Fina opened her eyes to gentle glowing light. She was lying on a high bed in an unknown room.
Candlelight glowed from the table next to her, illuminating some part of the room.
The room was big and filled with varieties of books but the most appealing thing about it was the fact that it was cold.
Like ice.
"You are awake"
Fina turned to see Coco Bell entering the room through a wall.
"How did I get here? Where's this place?"
Coco sat on the chair beside the bed.
"I found you lying on the floor and panicked. I thought you were..
"You thought I was dead. Like the victims…"
Coco nodded, her eyes filled with sadness.
"Those students who died innocent deaths. It's really unfortunate" Coco said softly. "I called Mr Walker and he took you here. I'm glad you are okay now"
"Thank you. But I have to go"
Coco deep blue eyes met hers.
"I know I haven't talked to you but I really hope we can be friends"
"You want to befriend a Junior?" Fina asked in surprise.
"You made it sound like it's a bad thing"
"No. I'm just surprised" Fina said
"I was really curious about you. And amazed too. You haven't been in Elfina for long and you have achieved so many things"
Fina looked confused.
"By achievement, you mean…?"
"Everyone is getting to know you which is rare in Elfina. There's a game the Seniors always play. It's about the most beautiful for the same sex. Bridget and Camilla always win. You haven't met Camilla. She is on an important mission now" Coco said "But ever since you stepped foot in Elfina, your name have always been the first. And Shelly Jefferson too. Seniors are taken by you but you hardly glance at them. You are lucky. People notices you"
Fina brows furrowed together.
"I am lucky because people notices me?" Fina asked, dumbfounded.
Coco looked perplexed.
"Isn't that a good thing?" Coco asked
"I suppose? I have to go"
"Mr Walker wants to talk to you. He must have been worried sick"
"Mr Walker?" Fina asked, dumbfounded "David Walker?"
Coco nodded.
"Yes. The same. Please be careful, Fina. Don't fall sick"
"Thanks?"
"I'll take my leave. I have to meet with the girls"
It wasn't long when Coco left that Mr Walker walked in through the wall.
"What is this place?" Fina asked
Mr Walker leaned on a desk and folded his hands together.
"Do you ever get tired of looking at someone? Maybe some people do not want to be looked at"
Mr Walker's gaze never wavered.
"I want you to start talking"
Fina sighed and got up.
"Well, I'm talking"
"Do you want to know why I'm watching you? And your minions?"
"No"
"Because you looked like the type that seeks trouble. Nancy Miller is out there telling everyone you said you are mad. You feel mad."
"Now I know the depth of her hatred" Fina said calmly.
"What are you doing, Fina Clark? I can sense danger when it's coming but you are radiating it yourself. What are you?" Mr Walker asked calmly.
Fina looked down and twisted her fingers together.
"I'm just curious"
"About?" Mr Walker asked slowly.
"The world in Elfina. I'm curious about how things work"
"Tell me one thing"
Fina looked up at him.
"What?" She asked
"Did you do any dangerous spell lately?"
Fina looked away.
"What spell?" Mr Walker asked so sternly, Fina's heart skipped two beats at once.
"Clark!" Mr Walker shouted.
Fina swallowed hard.
"Who is Xiana Kang?" She asked out of the blue.
Dead beat silence.
Intense silence.
Mr Walker walls crumbled and he looked defeated for a while.
"Xiana?"
"Yes, Xiana. Who is she?" Fina asked
"The Name seems familiar but I do not know"
Fina chuckled.
"I'm not ten, Mr Walker. You looked taken aback"
"Leave"
Fina didn't need to be told twice to leave but not before turning to see Mr Walker rubbing his neck in frustration.
She was on her way to the elevator when she saw two figures together.
Chuckles.
"I like you" Male voice.
"You do?" Female voice.
"Yes" Male voice.