Chapter 55 & 56 : The Heart of the Battle
She brought out a knife and immediately charged towards them. She started killing them one after the other, but they kept multiplying.
Still, she kept killing them. She was still killing them when Lorri appeared beside her, and she turned.
“What the hell are you doing here?” Betty asked.
“Focus, more rogues are appearing” Lorri said, killing one of the rogues.
Betty continued killing them one after the other. They just kept increasing.
The men were looking at them with smirks playing on their lips, but the men turned into their real forms immediately.
Vampires.
“I knew they weren’t humans” Lorri said.
They charged towards the girls, but someone appeared at their backs.
Arya.
She turned into a wolf with white fur, her eyes glowing green. She howled loudly and charged towards them. A serious fight began.
Betty and Lorri were still killing the rogues, but Erica appeared immediately with Rosemary. Her eyes turned sky blue, and she stretched her hand forward, freezing all the rogues.
Arya had already killed the vampires, blood covering her white fur. She transformed back into her human form.
“Erica, come on! I was really enjoying killing those rogues, and now you’ve frozen them all” Betty said angrily.
“Where’s Rose?” Erica asked.
“She already teleported with the kids” Betty answered.
“Oh, let’s go. What’s up, Arya!” Erica waved before disappearing with Rosemary.
“Let’s go” Arya said and grabbed Betty’s hand before disappearing too.
“What about me?” Lorri said with a cute pout.
“Oh, I’ve forgotten I can disappear” she added and disappeared immediately.
2 hours later.
The Loners’ Mansion
The girls are home already. They had already taken the kids to their second mansion, where a butler would be taking care of them.
They’re all in their respective rooms. They already knew who sent those men.
Valerie’
Rosemary told them Valerie was trying to test their powers, and she had already found what she was looking for.
Rose’s room
Rose can be seen sitting on the floor, her head up, her black hair now turned pure white, her eyes white too. She was in a deep vision and had been on it for the past 1 hour.
Sweat covered her, her body shaking vigorously, her palm covered with sweat, her white hair floating in the air, her body glowing white.
Her heavy breathing could be heard, traces of tears lingered in her eyes. After what seemed like forever, her eyes snapped open, and black and white appeared in the room. She walked straight to her bed and sat on it.
“You were behind the vision, right?” Rose asked her.
“Yeah, you are destined to be the first person to know about it among your friends” Rosemary replied.
“Tell me everything it’s all lies, tell me everything is just not the real truth. I thought I saw everything few months ago, and then I guess that was a plain lie” Rose said, tears pouring like a river in her eyes, her chest heaving up and down. Her eye color returned to normal, but her tears kept pouring.
“So, this was how everything happened. I saw Cynthia’s past. I know who our parents are, but why can’t I see my parents’ faces, not even their names?” she added.
“Of course, you can’t” Rosemary said, finally facing hern.
“Only someone else can see it for you. You are only destined to know about others, but not yours. It’s your fate” she added.
“So, how can Cynthia avoid that tragedy coming soon? Is there a way? Just tell me if there’s a way. And can I tell my friends everything? Can I?” Rose asked.
“Too many questions at a time, young lady” Rosemary said, clicking her tongue.
“Just answer the damn questions, Rose!!” Rose shouted angrily, her hair turning whiter, her eyes turning white immediately.
“Learn how to control your temper, okay? And besides, stop making me regret telling you. Thank goodness I stopped everyone from hearing our conversation” Rosemary said.
“Anyway, you must tell your friends nothing, I repeat, you must not” she added with a warning.
“But why?” Rose asked.
“This is not the right time to spill any beans” Rosemary replied.
“Do you think there’s a way Cynthia can escape that cruel fate?” Rose asked worriedly, but Rosemary didn’t say a word.
“Say something, Rose! Say something!” Rose shouted frustratingly.
“Are you not Rose? Why are you calling yourself?” Rosemary said with a grin, which made Rose’s anger double.
“Do you think it’s funny? This is a matter of life and death! You are her guardian, right? Then why are you not doing anything about it? Are you useful or useless? Which one are you?” Rose said loudly.
“Control your words, I may be dangerous when angry, so don’t trigger me, okay? And besides, I don’t want to have a fight with my fellow witch” Rosemary said, resting her hand on her lap, her fingers tapping gently.
“I also don’t want to fight you, so stop annoying me and say something” Rose said coldly.
“Whatever, it’s really complicated, but she will be expecting a visitor soon, and the visitor will be the one to save her. I hope the visitor can come, I really hope” Rosemary said, with sadness spreading across her face.
