"Liz's thoughts"
Chapter 6
“Well Kyle, there’s no turning back now. Everyone is arriving on Monday morning. Are you going to be ok?”
“Yeah, I-I guess so. It’s just such a shock you know?”
“I know Kyle, but I’m sure we can stop a lot of the things from happening, at least I hope so.”
Once Kyle had changed and gone home, Liz had time to digest all of the information that was swimming around in her brain. She felt so emotionally and physically exhausted, she just lay on top of her bed, fully clothed, trying to figure out what all of it meant. As she closed her eyes the images of the events that took place tonight came back to haunt her, until total exhaustion took over, sending her into a deep sleep.
After a few hours the figure that had been hiding in the shadows of her balcony came forward to her window.
“I will make it my mission to find out what you are up to! That I promise you.”
The following morning Liz bolted upright out of her deep slumber when her alarm clocked started to screech. God she hated that thing.
Liz was not a morning person until she’d had a shower. She dragged herself off the bed, realising that she had fallen asleep in her clothes, let out a loud groan of annoyance before switching off the offending noise machine.
Liz headed towards the bathroom and started to feel like she had been run over by a truck. All her joints and muscles where aching, making it difficult for her to walk.
"I suppose that’s what I get for staying out in the rain for so long. Ah well a nice shower should help," she thought to herself, as she turned the shower on full blast.
While she was waiting for the water to heat up, she started to undress and heard a soft knock on the bathroom door.
“Liz honey, are you nearly ready? I’ve made you a nice fried breakfast this morning,” said Nancy through the door.
“Yes mom. I’m just getting into the shower now. I will be down in a minute.”
“Okay, you only have half an hour to get ready before your shift starts.”
“Yes I know mom. I won’t be long I promise.”
Nancy went downstairs to serve up Liz’s breakfast.
"God I hate Saturday mornings," Liz thought, as she stepped under the hot spray of the shower. She still couldn’t shake the feeling of total exhaustion from her tired body and brain.
Once she finished her shower she quickly got dressed into her uniform, put on her sneakers and ran downstairs. As she walked into the kitchen her mom gave her a funny look.
“Are you alright Liz, you look a little green around the gills!”
Liz snorted, if only her mom realised how ironic that sentence was.
“Yes mom I’m fine. I’m just feeling a little tired this morning. Maybe walking home in that rain last night gave me a chill or something.”
“Well honey, if you don’t feel well later let me know.”
Liz sat down and started to eat her fried breakfast. A treat she only enjoyed once a week due to the fat content. As she took a massive bite of her sausage she froze mid chew. She pushed her chair back with such force it crashed backwards onto the floor making her mom jump.
“God Lizzie you gave me a fright. What’s wrong honey?”
“Mmmmh I fink I’m gonna be sick,” she mumbled, rushing past her mom straight into the toilet.
At that same moment Maria and Michael entered the building ready to start their morning shifts.
“Chica, what’s wrong?” shouted Maria, as she ran in to the toilets after Liz. She arrived just in time to hold Liz’s hair back and stroked her back in comfort.
“Oh Maria, I think that sausage I just ate was bad. It tasted disgusting.”
“Are you sure that’s what caused it? Or was it the sight you had to endure last night?”
“Eeeww! Thanks for reminding me Maria. Yes, seeing Max and Tess kiss last night made my stomach churn but no, I think having to walk home in the rain last night and getting soaked has made me ill. Plus that sausage I was eating was definitely off,” stated Liz as she raised herself up from the floor.
Liz started to feel dizzy and leaned against the wall for support until it subsided.
“Come on Liz, I’ll give you a hand getting up the stairs and we’ll put you into bed. You look like you could do with a rest.”
“No Maria, I’ll be fine. It was just the sausage.”
“Lizzie, are you alright?” asked Nancy, popping her head around the door.
“Yes mom. You might want to check those sausages though. I think they might be rotten.”
“No Liz, me and your father ate those this morning and there was nothing wrong with them.”
