NOWElijah felt a firm hand on his shoulders. He turned to his side, but instead of being on the floor, breathing heavily while Cleo and Green drank away, he found Dr Hill staring at him. "Elijah?" The older man called.He blinked, only now realizing he was in the present."That's his name? Elijah." He whipped his head around so fast, it created a dizzying effect. She was in front of him with her hands outstretched. He couldn't believe his eyes. The pretense? How could she act like they were strangers?"You do know it's rude to keep someone's hands hanging right? She's been in the same position for a few minutes now, and all you're doing is staring like a dehydrated frog. Anyway, it's what the hosts get for inviting the trash alongside sane people." Tiana hisses, her voice dripping with bile.Rhonda moved her mouth to speak but was quickly silenced by her sister's hands pressing firmly on hers. "Don't you dare defend him?" She mouthed.To everyone's surprise, it was Colin Trus
"I agree with Mr Carter. If this fundraiser is not going to be starting soon, you may as well let us know now." Tiana who couldn't take one more second of yet another one of her potential in-laws doting on Winnie Carter whined."I agree with my mum and Mr Carter too," Laura added. She couldn't stand this behavior anymore. She thought she had something with Colin. She had waited for three whole years for his return, so they could rehash that wonderful night she couldn't stop dreaming about. Yet, here he was, flirting openly with Winnie Carter. The worst part was not just the flirting, but that she respected Winnie Carter too much to even be mad at her."I wanted to say hello to the Luxes, but I guess I'll do that after?" Avery directed to Nathan."Sure thing darling. Anything you want." He said, returning her smile with a lewd one of his.Elijah found the exchange quite amusing. They were both crappy people, so he didn't mind if they went to hell together. The duo returned to the
Dr Hill instantly took charge, ordering everyone to step back. Elijah watched on, curious to see the doctor at work. He crouched, raising Nathan's hands to check his pulse. A sign of relief washed through him. He quickly placed his hands on his chest and began giving him CPR. "Someone call the hospital fast." He yelled behind his shoulders. Everyone began struggling to get their phones out. Elijah couldn't help the smirk on his face. While medically, that was the right thing to do, he knew deep down Dr. Hill was wasting his time. He wasn't going to wake up like that. What he needed was to inhale one of those strong-smelling herbs he had nicely stashed away in his laboratory. That was all. Regardless, he enjoyed watching everyone scramble to try and save the asshole. If it was just him, Nathan Luxe would be in real trouble right now. "He's not responding to CPR doctor. Is he dead!" Someone screamed from the crowd, and panic began anew. "He's not dead, please calm down!" Dr Hill tr
Elijah rose to his feet, amidst the cheerful celebrations around him. "Oh My God! How did he do that?" One person asked. In his head as he walked out of the spot everyone was gathering to see if Nathan was truly awake, he answered. "A dog can sniff out the strong stench of a fox." "How did he know a scent like hers would work?" Again, he answered in his mind. "A dog, and a fox." He didn't stop as he successfully walked out of the clearing. Instead, he kept on working away, determined to get out of the room as he was over everything already. Avery made to follow him, but she was stopped by a strong hand on hers. She turned to see her cousin staring curiously at her. "We need to talk." He said, before walking back to the center stage. Her eyes followed Elijah's until he disappeared out of the room. She only turned away when Colin began making an announcement. An announcement which coincided with the arrival of the emergency ambulance. "Sorry about the chaos. Unfortunately, we'l
"Sorry, I didn't know I was interrupting anything." Winnie turned around to leave, as Elijah and Rhonda stepped away from each other.Elijah wanted to go after her. It took every last drop of strength in his body not to go after her. But he knew he couldn't. It would be hypocrisy."Won't you go after her?" Rhonda asked, her heart thumping loudly against her chest.She held her breath, awaiting his response. She knew they had grown closer lately. Winnie had been visibly upset just now. It was only fair for him to go after her even if she didn't want him to."No," He said, forcing a smile. "It's better I don't."Even as she smiled, she wondered what he meant by that. Did they fight? Thinking about it now, there had been a little tension between them when Elijah came into the room. Then again, she had defended him against Nathan Luxe. What was the truth then?"I should return to the room then. My mum is probably searching everywhere for me now." She said."I should too. I'll go te
The sound from the clock on the bedside table pierced through the silence of Elijah's bedroom. The man himself, still claddes in his bedtime attire sat on the bed, with his legs to the ground, and his hands on the miniature drawer just in front of him. His toes danced on the floor nervously as he contemplated the wisdom in what he was about to do. As if something suddenly came over him, he opened the drawer and brought out the ring box.Carefully, he opened it, and picked up the ring. He dropped the box back, and raises the ring to the ceilings. The light rays that had successfully passes through the window blinds shone on the ring, giving it a twinkle. As his eyes glued to it like a spectacle, something else happened in his brain. He suddenly could feel his powers calling for him. It wanted to be one with the owner again. "Should I?" He muttered.The very reason he had cast his powers away had followed him here, three years after. Was there still a point to any of these? "Rem
"Whatever you're doing must be quite important. You've been on it for almost the entire day." Winnie in her screen light blockage glasses that were already reaching down her nose, and her messy hair cascading like a wild bush down the lengths of her back to see John. Her eyes went straight to the cup in his hands, and it instantly widened with glee."Oh sweet John, did you get that for me?" She fluttered her lashes playfully, and he rolled his eyes."I did.""Yay!" She pumped her fist in the air, but before she could bring it down, her excitement was cut short."Don't get all excited yet. Your grandpa would get mad at me if he knew I was encouraging your caffeine addiction."She pouted into a frown. "I'm not addicted John. It just, you know helps me keep an alert, and functional brain while I work. Bottom line, I'm more productive with my caffeine.""So----- addiction." He said, relentless.She sighed. "You know what? Think whatever you like. Can I have my coffee now?""I ca
A soft rap sounded on William Carter's door. He turned to the door, panic rushing through his face. Quickly, but carefully, he placed the documents he was holding back into the drawer, before calling on whoever was behind the door to come in. Winnie marched into the room, her eyes blazing with anger. A look of concern quickly reloaded the panic in his eyes. His granddaughter was never this unnerved. He waited for her to state the reason for her presence, not wanting to speak ahead of her. "Elijah is here to see you." She said after pacing for a few seconds. "Aha! Elijah." He bobbed his head, understanding the source of her anger now. For some reason she was insistent on not telling him, the pair had gone from a budding friendship to whatever this ugliness was. He had wanted to speak to Elijah about it, but something told him he would only be risking the very quiet but intense fury his granddaughter was capable of. "Yes, him. Why didn't you tell me you invited him over?" She stoppe