Chapter 9: Search Party"Where the hell did he get my number?"I was walking back to my room and by the time I said that I saw the look on Lizzy's face. At that moment, I knew she was the one who gave it. It looks like she was guilty of not asking permission from me."He asked for it," she said. "I didn't have time to ask you because he said it's urgent. Sorry," she apologized."I'm not mad at you, Lizzy. I'm just confused right now," I assured her."Did something happen? Why did you suddenly close the windows?" she asked curiously.I wanted to call Zion again but he said he'll be out with someone to look for James, the one who tried to hurt me. I wasn't so afraid when Zion said that he escaped but I'm not at ease either."Zion asked me to do it," I told her.I sat down in front of her, hearing the movie that was still playing on the TV. I never believed in supernatural things, never. But what I'm experiencing right now kind of telling me that I am blind in all ways.I saw Zion's eyes
Chapter 10: Kyran Mansion"When are you planning on talking to me?"I was getting furious when we were inside the car. He wouldn't even say a single word since we left the house. I packed up some of my things as he told me but here he is, ignoring me.Even though Lizzy agreed to sleep in the house because I told her I needed someone to be there and comfort aunt Rosie, I was still worried. She already suffered severe anxiety when Abbie died. Another reason for her to feel lonely is that uncle Paul, his ex-husband, wanted a divorce after what happened to their daughter. He's now currently with his new wife and they are living in Holbeck.After minutes of him driving, we arrived at their mansion. The last time I went here, there weren't a lot of people inside. Just the maids and gardeners. But now, I assumed that his family is there because of the cars that were parked in their big garage.Zion helped me with my bag but still, he was avoiding eye contact with me. I sighed before walking
Chapter 11: Delicious Bunny"Ivy."I turned around and saw Zion walking to us. His presence saved me from Jace's complicated question. Of course, Zion and I don't have the thing that Jace was thinking about. Neither do I know if Zion treats me as his friend, I shouldn't assume anything unless it came from him."I have good news and bad news," Zion started."Bad news first," I told him."We still can't find James," he answered."And the good one?" Jace asked him."We know where he's hiding but we're unprepared. James's group is armed with deadly weapons. Tomorrow at noon, we'll be continuing the search but as they are, we will be prepared," Zion explained to us.___"Thank you," I thanked the helper who put some water on my glass.I was having dinner with Zion's family. Everyone was nice but I don't think that Charlotte likes me. Like earlier, she was giving me a death stare and I didn't know why. I was intimidated but instead of giving her eye contact, I just focused on eating."I hea
Chapter 12: Exposed"Talk to me, Ivy."As Zion was driving, I was staring at the passenger window. He was consistently talking and asking me but I couldn't respond after what happened earlier. I took a deep breath because I already feel bad about ignoring him for the past ten minutes."What should we talk about?"He glanced at me. "I'm sorry about earlier—""You're sorry that you kissed me?" I put my gaze on him and he look like a terrified little boy who was peeking if I'm angry."Y-Yes. Shouldn't I be?" he asked, politely.I sighed deeply and rolled my eyes. My arms were crossed on my chest until we got into aunt Rosie's house. I got my bag and opened the door."Thanks for the ride, and for letting me stay in your house," I told him with a straight face and he just nodded, not looking at me.I didn't waste my time waiting for his answer or just hearing his voice. Hah! Why would I want to hear his voice in the first place? I sighed again. As I was walking, I heard his car leave but I
Chapter 13: Flowers For WhoZion."Ivy, what are you talking—""You don't need to deny either of them," she said, cutting me off.I couldn't answer. How did she know about me? Did one of my sisters tell her? Or did I give her the clues?"Ivy?"We were startled when Rosie came out of the house. She looks like she just got up from her sleep. Abbie used to tell me that Rosie's sleep is not so deep. She wakes up every time she hears a noise."Auntie," she said."What are you doing outside? It's freezing. And why are you here, Zion?" Rosie asked us."I just wanted to talk to Ivy, Rosie. We're done now. You both can go inside," I politely answered.___"Why are you so surprised that Ivy knew about us? Are you scared that she wouldn't accept you?" Charlotte arched her brow at me. I knew that she hated Ivy because of James and it was a reason for her to scare Ivy."Don't change the topic, Charlotte," I told her."I'm not changing the topic at all, little brother. Do you think I don't notice?
Chapter 14: Overheard ConversationIvy.Why would he choose me to be the first one to come here?No joke, this place looks enchanted. I'm guessing he made this his comfort place. It looked so peaceful and quiet. I got a book from the bookshelf and sat on the couch. I didn't know that Zion also loves books as I do. To be honest, I think that he already read hundreds of books. I was about to read a when I remembered that he has something to tell me, that's why we're here."What was it that you wanna talk about," I asked, closing the book that I was holding.He got a chair and sat in front of me. "I wanted to say sorry." Here we go again. He just makes me look so desperate and pitiful. I looked away, trying to make him see that I didn't want to talk about it. "I'm sorry because I said sorry about kissing you."From that moment, my eyes went back to him. What did he just say?"What do you mean?" I asked."If I'm being real, I didn't want to say sorry about it because I'm not," he said."T
Chapter 15: Lowland LaneZion."I'll be back," I told her.I stood up and got my car. What the hell is Charlotte doing in the dungeon? Is he still crazy about James who turned her down a couple of times?When I got there, I saw the guards were being pushed by someone. I expected it already that it was Charlotte who was throwing them everywhere."Cut it out," I calmly said, making her turn around. Her hands are full of blood but I'm pretty sure it was hers. Even though Charlotte always acts childish all the time, she wouldn't try to hurt or make a human being bleed."What are you doing here?" she irritatedly asked and her eyes went back to being dark brown."Well, I just received a call from someone who said you were causing a lot of mess here. I don't consider it as a false alarm from what I see," I politely told her. Being angry in a situation like this isn't my thing. I helped the guard in front of me to stand up. Thankfully, he wasn't injured."What are you going to do about it? Ki
Chapter 16: Lowland Lane IIIvy."Ivy? What were you doing in front of the door?"I tried not to look suspicious about what she said on the call. I took a deep breath and swallowed."Uhm, sorry. I just uhm... wanted to ask you how your day went. It just looks like you've been busy this whole week," I said.Nailed it.Relief was all over her face, she was thankful that I asked her if she was doing well. I feel bad a bit because it was just an act. "I'm fine, Ivy. Now, go back to your room. You might need some rest too."___"Ivy, hello?" Lizzy was waving her hand in front of my eyes.I realized that I spilled the sauce of the pasta while mixing it for a while already. I was just too distracted and confused about last night. I couldn't help but think about who was aunt Rosie talking to."Oh, uhm." I tried to come back to my senses as I wipe the spilled sauce on the table. We were in the cafeteria, talking about the upcoming event that will be held on the campus next week. Lizzy and I vo