“Visitor?” Rose asked, not understanding what she was talking about.
“Yeah, a visitor” Rosemary answered.
“Come closer” she said, gesturing for Rose to come nearer.
Rose obeyed immediately, and Rosemary whispered something in her ear. Rose gasped, covering her mouth after hearing what she had whispered.
“What!!!”
5days later
Mason’s Mansion
Mason is Michael’s big brother. Michael came to him because he was bothered by the kiss he shared with Cynthia.
He couldn’t shake off the memory of it, and it was making him restless. The two brothers sat at the dining table eating.
“So, kid bro, what’s wrong?” Mason asked, dropping his cutleries and taking a glass of wine to sip.
“Humm, a friend of mine kissed a girl, and they’ve only been close for few days, but he can’t stop thinking about her, especially the kiss scene” Michael answered.
“Anytime he sees the girl, his heart always skips a beat. What do you think is wrong with him?” He added.
Mason looked at him briefly and let out a secret smile.
“I think he has feelings for her, should I say, he is in love with her?” Mason said.
“Huh… how can I fall in love with that crazy girl?” Michael snapped, and his eyes widened as he realized what he had said.
“Humm, I mean, how can he fall in love with a crazy girl? Sorry, and besides, they just started talking to each other, not every time, though” he corrected.
“Oh, falling in love doesn’t have to do with time. You can fall in love with someone you met just a few minutes ago, so it’s nothing. And yes, it’s possible he is in love with her” Mason said.
“You think so, but he doesn’t want to have anything to do with her” Michael said.
“Maybe his heart wants her, but his body doesn’t” Mason said.
“That’s crazy, it’s really crazy” Michael mumbled.
“So, who is the lucky girl my kid bro is in love with? And I know it can’t be Brielle” Mason said with a grin.
“What do you mean by that? It’s one of my friends, okay, not me” Michael replied, clearing his throat awkwardly.
“You can’t lie to me. Remember, I’m your big bro, and I know when you’re lying or not. So, tell me her name. I want to know the girl who melted my cold-hearted brother’s heart” Mason said curiously.
“You don’t want to know her, right? She’s someone you least expected” Michael said, biting his lips slowly.
“Who? Come on, tell me” Mason asked impatiently.
“Cynthia Loners, and trust me, I’m not in love with her, okay? I don’t want to” Michael said.
“Cynthia what?!” Mason shouted, his eyes wide with surprise.
“Loners” Michael replied.
“OMG, she’s my idol! I love her movies and songs so much!” Mason exclaimed, making Michael scoff loudly.
The Loners were once celebrities, singing and acting pretty well, but they stopped a few months ago to focus on their education. They gained their fame and wealth through acting, singing, and dancing, just like Harry.
“You mean ‘Sexy Witch’ is your idol? Tskk, good for you. And hey, bro, I don’t like her, okay?” Michael said, taking a glass of water and gulping it down to calm his nervousness.
“Sexy Witch?” Mason asked with a playful grin.
“Don’t tell me you’ve already given her a nickname? My kid bro is whipped, gosh!” Mason said dramatically.
“It’s just a normal name, okay? And please, I’m not whipped” Michael said, trying not to stutter.
“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to join you two together. You have my back, and even Brielle can’t come between you two” Mason said boldly, making Michael roll his eyes.
“What do you know? Better go get a wife” Michael said, eyeing him.
“I’m just 28” Mason said with a pout, looking cute.
“Tskk, 28 and still single, you’re one of the most handsome in America, and you can’t get a wife or girlfriend for yourself, what a shame” Michael said sarcastically.
“Hey, kiddo, better keep shut, or you’ll have your tongue cut off” Mason said with a glare.
“Whatever, you can become a handsome bachelor for the rest of your life, that’s your wish” Michael said, picking a chicken from a plate.
“So, bro, make sure you stay close to her, no matter what. Don’t let another guy take your woman” Mason warned.
“I don’t like her, okay? Stop being delusional” Michael said with a frown.
“No, you like her” Mason said.
“No, I don’t” Michael replied.
“You do” Mason said again, pissing Michael off.
“No!” Michael snapped.
“Yes!” Mason said.
“Fuck you, bro!” Michael said, giving him the middle finger.
“You’re welcome, kiddo” Mason said with a grin.
3hrs later
Michael’s Mansion
After Cynthia woke up that day, memories of what happened between her and Michael rushed into her head. When she told Michael that it was a mistake, he only told her it was nothing and that it couldn’t happen again.