“It must be my taste buds then. I don’t want any more to eat mom. I’m just going to start my shift with Maria now, okay?”
“That’s fine honey, but if you don’t feel well later on, phone Agnes to cover for you. Your father and I are going out and won’t be back until this evening.”
“Okay.”
Just as Liz came from the back of the restaurant, after brushing her teeth and re-applying her lip gloss, the bell above the door jingled and Kyle came strolling in heading towards his usual stool by the counter.
“Hello ladies!”
“Hi Kyle” both girls replied in unison.
“What will you have this morning Kyle, the usual?” asked Maria.
“Yes please.”
“Hey space boy order up. The usual waffles for Kyle please,” said Maria while pouring Kyle a coffee.
Michael gave Kyle a short nod to acknowledge his presence and then went to work on his order.
“It’s very quiet in here this morning isn’t it?” enquired Kyle.
The bell above the door signalled more arrivals. The restaurant was suddenly filled with the unmistakable laughter of Alex followed by Isabel, Tess and of course Max. They all headed towards their usual booth which happened to be in Liz’s section.
“Hi guys! Did you see the morning local news? Apparently, there was a massive power surge at the power station and it blew out most of the street lamps around Roswell,” laughed Alex.
Kyle nearly choked on his coffee and just missed spraying Maria. He took a sly look at Liz and winked which made the heat rise to her face. She was blushing profusely. Nobody noticed this small exchange except for Max and Michael.
Kyle had not witnessed Liz blowing up the street lamps but she had told him when they were sitting in the kitchen at the Crashdown.
“Kyle, you nearly sprayed me then,” hissed Maria, jumping out of the way.
“Sorry,” mumbled Kyle.
“Great, this is all I need this morning,” muttered Liz.
“Do you want me to take their order for you?” asked a very concerned Maria. She wasn’t sure Liz could handle a confrontation this morning.
“No Maria that’s ok. I might as well face them and get it over with, but thanks for the offer.”
Liz pulled out a pen and order pad from her apron. Plastered on her best fake smile and walked over to the booth, steeling herself for what was about to come.
“Hi everyone, what can I get for you this morning?”
“Liz may I introduce you to my wonderful and most definitely beautiful new girlfriend Miss Isabel Evans,” said Alex as he stood up, bowed slightly and gestured his arm towards Isabel at which point she blushed with slight embarrassment.
“Oh my god Alex, Isabel, I’m so happy for you guys,” replied Liz, engulfing Alex in a hug and then bending over the booth to give Isabel one as well.
“Thanks” they both replied at the same time.
“Yes Liz, if you had stayed at the Prom last night you would have seen the sweet kiss Isabel gave Alex on the dance floor. Why did you leave?” asked Tess, with a sickly sweet smile on her face.
“Tess!” Max warned.
“Oh, I don’t know Tess I guess seeing a gerbil making out kind of made me feel sick.”
“A gerbil, huh?” asked Tess in confusion whilst Kyle, Maria and Liz sniggered.
“Nothing Tess, if you had a brain you would be really dangerous!”
“If I didn’t have a brain you skanky bitch, then I wouldn’t have been able to win Max’s heart. We shared the most wonderful, tender kiss last night,” smiled Tess.
“Excuse me?” said a shocked Max, turning toward Tess with a look of horror on his face.
“What Max? We did kiss last night, at the Prom, you can’t deny it,” said Tess squirming under Max’s scrutiny.
“Yes Tess, we did kiss last night,” said Max, turning towards Liz with an apologetic look. “But you have not won my heart. I’m not in love with you Tess!” he growled turning back towards Tess to glare at her.
“Well maybe you don’t love me yet but you will in time, it’s our destiny.”
With that comment everyone groaned and rolled their eyes.
“Whatever you and Max do is your business, not mine,” stated Liz.
“Well you have Kyle to keep you company now don’t you? I know he came after you when you left and he didn’t get home until quite late, or should I say early in the morning,” sneered Tess watching to see what Max’s reaction would be.
