down. You will not be able to tolerate this much. What has happened Daisy?"Daisy replied with a wobbly tone, " Ugh! nothing. I feel like I should try alcohol today." Helen was stunned, seeing such an attitude of Daisy. Daisy on one hand herself didn't know why she was behaving like that. She was feeling betrayed, disappointed and heartbroken, seeing Nick hugging another girl, on the other hand, she was trying to understand why she was feeling so sad when Nick was just a friend of her. The warm liquid burnt her throat but it affected her mind more brutally as the feeling of disappointment and betrayal started increasing, suppressing her logical side. Without noticing, she already gulped down three more glasses.Helen ask