"Isnt it time for you to go back?" A glowing figure spoke.
Layla sighed as her arm covered her eyes, her other arms over her tummy. "I just can't... After knowing all this you expect me to bounce back to that hell" she mumbled.
The figure sat down beside her and looked ahead. "Well, you might keep people worrying about you. You should go back. Think of this as another chance for your life"
Layla sighed. "Who are you exactly?"
"I am telling you for the 35th time, I am no one. Can't you get it?"
Layla pushed herself up. "Fine. But do you really think I can get another chance but not him? I don't think that's fair"
The figure smiled and placed a warm hand on her shoulder, "Well you were given this chance to pay for it. Now go, I need to sleep"
"Wah. You do have attitude"
"Get out!"
"You can be friendly, you know"
"Fine. Will you take the honor of leaving me alone and disappear in front of me?" The figure spoke through gritted teeth.
"Ok that's my cue. Bye! Not sure about how I am gonna pay for it. But hope it helps my guilt"
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"She is not waking up!" Liam shouted. Kay and Jack looked at each other. She was supposed to be up 2 hours ago when her whole body healed leaving her skin glowing.
"patience, Sir liam.she being alive is in on itself a miracle. Let's wait for a few more minutes"The healer rubbed his hands together.
"Aren't you a healer? You are supposed to know when will the patient get up? Why is your prediction wrong?"He grabbed his collar and pulled him. Liam's face inches from his.
"Brother..." Barely a whisper made him stop .
He slowly turned . Her hair shirveled and her locks spread out over her pillow. Her revealed neck smooth and shiny . Her black orbs tracing his . He sprinted towards her.
"Layla ,can you hear me? Are you alright?"Liam whispered. He hated it. He hated how he appeared weak and desperate in front of others . But he didn't care. If it's for her,he was ready to turn the world into hell.
"Brother. I am fine. So can you stop crying?"Layla whispered.
His hand whisper his cheek. He didn't realise he was crying.
"I am glad "he whispered and pulled her hand into his. "I am so glad you are alive" and kissed her knuckles.
Everyone gasped. Layla saw them cover their mouth and whisper to each other.
"Sir liam. I am honoured to serve you"Layla said loud enough for them to hear.
Liam's eyes mirrored hurt but he knew what Layla was intending.
"Great you remembered. I was beginning to think to drill it in your head. Don't die before you serve"Liam gritted through his teeth . The healer nodded in understanding.
"Only death shall seperate me from serving you"Layla whispered .
"Excuse me.i have a question. Are you a female prodigy?"The healer interrupted pushing away the curtain and almost falling over her.
Liam glared. "Sir. I am afraid so . So I am tied to serve the king" and she got up.
"I see. Then I will wish you the best"The healer smiled nervously under the gaze of Liam.
Layla got up. She flexed her fingers . "You alright?"
"Better . Much lighter"Layla smiled.
"if that's the case, Can I propose that she be held responsible for harassing me?"A voice said.
"Sir Chris..."Layla trailed off.
"Oh right. I came about the matters of sir Chris. We need to settle it. As soon as possible before the horse race tomorrow. His highness orders" his voice sounded stern.
"oh sure. Sir liam. The king's order should never be waited."She pulled her light legs onto the floor. She wiggled her toes ,feeling the warmth of the floor.
"Which room is the interrogation?"She asked ,pulling her hair back.
"That .."
"Sir if I may..can we interrogate in front of the students of the university?"Chris suggested .
"I don't think that's protocol." Liam Said annoyingly.
"But didn't the king wished the justice ?Its a request from the victim. Isn't it a rule to abide by the victim?"
His nose flared and Liam took a deep breath. But Layla cut him off,"I acknowledge what Sir Chris is saying. Its a rule to abide by law. And law honors victims"She spoke glumly
Liam looked disbelievingly at Layla. "Are you sure about this?" Trying to hide his concern ,he asked.
"Yes sir"she gazed at the window.
"Then it shall commence tomorrow morning in the playground. Inform all the students to assemble .I shall talk to the dean about it"Liam got up and left with no more word.
Chris smirked ,"Its over for you,witch" and followed Liam.
Layla's shoulders slumped. A body crashed on her side,"Chloe!" She smiled weakly.
"I was worried"Chloe sniffed. She patted her hair.
"now I am fine ,am I not? Thankyou for worrying about me" and pulled Chloe off her.
"Is snow alright?"Layla mumbled.
"Yup .she is fine. They say that she isnt herself lately "Chloe rubbed her nose.
"ok . I am powerful enough to discharge, am I not?" Layla smiled at the healer.
"of course. "The healer smiled back.
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"Snow, you were supposed to be eating ,healthy food. You have a race tomorrow"Layla combed her silky hair.
Snow neighed."You know snow,I heard that you saved me ,leading jack to where I am . Thank you ,you are one of a horse"Layla whispered kissing her gently .
"Shouldn't you be kissing me?"