THE NEXT MORNING ~
Mr. Sakon walked into the house, saw the sleeping girls, and shook his head. He'd seen this scene many times before. He freshened up and headed to the kitchen.
Ivelle woke up, stumbled to the kitchen for water, and screamed upon seeing Mr. Sakon. "Ahhhh!"
(Astra and Kiana rushed in, surprised. Astra quickly pulled Ivelle away)
ASTRA ~ Why are you screaming..he's my father..
(Ivelle's eyes widened. )
IVELLE ~ That old man???
ASTRA ~ Watch your mouth..don't call him old! He's still young.(Scolded)
KIANA ~ Yeah, he's just a normal human. No special powers, and he's 72.
IVELLE ~ 72? Whoa, and you call him young?(giggled)
(Astra gave her a mock-stern look, but Ivelle couldn't help but laugh.)
KIANA ~ So, how old are you?(asking Ivelle)
IVELLE ~ I'm 19. And you guys ??
KIANA ~ I'm 54,and Astra is 55.(Ivelle's jaw dropped)
IVELLE ~ What on earth is happening??
KIANA ~ Hehehehe 🤭
IVELLE ~ You're still young...looking.
KIANA ~ We'll look like this till 200, though.
ASTRA ~ Fool.. We're immortals..
IVELLE ~ I want to become immortal too.. 😭
(Suddenly, a loud scream echoed through the room. The girls rushed to the injured lady and found her awake, clutching her head.)
KIANA ~ Lady, are you okay?
IVELLE ~ Do you know who you are?
(Astra rolled her eyes at Ivelle.)
ASTRA ~ Seriously, don't you think we should ask her something more useful?
IVELLE ~ But we need to know her name so we can contact her family. They're probably worried sick.
ASTRA ~ Worrried and sick..??
KIANA ~ Your cuts are deep. You need to rest.
(The lady looked around, confused.)
THE LADY ~ Where...where am I?
KIANA ~ You're safe here. Don't worry.
ASTRA ~ We should take her to Miss Viorel. She can help.(Kiana nodded in agreement.)
(The lady tried to sit up, wincing in pain.) THE LADY ~ What...what happened to me?(Kiana gently pushed her back down.)
KIANA ~ Just rest for now. We'll figure everything out.
(Mr. Sakon went to call the girls for breakfast but couldn't find them.)
(The girls had indeed gone to Miss Viorel's house with the injured lady. They knocked on the door so many times..
KIANA ~ Miss Viorel! Open the door!
IVELLE ~ Let me try.
( Just as she was about to knock, the door swung open. A beautiful fairy stood before them. Ivelle's eyes widened.)
IVELLE ~ Wow, everyone in Atarah is so gorgeous! (Whispered to Astra)
MISS VIOREL ~ What brings you here?KIANA ~ This lady was hurt by a werewolf last night.
(Miss Viorel's expression changed as she saw the lady's face.)
MISS VIOREL ~ Oh no, it's honourable Lady Selene, the Alpha's daughter! (She bowed deeply and apologized.)
(Astra and Kiana were shocked. They exchanged glances, then bowed and apologized too. Ivelle looked stunned, unsure what was happening.)
(Miss Viorel ushered them inside.)
MISS VIOREL ~ Let her in. I'll take care of her.
(As they tended to Lady Selene, Mr. Sakon called out from outside.)
MR. SAKON ~ Kiana! Your father is here to see you.
(Kiana's face lit up.)
KIANA ~ Excuse me, I'll go meet him.
(She quickly left, leaving Astra and Ivelle with Miss Viorel and Lady Selene.)
ASTRA ~ Kiana will be so delighted today. IIVELLE ~ Her dad's coming today? I've been here for three days, and I haven't seen him visit.
ASTRA ~ He's really busy.
MISS VIOREL ~ Kiana's a free spirit, I love her nature.
ASTRA ~ Yeah, she's kind-hearted and always helps everyone.
IVELLE ~ I heard you were ignoring towards her at first.(Teasing)
ASTRA ~ I wasn't sure about her. I'm not like you, trusting people easily.
(Ivelle playfully rolled her eyes.)
IVELLE - Aishh..
MISS VIOREL ~ She's the ball of sunshine..
ASTRA ~ Kiana's always cheerful and makes everyone's day brighter. She's a great friend to have.
IVELLE ~ And what about me?
ASTRA ~ You ??
(Ivelle nodded with excitement)
ASTRA ~ You.Are.Annoying
(Ivelle pouted, making a funny face.)
MISS VIOREL ~ Who is this lady? She seems similar to Kiana.
ASTRA ~ (Whispering)She's the one I told you about. From Earth.
Miss Viorel nodded and whispering back,
MISS VIOREL ~ Sooha ??