Since then, he had been ignoring her. At school, he acted like she didn’t exist, only calling her to his house to do chores. After that, he would tell her to leave.
Even though she acted like she didn’t care, her heart still missed him.
She missed the way he called her “sexy witch.” Yeah, she was crazy for real, but after the kiss they had, She kept thinking about him.
It’s really funny that she just started getting close to him in just five days.
Just five days, is it really possible? She can’t think straight anymore.
Dracula and Derek had already told them to continue bullying, and the students at New York University knew they were in deep trouble.
Cynthia had sent five students to the hospital in a coma, and another five were receiving treatment. As for Jenis, she didn’t do beatings anymore, just a word from her could give you a heart attack, and the others too.
And as for Brielle, she had been getting close to Michael now, they did everything together. She even slept at his house sometimes.
That made Cynthia’s anger tripled, she just hated her sight. But today, she was happy when she heard Brielle went for photoshoots and would be busy throughout the day. Luckily, Michael called her over the way he used to.
Franco has been disturbing Cynthia every day, and she already knows he likes her because she read his mind without him knowing. She really doesn’t understand why he still likes her, even though she’s dangerous.
He forced her to have lunch with him, she wanted to hesitate but decided to follow him just to clear her head. The fact that Brielle and Michael are together isn’t making things good for her. It’s too sudden to say she’s jealous, but she’s still feeling the same pain in her chest. To be honest, anytime she’s with Michael, different emotions always surge through her.
Maybe it’s because he was once her crush, or is it? She’s just confused, so confused. She thought she could execute this plan without having feelings for him, but it’s already getting out of hand, and she really hates the feelings she experiences whenever she’s with Michael.
Dracula was watching Cynthia’s every move, and she knew it. He had found out about her and Michael’s situation. He had already told her to get close to him more, or else she would face his wrath.
Cynthia walked towards Michael’s room and knocked on the door three times, but there was no answer. She decided to open it and met emptiness in the room. She was still searching for him when he came out of the bathroom in a towel around his waist.
His upper body was naked and dripping with water, his wet hair stuck to his head, giving him a dangerously hot look. His red lips looked wet, and his chest looked sexy and hot.
She didn’t know what to say, “handsome” wasn’t the right word for him now. She couldn’t help but drool hard, his chest tattoo and neck tattoo looked beautiful. His deep blue eyes pierced her soul.
“What are you doing here in my room?” he asked icily, walking towards her.
She started taking a step back, and he kept coming closer. She kept stepping back until her back hit the wall, and he trapped her there, pinning her hands to the wall.
They stared at each other, and he could hear her heartbeat. He leaned in, making Cynthia’s eyes close slowly. She was expecting a kiss, but something else happened.
He kissed her neck slowly, sucking on it, making sure to leave a hickey.
“What did you do to me, Sexy Witch?” he asked, licking her earlobe. She gasped slowly.
“What are you talking about?” she asked, trying to make her voice firm, not wanting him to know she was affected by his touch.
But he didn’t reply. He knew it was weird for him to be attracted to her in just a few days. He never liked anyone, not even a crush. He was always cold, which was why he was betrothed to Brielle, to melt his cold heart. But it was crazy that someone he had just gotten close to within a few days was already doing something he couldn’t pinpoint. He wanted to ignore her, but…
He just felt like he was doing the right thing with her, like she was really familiar, like she was a lost gem he had found. He had been thinking about the kiss they had five days ago and couldn’t sleep. He had to use Brielle to distract himself from thinking about her, but it was all in vain. His heart and soul wanted her. In another word, he missed her, even though she came to his house sometimes for chores. Still, he missed her, especially her cold, non-smiley face.
He removed her baggy top, leaving her in her black lace bra, showing her upper boobs. A blush crept onto her cheek immediately. He kissed her upper boobs, making Cynthia gasp.
He carried her from her waist, making her legs curl around his waist. He kept kissing her boobs. Not long after, he removed her bra and threw it across the room. Her fresh medium size boobs bounced out, her pink nipples were pointing to him and he squeezed them lightly, making a moan creep up on her mouth. He wrapped his full mouth around her nipples, using his other hand to squeeze the second one, making Cynthia gasp loudly.
“Ohhh…” Cynthia moaned. She loved the way his cold mouth felt on her nipples.
She sneaked her hands into his hair, pushing his head closer for him to suck more.
“Mich…” she moaned again.
He kept nibbling on her boobs, then removed his mouth from her boobs. Her nipples were so red. He didn’t waste time before moving to the second one.
