Riley was stunned as she heard him say that again. Is he serious right now?
No…. Riley knew he couldn’t follow her because she’s got a different assignment.
“Why?” She mumbled, staring at him.
Craig sighed and walked towards the window. He sto0od there, staring outside. “I’m jealous.” He said, confusing Riley the more.
“Of what?” She asked.
“I’m jealous of you talking about going to see your family. I’ve not seen mine in years. I don’t know if my dad’s still alive.” Craig says with a deep breath.
Riley was greatly touched. She was suddenly so interested to know why he had not set eyes on his family for years.
She suddenly shook her head as if waking up from a slumber. Riley no….. you’ve got no time for that. You have to concentrate on why you are in Tanya’s body. She cautioned herself.
But what would she do about Craig following her? Well….she would find a way. There has got to be a way to make this work. First things first. She needed to get out of the academy.
She feigned a smile and walked closer to him. “You might as well use this opportunity to see them, don’t you think?” Riley asked and stared at his broad back. Acting on an impulse, she stretched her hand and touched his shoulder in a romantic way.
Craig stiffened. He couldn’t believe it. Tanya was touching him?
He slowly turned to look at her and stared at her hand resting softly on his shoulder.
Riley smiled. “Everything is gonna be fine, okay? They are your family. You need to see them.”
Craig was still staring at Tanya. He nodded after some time and looked away.
There was something strange about her. He could feel it.
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Tabitha moved about in her room so furious. She couldn’t believe Craig actually told her to leave the room all because of Tanya.
She summoned Lord Krishna into the room and in no time,he was standing before her. “Master… what’s happening? What are you don’t about this girl?” She asked impatiently.
“The ghost is supposed to have started her assignment.” Lord Krishna said, sensing the air.
“What ghost?” Tabitha asked.
” I sent a ghost to possess her. Has it started working?”
Tabitha stared at him,stunned. “Now it’s making sense! I knew it the very first time I saw her this morning! There was this strange air around her but I guess the ghost doesn’t know me yet and that’s why it dared to insult me that way.” Tabitha said and nodded with a smile.
“You don’t have to worry. Soon enough, things will start going as planned.”Lord Krishna said and gave a shrill laughter.
Tabitha looked away,not really convinced. The Tanya she saw few minutes ago seemed to be even closer to Craig.
When she turned back to look at Lord Krishna,he was already gone.
She groaned and walked out of the room.
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“Master…you sent for us.” The boys lining up in front of Craig’s door chorused immediately he walked in.
Craig turned around and looked at the eight guys on total. “I will gone for a while. I want this place protected m.. protected more than I was here.” He started.
“Yes, master Craig.” They all answered.
Craig looked at Dagger who stood at the edge of the line. “I expect you to know the dangers ahead and take good care of this place.
“You know Dean might try anything stupid if his spy tell him about my absence. I don’t expect you to develop cold feet and shy away from your responsibilities.” Craig said in a commanding tone as he stared at him.
Dagger looked up at him slightly and smiled equally slightly. “You know me master.”
“Change is constant in human lives.” Craig retorted in a surprisingly funny voice.
The boys chuckled but however,they were so surprised to see their cold master Craig, making a joke like that.
“Okay. That will be all for now.” Craig said. The boys happily bowed and left except for Dagger who stayed behind.
“Master….. would I be crossing my boundaries if I asked you where you are going? You’ve always went with your guards anywhere you are going. I’m just curious.” Dagger said.
Craig turned and started walking towards the wardrobe. “This time around,it’s different. I’ve always wanted to go there but never had the courage to. Thanks to someone who’s giving me that courage now.” Craig said and then turned to look at Dagger.
“All you have to do is keep the academy save.” He said and dismissed him.
Dagger smiled and bowed. However,even as he got outside the room,he couldn’t stop smiling.
The once cold-hearted and evil Craig was becoming human afterall.
“Hmm. He even turned and looked at me. Master Craig looked at me and I also looked into his face even though it was for a brief moment.” Dagger said with amusement and shook his head.
In recent times,the master would only turn slightly, showing just half of his face.
It was so rear to see him looking at you or vice versa.
It was gonna be a great day!
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“Get in the car.” Craig said as they got to the car. He placed his backpack at the backseat and opened the front seat for Riley.
“Are you sure about this?” Riley asked.
Craig looked at her. “Just get in.” He ordered still holding the door for her.
Riley shrugged and got into the car and Craig slammed the door shut when he was sure she was safely inside. He turned around to see Tabitha standing in front of him.
“Where are you going?” She asked, glaring at him with big questioning eyes.
“Somewhere.” Craig replied calmly.
“Without me? Why are you treating me like I mean nothing to you?” Tabitha asked in a shaky voice.
“Do not think like that.” Craig mumbled and walked closer to her. He touched her hair and stared into her face. “You don’t know how glad I am that you are here.” He added.
Tabitha searched his face. “Really? But why don’t I feel that way? Why do I feel like you see chosing her over me?
“I’m supposed to be your childhood friend and your first love,Craig. What’s happening?” Tabitha asked again.
Craig’s hand dropped from her hair..”I guess…. something changed.” Craig mumbled,still looking at her.
Tabitha scoffed and shook her head. “What…changed?”
“Us, Tabitha. I’m no longer that boy you left behind some tears back and you are definitely not that same girl I tried to save that very night.
“You are no longer that sweet Elizabeth who would hold my hand and tell me everything will be fine….
You are no longer that beautiful Elizabeth who traumatized me all these years. I’m glad someone made me get over it. I never knew when I started to get over you Elizabeth but right now…I know.
“I know I’ve gotten over that night and I know my weakness for rain has stopped too.” Craig said,not blinking for a moment as he continued staring at Tabitha’s face.
Tabitha sniffed and looked at him. “Who is it? Who made it possible for you to get over me?” She asked.
Craig didn’t answer right away. He only moved aside,stood beside her and stared at the car and just then, Tanya who was still possessed by Riley stepped out of the car, looking back at them as they stared at her.
Tabitha stared at Tanya, shaking with anger.
“That’s the girl who has made the impossible to be possible. Tanya.” Craig mumbled,his eyes on the girl.
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