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The next few weeks were probably the worst times because I never got a chance to relax; it was always âAshton look at thisâ or âAshton take care of thatâ or âAshton these files need to be correctedâ. I almost quit.., who was I kidding, I could never quit because thereâs no out once youâre in. I never got a chance to hear if the girls settled in comfortably at their new home.
To be completely honest, despite being busy, I was extremely bored without three of the most important people in my life. I heard that they all joined university and had part time jobs even though the organization could sustain them and provide for their every need, it beat me why they wanted to earn on their own. As for me, all chances of normal flew out of the window once they were gone; there was no reason for me to go to school or to try to even fit in as a normal teenager, hell I was rarely out in the open and to most people itâs like I vanished completely from the face of the earth. I didnât mind anyway because I hated school and I liked my work, as weird as it sounds.
I wanted to see the girls again or at least talk to them again but Mr Elroy said it wasnât the time yet and it looked like Chloe was thinking the same because they never tried to contact me, not even once; that or they completely forgot I existed but I chose to believe the former was the right option.
âLook alive son, maybe youâll get a new partner among the new recruits, or maybe even a girlfriend if youâre lucky enough.â Mr Elroy teased me but I only chuckled in response. Nothing could ever replace them in my life but they didnât need to know that because theyâll never let me live it down.
With a deep sigh, I walked towards one of the trucks that the rookies were in and opened the back door. I was met with at least fifteen curious pairs of eyes, a couple of familiar faces but thereâs one familiar smirk I will never forget but Iâm relieved it was him.
âI knew you were some form of spy, at least youâre cool.â Reece murmured more to himself but I think everyone clearly heard him.
âWell, at least you took a step in the right direction. Welcome to the club man.â I extended my hand and he shook it in a firm grip. A throat was cleared and we both turned to the other expecting teenagers.
âHello everyone, sorry about that; I was just too happy to see him here. Iâm Ashton but you can call me Ash, Iâll be one of your trainers. One of you will be lucky enough to be my partner if the higher-ups deem you good enough but we have to prepare for the bigger cause here. So, how about we step out of the truck and get started.â I tried to minimize my words but from the corner of my eye I could see Reece snickering at me which could only mean that I made a very big fool of myself. I held my head up and walked out while I still had my ego intact and led them to the rendezvous point where all trainees were to meet.
I watched them from a corner as I leaned against a wall and observed how the chatter grew as they freely socialized. I remember when I first joined the mission, the first rule my asshole of a father taught me was to never speak unless spoken to. Well I had to break that rule when I was given the assignment on Chloe. Dad wasnât too proud of that but looking back now, Iâm better off than how he wanted and I couldnât be more proud of Leo for everything weâve been through but we still came out on top.
âI could ask you what youâre thinking about but I know youâll talk about her.â A familiar voice rang out behind me. I briefly turned my head and caught a glimpse of Reece in all his gay glory. I snorted at him.
âI hope youâre not going to profess your undying love for me again. Itâs flattering but I donât swing that way.â I answered but he only chuckled at me,
ârelax buddy, I have a boyfriend right now and Iâm happily in-love, donât get me wrong, youâre handsome and all but I moved on bro and I think you should too.â He commented in a light tone but I could sense an undertone of seriousness underneath.
âArenât you too young to be in-love, I mean, we just got out of school. Donât you have plans like university or a job to plan for?â I asked. I am honestly happy for him but I think itâs too early for love. He snorted at me before his lips curled up in his famous smirk.
âHello pot, meet kettle. I think you should look at your situation first, donât you think?â he replied, partly in sarcasm and partly in amusement. I was about to answer him when Mr Elroyâs voice rang out clear,
âCan I have your attention please?â the room fell silent. âThank you, Iâm Mr Elroy and Iâm happy you all have joined us. You all know why youâre here, and I wonât take up much of your time since itâs already late. Your trainers will show you to your rooms, I assume you have met your trainers, if not, please confirm with the lists that are at the entrance doors where you will rest for the night and weâll begin tomorrow. Good night everyone.â He stepped away and disappeared among the excited teenagers.
âCome on, letâs round them all up then weâll go to the rooms.â I pushed myself off the wall and walked towards Reece who was already waiting for me and we walked towards the crowd of trainees. It was going to be a very long night.
CHAPTER SIXTEEN^^^^^
Itâs been three months since I last saw them; Ash and my parents. Em and I moved to a new state and enrolled into a new university; lucky for us we were able to graduate with good grades and could score a good scholarship and imagine my surprise when we ran into Jared and found out he attended the same school and lived a few blocks from our apartment but at least he was a familiar face who could help us get used to ordinary life. He was surprisingly nice to me and apologized for what he did while we were in school and we became good friends.
We also got jobs but it wasnât at the same place, even I have to admit no one is that lucky but the good thing is we werenât far from each other and the jobs have semi-decent pay that helps pay the bills. I think it was also safe to say that we made some new friends and I finally got to experience a normal teenagerâs life though I have to admit it is rather boring.
Iâve never talked to Ash since we left because of two reasons; one is that he might have forgotten about me and that scares the hell out of me and the other reason is that I never felt like it was the right time. Maybe I was just postponing the inevitable but one of these fine days I would make sure I get over it.
I was currently sitting on my bed reading a book from one of my favourite authors when I heard the front door open followed by Emâs loud voice;
âhoney! Iâm home!â she shouted trying to make her voice sound more masculine.
âComing darling!â I shouted back, dramatically high before I walked out of my room and headed downstairs. I froze at the entrance when I heard a masculine voice which commented something followed by Emmaâs laughter. The voice was deep in just the right way and I felt my face flush immediately. I took deep breaths trying to compose myself before I walked in with a smile plastered on my face. Em turned immediately she heard me and shot me an amused smile.
âI thought we moved from âdarlingâ. Itâs so old.â She complained but I only let out a snort that was most definitely not lady-like.
âLike âhoney Iâm homeâ is so original.â I countered sarcastically before I caught a new face at the corner of my eye. My body went rigid and my face instantly flushed before Em broke out into full laughter and the guy snickered.
âChloe, meet Leo Havier, heâs our new neighbour and my newest friend.â Em introduced us briefly and her tone was so smug. I turned my attention to Havier and before I could control my blabber mouth I blurted the first thing that came to my mind.
âYou donât look like a Mexican,â I covered my mouth and my face reddened. Only I can find a way to embarrass myself during an introduction. Havier only smirked at me before he found the right words to answer me,
âVery observant Chloe; I was adopted by Spanish parents so they named me Havier. Does that make sense to you or do you have another question?â he finished off with a sarcastic remark which I was so ready to sass out but Em beat me to it. Lucky him, or maybe I was the lucky one.
âOkay, as much as I enjoy the drama, the tension is too much for me to actually breathe normally.â Her comment made us both turn to glare at her but she only chuckled âAww, you guys are so cute together with those cute little glares but keep them on and Iâll throw you both out of my house.â She cooed but her last statement was so serious that we both stopped glaring and I huffed childishly while Havier smirked at me.
As hot as he is, he really is starting to piss me off. Whoa!! What the hell? Heâs not cute or hot but heâs plain ugly, both inside and out especially with those bright green eyes and those sweet-looking lips andâw-what the hell! I unconsciously widened my eyes before reality hit me and I quietly walked out to get myself a glass of water. I didnât miss the snicker on his face as I walked away.
One day I might just die from embarrassment and I have a feeling itâs all going to be his fault. After getting a much needed glass of water and composing myself I decided to go back to my room where my book was waiting for me to bury myself in making me smile at the thought. I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I didnât see the object blocking my view and I run into a warm wall.
âSorry,â I mumbled
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