She looked up at the beauty of the chandelier right above her head. Alvah took her to one of the most beautiful mansions she has ever seen from twenty years back. She thought they’d be visiting a place that’s just of the same year. “Alvah...” she whispered. “Yes?” “I thought we’re going into a gathering of Jinni’s?” “We are. This is the last gathering of all the Jinni’s on earth.” “The last?” “Yes.” She looked around and noticed how the living room seemed so quiet. She sees no one as they ascended the stairs. The time travel they did was long and exhausting, but perhaps because of the elixir she took just this morning, she wasn’t feeling squeezy anymore. Unlike the previous travels they’ve done to accomplish parts of her training. As soon as they were on the top of the staircase, they were welcomed by a long hallway. At the end of it was a door with two guards waiting. She noticed Alvah taking off the hood of the white cloak she’s wearing, and she did the same. The theme was

She could hear herself panting, her lungs getting more and more contrived. She could feel time ticking like a bomb at the back of her mind. She doesn’t know where she’s going but her feet are adamant in running. She takes a turn, and her adrenaline starts rushing. Soon, she reaches an empty bridge that no one crosses unless needed. Below it is chaotic running waters that will surely rip your body off if you carelessly fall. A man stood on top of the bridge’s deck, his head lifted on the glooming sky and his lips mumbling words only Charlie could hear. How that happened is beyond her. Then her feet halted, just a few steps away from where he is. She treads the bridge slowly, hoping that he won’t panic the moment he sees her. She now feels the ghost’s presence with her. “Please… help him. He doesn’t know what he’s doing.” “What’s his name?” she whispers, still looking at the man looming at the edge. “Adam.” She nods, moving closer towards him. “Adam?” Adam slowly opens his ey

“Wait, is this for real?” Charlie’s eyes were hardly blinking. Mr. Bailey just told her of the project he has in mind. “Yes, I am for real.” He says without a single care in his face. “Wait, I don’t get it. You used to be so hard on me. Why would you want to give this project to me?” “Because I know you need it, and it will help you.” She squinted her eyes full of doubt. “I think this is a prank.” Mr. Bailey took a stubbornly deep breath. He knew her to be adamant. And all throughout the years that he’s known her, he’s aware how much of an ass she could become. “Fine, if you don’t want it, I’ll give it to someone else.” “Oh no, you can’t do that. I never even said I don’t want it. All I’m saying is that I can’t believe it.” “So, what will it be? A yes or a No?” he asks filled with boredom. “Of course, it’s YES Mr. Bailey. How can I say No to such an offer.” “Alright.” He hands her a key. Charlie giddily reaches for it. “That is the key to the mini library. Once again, let

She woke up hearing voices from down the castle. They were jubilant, seemingly excited. She lazily stood up and quickly fixed her hair. She put on the clothes she thinks are appropriate for breakfast. The moment she descended the staircase, one other man was on the dining room. He was shaking Leonardo’s hand while Alvah was holding a mug in her hand looking out to the three men who were talking with each other. She walks close to Alvah and whispered, “who is he?” “Melzi, Leo’s new assistant.” “But what about Salai?” “Well, there’s two of them now.” She twitched her head to the side and looked at the man who have just arrived. Compared to Salai, Melzi looked boyish. He has this face that could ruin every woman if only he lived in her generation. Both weren’t exquisitely handsome, but when you take a very good look at them, they will definitely take your breath away. They have eyes that could launch a thousand ships, the same way that Helen of Troy did. Salai led him to his own

“Charlie! Wake up! Wake up!” she could hear the muffled voice calling her, tugging her that forced her to open her eyes slowly.What welcomed her was a huge array of fire. She tried looking for the voice, but no one was there. The place looked unfamiliar and all she could do was stare out at the entire space. The fire is slowly eating up the place.“Help! Alvah!” she screamed at the top of her lungs. The fire was too big that visibility is impossible. She tried to take a step but her fear took a toll and all she could do was breath heavily. “Help! Please! Help me! Alvah! Alvah!”Some debris started to fall off the floor and one of them was about to fall right through her. She pulled her arms over her head, thinking she could cover herself from the harm that’s about to come.And then, she opened her eyes again.The room has now changed. She’s back in Alvah’s library. She took deep heavy breaths and looked around.There was no fire. Nothing. The whole place looked as serene as it has al