Mira's POV -
I always had this super power to sleep through my worries. Have you ever done that? Umm, it's more like hibernation but since I am human, they call it depression.Anyways, I found myself sleeping. Sleeping always made me feel great. But then this was no normal sleep. I could feel that something was different. Was it the bed? Was it much softer than my recliner? Don't be fooled, I am a pauper. My recliner was simply a sofa that doubled as my bed. I touched around before slowly opening my eyes. Voila! I was definitely in someone else's bed. Then the stream of thoughts came rushing back in, the drama, the rejection, the humiliation and then I remembered the pain. I sat up with a start and caught my head in between my hands. " Ouch! "It hurt. It hurt real bad. I could feel the cloth of the bandage wrapped around my head. " Take it slow girl! You will make your skull crack open again. "I could barely see his handsome face through my cloudy vision. I rubbed my eyes. It wasn't like I needed glasses. Why did everything look so translucent? I tried rubbing the fog off. " Take it slow girl. You hurt your head. It's not a surprise if your vision got bad. Give it some time. The doctor said it will be alright. "I turned towards him with such a force that my skull wiggled like a jello . But he grabbed me right on time. His arms were strong and muscular but his grip was gentle. The moment I breathed in his scent, all my pain washed over. It was a very familiar scent. Was it a very popular perfume? " You came right in front of my car last night. "He explained while he helped me lean back. His breath on my face felt like the virgin air from the mountains. "It was raining cats and dogs and, ummm, honestly, I was out driving my own car but, you know, I don't yet have a license. It doesn't mean I am a bad driver. I drive all the time, " He immediately protested but I hadn't uttered a single objection. " But since I didn't have the docs, I couldn't take you to a hospital. I didn't know what to do. So I brought you straight over here. " I tried to look around, for the first time. My vision had cleared a little. It felt like I was in a suit. The room was huge and in all white, with a master bed where I was, a side table and a chandelier on top. Had he brought me to a hotel, because he couldn't take me to a hospital? And then I looked down. My clothes were changed and I was wearing a matching white nightgown. " Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! "The shriek left my mouth, knowing full well how the intensity would hurt my head. As if I had summoned them with my shrieking spell, a line of maids and butlers came rushing. They poured in through the entrance. " What's the matter young master? "They asked in unison. Their question was directed at the boy though my voice was what had drawn their attention. " Did you change my clothes and bring me to a hotel, just because you couldn't take me to a hospital? "I continued with my protest even though they had just ignored my existence. I had just been rejected yesterday,that didn't mean anybody else could have the opportunity to have me , that too, without my consent, no matter how handsome or attractive he was. That was my inner conscience. " I didn't change your clothes.Mrs.Smith did. " A round woman stepped forward from the line. She bowed and smiled,standing in the front,"And this isn't a hotel. I brought you back to my house. " He completed the statement,in his defense. " Your house? " I had to gulp. I might have been a pauper but I had seen what was supposed to be elite homes before. This was different. Different, as in huge. I looked around once again and this time my face came, dangerously close to his nose.I gulped once more. With my vision all cleared up, his beauty struck my heart like a thunderbolt. How could a male be so pretty? I didn't realize but I was actually glaring at him and he looked kind of flustered. " Ahem! Young Master. Since the young miss is already awake, we will take it from here. You can go and rest. You did not even take a nap since last night, young master. We are worried about your health.The young miss looks weathered.I am sure she will be alright and she will be up and running in no time. "And the ' Great Wall of Mrs. Smith' came right in between his visuals and my sight. It was like an eclipse over the bright moon, shining in the night sky. " Are you sure she will be alright? "I heard his effort at resisting but I knew it was as feeble as his voice. I fell back on the bed as I saw him being escorted out of the room. The smiling face of Mrs. Smith zoomed in on me, " Are you hungry young miss? "Her question kind of resonated like a threat. " No, thanks! "I tried to sit up but was brutally pushed back on the pillow, " Rest! " Mrs. Smith ordered with a stern smile." Rest till you have fully recovered. We don't want any trouble later. You will be given full compensation for the accident and after you leave this mansion, you will not know any of us or our young master. "I moved back as she leaned in. It was a terrifying site. I wanted to run away in that instance but my body would not catch that rhyme. I was still too weak. Her hands came towards me as I ducked in fright. Was that about to land in a slap? Phew! It didn't. Instead, she patted my head. " You look like a clever child. I wish you all the best in your life. Rest assured that you will be able to do things that you never tried in your entire life with the money that you will carry out of this place, in your bag. "This time I didn't miss the sparkle from her golden tooth as she tucked me in like a little child.Mira's POV -" Mira, do it properly. I should be able to see my face in each of them. They should be shining. "I rolled my eyes . She should have all her mirrors replaced with these pots. She was obsessed with her utensils. She was the latest inclusion in my woe list. This was my fifth day, working in that corner motel. The pay wasn't that good but I wanted to work because only that way would I be able to be somewhere till my school got over. I couldn't kill my mother by telling her that I had made up my mind to not go to that school anymore. Not after the humiliation that Braze made me suffer. I had no idea how I would react if I saw him again. Would I break down crying again or would I kick his balls? I had to make up very spicy excuses to satiate my mother. Luckily, she was out of town when I was knocked out in that handsome boy's house. The offer was very tempting but somehow, I managed to trigger my stupid morality and ended up not taking the money. Let me correct myself.