He did justice to her boobs. After that, he slammed his lips on hers, shoving his tongue deeply into her mouth, kissing her deeply. He squeezed her boobs, and she moaned. Her hands wrapped around his neck.
“Mich…ohh”
He kissed her for good ten minutes, making sure to leave her breathless. He broke the kiss, and their lips made a cute sound. She was breathing heavily, and her eyes met Michael’s. She smiled.
“I missed you” she said.
“Hmmm” Michael nodded.
“Just hmmm, like seriously, Mich” She said angrily.
“Mich?” He asked with a smirk.
“Ohh, that… it’s just a…hum” she stuttered, not knowing what to say.
“Love it, I mean the name shortened” He said.
“Dress up” He added, dropping her to the floor.
“What about my bra? You threw it to where only God knows” She said, using her palm to cover her boobs.
“Just change to your top back, I want you braless” He said without blinking.
“Huh”
Chapter 57 & 58 : The Loners’ Journey Continues
“Never mind, you can go” Michael said, and headed straight to his closet room.
“What’s with him?” Cynthia asked with a scoff.
Then, realizing they had just shared a romantic moment, she sighed.
“Cynthia, don’t fall for him, it’s dangerous” she muttered under her breath before walking out of the room.
Jason’s mansion
Jason was seen descending the stairs, looking shocked to see his friends in the sitting room.
“And to what do I owe this visit?” he asked, settling into a couch.
“Not even a greeting? You’re so rude” Elis said with gritted teeth.
“Cut to the chase, dude, I don’t have time for any greetings” Jason said.
“Asshole” Jace muttered.
“Don’t you think Michael has been acting weird lately?” Edward asked.
“Where’s Max?” Jason asked.
“He said he had some painting to do” Xavier replied, eyes fixed on his phone.
“Oh, I see. Our handsome artist. And about Michael, seems like he’s got a crush on that bîtch” Jason said.
“What bîtch?” Aron asked curiously.
“Obviously, Cynthia” Xavier said with a sigh.
“I feel like she has an ulterior motive” James said.
“She may not have any ulterior motive, okay, stop gossiping” White Angel said with an eye roll.
“If it’s true, then she’s truly a bîtch” Xavier said.
“And hey, Xavier and Jason, my idol isn’t a bitch, okay?” Edward snapped, his face scrunching up into a deep frown.
“Oops, sorry! Hey, Xavier and Jason, come on, apologize for calling his idol a bitch, huh?” Jace said, bursting into laughter.
“Shut up, fool! I’m busy with something” Xavier said without looking up, his eyes still focused on his phone.
“The heck, are you checking out Rose’s Instagram posts?” James asked, peeking through Xavier’s phone.
“Stop being nosy” Xavier said.
“And hey, Jason, I saw you staring at Jenis earlier in school, what’s up?” Jace said.
“Why are you always staring at Chloe too?” Jason fired back, making the others burst into laughter.
“You also noticed? I thought I was the only one, though” Edward said with a light chuckle.
“She’s just pretty, okay? No feelings attached. And besides, I don’t think I have any reason to explain myself to you all” Jace said with an eye roll.
“Okay then, dude, okay.We give up, Keep staring” Aron said, raising his hand in defeat, same with Jason, making him roll his eyes.
“Holding a party in the school frat house this evening” Jason said, and the others scoffed loudly, but he only rolled his eyes.
“Wow, nice! Party boy” Jace said with a grin.
“So, Michael likes Cynthia, Isn’t that strange?” Henry asked.
“Is it? He fell first, she fell harder, or she fell first, he fell harder. Which one is it?” White Angel asked.
“Dunno” Edward said, standing up.
“Where are you going?” Jason asked, eyeing Edward suspiciously.
“Where else, if not the kitchen?” Aron said.
“Now you know, so stop asking foolish questions” Edward said before heading to the kitchen.
Jason quickly ran after him.
“Edward, don’t you dare touch that food! I just cooked it. Edward, Edward!!” Jason shouted after him.
The others couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Evening
Rebel Twins Clan
Dracula’s office
Dracula asked Cynthia to come to the Rebel Twins Clan’s headquarters after she left Michael’s Mansion. She arrived lately, probably not interested to hear what he had to say. His office was a big, dimly lit room that showed his power. The walls were covered with dark wood, and the floor had a thick carpet. A large desk sat at the far end of the room, where Dracula sat in a leather chair. Two big, black leather chairs sat in front of the desk. A tall bookshelf filled with old books stood against one wall. A fancy light hung from the ceiling, giving the room a warm glow. The air smelled of cigar smoke and whiskey.
