Enchantress by Kenzhie A. (books for students to read .TXT) 📖

"Hello?" There's a brief silence like the caller was listening to my voice or was surprised to hear my voice. Well, can't blame em'. I was surprised myself too.

"Are you ready?" Finally a voice I'm very familiar with answered. Ellis! How can I forget?! I instantly glanced at my clock on my bedside table. It's exactly ten o'clock in the morning! I almost had forgotten about our appointment, date, or whatever you may call it but I prefer to call it a date. I smiled at the thought.

"Hi! Umm.. How did you get my number?"

"You sound like you are not yet ready. I assume you have forgotten?" He charged sounding annoyed.

Oh no! Ellis is angry...

"Umm.. well.. I'm getting ready in a minute. Where are you?"

"On your front porch."

"What?!" I asked appalled and ran out to my balcony and peeked down to where Ellis is. True to his words, he waved his hand at me when he noticed me, looking a bit baffled but it was very brief. It was replaced by his smirking face.

"Do I wait in your room while you get dressed?" He smirked at me and at that moment I just want to wipe that smirk off on his handsome face.

"No way! I'll tell Mrs. Jenkins to let you in---"

"No thank you. I will wait for you here. Be hasty or I will come up in your room." He threatened.

"OK! OK! God you're bossy! I spat then got off the phone and hurriedly went back to my room to get dressed.

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I finished dressing up in an instant and made a quick glance at myself in the mirror before I went out almost running--I put on my favorite cream knitted sweater over a white camisole, black fitted jeans, and black winter boots with a flat sole. As usual, I tied my hair up in a ponytail. I skimmed the charm necklace on my neck nervously and a grin formed my lip-glossed lips. I don't usually dress up to impress but meeting up with Ellis, it seemed like a date and I just want to impress him--I strode along the wide hall from my room down to the elegant stairs and to the front porch, my cheeks flushed with the thought of the kiss we shared last night. It was fast, confusing, and mind-blowing but I liked it very much. I also wonder why I feel so light-headed and bright today like I'm gliding. I reached the front porch and saw Ellis talking to Mr.Pearce. He didn't appear to notice my presence yet. I took the opportunity to fixed my eyes on him. He looks so dashing even with his plain white v-necked shirt under a black leather jacket, faded jeans and gray canvas shoes. His tousled black hair looks overly sexy over his compelling green eyes. So breathtaking... I looked up to his beautiful chiseled jaw, at his sensual lips and almost gasp when I saw his upper lip twitch into a smirk. Damn! He caught me staring again but when our eyes met, Ellis looked a bit baffled and his smirk was gone. He stared at me looking compelled.

"Missy, have you transformed into this stunning lady in just a day?" Mr.Pearce pulled us out of our reverie and looked at me in a daze.

"What? You're saying I wasn't stunning before, Mr.Pearce? Oh, you broke my heart!" I joked feeling brave and bold and when I glanced back at Ellis, he's back to normal again and smiling smugly.

"Oh! I did not mean that, young lady. You have just grown more quite appealing that's all." He winked at me and I chuckled heartily, my voice sounding like a sweet melody and then I caught Ellis staring at me again but it was just brief. I was wondering if Ellis gets affected by my presence as much as he does to me but I doubted it. He is just too confident and conceited to be swayed by my vague yet overwhelming transition.

"So, you two have met, I guess."

"Yes and this is a fine young lad you have here, Missy." Mr.Pearce glanced at Ellis and gave me a knowing look. I just smiled at him shyly and went to say goodbye.

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"So, where are we going? I finally asked after a long awkward silence. We were walking to his parked car not far from mine and I was dumbstruck to see his sleek blue Bugatti Veyron. My new car faded in comparison to his. Of course, I shouldn't be shocked that Ellis is super rich since he has been living for quite a long time. He said he is immortal and right now I'm just dying to ask him but I need to wait. He said he'll tell me. Patience...

"I know this is quite flamboyant but I love speed and luxurious cars. This is my only indulgence." He smiled at me boyishly when he noticed I'm gaping at the car.

"Flashy." I teased, smiling at him and he smiled back. He doesn't look a bit annoyed anymore for almost forgetting our appointment slash date to my relief.

"Come." He ushered me to his car and opened the passenger door for me.

"How gentlemanly of you, Sir. Thank you very much." I grinned at him, copying Natasha's adorable English accent and got in to his overstated luxurious car. He blinked at me then flashed me an impish smile.

"I am every bit a gentleman, love. Please do remember that. He bowed at me mockingly and rounded the car to the driver's seat and gracefully got in the car.

"I'll take note of that."

"Please do." I just rolled my eyes in response and in the corner of my eye, I saw Ellis smiled genuinely and amused. I glanced at him and gave him a shy smile.

"Where to?" I asked as soon as the car fired up.