ASTRA ~ Yeah, but she changed her mame Ivelle now.
IVELLE ~ You knew I was from Earth?
MISS VIOREL ~ I'm big sister to Kiana and Astra. They tell me everything.
ASTRA ~ Sorry for not introducing our big sister properly earlier.
IVELLE ~ Your big sister is really nice, just like Kiana.
ASTRA ~ You think so? You didn't see her wild side.
IVELLE ~ What do you mean?
ASTRA ~ She's actually the naughtiest person to ever exist.We're all really different, which is why we never fight.
IVELLE ~ Really?
ASTRA ~ And you're different from us too. Cause You don't have your brain or we can say not smart as us..😏 I think we won't have any fights in future..
IVELLE ~ Hey, I'm a good person! I don't fight with anyone. (Astra just laughed)
AT KIANA'S HOUSE ~
KNIGHT KOA ~ My little daughter's growing up so fast.
KIANA ~ ( pouted,) Father, you never come home.
KNIGHT KOA ~ I know, sweetie. The palace has a lot of work.
( Kiana hugged him tightly.)
KIANA ~ I missed you, Father.
(Koa's eyes welled up with tears.)
KNIGHT KOA ~ I missed you too, my little one.
(Kiana looked up at him, concerned.)
KIANA ~ Father, what's wrong?
KNIGHT KOA ~ (Sobbing) I don't know...I just feel so hurt.
( Kiana hugged him tighter.)
KIANA ~ Father, why are you crying? You never cried before.
(Koa shook his head.)
KNIGHT KOA ~ Nothing happened...I just didn't spend enough time with you. I'm sorry...Your father didn't do enough for you.
(Kiana's eyes filled with tears.)
KKANA ~ Father, you're my hero...the best father ever.(Koa burst into tears.)
KNIGHT KOA ~ I'm sorry...I wasn't able to give you the love you deserve,(He whispered. Kiana cried too.)
KIANA ~ Father...
(Koa held her face.)
KNIGHT KOA ~ You're kind, brave, and strong...I'm proud of you...Your mother would be proud too.
(Kiana sobbed.)
KIANA ~ I'll always try to make you proud, Father.
(Koa held her shoulders tightly.)
KNIGHT KOA ~ Follow your heart...never forget who you are...
(He handed her a serious look. )
KNIGHT KOA ~ Listen carefully...I'll write a letter...do the work I tell you...with loyalty.
(Kiana nodded.)
KIANA ~ Okay, Father...I'll follow your advice...
(Koa's voice cracked.)
KNIGHT KOA ~ It's not advice...it's an order.
( Kiana bowed.)KIANA ~ I'll do it, Father.
(Koa turned to leave, tears streaming down his face. Kiana called out,)
KIANA ~ See you soon, Father.
(Koa nodded, unable to speak cause he's crying so harder.. You'll know later Why )
(As they walked to the market, Kiana seemed a bit off, but she was smiling. Ivelle noticed)
IVELLE~ Whoa, are you feeling that happy??
KIANA ~ Of course..
ASTRA ~ Kiana, what's wrong? Your eyes says something different..
KIANA ~ Hmm? Nothing.
ASTRA ~ You're thinking about something else, aren't you?
KIANA ~ I don't know...I just felt something different today. My father was crying.
ASTRA ~ Don't worry, he probably just missed you. It's been a while since you saw him.
( Kiana nodded.)
KIANA ~ Yeah, maybe.
IIVELLE ~ I'm missing my father so much. I wish I could go back home.
KIANA ~ Don't worry, we'll help you find a way.
ASTRA ~ If there's a problem, there are always solutions. We just need to find them. KIANA ~ But there's a catch...if you go back to your world, your existence here will vanish.
IVELLE ~ So, if I go back, I'll cease to exist here too ?
ASTRA ~ That's right.
IVELLE ~ Then I'll never go back. My father there will never recognise me either.
(Kiana nodded in understanding.)
KIANA ~ Yeah, it's true...but we're here for you.
(As they reached the market, they realized they needed to buy herbs from different shops. Ivelle stuck with Astra, feeling unfamiliar with the place. Kiana went off on her own.)
(Kiana was browsing at a herbal shop when a handsome man appeared outside, captivating everyone's attention. However, Kiana remained unimpressed.)
(She noticed everyone's gaze and thought)
KIANA ~ Handsome guys are just about looks. Inside, they're often different.True handsomeness comes from within. Just like my father..😌
(The stranger seemed to sense her thoughts, and a hint of a smile played on his lips.)
AUTHOR'S POV ~
How did he know about her thoughts? Is he a vampire? I think so too. Wait – he's Noa, the youngest brother of the 7 Vampire Princes, who just escaped from prison. What is he doing here in the crowd?