Cynthia can be seen standing in front of Dracula, who was sitting on a chair.
“So, how was it?” Dracula asked, his eyes fixed on Cynthia.
“Good” she said blankly.
“Hmm, I see” he replied.
“Since you said you are carrying out the plan well, let’s take it to the next step” he added.
“What step?” Cynthia asked.
“Getting intimate with him, let him take your virginity,” he said, and her eyes darkened.
“Intimate with him? What’s the meaning of that?” she asked, her eyes blazing with fury.
“I don’t care whether you want it or not, but you must do it. Or I should call my men to brutally rape you until you bleed” he said icily without blinking.
“Why are you doing this to me? Just why?!” Cynthia yelled, her chest heaving up and down.
Dracula sprang up from his seat and went straight to her, dragging her neck until he slammed her back on the wall. He was strangling her neck tightly.
“How dare you” he spat angrily.
“Better do it sooner, or I’ll kill you myself” he added, his nails piercing into her neck. She was losing her breath already, he released her.
“Get out” he commanded.
“Monster… but always remember, there’s something called karma” she said before walking out of the room. She is feeling the same chest pain again, it hurts like hell.
She was holding onto her chest as she walked, losing her breath, so she headed straight to a private hospital.
School Frat House
Jason already announced the party, and all the students at New York University were thrilled. Music buzzed around, with couples making out, kissing, drinking, and dancing. The loners, except for Cynthia, sat on a sofa with drinks on the glass table in front of them. The Eleven Stars and Selina were also there, except for Michael. Brielle, Tracy, Riana, Maya and Miara sat around on a sofa too, with drinks in front of them. Red Lips and his friends were at the party as well.
While Mabel and Melissa sat in a separate spot.
“Where’s Cynth?” Rose asked.
“She’s not picking my calls, and I think she’s busy” Jenis replied, her eyes fixed on her laptop, her fingers dancing on the keyboard. Chloe was focused on her laptop too, hacking. Willow worked on her tab, doing the same thing.
“Rose” Bianca called.
“Hmmm” Rose replied, her eyes fixed on someone,
Xavier..
She didn’t know why she was staring at him, but her body seemed to have a mind of its own.
“Rose!!!” Betty yelled, and she immediately flinched, taking her eyes off Xavier. Xavier noticed her stares but didn’t spare her a glance.
The other students couldn’t be affected by the yell due to the loud music.
“Why do I feel like everyone in this New York University will fall in love except me?” Erica said with a smirk.
“Except me too” Lorri replied with an eye roll.
“When are you traveling?” Willow asked Lorri.
“Tomorrow” she replied.
“Is Spear playing games with us now?” Bianca asked.
“He’s a big fool, can’t believe he sent his men here to spy on us. Is he dumb or what?” Willow said.
“Black and White will take care of him since she feels like killing right now, or should I say flexing her muscles?” Lyla said, yawning.
“Hmmm” Jenis hummed.
Rose stood up and signaled the DJ to stop the music, which immediately stopped, making the others wonder why. Some were already angry.
She did that to notify the men Spear sent to spy on them. She wanted to lure them to Black and White.
Rose rolled her eyes and catwalked to where she was going, gaining everyone’s attention, but she cared less. No doubt she’s the sexiest among her friends. She stopped in the middle of the room and turned.
“You can turn on the music now, DJ” she said with a grin and was about walking away when someone spoke up.
“Damn! Rose, you’re crazy!” Melissa shouted.
“You’re welcome” she smiled and continued her walk. The others continued what they were doing.
“She’s sexy” Ryan said, licking his lips slowly.
“She’s not in your league, twin bro. She may look sexy, but she’s dangerous. Better don’t fall into her trap” Richard said, taking a sip from his wine.
“Let him fall into her trap, bro. Maybe that will make him stop his playboy lifestyle” Owen said, and Reid chuckled.
“Exactly my point” Jake agreed, nodding his head in a funny way.
“He needs to be taught some lessons, like how can he fûck 15 girls in a day? The heck, bro!!” Reid said, shaking his head.
“You all can’t understand. Fûcking girls around is one of the sweetest things ever. Jason can relate, trust me” Ryan said proudly.
“Gross!!” Jake said, squeezing his face.
“Whatever you say, Mr. Red Lips” Owen said referring to Ryan, bowing his head, making the others burst into laughter except Franco, who was busy checking his phone.
“What’s with Franco?” Richard asked.
“Looks like he’s waiting for someone” Reid said.
“Who could that be?” Jake asked.
“Who else but Cynthia?” Owen said straightly.
