Chapter 16: An Interesting Offer

Mr. Alva bowed respectfully and thanked Serena for her time, before opening the door to get ready to leave, only to find an obnoxious group of eavesdroppers falling into the room...

" Thank you very much for your time, Ms. Serena... I will pay you handsomely for your greatly appreciated assistance..." Mr. Alva said as he stepped around the dazed occupants of the hallway and quickly strode away...

Virgil and Ritchie both shot angry looks his way before rushing to Serena's side.

" Are you alright Serena?!" Virgil asked worriedly, " What did that monster want with you?!"

" He's not a monster... He's human, and just like any other human, he's made quite a few mistakes in his life..." Serena said sadly, " He saw my abilities on the news, and he requested me to help him in the hopes that my abilities will be able to revive his son..."

Virgil and Ritchie both bowed thier heads in shame for being so cruel... Edwin Alva had gone through more heartache then anyone else they new of... He had all the money in the world, yet all it did was cost him his only son...

" Serena?" Hotstreak said as he sat down beside her, " I'm not saying your not powerful... Whatever you are is incredible... But Mr. Alva's son was turned to solid stone by the gas... He doesn't even have a heartbeat... Are you sure you want to take part in trying to revive him?! There may not be much hope..."

" I have to try..." Serena said with unwavering determination, " Mr. Alva is suffering greatly because of what happened to his son... He even regrets all the pain he caused with the gas... I may not remember where I'm from or how to use these strange powers I possess from my past life, but I'll try my very best to help him... I can't stand to see someone suffer such heartache..."

Hotstreak smiled warmly as he wrapped his arms around her delicate frame...

' She's such a sweet person... I've never met anyone as wonderful and kind hearted as she is... Serena, I barely know you, yet you already hold my heart... You could destroy me if you wanted to... And I would still love you...' Hotstreak thought to himself as he held her tighter, ' If only I had the courage to tell you how much you mean to me... Would you believe me?'

A short while later, Serena was finally ready to leave, but as they were exiting the building, Hotstreak put his hand on her shoulder.

" Serena?" Hotstreak asked, " Instead of riding with Virgil, would you like me to give you a lift home?"

" Yes, I'd love to ride with you... Thank you." Serena said warmly.

Hotstreak blushed again as sereSegave him a hug.

' Man, Ebon would tease the hell outta me if he saw me blushing so much...' Hotstreak thought to himself as he picked Serena up into his arms, delighting in the way her cheeks turned a pretty pink, 'Then again, a little embarrassment is worth it just to have her by my side...'

But just as Hotstreak was about to take off, Ms. Seilia stopped him...

"Now you hold it right there young man!" Ms. Selia said stomping up to him, " Just what do you think your doing?!"

" I figured I'd give Serena a ride home?!" Hotstreak said a bit flustered.

Ms. Seilia thought a moment before a knowing glint twinkled in her eye...

" Is that all you wanted to do for Serena?" Ms. Seilia questioned, " No alterier motives? Perhaps involving getting a pretty girl all alone?!"

" Grandma!" Virgil exclaimed.

"Hmmmm..." Ms. Seilia said, staring hard at Hotstreak, " Alright... Perhaps your reasons are pure... But if you try to hurt this young lady in any way, or try to take advantage of her sweet innocence, I will personally see to it that you are castrated on the spot! Do I make myself clear?! Serena is just as much my granddaughter as Sharon is in my eyes!"

Hotstreak was struck speechless at Ms. Seilia's bold de laration and threat of dismemberment, and Serena was so shocked, that all she could do was make squeaking sounds with her eyes as wide as saucers. Having made her point, Ms. Seilia walked over and patted Hotstreak on the head...

"Alright, have fun you two! Hotstreak, be sure to have her home no later then 10:00 tonight!" Ms. Seilia said happily as she got in her car and drove away.