Max’s head whipped around and he looked Liz directly in the eye. Any mention of Kyle’s name in association with Liz made his blood boil and he kept clenching and un-clenching his fists under the table.
“Now just you hold on a minute Tess. I went after Liz because nobody else did!” Kyle said looking around at the group who all averted his gaze.
“She needed a friend and I was the only one there for her. I walked her home in the rain. We got soaked so Mr and Mrs P offered me to come in to dry off and have something to eat. Mr P drove me home later. I will not let you slander her honour!!” growled Kyle.
“What and you think I would!” shouted Max standing up and shaking with rage.
Just then Liz put two fingers in her mouth and whistled loudly. Everyone froze and then turned to look at Liz.
“Enough!! Tess I really don’t care what you think about me but if you ever start throwing comments like that around again, you will no longer be welcome at this establishment. Do I make myself clear? Max of course you wouldn’t allow someone to slander my name and I’m sure Kyle was not talking about you. He was pointing that remark towards Tess and finally Kyle thank you for protecting my honour but I can fight my own battles!”
With all the commotion going on Michael had left the kitchen and come out into the restaurant. He was a bit bewildered about his actions though because he went to stand beside Liz. He had been watching her all morning because he had this uncontrollable need to protect her.
“Now, what would you all like for breakfast?”
“Waffles and coffee” replied Max, Tess, Alex and Isabel.
“I will return with your orders shortly,” replied Liz, holding her head up high.
Liz turned from the table when another dizzy spell hit her. Everything around her started to fade into the background, until complete darkness overtook her. Michael had seen Liz sway on her feet and got there just in time to catch her before she hit the floor.
“Liz!” screamed Maria as she ran to her best friends side.
Max, Isabel and Alex also ran over to see if Liz was ok.
“See what you have all done!” growled Michael looking around at everyone. “Give her some room to breathe!”
“Michael what’s wrong with you?” asked a very confused Max.
“Nothing,” growled Michael. “I’m going to take her upstairs and lay her down. She was sick this morning. Are you coming Maria?” asked Michael as he swept an unconscious Liz up into his arms.
“I can’t Michael; I’ve got to watch the restaurant. I’m the only one here now, until I can call someone to replace Liz.”
“What about Mr and Mrs Parker?” asked Max.
“They’ve gone out for the day and left Liz in charge. They won’t be back until later this evening,” replied Maria.
“Me and Alex will stay with her if you want,” offered Isabel.
“Thank you Isabel. As soon as I have extra cover I’ll come up and give you guys a break.”
“I’m taking her up to her room.” Michael stormed off through the doors and up the stairs. He gently lay Liz on her bed and sat down next to her.
“I’ll look after you Liz. I won’t let anything happen to you I promise,” whispered Michael as he pushed a small piece of hair out of her face. Max was the first to enter the room and looked at the display of affection with a feeling of shock.
“M-Michael what’s going on?” asked Max.
“Later Maxwell, I’ll talk to you once we are downstairs.”
“No I’m staying with her Michael. I’m going to see what’s wrong with her.”
“Max, I think you should leave it. After what she witnessed last night she might not want you here.”
“What? Michael, you can’t be serious. Okay so I kissed Tess but I need to know she is okay?”
“YOU need to know. That’s right Max, it’s always about YOU isn’t it?” hissed Michael.
“Michael, what the hell is wrong with you?”
“Downstairs,” was all Michael said when he grabbed Max and pulled him out of the room. “Let’s go and talk in the kitchen I need to get back to work or Maria will have a fit.”
“Look after her,” was all Michael said to Alex and Isabel as they passed them in the hallway.
Once Michael got Max into the kitchen he turned to face him.
“I’m not sure what’s going on here but I have this feeling that I have to protect Liz at all costs. If that means you having to stay away, then you have to stay away. She saw you kiss Tess last night that’s why she ran out into the rain.”
“How do you know she saw us?” asked Max.