“Oh, really? But I don’t think she likes him” Reid said with a sad face.
“You expect that cold-hearted girl to fall in love? Besides, I heard she’s Michael’s PA” Ryan said.
“Yeah, it’s the popular news now. Franco should just give up on her, you are too good for her”Jake said.
“Enough. You know nothing, okay? So just keep shut. You all should keep shut” Franco said coldly.
“We are sorry, your highness” the five guys said at once, causing Franco to glare at them.
Rose opened a door to a room and met black and White sitting on the bed.
“You came late” Black and White said.
“My bad, but I guess they would be here soon” Rose said, and immediately a group of men burst in with knives in their hands.
“Nice view” Black and White said with a dark smirk.
“You can go, Rose. You’ve done your job” she added. Rose nodded and walked out of the room. One of them was about to attack her when she gave him an uppercut, sending him flying.
“Rose, get out, please, and close the door” Black and White said with a groan.
Rose walked out and closed the door, leaving the group of men and Rosemary inside.
Rose returned to the party room, but as she was about to meet her friends, someone whispered in her ear, and she flinched, looking around but saw nobody close to her.
Someone else touched her boobs, and she gasped. Someone slapped her butt, and she gasped again. Someone grabbed her ear, and she winced.
Then her inner eyes opened, and she saw three handsome hotties staring at her and one beautiful girl who was grabbing her ear.
“Damn, ghosts can be handsome too” she said staring at the three handsome guys with a grin.
The people who saw her wondered what was wrong with her. Her friends, who saw the scene, burst into laughter, and immediately more ghosts started appearing. Her eyes almost bulged out of their sockets.
“Okay, what’s happening?” she mumbled, looking confused. Her eyes narrowed at her friends, who stuck their tongues out at her.
She was about to go to them when she felt herself on a hard surface, her cheek pressed against it. She felt a sting of pain and realized she had been thrown to the floor. She looked up to see Mabel staring at her.
The ghosts already disappeared.
Mabel bent beside her and patted her hair, making Rose look like an innocent baby who had just been fed.
“You looked like a mad woman earlier. At least, act like you’re the only one seeing them. Stop making it obvious” Mabel whispered and stood up, leaving Rose on the floor.
But as Mabel was about to take a step, Rose’s voice stopped her.
“Tskk, at least, before coming here to mock me, check out yourself, why don’t we faint here together? Do you know today’s date?” Rose asked with a knowing smirk.
“Of course, I know…” Mabel was still about to say the date when something struck her.
Today was her menstruation day and what Melissa was talking about earlier…
Flashback 10 minutes ago,
As Mabel was about to stand up to meet Rose, who was acting like a crazy lady after seeing some ghosts, Melissa spoke.
“Is today your Valentine’s Day? You look all wet and red. Why don’t you sit down and face your business?” Melissa said, and Mabel didn’t seem to understand what she meant, so she shrugged.
“Stop speaking in a language I don’t understand, so shut up and let me continue my walk” Mabel said and walked towards Rose.
Flashback ends.
“Oh my geez, she said and looked around and saw eyes on her already. Some were pointing at her.
👥 Can’t she remember to use a pad or did she forget she’s on her period?”
The students started murmuring.
👥 Eww, she’s got blood all over her skirt!
👤 Gross, why didn’t she use a pad?”
👤 Look at her, she’s so careless!
👥 Someone get her a pad, please.
Different kinds of murmurs were heard throughout. Her soul almost left her body when she caught Max staring at her.
Without wasting time, she fainted, landing on Rose, who hugged her immediately and fainted too.
Melissa quickly ran to Mabel’s side, tapping her continuously.
Jenis too stood up and was about to walk towards Rose when her phone rang. She furrowed her eyebrow since it was an unknown number, but she picked up anyway.
She gasped when she heard what the person said. She looked at her friends and immediately a notification popped up on their phones.
When they checked it, their eyes widened, and they quickly ran out of the party room, along with Jenis. The notification and call were about Cynthia’s hospitalization.
Private Hospital
The Loners rushed to the hospital and saw a doctor who immediately ran to them.
“Can we talk in my office, please?” The doctor said, shaking inside but trying his best to be steady because the girls seemed dangerous.
“Old man, stop wasting our time and talk” Jenis said, her eyes red with anger already.
“What the heck is wrong with Cynthia?” Betty asked.
“Let’s just follow him, guys. This place is quite open” Chloe said, and they followed the doctor to his office.
They got to his office, and the girls faced him.
“What is wrong with her?” Erica asked.
