The Believer's Curse by S. E. Gutierrez (electronic book reader .TXT) 📖

"Cole!" I shouted. This was not happening, this was so not happening. I was finally happy, and the one thing that kept me grounded was being stabbed by a jealous ex-angel that just so happened to be the guy that I went out with for exactly 2 days.

I watched as Will hurt Cole over, and over, and over again. "Will, just stop! Cant you see, you're killing him?!" I shouted.

"Is this what you wanted Eden, to be The Mesenger, The Guardian, and The Avenger? 'Cause all that comes at a price, and he is it." Will growled out.

I was falling apart, speechless, drenched, standing in the middle of a huge rain storm, and scared out of my mind.

"Just tell me one thing, and I will spare Mr. Pathetic." he said.

I would tell him anything.

EDEN

Ugh, I hated Fridays more than anything. Fridays I had to tutor failing piano kids. Friday was always a let down of a weekend. Friday was tiring. Friday's are the one thing I hated.

"Okay Sam, let's try this one more time. E flat to C to B flat. Two quarter notes and and a half note." I said.

I had played this same freaking phrase for the longest time, and he still couldn't manage to play three measly notes. He tried about seven more times and failed worse than before. This right here, this pitiful playing and complete, utter lack of enthusiasm is precicely why I hated piano tutoring. Sam tried a few more times and finally got it.

"Wow, good job Sam. Ready for the next phrase?" I asked.

He nodded, and we went through the same thing yet again. Thirty minutes and another phrase later, and it was time to go. I packed up my bag, music, and other belongings. Typically I am the last one out, but today, I couldn't wait to leave. I wrote down my name and the time on the tutor log, and followed as everyone herded towards the door.

When I finally got out of the piano room doors, I groaned when I realized I was parked all the way in the back. When I finally got to my car, I realized I couldn't open my door without the keys that I just so happened to leave at Mr. Kaworski's desk. Great, now I had to walk all the way back to the piano room to get my keys, then walk all the way back out. Oh joy.

The sun was starting its desecent by the time I was in the Fine Arts building of Greensbury High School. I was guessing I had about fifteen minutes until this small Minnesota town was immersed in utter darkness. I was speed walking down the hall when I heard the most beautfull thing ever. It was a boy, playing a piano and singing the most enchanting song ever.

I see the world
I feel the earth
I sense the sky
And I need the fire

It burns in my soul
My heart and my life
It warms me inside and out

I feel the earth and sky
But the fire overwhelms me

It was beutiful, but I needed my keys. Much as I wanted to stand there and listen, if I wasn't home by dark, there was no way I'd be going to the school dance next friday. Slowly I opened the door, making sure it didn't creak or make a sound. Silently, I crept around the dozen pianos, making my way towards Mr. Kaworski's desk. I was so close, I was so incredibly close, but of course, I forgot about the new piano Mr. K got, and tripped over the bench leg. Oh. My. Freaking. Gosh! I landed on my stomach, breathe knocked out of me, and hair hanging in my face. I hear a harsh note on a piano, and feet jogging towards me. Slowly, I push myself up, and blow the hair out of my face. The guy helped me up, asking over and over again if I was okay.

"I'm fine, really. Sorry to have interupted you, you sounded indescribably amazing. What was that song you were singing?" I asked.

"Uh, thanks, and it was just a little peice I've known since I was a child. My mom used to sing it to me." he replied.

"Oh, I'm Eden by the way." I said.

"Will."

After that, I grabbed my keys, turned and left.

WILL

I knew she had been listening outside of the door before she came in. I played that song for her. I knew today would be the day she would hear it. When she left, I smiled to myself. Now I had her right where I wanted her. All I had to do was smile, and she would be mine. Master Zenitry would be pleased. The girl destined to end all nefarious.

I
Never would she see this coming
Would
Never would she be able to escape
Get
Never would she be able to go back
Her

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I raced home after hearing that Will dude play that insanely creepy song. Somehow, I felt as though that song was meant for me, that he knew I would go back for my keys. I felt like he planned it. Part of me liked him, and thought he was cute, but the larger part of me felt as though he would turn out to be the biggest creeper ever. I just shrugged my shoulders and marched up the stairs to my room. It wasn't actually a room, but an attic. My parents had let me take over the huge space and renovate it to my particularly special taste.

I dropped onto my bed just as the sun fell completely below the horizon and all was dark. I kicked off my old, worn, but still incredibly fashionable boots, and slipped on my fuzzy slippers. I shrugged out of my jacket, and hung it on the hook next to my door. I walked around my bed to the window, peering into the darkness. The street lamps were just bright enough to see into my backyard and that was it. I saw my mother sitting on the little swing bench that hing from the porch ceiling. Grabbing my robe and two cups of hot cocoa, I walked down the stairs, and went to go sit with her.

When I opened the sliding glass door, she looked ever her shoulder and smiled at me, patting the seat next to her. I smiled back and plopped onto the bench, handing her her cocoa. I wrapped my hands around my mug, and asked her how her day was. She said it was fine, and spoke about how she and one of her friends wanted to go to a scrap-booking seminar next weekend. I smiled and told her she should go.

"But, sweetie, it's in the next town over. Would you be okay on your own?" she worried.

"Mom, just because Dad left doesn't mean I can't take care of myself. Besides. Collette and I were gonna go to the dance on Friday and have a sleep over at her house." I said, reassuringly.

Mom smiled and smoothed my hair down. "I don't mean to worry so much Eddie, but ever since your father disappeared two years ago, I can't help it. I love you Darling."

I smiled and sipped my cocoa as we reminisced.

It was nice to just sit on the porch with my mom. It was comforting. I felt like we could really, truly get through the disappearance of my dad. It made me feel more confidant.

Publication Date: 01-29-2012

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Dedication:
For my Grandma G. I miss you everyday.