“Maria and I were going to run after her but Kyle beat us to it. Tess also saw Liz leave. That’s why she made that comment about the Prom, she was rubbing her nose in it.”
“Shit Michael, I didn’t know that Liz had seen us. It’s none of her business though. She did sleep with Kyle and we’re no longer a couple. There is no way I would intentionally hurt her though.”
“Are you sure?”
“Am I sure what?”
“Are you sure she slept with Kyle?” asked Michael.
“Yes damn it! I saw her through the bedroom window. She was lying in bed with HIM. She was laughing an-and, God I’m not going through all the details Michael.”
“Fine, if you saw it then it must be true.”
“Why are you asking me this Michael? Do you know something I don’t?”
“I just wanted to make sure because I think Liz still loves you and I can’t see her doing something like that if she does,” replied Michael, a little too quickly.
“We’re just friends Michael.”
“Yeah right that’s why you denied loving Tess in front of her and then got in a rage over Kyle’s honour comment. You felt badly because you didn’t defend her like Kyle did!”
“Whatever Michael, I’m not discussing this with you. I’m not sure why you feel the need to protect Liz but I am not going to hurt her!”
“Not physically but emotionally you will!”
“This is none of your business Michael. I suggest you stay out of this,” replied Max in a deceptively calm tone.
“Fine your Majesty.”
Max was ready to blow something, or rahter someone up but he just turned on his heels and headed out into the restaurant.
“Come on let’s go,” growled Max as he grabbed Tess’s arm and marched her out of the Crashdown.
Chapter 7
“What do you think that was about Isabel?” asked Alex, as they entered Liz’s room.
“I’ve got no idea. Maybe Michael and my brother had something to discuss.”
“Michael looked pretty pissed off though!”
“When doesn’t he Alex?” chuckled Isabel.
“Yes I suppose that...”
Alex stopped mid sentence when he noticed Liz had started to thrash around on the bed. She had beads of sweat running down her temple.
“Jesus, she’s burning up!” shouted Alex, as he placed a hand on her forehead.
“Go get Max,” Alex said, as Kyle walked into the room.
“No!” shouted Kyle. “She doesn’t want Max anywhere near her!”
“But Kyle she’s burning up and I think she’s having some sort of nightmare,” cried Isabel.
“She told me last night that she didn’t want Max near her and I respect those wishes!” shouted Kyle.
Liz was having nightmares about what had happened in the past and what was going to happen in the future.
“Max why me? I can’t do this anymore can’t you go to Tess? I can’t believe we broke his heart like that, he, you will never forgive me. We need the granilith. Oh god Zan you feel soooo good? No, I’m sorry I can’t do this to…” Liz mumbled.
“Okay everybody out NOW!” screamed Kyle, as he jumped off the bed, pushed Alex and Isabel out of the room and locked the door behind him.
“God Liz, please wake up otherwise you are going to blow our cover,” thought Kyle.
“I’ll never give it to you willingly Khivar, NEVER! ALEXXXXXXXX!” screamed Liz.
“Oh my god Liz you have to wake up now!” screamed Kyle shaking Liz awake as he saw the green crackling energy shoot through Liz’s veins.
“W-what? Kyle w-what’s going on?” asked Liz as she came out of her unconscious state.
“Shit Liz, you passed out and then you must have been dreaming because you started talking in your sleep. You kept talking about Max, Zan, the granilith, Khivar and Alex!”
“Shit, shit, shit did anyone hear me?”
“Well Alex and Isabel heard you talk about Max, the granilith and Zan but I managed to push them out of the room before they heard any more,” replied a very worried Kyle.
“No, what if they tell Max?”
“I don’t know Liz, but we are going to have to come up with something fast if they do tell him and would you please calm down or you’ll blow us all up,” he stated, pointing to Liz’s arms.
“Shit.”
“Try to do some meditation Liz. It helps me calm down. You have to picture yourself in a calm place like on a beach somewhere.”
“Okay Buddha boy I’ll try it!” said Liz.