The doctor stuttered, “Hmm… she… hum…” He was really scared to spill it out.
“Say something!” Willow yelled, bringing out a gun and pointing it at the doctor’s head, making his eyes widen.
“Will you say it now, or I’ll blow your head off?” Willow said, her finger tightening around the trigger, her eyes fixed intently on the doctor.
“I’ll talk, I’ll talk, I’ll talk!” the doctor said in fear.
“Talk and stop wasting time, douche!” Bianca said, looking pissed.
“She has a heart disease and she’s already in her last stage. She’s in a critical condition, and right now, she has just a few months left” the doctor said, and the girls’ eyes widened in disbelief.
“Stop lying and say the damn truth!” Willow said with gritted teeth, still pointing her gun at him.
“I am really saying the truth! I’m really saying it! You can ask the other hospitals to check on her, and the results will still be the same. She only has a few months left to live!” The doctor said hurriedly, his palm filled with sweat.
The girls’ shoulders dropped immediately, everything they are hearing right now seems like a dream.
Cynthia, heart disease!
Few months left, how??
“Did you just say a few months left?” Bianca asked, trying to be sure she hadn’t heard wrong.
“Yes” the doctor replied.
Chapter 59 & 60 : Preparing for the Ultimate Showdown
School frat house
Mabel had gone home with Melissa. Selina, Maya and Max already went home too but the party continued. Rose lay on the floor, nobody dared approach her. Some people took her pictures, while others minded their own business.
People thought she was either fake fainting or really fainting, unaware that she was having a vision. In the vision, creatures killed people around her, with blood everywhere.
She sprang up, her vision blurry, very blurry. All attention focused on her, she started walking but staggered and almost fell, catching herself.
Holding her head, she continued walking. As she was about to fall again, someone caught her, and their eyes met, her vision cleared.
Xavier held her, Screams erupted, and he carried her in a bridal style, walking out of the party.
Murmurs filled the whole party room.
Outside,
Xavier dropped Rose as soon as they reached where his car was packed.
Rose stared at him, her eyes narrowing.
“Why did you do that?” she snapped.
“Nothing really” he replied in his usual cool tone.
“Like seriously, I hate it when someone gets too touchy with me. You’re really overstepping your boundaries” she snapped again.
Xavier took a step closer, and Rose shifted back until her back hit the car.
“Is that your own way of saying thank you?” he asked, bending to her height, his face inches from hers.
Rose gulped, feeling a flutter in her chest. He was so close, and he looked smokily hot and handsome.
“Nope” she denied, trying to sound casual.
“I see” he said, standing up straight.
“Can you drop me off at the woods?” Rose asked, and Xavier turned to her with a furrowed brow.
“Woods?” he asked.
“Yeah, any problem, handsome?” Rose said, winking seductively.
Xavier raised an eyebrow.
“Weird, you looked like an innocent lady earlier, and now you’re flirting with me. You’re really a flirt” He opened the front passenger door for Rose, and she hopped in.
He closed the door, walked around to the driver’s side, and got in. Starting the car, he drove away from the party.
She was a little scared because Dracula’s and Derek’s spies were also in the party room. And now she knew they had already sent pictures of them to Dracula and Derek. She didn’t want him to get hurt or killed because of her.
Right now, as she was heading to the woods, she used her powers to create an illusion of herself and Xavier in a car heading in another direction, because the spies already started trailing them after they left the party.
So, the car the spies were following was an illusion, The spies thought the car they were following which was Xavier’s car was heading to his house since it was in that direction.
Too bad they didn’t know they had been following an illusion all along, unaware that the real ones were heading towards the woods. Xavier was unaware of what was happening.
This was how they lived their lives, if not for the illusion they do create anytime they are doing something important or they want to do something secretly because Dracula and Derek install a bugs in their body to hear what they say and know their every moves but because of their sharp brains, they disconnected it if not, Dracula and Derek would have known their every moves.
Having supernatural powers was quite cool. She grinned at her own thoughts, and Xavier turned to look at her for a minute before focusing back on the wheel.
1hr later,
Xavier stopped the car near the woods. It was already night, and the darkness surrounded them.
“Do you have two or more lives?” he asked, his hand tapping the wheel slowly.
“I heard the woods are dangerous at night, and now you want to go there?” He added staring at her.
“Mind your business, you know nothing” she replied with an eye roll before opening the door.
But a hand stopped her from getting out. She turned to see Xavier’s face just an inch from hers. If she moved an inch forward, their lips would surely meet.
“What are you doing?” she asked with a flirty smile.
