At Chemora-
Kilian sprang out of that tub holding his chest and throat.
Sitara rubbed his back as he coughed blood on the floor. The color of the liquid in that tub had just changed to turquoise as Kilian reappeared.
" Breathe... " Sitara instructed , hitting the back of his lungs.
Kilian struggled for several minutes before finally letting out a very loud gasp and collapsing on the floor .
Sitara carried him to bed.Put him down and then pulled his hands and legs up off it as well.
She administered several injections after which Kilian's breath finally normalized and he slowly opened his eyes.
" Thank you... " his voice was hoarse as he pressed Sitara's arm in appreciation.
Sitara looked away and pretended to organize the syringes.
" It's good to see you come back alive... " Then she turned at him and asked, " how did it go? "
" They believe me. " Kilian smiled.
" I finally got to see the girl for whom I had to leave my wife behind... my pregnant wife... I didn't even know that she was with a child until I saw her mutilated body...the baby dangling out of her stomach like a leech...." the tone in Kilian's voice shifted dramatically. He was speaking through gritted teeth, " and the heir of the ones who did it. " he finished.
Kilian suddenly sat up and turned the entire tray of injectable liquids and syringes upside down. Sitara was startled.
" I should have killed them, then and there. I should have killed them all. "
Sitara seemed to understand his frustration.
She went beside him and hugged him from the back.
" It will be alright... You do have a plan. Everything that you ever wanted will all be yours. "
She stroked his chest in an attempt to calm him down.
" She knew I was bound to her by my promise. She knew I was on her side when nobody else was. Why did she do something so evil to me? My own sister? She is no better than that dark lover of the hero. They deserve each other. They deserve to live with each other for eternity in hell. "
Kilian was fuming. His recent interaction seemed to have triggered unpleasant memories.
" You did the right thing Lord Kilian... your decision to stand by your sister was not wrong... We have the laws of heaven... if she really plotted against you she will definitely bear the consequences... "
Kilian shoved her with his elbow which hit her in the stomach. She grabbed her stomach but did not utter a single word.
" You still dare to side with her... " His purple eyes were turning violet with rage.
" No... I am not siding with anyone... I am simply voicing what's in your heart. You still don't believe that she could have betrayed you... You still live to fulfill your promise.... not because you are bound by it but because you want to.... correct me if I am wrong.... I challenge you... "
Kilian didn't know himself as much as Sitara knew him.
Kilian did not answer but instead he extended his hand. Sitara was quick to take it . Kilian pulled her close.
" Do not challenge me , " he grabbed her cheeks and brought it up to his chin-level, almost brushing against his own lips.
Sitara closed her eyes and clenched her hands into fists. Kilian observed her reaction and quietly let her go.
*****
Meanwhile, back on Earth -
Mira watched from the window of their classroom as Braze and Kian walked into the campus as if they owned it, followed by Xen, who was dressed very posh.
She couldn't help but scoff as the entire class pushed her to the side, rushing in to catch a glimpse. They did look like rockstars.
" It's a good thing that Betty isn't here... isn't it? " Razzak chirped in Mira's ear much to her annoyance.
" Like I care. " She flipped her legs on the table and pulled a book out, pretending to read it of course but she forgot it was upside down.
" What's between these hot guys and you Mira? Had it been one I would have guessed it was an ex-lover, had it been two I would have definitely believed it was a love-triangle but three... "
Razzak didn't get to complete her sentence.
The teacher came in and everyone rushed back to their respective desks.
" Hello students, a very good morning. Sorry I was a little late. Please help me welcome our new student. His name is George. This is his first day here. "
Mira held her breath.
Of all classes, Watcher was in her class.
Was this all part of a bigger plan?
Were they planning on catching them red-handed?
Mira tried to avoid any eye contact as George casually walked in and started introducing himself as if he was any ordinary lad.
"Hello everyone, I am George. I recently came here to live with my elder sister. I do not have any friends because me and my sister keep traveling a lot. I am hoping I get to make some friends this time around. "
He flashed a big and bright smile as he looked at everyone.
Mira had her head down on her desk.
She peeked from between her hands. The guys looked at her momentarily before turning around at the teacher.
" You can take the empty seat behind Mira. She is an exchange student. You can move in front when she leaves next week. "
George nodded and walked up to Mira.
Mira held her breath.
" Hi Mira. " That was all he said before obediently settling down behind her. She turned back to take another look at him. He was busy unpacking his stuff. He lifted his head up momentarily and smiled at her before continuing digging inside his bag.
Mira was flabbergasted.
He was definitely putting up a nice act. But the question was why?
Mira was busy in her thoughts when her eyes met Razzak's.
" You know this one as well? " She mouthed the words without making any sound.
Mira sighed.Unfortunately she was right. She knew all the hot guys in that class. All of them.