Meanwhile outside Liz’s door…………
“I’ll never give it to you willingly Khivar, NEVER! ALEXXXXXXXX!”
Alex and Isabel looked at one another.
“Phone Max now!” shouted Isabel
“Already on it,” said Alex, as he dialled Max’s number.
“Hello.”
“Oh thank god!”
“What’s wrong Alex?” asked a very worried Max.
“I-I don’t know Max. Liz was lying on her bed and started to thrash about. She was burning up and then started to mumble something about you, the granilith, Zan, Khivar and me.”
“She said what? I'm coming right over.”
“Fine but I don’t think it’s a good idea to bring Tess.”
“I’m not with Tess!” hissed Max.
“How long are you going to be?”
“I’m right here!” said Max taking the stairs up to Liz’s room two at a time.
“Oh thank god,” cried Isabel. “Max she looks awful.”
“Geeze that was quick.” said Alex flipping his phone shut.
“I was at the UFO centre talking to Brody when you called.”
Max was just about to knock on Liz’s door when Alex placed a hand on his arm.
“Kyle is with her at the moment. As soon as she started to talk he pushed us out of the room and locked the door.”
“He WHAT!” raged Max.
*BANG*BANG*BANG*
“Kyle, open up now! I want to know what’s wrong with...” he was cut off mid sentence by Kyle opening the door.
“What’s wrong with who?” asked Kyle with a look of innocence on his face.
“Hi, Max, Alex, Isabel,” replied Liz, as she pushed a strand of hair behind her ear.
Max made his way to the bed and sat down next to Liz.
“Are you alright?” asked Max softly.
“I’m fine honestly, I was just having a nightmare that’s all.”
“But Alex and Isabel said you were talking about the granilith, Khivar and Zan.”
“I was? Well I can’t remember much about my dream but I’m sure you’ve talked about all of those things. Maybe this whole alien abyss thing is getting to me,” tried Liz.
“Maybe, but we have never mentioned the granilith or Zan.”
“Well even though you are Max, you were once called Zan so maybe I was just dreaming about you because Ava told me that Zan is dead remember?”
“Huh that must have been some dream you were having about my brother then. What was it she said? Oh that’s right, Oh god Zan, you feel so good? No, I’m sorry I can’t do this to…” teased Isabel.
Liz whipped her head around to glare at Isabel. She could feel the heat rise in her face, she was blushing profusely.
“Great, now Max thinks I have sex dreams about him … oh god,” thought Liz.
“W-well I can’t h-help w-what happens in m-my dreams,” Liz stuttered, totally embarrassed.
“I think we’re getting off the real issue here,” said a very red faced Max. “What about the granilith?”
“Max, you asked me about that once before and I told you I couldn’t tell you and that you had to trust me.”
“Yeah and I said that’s the problem I don’t trust you! Why are you lying to me?” snapped a rage filled Max.
“I’m really tired and don’t want to rehash everything between us. It was just a nightmare. Now can all of you please leave and let me get some rest.”
Max noticed that Liz had avoided his question about lying and hung back after everyone had left the room.
“I know you’re lying to me Liz and I hope fucking Kyle was worth it because that’s what it was you know. You have to be in love to make love! How can you tell him your secrets and not me? What did I ever do to you?” hissed Max.
Wham ….. Liz’s hand connected to Max’s face.
“Don’t you dare ever talk that filth to me again Max or our friendship, however strained it is now, will not last! Oh and what you did to me? You will find out soon enough and when you do you will be sorry!!” spat out Liz.
“What do you mean by that?” asked a curious Max.
“I-I didn’t mean anything by that. I’m sorry I snapped but I’m really tired and not feeling very well at the moment. I’m not thinking straight. All I want to do is get some rest okay,” replied Liz as softly as possible, trying to get her emotions under control. It would not be a good idea to turn all green and crackly whilst Max was in the room.
“I’m sorry too Liz. I didn’t mean to say those horrible things to you. I just can’t seem to control my emotions when I’m around you.”