“You’re quite interesting” he said, looking deep into her eyes.
“Earlier, you complained about how you hate someone being touchy with you, and the next minute you started flirting.” He continued.
“That’s just me” she said, raising her finger to rub his lower lip.
“I guess you haven’t gotten to know me yet, since we just arrived in New York. Do you wanna know my nickname?” She asked.
“My name is Flirt” she said, withdrawing her finger from his lips before pushing him away from her through his broad chest.
“So, bye, Xavier” she said before opening the car door and stepping out into the cold night breeze, which blew her hair back.
She closed the car door and waved at him before walking deep into the woods.
Back in the car,
Xavier sighed, staring at her retreating figure.
“Interesting” he said, still looking at the way she went.
“Why do I feel like I’m going to fall in love with you before I know it?” He said finally looked away from the path she took and ignited the engine, driving off.
Mabel and Melissa’s Mansion
Mabel sat on the bed, lost in thought, unable to shake off the events of what happened today.
Her crush, no, her first love, Max, was there. She still had feelings for him.
“Sorry, Mabel” Melissa said mockingly.
“Just keep your mouth shut” Mabel snapped, fuming with anger.
“Oh, okay then” Melissa replied, but burst into laughter immediately.
“Melissa!” Mabel screamed.
Just as Melissa was about to speak, Selina burst in.
“Hey, girls!” she exclaimed, jumping on Mabel, who pushed her to the floor, making her land on her butt.
“Ouch! Hey, you wanna die?” Selina said, frowning.
“Just shut up” Mabel said, not looking at her.
“So, Max told me to check up on you, and he gave me this” Selina said, removing an envelope from her jacket.
As soon as Mabel heard his name, she sprang up from the bed.
“Take it” Selina said, handing it over.
Mabel quickly grabbed the envelope and read its contents, a blush lingering on her cheek.
“He told me to meet him, girls” she said, smiling from ear to ear.
Melissa and Selina exchanged a glance before bursting into another fit of laughter.
Mabel only rolled her eyes and hugged the paper to her chest.
“My Maxy” she mumbled, imagining Max’s lips on hers, and she made a pout after thinking about it.
Rose could be seen walking deep into the woods, the sound of her footsteps on the dry leaves echoing through the forest.
She continued walking when Rosemary appeared beside her, and she smiled.
“I’ve been waiting for you, Black Witch” Rose said, walking side by side with Rosemary.
“Not Black Witch, but Black and White Witch” Rosemary corrected.
“The name is too long for people to pronounce, so that was the reason why I named myself Black and White. I’ve corrected you several times, but you never seem to understand” She added.
“Tskk, So rude” Rose said with an eye roll.
“Did you see the vision?” Rosemary asked.
“Yes, I saw a group of creatures killing people around, but they appeared in these woods. I think they’re demons” Rose replied.
“Of course…. wait” Rosemary said, sensing a dark energy around them.
“Dark energy?” Rose asked, and Rosemary nodded.
A giant demon appeared before them. Its four eyes flashed red, its body was covered in blood, and its long claws were also smeared with blood.
It had no ears and possessed four hands, making it look incredibly scary and dangerous.
The demon opened its mouth and spat fire towards them, but Rosemary’s first eye turned black and her second eye turned white.
She used her eyes to stop the fire from reaching them, while Rose stretched out her hand and transformed the fire into warm water.
The demon snarled and charged towards them, but Rosemary and Rose used their hands to create a barrier, stopping the demon from approaching. The demon spat out another stream of fire, but the barrier blocked it.
“Why can’t you kill it? Are you scared?” Rose asked, and Rosemary looked at her.
“It’s not something that can be killed easily. I’m not scared, but all the demons you saw earlier in your vision are inside this giant demon, so it’s not a simple job. It can’t die easily, only a group of people that possesses supernatural powers can kill it, but it’s not fated to die today” she continued.
“Don’t tell me it’s on that day” Rose said, her eyes almost bulging out of their sockets.
“Enough, let’s focus” Rosemary said, and Rose was about to reply when Valerie and a female figure clad in a black cloak appeared.
As soon as the demon saw Valerie, it stopped attacking and bowed to her. Valerie wore a classic black dress, her black hair falling beside her, making her look stunningly beautiful.
“I knew it was you, Valerie, always causing trouble every time” Rosemary said with a dark grin.
“Is she the Valerie you talked about?” Rose asked, and Rosemary nodded.
“Long time no see, Black and White” Valerie said with a wicked laugh.
“Long time no see, Valerie” Rosemary replied.