Ella managed to locate Betty’s apartment that morning and went over. She knocked on the door and Betty answered. She was looking a little weak.
“Yes; who are you?” she asked in her husky voice.
“Hi! I’m a friend of Collen’s.” Ella replied putting up a fake smile at her.
Betty took a good look at her and recalled seeing her once at Claire’s when Raul and his friends still lived there. She managed to put up a smile and then opened the door to allow her in.
“Hi! I just wasn’t expecting anyone; that’s why I’m surprised.”
“I know,” Ella replied walking in gallantly. She gazed around Betty’s apartment to find that it was a small and messy apartment.
“Please sit here.” Betty dusted the couch and Ella felt indulged as she sat trying to conceal her irritation.
Betty sat on her bed after trying to pick up her clothes scattered arou
Lucas sat by his luna’s bed every day watching her sleep and regain her strength. He was deep in thoughts and did not see her open her eyes. She turned her head slowly to gaze at him and saw him thinking.“Hey!” she called weakly. “Where are you?”Lucas quickly turned to gaze at her and smiled. “I’ll go get the caretakers so you can get something to eat.” He made to get up when she held his hands gently.“Please stay here with me.” She begged and tried to sit up straight. Lucas helped her balance by placing a pillow behind her to get her to seat comfortably.“There you go.” He smiled and sat back on the chair beside her bed.She smiled at him softly. “Thanks.” She paused to gaze at him. “I haven’t spent time with you in a long while. It feels like forever, my love. Please stay.”“Sure, I’ll be right here with you.”S
Hayley laid in bed watching the phone ring countless times. Kara came up to meet her to know why she was letting the phone make so much noise. She entered her room to find Hayley staring and watching the phone ring.“Why aren’t you answering the phone?” Kara asked in surprise.“I don’t want to pick up,” Hayley replied, her face devoid of all emotions as she fiddled with her fingers.Kara felt concerned and wondered why her little sister was so afraid of being married which was not very different from the Moon Dance ceremony they celebrate in their world as werewolves where the alpha is united with a female for a mate.Kara exhaled and sat beside Hayley. “Hayley; what’s wrong? The poor guy is worried sick about you. You’re making him feel like he’s asked you for something out of this world.” She gesticulated. “It’s just marriage, darling. It’s not hell.”&ldquo
Hayley spent almost twenty minutes with Kara and the governor, listening to stories of the human world and all he knew of their world. They were sipping wine while they talked and all Hayley could think of was a chance to get close to take his hand again for a clearer vision of his past.Something about him did not feel right to Hayley. She just wondered what would have brought the governor and her sister so close to having him in on all their deepest secrets.“You seem far from us, Hayley. Something on your mind?” the governor asked trying to change the subject. He noticed that Hayley had something different from the ordinary and wanted to explore it further.“Oh no, sir,” Hayley replied with a sarcastic smile. “I was just admiring all your achievements. I wish I could do the same in my own time.”“Oh c’mon dear, I know you feel like your sister has made a huge mistake letting me in on all your secrets but
“Are you sure that this is a good idea?” Kara watched her sister pack a bag in preparation for her trip to the city center to meet Raul. “I’m not going to stop you; I just hope that know what you’re doing.”“I do, sis,” Hayley emphasized. “Don’t worry.”“What about Stan? Have you talked to him?”Hayley paused and sat on the bed calmly. She knew that Stan did not deserve to be thrown aside like she was doing to him. She did not want to call him any moment soon otherwise it would ruin her trip to the city to see Raul.“I’ll call him as soon as I return.” She promised.“It’s your call, darling. Don’t forget that he was the one who saved your life. And be careful with that Collen guy. I don’t know why but I just don’t feel good about that him.” Kara warned.“Why? You barely know him.” Hayley argued in Ra
Collen was excited to have Hayley around for a couple of days. They had a lot to talk about and Hayley had so much to share with him and his friends about the mainlands. Hayley got the special treatment. Raul’s service at the restaurant has availed him of the knowledge of service and entertaining guests. So he made Hayley comfortable, showing her around the city and even introducing her to Tom and Heather who received her with open arms. It was a weekend and Raul was off work this weekend so Tom had invited him and Hayley to the house for a little get-together. Raul went with Virgil and Kal as well; it was a full house because Ella was also present. Heather had prepared a beautiful setting for the meeting with tasty foods and expensive wine. Hayley loved wine. It was her craving since her arrival to the human world. Probably the only thing she loved about the human world aside from her sister and the lavish lifestyle she was exposed to.
Tom was still at the table along with Heather. He was thinking about all Hayley had said and was worried. Heather was cleaning the table with Ella, Virgil, and Kal helping out. She was watching her husband and knew he needed some consoling. She approached him and sat beside him to start a conversation.“What’s eating you up, my love?”Tom took a deep breath and caressed her hand on the table gently with a warm smile. He knew she was concerned and didn’t want her to be.“It’s nothing, babe. I just had a little setback.” He replied.“Do you want to talk about it?”He gazed at her, contemplating. He wanted to because he never kept secrets from her. But he also didn’t want her to worry. His face brightened up as he saw her lovely, comforting and charming smile. He caressed her cheek softly and replied.“You worry too much about me. Let me worry about you now.” He then change
Ella rang the doorbell. She was at Betty’s apartment. Betty opened the door and the smile on her face turned into a frown.“You again? What do you want this time?”Ella walked in gallantly as always and made herself comfortable. “Seems like you were expecting someone else.”Betty shut the door and stood at an akimbo facing Ella who sat and crossed her legs in front of her.“That would be my friend and it’s none of your business.” Betty sounded harsh.“Woah! Woah! Woah! No need to be rude. Is that how you want to treat an ally who has some information and good news for you?” Ella teased. She wore a smirk on her face that got Betty anxious.Betty sat slowly at the edge of her bed waiting to hear what Ella had for her. She did not expect Ella back in her apartment because she had concluded in her dealings with her concerning Hayley. Now that she was here again and claiming she had some
Hayley watched to understand what Raul was feeling at the moment. She wanted to know what he felt for Betty. So she listened still hiding by the corner trying not to be seen.Betty tried to seduce Raul into kissing her so she was running her hands down her chest area trying to get Raul confused because she knew that he liked it when she caressed herself as it turned him on.“Stop it, Betty!” he tried to look away.“What a bitch.” Hayley murmured to herself.“What’s wrong, babe? Why are you avoiding me this time? I don’t understand. You used to love it when I caressed myself. Or don’t you want me anymore? Is there someone else?” she was raising her voice.Hayley raised an eyebrow on hearing the question. She nodded in expectation and gazed at Raul to know what he was going to say.Raul exhaled and licked his lips. “Why are you doing this to me? I professed my love to you. I begged yo