HIS STRANGE DAMSEL

Delaney’s pov

‘so Laney, tell me every details without leaving any stone unturned.” Xavier’s mom beamed and stared eagerly at me.

‘sure.” I smiled lightly.

I told every single details to Xavier’s mom about our outing.

We went to just two fun places and Xavier was all grumpy.

I tried persuading him to have fun and play games with me, but he refused.

It was as if I came on my own because Xavier didn’t pay attention to me.

It wasn’t entirely boring because I got to see places I’ve never seen before.

And I got to know about some other things – I learnt a lot of new things.

I played with what Xavier had called bubbles because I liked it and saw children with it.

Xavier grumbled and called me a kid because of how I excited I was to play with the bubbles.

Even though Xavier tried to ruin the fun with his grumpy attitude and unending grumbling, I still enjoyed my day.

I was glad I got to explore – even if it’s just few places, around Earth.

Earth is really a great and beautiful place. Our lifestyle in Marazona is really different from the lifestyle here on Earth.

I got to see more and different types of cars.

Though I won’t lie that I missed Marazona.

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The next day which was Sunday, we just stayed at home and did nothing.

I was bored to death because there was nothing for me to do.

After eating lunch which was about few minutes ago, I laid on my bed and stared blankly at the ceiling.

I thought of ways to keep me busy but I couldn’t think of any.

I suddenly thought of Xavier and I mentally screamed happily.

Yes!

I’m gonna convince him to play a game with me.

I guess he’s as bored as I am.

I stood up from my bed and went out of my room.

I got to Xavier’s room and entered – more like I was tiptoeing.

I closed the door and stared around.

My eyes caught with the back of Xavier as he was standing in front of his mirror.

“You seriously lack manners, don’t you?” He spoke up, still facing the mirror and doing something to the shirt he wore – he was joining little white things together.

“Huh? Erm…” I cleared my throat nervously and stared down at my feet.

“What do you want?” He asked rudely. He turned and faced me but my heart suddenly skipped.

It’s not the first time he’s actually staring at me, but I just suddenly felt weird – I couldn’t explain the feeling.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“Erm… You see Xavier, I’m bored and I wanted us to play a game.” I stuttered nervously with my gaze still on my feet.

I felt his gaze piercing into me and I suddenly started to feel hot.

But the room was cold but I just felt hot.

What’s happening to me?

‘really?” He scoffed sarcastically.

“Well, too bad I won’t be able to play your so called game.” He huffed and brushed past my shoulder and I suddenly felt something – something I couldn’t quite understand.

“Huh?” I asked speechlessly, not really getting what he meant.

“As you can see, except you are blind, I’m going out.” He replied rudely.

I felt like twisting his ears hard and giving him a smack on the head. Gosh, he’s too rude and arrogant.

“Okay.” I replied lowly and left the room.

I got to my room and collapsed on the bed, with my legs dangling from the bed.

Argh! This boredom is something else!

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Hera’s pov

I laughed heartily to the joke Emily was telling as I chop the vegetables while she rinsed the meat.

We were both making dinner together before Emily would leave for work.

“That was funny! I can imagine how his face would have looked like!

I’m sure he was really embarrassed!” I laughed hard that tears trickled down my cheeks.

I used the back of my palm to wipe the tears but I was still laughing.

“Definitely. His look was priceless. He was ashamed to get off the garbage.” Emily laughed.

“And he probably had stinked!” I added and laughed.

In the days that I have spent with Emily, I’ve come to like her, but not entirely because of the errands she sends me.

At a point, I had almost forgotten why I came down to Earth.

I haven’t even mapped out my plan on how to get Delaney.

I don’t even know anywhere around here.

Where will I even start from?

I really need to get a hold on Delaney because time isn’t on my side.

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I stood in front of the TV watching whatever they were showing.

I folded my arms under my boobs and watched with keen interest.

I didn’t understand even a single thing on what was going on, but I continued watching anyway because I felt fascinated with it.

I got tired of standing and I was about leaving when something or rather, someone caught my attention.

I turned back to the TV and I saw Xavier inside the television.

What?

How did he get in there?

I tried touching him but I couldn’t because of the glass of the television preventing him.

Could he be in danger?

He said he was going out but how on Earth did he get into the television.

I suddenly felt scared as different negative thoughts ran through my mind.

What if he’s trapped inside and he can’t get out.

Oh my!

“Ma”am!” I called out loudly hurriedly started towards the stairs.

Xavier’s mom was already climbing hastily down the stairs.

“Ma”am?” I called fretfully as she got to where I stood.

“What is it Delaney?” She asked worriedly and I bursted into tears.

“Ma”am it’s Xavier!” I cried.

“What happened to him? What happened to my son?” She panicked.

“He’s inside the television! He’s being trapped inside the television!”

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TBC