“It’s ok Max. I’m just going to get some rest now.”
“Are you sure you don’t want me to check you over?”
“Yes I’m sure. I’ll be fine once I’ve rested for a while. Thanks for the offer though.”
“No problem,” smiled Max as he shut the door behind him.
Liz let out a huge sigh and started to cry. She was crying so hard that she did not realise someone had entered her room.
“Hey Chica, what’s wrong?” asked a concerned Maria.
“Oh Maria, I’ve just had a huge row with Max and I slapped him”
“That arrogant asshole had a row with you when you’ve been so sick. You just wait ‘til I get my hands on him.”
“Maria please do not say anything. It’s all sorted now and I don’t want my mom and dad to know that I passed out. Would you please just let them know that I wasn’t feeling well and went to bed? PLEASEEEEEE Maria.” Liz gave Maria her best doe eyed look.
“Okay on one condition. If you feel any worse by the end of the day you will go and see a doctor.”
“Agreed.”
“Okay, I’ll tell the others not to mention it either.”
“Thanks Maria.”
“That’s what friends are for. You get some rest and I will be up later to check on you, okay?”
“That’s great Maria, thank you.”
Maria made sure that Liz got under the covers of her bed and then bid her goodbye.
The rest of the day was uneventful. Maria and Michael went home after they finished their shifts. Jeff and Nancy were concerned for their daughter when they heard she was sick but Liz had insisted that she was just tired so they left her to sleep and gave her Sunday off.
Max on the other hand was left very confused. He went home and lay on his bed staring at the ceiling with his arms behind his head. He never meant to kiss Tess. He was just so hurt when Liz gave him the ‘I’m suffocating’ speech that he went to find solace in the form of Tess. When the kiss had ended he was left with a feeling of emptiness not like the feeling he had when he would kiss Liz. His heart would race, his stomach flip, his body would react by producing a painful erection and his soul would be quenched but with Tess there was nothing.
He lay there pondering if this meant he still loved Liz. If so then he had to find out what she had been keeping from him. Why was she lying? Had she really slept with Kyle? If not, then why lie about it? If yes, then why? What had he done to push her towards Kyle? They had both been happy until the blonde bimbo showed her face. Maybe she had something to do with it? Why was Michael suddenly defending Liz? What did he mean by “are you sure she slept with him?” Does he know something? All these questions were running around in his brain when he eventually fell into a deep sleep. It had been a long hard couple of emotionally challenging days.
Chapter 8
Liz awoke early on Sunday morning feeling a lot better than she did yesterday. She climbed out of bed, had a shower, got dressed and went into the kitchen for breakfast. Jeff and Nancy were already downstairs in the restaurant dealing with the breakfast morning rush. She prepared herself some orange juice and toast and sat down to eat it. When she took her first bite of toast she scrunched her face up. Once again, it tasted disgusting so she took a sip of her orange juice and nearly spat it out. That also tasted disgusting, so she decided to try something.
Liz started to open all of the cupboards, searching for the Tobasco sauce. Once she had located it she then preceded to splash some on her toast and add some sugar to her orange juice.
“Here we go,” said Liz to herself, as she took a massive bite of toast followed by a gulp of orange juice. They actually tasted pretty good, a nice combination of sweet and spicy. That’s when it hit her……
“Oh shit, I’m turning into one of them!” she thought to herself.
Just as Liz was finishing her breakfast her cell phone rang.
“Hello, Liz speaking.”
“Hello cornball. I’m just phoning to let you know that we will be arriving at the airport around 11 am. Kal has organised to pick up an SUV rental at the airport and he will follow you back to the inn. He also wants you to book us in for one week at the inn because he is going to try to rent a place in Roswell. He seems to think we are going to be with you for some time,” explained Ava.
“Okay. Thanks Ava. I’ll make all the arrangements and I will pick you up from the airport tomorrow morning. I’m going to have to skip school that day though so I’ll hang around with you guys if that’s okay. I think we have a lot to discuss anyway.”
