What do you think about the power dynamics between Kai and Ratio? What could be the reason why Kai turned into a chicken by the mere presence of him? P.S. Thanks for reading this far.😊
WINTERThree months. That's how far along I was now. I already had a little bump which I spent most mornings looking at in the mirror.Some of my jean pants no longer fit. I wore more of baggy pants and shirts just to feel more comfortable and hide traces of the bump.I had yet to tell my friends that I was pregnant. I knew they would freak out. Or worse still, suggest that I take out the baby. I knew how much they hated Seven because of what he did to me.Chances were that they were going to dissuade me from keeping the baby or confront Seven and ask him to man up.I wanted neither of those things. It was bad enough that I was pregnant at such a young age. I couldn't add boy drama or friends drama to the list of my problems.Since Seven wanted to be single and sleep with everything on skirts, I was going to keep my distance and raise this child alone.There were times I felt overwhelmed with the pregnancy. The baby didn't go easy on me. I skipped classes a couple of times and dozed o
WINTERThis was an illusion. It had to be. Seven couldn't possibly be standing at my doorstep at the moment. The pregnancy must be messing with my mind the same way it messed with my body.I shook my head and shut my eyes for a long time. When I opened them again and looked through the hole, I expected to see no one standing there. But that wasn't what happened.I still saw Seven's face!What was he doing here? Was the blue truck his? How did he know I lived here? Had he been stalking me since I left Luster Falls? But why? Didn't he say he never wanted to see me again?A thousand and one questions swirled in my head. At this moment, I went cold to the bone. The pan in my hand shook. My heart was beating so fast that I thought it would jump out of my chest."Don't shut me out, Win. I know you are in there. I just saw you walk in. Open up!" he said, still banging the door with his fists.I inhaled a lungful of air and shouted, "Go away! I don't want to see you!""Come on now, love," he
KAI-VIIThis was all new to me. I had no idea that Seven broke up with Winter, let alone told her that he never loved her. I thought Winter left Luster Falls and never called because she was still mad after the episode at the club.I had come here hoping that with Winter's help, I could find the Phoenix Orb. Ratio had almost killed me the last time. My body was still yet to recover even though Dr. Longman had tried to do some rewiring a day after.The motors that helped with the running of my heart had been tampered with when Ratio dug his claws into my chest. After Dr. Longman attended to me, my brain became a mess. I couldn't entertain any thoughts aside from finding Winter and getting the ring.It seemed he had inputted something into my brain. Maybe even on Ratio's command. I don't know... All I knew was that I had to get Winter back and use her to find the Phoenix Orb. Otherwise, I would be toast.I was tongue-tied for a long time. All the while, Winter glared at me as if she was
WINTERMy heartbeat stopped for real this time. I couldn't breathe. Couldn't blink. Couldn't think. Couldn't do anything!The words Seven just said kept echoing in my head. He was down on one knee, asking me to marry him.In the past, I had imagined Seven proposing to me. But never did I imagine that it would be like this. I stopped having hopes after he broke up with me in the cruelest way.It was like a dream to me. If I couldn't hear my heart beating so hard, I'd have thought I was dead and just living out my fantasies wherever I was. My eyes were fixed on the solitaire diamond ring in the box. I swallowed hard to drive the lump in my throat away, but it wouldn't budge. I couldn't bring my mouth to function. Even my brain stopped sending signals.I was in a fix.Sincerity glimmered in his eyes as he looked at me and said, "You are my mate, Winter. And I want to spend forever with you."Forever? That was what I have always wanted since I met Seven. But why now? Why did he make a U-
SEVEN"Hold it right there, mister!"I was on my way to spend the evening at the seashore like I always did, but a voice suddenly stopped me. I turned around. And sure enough, it was Alaric, Becky's brother. He walked over to me with his hands in his pockets. From the look on his face, I could tell he wanted to stir up trouble as always.Alaric hadn't failed to make it clear that he didn't like me. Although I didn't feel like he was obligated to like me, I couldn't help feeling that he was being such a douche."Don't you think you have overstayed your welcome?" he asked, stopping right in front of me.The only words I could say were, "I beg your pardon.""My pardon refuses to be begged!" he snarled. "You heard me loud and clear, but since you want to act dumb, I'll say it again. When are you going to leave? Don't you think it's high time you disappeared?""I'll leave soon.""Make it sooner!" he snarled again. "You have gotten a lot better. My sister and father might not see that, but
SEVENIt was obvious that my words were a bombshell, but there was no better way or time to do this. Alaric was right. It was high time I left here. Aside from getting back to right all that was wrong in Luster Falls, I couldn't allow myself to grow on Becky. Her crush on me seemed to be getting stronger by the day.Becky held my arm tightly and cried so hard. Suddenly, she paused and looked up at me. "But I thought you said you didn't have anyone? You told me you were an orphan and that you were all alone. How come many people are waiting for you now?""I lied, Becky," I responded sadly. "I can't really explain my situation, but I'm an orphan who has a lot of people to cater to. I really need to leave. You have gotta let me go.""Take me with you, Seven. There's nothing for me here. I have no friends or even enemies. My father and brother are always keeping me indoors. And the few times I go out, they hover over me like eagles. I am sick and tired of being so caged. Take me with you
WINTER"You look thin. Have some more bacon," said Seven as he picked up the platter of bacon and shoved some on my plate.The smile on my face reached my eyes at this moment. Although I didn't quite agree that I looked thin, it filled my heart with great joy that he was this caring.Since I moved back to Luster Falls, I had been wondering if I made a good decision. There were little changes here and there. Seven spent most of his time in the study, but he always kissed me good night and was by my side when I woke up.He also had breakfast with me. Whenever he was out, he called several times. He also returned home early to have dinner with me whenever it was possible."You know, I'm in talks with some business partners for the cobalt mining. They are coming to town in a few and they would love to have a dinner party after the deal is made.""Oh, okay," I said, taking a sip of tea. "What kind of dinner is it? Would you like me to help you pick a tux?""Just a boring one. But you can h
WINTERThe piece of crab meat fell off Seven's hand. His face instantly twisted into a frown when he looked at me. "What did you do that for?"I glanced at the other men at the table. They had both stopped talking and were now staring at us. I leaned closer to Seven and whispered, "What are you doing?""I just wanted to eat off your plate. Don't you share your food anymore?"My head drew back and I bobbed my eyebrows at him. "I do enjoy sharing my food.""So what's the big deal? Why did you slap my hand?" he asked in a harsh whisper.I glanced at the men again before whispering back, "But you hate crab.""Oh! I do?" Seven straightened up and looked away. He picked up a serviette and wiped his lips. "I guess I like it now."He liked it now? Since when? What was wrong with him? Why was he acting so strange lately? First, he didn't seem to mind that his business partner gawked at me. Second, he didn't pull out my chair. And now, he just ate crab meat like it was nothing.Strange. Make th