Mira's POV***Intense whistling***They were circling me. Their eyes looked me up and down. Their whistling matched the rhythm of their shoes tapping. Their hands moved just above my shoulder as my spine stiffened at their move. With a sharp move, one of them grabbed my pony tail and pulled my head back. I had my eyes closed. I couldn't show them the fear in them . " What is this specimen doing here, in a school uniform? "His mouth spit drool all over my face and neck and his breath reeked of alcohol. The others found his remarks very amusing and broke into a laugh. I was trying to hold my breath back. My body was as rigid as possible. I was bracing myself for what was about to happen next. There was no time for me to reach for my bag or dial that emergency number. Not that it would be of any help at the moment. Even if I did manage to call for help, I would be a dead ant before they arrived. The one grabbing my hair , started pulling me backwards. My steps faltered as I trie
*** in the other world *** The waves of the Southern Seas were unusually loud and high. They had turned crimson in the sky, mimicking the hue of a triple moon. But they could not overshadow the shine of the rare beauty, the Southern Star. It was up there in the sky, just as was prophesied. It was a breathtaking view, but all that the onlookers could feel was fear. They were not timid creatures. They were mages. Human-like creatures with unimaginable supernatural powers. Their powers varied according to their clan and the techniques that they developed after birth. The rise of the Southern Star in the sky, along with the triple moons, was the beacon for the drumroll. It was an indication that the never-ending war between the tribes was finally coming to an end. A supposed happy affair. Alas! That was not the case. The end of the war would mean that some would gain superiority over others. That was a concept alien for the power-crazy mages. They had gained immortality a very long time a
Mother's love***present day world***Mira's POVI came back home in rags, running for my dear life for several long minutes, though there was no immediate threat. Good old reflex, I guess. I turned my keys and the door flung open. I was about to jump right in, pulling my disheveled hair behind when I heard my mother speak, " Mira, you are not coming back straight from school! "She had her back towards me and she had something in her hand. As she slowly turned, I noticed that she had a letter between her palms, which she was reading. Did my school write a complaint already? It wasn't that long. And what was my mother doing, coming home at this time, without informing me? I held my breath as I kicked my shoes open and slowly locked the door after walking in. I was cooking up excuses in my head. A possible thing that could convince my mother that leaving school for the time being, was the best thing. But then she smiled and her right hand landed on my shoulder with a pat. What
Xen's POVI found myself standing in a narrow, desolate alley, trapped in the clutches of my subconscious. The darkness engulfed me, suffocating and overwhelming. The air was heavy with an unspoken threat, sending shivers down my spine.With every step that I took, the sense of foreboding intensified. I could feel the unseen eyes peering at me, lurking in the shadows. The silence was broken only by the distant echoes of my footsteps, echoing like a haunting requiem.Suddenly, a flickering streetlight came into view, casting macabre shapes on the cracked pavement. It illuminated an object, nestled on the ground. A blade. Its steel glimmered malevolently, reflecting my mounting fear.Driven by an inexplicable compulsion, I reached out to touch it. As my trembling fingers made contact with the cold metal, a surge of electricity coursed through my veins. The room was shrouded in darkness, save for the faint glow of the moonlight slipping through the blinds. I gasped for breath, my heart
***in the other world***" Where is our son, my love? "The woman asking the question was dressed in such a beautiful manner that her presence screamed royalty from every angle. The person in front of her looked equally elegant. A tall man on the throne. A king, with no mistakes. " He is where he ought to be. You need not worry about him, sweetheart. Your body is still recovering. You should go back to your chamber. "The woman's hair turned slowly red as she stepped towards the throne with calculated steps. " Ought to be my king? And where is that? "Her hair strands were slowly standing up as her voice intensified. " I carried him for nine months. I couldn't even hold him in my arms and feed him my milk... "" I can't believe you, of all people, could be bothered by frivolous things like these... " The king made a sharp turn towards her and it made her even more angry. Her head was now adorned with a gigantic crimson crown, made of supercharged, standing hair. " Frivolous? You t
***present day world***Mira's POV -" This is it then... Mamma, take care of yourself and don't worry. I will give you a call when I land. "I hugged her so tight that I could have crushed her frail frame. What was more amazing was the force with which she hugged back. It was ten times rougher and tighter than mine. She was fighting to hold back her tears. And so was I. It was my first time staying away from her. It was my first time going away so far. After the last round of announcements for boarding, I had no option but to hurry my way towards the entry point. They let me in after checking my documents. I was shown inside the craft with a smile. I settled down at the window. And stared out of it, watching the big wings which were about to carry us all. I looked around. It was a crowded space. People were trying to get to their seats, arrange their luggage, and tuck in their babies as the air hostesses went about helping everybody. It was a long and exhausting flight but we final
Mira's POVThis new hostel was no joke, I must insist. I honestly felt, I was at a hotel when I tried getting my room number at the reception. I mean, what hostel even has a reception? They have warden rooms and the main office, right? Or am I just being a low class naive? Anyways, I learnt that I was going to share a room with a roommate.I patiently carried my baggage up and knocked on the door, even though I had the keys. If there was someone already residing in that space, I was only intruding. I was trying to be as less hostile as possible. After all, I had come to the place for a little peace. " Did they not give you those damn keys? "A half awake voice, flung the door open. She was wearing a t-shirt and matching shorts. Her hair was silver and tied up in a messy bun. She was at least a few inches taller than me and she stood there, staring me up and down, from behind a half rimmed glass that she was wearing. " Ummm, Hi, I'm Mira. Ummm, well I do have the keys but I didn