Jennifer's P.O.V

The last thing I probably wanted to do that day was run into Myra. However, since karma utterly hates me, I just had to encounter the worst. I was on my way towards my room when a clap suddenly erupted across the hallway. Bursting into the room, I "accidentally" cursed, watching Niko back up, covering his red cheek with one hand. 

"What the hell happened here?"

"None of your busine-"

"Just shut up!"

This time I was breathing heavily, due to the pain increasing on my leg. I had simply been trying to get some painkillers and I ended up with this.

"Who do you think you're talking to?"

"You."

With that she inched closer, and Slap! Her disgusting hand came in contact with my face. I somehow felt like something had been pulled off of me. Looking towards Niko, I could see both the anger and guilt in his eyes.

Don't hit her back. He said

Staring Myra down, we both watched to see her next move. Then my hand moved without me knowing it. First it tackled her face, then it came back to me, once again ready to strike. Was this what a slap felt like? My fingers tingled from such unusual actions. If it was a slap, it felt good. She stared at me in shock. Just like the saying, if looks could kill, I'd be 20 feet underground right now. 

"How dare you...." she said, pointing her finger at me

With that her neck jerked to the side, listening to some sort of noise outside the door. She reminded me of a cat, focusing on every bit of movement. Quickly exiting the room, she muttered a few words to herself and proceeded in staring me down.

"This isn't over yet....." 

Once she left the room, I could hear Niko go up and close the door.

"Why did you come here?"

"I was actually trying to get some painkillers from my room, but I heard the noise and... well..... curiosity got the best of me. "

"Well, in case you forgot, curiosity ki-"

" I know, I know. You don't have to give me a 5 hour lecture abou-"

"Who said I was going to give you a 5 hour lecture? If anything, you should be resting, not here"

"Why did you close the door then?"

"Because....."

"What?"

"Forget it, you can just leave. The door isn't locked."

"Okay then...."

With that I left the room, thinking about our queer conversation. While in deep conversation, I analyzed my surroundings. To my left was a smooth burgundy bedside table, cool to the touch. Tracing my finger along it's intricate design, I sighed, fingering the loops and carved flowers. My hands eventually reached the vase. A very pretty one in fact. The flowers, they were beautiful yellow marigolds, well contrasting the white vase and burgundy bedside table. On the other side there was a white lamp with an identical bedside table, loops and flowers and all. Feeling the chain with my fingers, I then touched my neck, feeling for my necklace. Suddenly, my heart dropped. My necklace wasn't on my neck. Checking in my pocket, I pulled out a tissue and wrapper, but no necklace. Slowly getting of my bed, I searched everywhere, trying hard not to damage my ankle. I checked the table, the drawers, and even the closet, but I couldn't find it. Then, I remembered something. When Myra slapped me, I felt something remove from my neck. Was that it? Did she have my necklace? Firmly grasping my sandal, I pretended it was a chancla and hit myself repeatedly on the head. How could I be so stupid? 

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"Yes, it's very important to me."

This time, I was sitting on my bed, talking to Bree.

"Maybe I can try to get it for you."

Both of us sat in silence, looking down at the carpeted floor.

"What do we do now?"

"I guess we can talk."

I decided to tell her about my conversation with Niko.

"-was acting very weird. It was almost like he had been hiding something from me."

Bree was in deep thought, still looking down at the floor. She finally spoke.

"He likes you."

"What?"

"I said h-"

"-no..... I just that I dont think it's true. He's my mentor. That would be weird."

"....but you like him too."

I didn't even know how to reply. Some part of me longed to say yes while the rest of me wanted to say no. I felt my heart beat faster and faster.

"Admit it. You like him."

"How can you be so sure?"

"It's..... In my blood."

"What, so now you're half cupid?"

"No, it's a family inheritance thing."

"Oh... "

"You know what?"

"What?"

"I'm going to make to make it up to you."

"What? How?"

"Today, I'm taking you to the spa, and you can't say no."

Hey guys! Did you like that chapter.  In case you couldn't tell, I kind of couldn't make anything up. I was kind of running out of ideas. Sorry for the late chapter!Anyways, I dedicate this chapter to KeithStanley3 for being such a nice person. Don't forget to check out the book "The Walking Mage"

What was Niko going to say?

What will Bree really do?

Have you ever slapped someone before?

(I've only slapped my pillows before 😂😂)

Thx 4 Reading!!!!