CHAPTER 6
An Uncontrollable Urge
Dante
7:15 am
The Royale Hotel
Chisinau, Moldavia
I twisted and turned in my bed, trying to sleep again, but failing instantly. It was normal for me not to be able to sleep after waking up once. Stupid alarm clocks! I was having a hard time, but I kept my eyes closed, silently praying for the sleep to come back to me. I was really exhausted. I tried changing my position again when I felt something warm beside me, which made me smile slightly. All the memories of last night came rushing into me again.
I couldn't believe she loved me too. I couldn't even judge it in her. Yes, we did have some moments together, like during that rainy day when she'd come to my house after she was attacked by the Organization. We were so close to kissing each other. Yet, I never thought that she was chasing me as hard as I was chasing her. It was difficult to believe that a woman like Zhalia could ever fall for me. But, then again, she was Zhalia. Zhalia Moon. You can always expect surprises from her. She was Zhalia.
My Zhalia.
You are changing, Dante. My inner voice said to me.
Yeah, I was definitely changing. I was no longer the one who would only care about his missions and would only look up to his colleagues as mere team-mates. Ever since I teamed up with Sophie, Lok and Zhalia, I've discovered what friendship actually meant. Especially Zhalia; she gave me a new meaning. It wasn't that I had never fallen in love, or I was never attracted to anyone. I remember when I met Scarlet Byrne for the first time; I was really attracted to her. But, Zhalia…..she was different. There was something about her which attracted me towards her, especially after the mission at Vlad Dracul's castle, when she came back for us. She was special, but so were Lok and Sophie. At first, I thought I made a stupid decision to tutor him. But, that boy had a lot of potential he wasn't aware of. I know that one day he would be a top Seeker, just like his father. Sophie was like a younger sister for me, which I never had. Sometimes, it was difficult to control her outrage, especially if it involved Zhalia. Nevertheless, she was an essential part of the team, not forgetting the fact that she was a Casterwill, which was helpful.
I twisted and turned again and felt the same softness beside me. I opened my in hope of seeing that beautiful face again.
Unfortunately, it was nothing but a pillow.
She left me alone in the room.
Which really didn't please me.
I got up from my bed slowly and washed myself quickly before leaving the room. My feet automatically went towards Zhalia's room. And, I knew why. I knocked on the door twice, but got no reply. Probably, she was tired after our little stunt last night and was sleeping. Not wanting to disturb her, I quietly went towards Lok's room.
As soon as I reached in front of his room, I heard someone in a feminine voice screaming loudly and cursing someone. I knew what was happening and shook my head.
Lok and Sophie were fighting, as usual.
Without their knowledge, I opened the door, only to be greeted by a sight where Sophie was hitting Lok with a pillow on his back. While Sophie was being a typical virago, Lok's expression was just the opposite. He was giggling and seemed to have a lot of fun.
"What's happening here? Did I miss something?" I asked them instantly.
"You missed something really hilarious!" Lok said while struggling under Sophie.
"I'm going to rip you apart!" Sophie screamed at him.
"Relax kids! Tell me what happened." I finally said.
Sophie got down from Lok's back and sat down on the bed.
"When I entered the room to check on Lok, I saw a kind of human figure on the bed. For a moment I thought it was Lok, and he was lying very still. I got scared and thought that he had died due to his brain injury….." she stopped , and looked at Lok before continuing, "For a moment, I really got scared enough to go and check. But I did. And all I found was….." she raised the eyes again and looked angrily at him, "…a stupid pillow…"
"You really missed all the fun, Dante!" Lok said, while laughing loudly. I couldn't help but giggle.
"Punish him!" Sophie screamed and charged for him again.
"Alright Lok! Since I could see that you are really fit, I would like you to go and check the train timings for Romania." I said.
"I'll do anything to get away from this one!" he replied, pointing towards Sophie while she struck her tongue out at him.
I made my way out of the room and had a sudden urge to enter Zhalia's. I didn't want to look desperate, but it was becoming really hard to stay away from her since last night.
I knew what I wanted to do.
I had to see her.
And, I quietly made my way to her room.
I know, I know. Late again. Can't help it, people. The exams are always dancing around me. But I promise I'll post the next chapter really soon. So, stay tuned!