“It will be great to hang out together again.”
“Great. Thanks Ava. See you tomorrow.”
Liz went on to call the inn on the outskirts of Roswell to make the necessary arrangements. Once everything was sorted Liz decided to phone Maria.
“Hello”
“Hi Maria.”
“Liz, how are you feeling today?”
“A lot better today thanks. What are you doing over the summer break Maria?”
“Well my mom is going to take me on holiday. We’re going away for two weeks to L.A. We are going to visit all the tourist places like Universal Studios, etc but after that I’m all yours. Why what are you up to?”
“I think I’m just going to hang around Roswell but I’ve booked the summer off this year. I only have to do a few shifts at the beginning and then I’m free. My mom and dad are away for the first four weeks of the holiday. They are leaving Jose in charge so that means we have a free house!”
“Well then we are going to have to get together and do something. Once I get back I will look into what we can do okay?”
“Ok that’s great. Maria I won’t be at school tomorrow. I have some personal stuff I need to sort out. Would you cover for me and just say I’m sick if anyone asks?”
“Of course, but what are you doing Liz? You never miss school so this must be important.”
“Oh I’m just going to the doctors to make sure that nothing serious happened yesterday and I'm going to ask him to put me on birth control pills. The cramps I’m getting just lately are even worse but don’t tell my mom and dad. I don’t want them to worry.”
“And the lies just keep on coming!”
“No problem Liz. I’ve got your back as long as you’re okay. If there is anything wrong Liz, I want to know.”
“Of course Maria, you will be the first to know!”
“Ok Liz I’m going to go now. I’ve got to pick Michael up in a few minutes. Me, Michael, Alex and Isabel are going to spend the day together.”
“Wow that will be nice. See you tomorrow night at the Crashdown.”
Liz also made an emergency appointment with her doctor for 3 pm the following afternoon. She was getting so excited about meeting everybody tomorrow it was going to be an interesting day.
Meanwhile in a galaxy far, far away ………
:
“Jarrad, get Tess or Nicholas on the communicator. I haven’t heard from either of them yet and I want a report.”
“Yes, Lord Khivar!”
Jarrad punched a few keys on the console and got Nicholas first.
“Hello.”
“NICHOLAS!” boomed Khivar. “You’ve not contacted me for over a week now. I don’t like to be kept waiting. Have you completed you mission yet?”
“N-no Lord Khivar, Rath and Lonnie lost sight of her yesterday.”
“I WANT AVA DEAD!!!! DEAD!!! DO YOU HEAR ME? The seal has to go to Tess. I don’t want the boy king to give it to the wrong one!”
“Yes Lord Khivar. If they don’t get this done within the next few days then I will take care of her myself!”
“Good and once that is completed your next mission will be to keep an eye on Tess. I do not trust that woman.”
“Yes sir.”
“Out,” replied Khivar. “Jarrad, get me Tess on the communicator now!”
“Hello.”
“TESS!” boomed Khivar. “I want an update and from now on I want you to report to me every couple of days.”
“Yes sir. I didn’t have anything to report until now Lord Khivar. I’m currently working on the boy king. The relationship between the Parker girl and the boy king is getting worse. A few more arguments and he will be running into my arms to console him and then I will make my move. We kissed at the Prom the other night and he is starting to remember our life on Antar, or rather the life I’m telling him about.”
“I can’t understand why he’s not bedded you already Tess. Have you lost your touch? What is it about the lowly human that has him so captivated? I thought with your assets there wouldn’t be much competition but you’re having to use your mind warping power on him to get him attracted to you?” asked a very curious Khivar.
“I’m using everything in my arsenal. I’m showing him how great his life used to be. The hot and incredible sex we used to have and of course how much we loved one another but he’s fighting it. I don’t understand what he sees in her, she’s not attractive at all. I don’t know what it is that he finds so special about her but I am winning and you shall have all of them soon my Lord.”
“Good. Keep me updated. Out”
