Vicious Attraction

Author."Daughter," the constant shake on her shoulder broke her sleep. With a protest Micaela peeled her lashes blinking rapidly and straighten herself. Ouch!!! Her back hurt terribly for sleeping in an awkward position for so long. She arched her chest up and with her hand stroke her back trying to ease the stiffness and turned to face the person who tapping her shoulder constantly."Daughter, can you please excuse me." The old lady, probably in her early 50s asked her with a polite smile. "I need to use the washroom so badly." She added bluntly.Micaela darted her eyes and realizing that she was blocking her way to get out, she shifted her legs twisting her waist and spoke, "oh, sure please." "Old age and diabetic leaves you with no other choice." Saying she slides out through the narrow space and Micaela nodded again in understanding. One by one all the passengers were also getting down from the bus. The elderly woman took her own sweet time passing by her. Elevating her chest w

Adan Leandro P.O.VParking the car, I climbed down and walked through the pathway. Several small cottages were set up for visitors. I scanned the area and when I reach the food court, I saw mom sitting in the first row with a cup of coffee and her eyes were searching for someone. Not delaying I approach and pulled the chair opposite to her. The sound of chair dragging caught her attention and she peered at me."Mom. What is this?" I spoke softly, not wanting to offend her in any way. Her expression changed. She folded her arms, crossed over her chest throwing her usual silent treatment to show how much she was upset."Mom. Why are you punishing us for him? You got me so anxious that I left all my works and came here."She glared, not at me, but her eyes were fixed behind my back. And I swiveled my head to find dad standing with a solemn look on his face. My heart eased at his sight. His face shows how stressful he was for her. With his eyes, he assured that from here on he will take

Author.Micaela was sitting stiff and watching how the remote-controlled enormous metal gate automatically gave access letting the SUV car drive in. Her eyes grew wide darting the scenario in front. Her fingers clasp the strap of the bag tightly. The huge white mansion stretches across a vast piece of land, stood proud and tall like some castle of fairy tales. High glass windows, impressive. The estate seems much bigger than the one she lived with her husband. Her husband was wealthy but this place screams fortune spends on it. A fountain sits in the middle of the garden imposing magnificence in style. Guards dressed in black carrying arms littered all over the lawn making sure even a fly cannot make out of this place without their knowledge.No doubt being the mafia king, he is fully loaded. She glanced to her left at the man who was driving with fully focused ahead. The car stops on the porch and Adan steps out closing the door and round her side. He opens the door and looks at her

Author.Micaela was busy cleaning the dishes using dishwasher foam on the sponge. She twisted the knob of the tab and water splash down as she washes the utensils and dishes."Dear, hurry up. I'm leaving. Ahh... my neck." Aunt Mary winced. Her one hand folded from the elbow resting on her waist and with the other was massaging behind her neck. Micaela glance at her and felt sad. The woman does all the house hold chores and being a newbie, she wasn't of much help either. But Aunt Mary was gentle. She never scolded for her mistake and whenever she assigns her any work, they were mostly doing the cleaning. Most of her time was spent in the kitchen helping her making the food. And Micaela being obedient one memorizes everything taught to her."Aunt, you can go back to your room. Let me wind up and I will apply pain relief on your back." Her caring words brought a motherly smile on the face of the elderly lady. "Oh sweetie, you don't need to worry. I will be fine after taking an hour of

Author.Today the weather was pleasant. Neither too hot nor too cold. Smoky clouds spread like thick blanket. Seems like it will rain. Micaela concluded."Like this. It helps in the better growth of plants." Aunt Mary was explained and how to mix soil with fertilizer. Along with kitchen activities, the woman had sworn to fully equip this girl with all homely affairs. Micaela looked back at the woman and paid full concentration."Now do one thing, wear these spare gloves and fill this earthen tub with the soil and set them lined in the corner of the wall till then I will go inside and check the cake in the oven. Hope the cake didn't get burned." She added further with a chuckle dusting her hands and then rose up to her height and straighten her back."Which corner?" Micaela asked darting her sight around the backyard garden."Ummm..." Aunt Mary also scanned the area. "Here" She reach near the Carob tree and signaled. "You can set them here, this place."