"To my house. All your questions will be easily explained there and I need to show you something." We became silent once more and it was deafening so I plugged my headset on my ears and listen to Coldplay's songs. I'm not much of a talker but when it comes to Ellis I just want to know about him and less about me. I have to admit though, the rarity of my true identity is causing me to be curious and nervous at the same time. After a few minutes past, I turned my IPod off and look at him.

"What?" He asked not glancing at me.

"Have you noticed a big difference about me?" He cocked his head and gave me a brief assessment then turned his gaze back to the road.

"No." He said with so much stolidity and I fought back not to hit him in the face. I wonder if he's just oblivious of me or he really doesn't notice any changes from me like others did. I frowned unknowingly and Ellis sighed.

"I did say no because for me you are still the same. You already are beautiful without that enchanting spell surrounding your aura because of your awakening. It's not real. We call it Glamour... a mere illusion or a spell to charm others especially your enemy. They can be deceived easily and be spellbound by you. Although, I do admit that it is quite bewitching even distracting and I cannot helped but be compelled by it. However, I like you better without it..." I looked at him full of bewilderment. Did I hear it right? Ellis said he likes me even before!

"I thought you hated me..." I whispered afterwards.

"When did I ever say that I hated you?" He eyed me warily.

"Well you acted like it and--Oh! I remember.. I saw you first in my dreams! It seemed real and even there you were annoyed when I'm around..."

"I apologize. I did not mean to act that way. I just don't want to be attached with you again and then lose you but then I cannot fight it. You are already attached to me, buried deep.. He said gravely and reached for my hand. "Here.." He pressed my hand on his chest and I muffled a gasp when I felt his heart racing so fast equal to mine.

"You're not going to lose me..." I said softly and raised my hand from his chest to caress his face. He held it and kissed my knuckles and it was thrilling.

"I hope so and those are not dreams. They were real..."

"What do you mean?" I was baffled.

"It is part of your power as an Enchanter to communicate through the dream. It is a dream but it is real."

"How? I didn't ask for it.."

"Yes but since your power was awakening so is your feelings."

"My feelings?"

"Yes, I am confident that your feelings towards me is quite strong.” He winked at me and I frowned at him.

"How conceited." I scowled at him and he chuckled.

“It is the truth. In fact, we used to meet in the dream you created because even in dreams you want to be with me." He smiled at the memory.

“We? You mean Evangeline, not me.” I mopped and Ellis chuckled softly.

“It's you. You are one, remember?” He pinched my chin affectionately but it didn't lessen my insecurity.

“Yeah, but I can't remember what we did together when I was Evangeline. That's making me uncomfortable and somewhat angry.” I confessed. He reached for my hand again and squeezed it gently.

“You don't have to, believe me. It's much better you don't know. It's not a very pleasing memory.” He sounded pained mentioning it.

“Ok... but if you say we are one then why did I meet her? I mean we are a completely different people.” I stared at him looking curious and confused.

“As I've said before, she is your dark side and a time will come that you will become one. A complete person and that's a big obstacle that you need to encounter and succeed. It's not easy and might drive you crazy.”

“That sounds threatening.” I sighed. "So what's with the losing-me-again-drama?" It was Ellis' turn to scowl..

"Do not speak about it so lightly. You have no idea how atrocious it was to keep on losing you for 500 years. Repeatedly." My heart was torn seeing Ellis' hurt face. I boldly raised my hand again and touched his face. I wonder if me feeling liberated since this morning is the effect of my Enchantress-awakening-crap.

"I'm sorry. I don't know anything about it so please tell me. What happened to those reincarnated girls like me?" To my delight, Ellis took my hand and twined his fingers to mine. It's sensational and surprising. Just a couple of days back, Ellis seemed distant and aloof whenever I'm around but I smiled at the memory of him always to my rescue when I was in danger in spite of his cold treatment towards me. He smiled at me when he saw me smiling and it sent thousandths of butterflies in my stomach.

"I will but that can wait. We're here." He stopped the car in front of a big house, a much bigger house than mine, an elaborately elegant manor. I wondered when I saw Ellis frowned and followed his gaze. A black Audi R8 and a silver mustang parked on the driveway in front of the manor. Uninvited visitors perhaps.

"I wonder.. Will there be much more surprising stuffs awaits me in there?" I arched my eyebrow at him in a teasing manner to lighten up his mood again and he did. He granted me his dashing and boyish grin.

"Let see about that, shall we?" He held my hand once more and we walk inside the monstrous manor, hand in hand.

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"Alice--Oh forgive me--I mean Miss Hayes, I'm delighted to see you here---" He paused and looked momentarily a bit taken aback just like aunt Stephanie and Mr.Pearce then he swiftly regained his composure and smiled charmingly and gazed at our clasped hands. I instantly unclasped our hands feeling a bit embarrassed. My aftershock from my awakening must be fading away and my boldness is disappearing. "You seemingly look overly charming, Miss Hayes."

"You are quite the charmer yourself, Mr.Wright." I replied his flattery, feeling my boldness back on its