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How long has it been? I didn't really like to think about but I had to. I haven't seem my family and friends since I left 2 years ago to live here in India. I tried not to think of the malicious gossip probably spreading like wildfire across London. I tried not to think of poor governess Ann and now powerless Felicity. When I told them I was leaving Felicity yelled at me and Ann cried endlessly begging me on her knees to stay. To not leave her with out power and in a sea of hopelessness. But I had no reason to stay, Father was better, Circe was defeated, Spence was finished. No reason to stay.

I gave up hope on Kartik returning long ago. He really had no reason to stay. I admit it would have been nice if I was a reason but...that would be pointless. I didn't need him anyway.

"Miss Emma?" asked on of my students, Julie, referring to my alias Emma Godley in case an Order or Rakshana member was looking for me. I started teaching here just as a way to pass time. It was mostly English children who's parents wanted them to have some kind of education.

"Yes sweety?" I asked kneeling to her eye level and stopped my walking around the tiny schoolroom.

"Are you okay? You seem quiet today"

"I'm fine. Just a little homesick"

"What do you miss?" she asked.

"The parties?" asked Eartha excitedly, her eyes wide as saucers.

"The royalty?" said Georgina, a shy quiet girl that reminded desperately me of Ann.

"The civilization?" questioned Alethea bitterly.

I sighed. "The parties," I answer knowing that would keep me as far away from my life in England as possible.

What do you think? Sorry it's so short but it didn't have a lot of time. Hopefully the next chapters will be longer.