"A wanderer against her will, with no purpose other than to survive, hops from place to place like a wild rabbit. Tired and lonely from her never-ending journey, she moves forward without looking back. Her identity is lost, or perhaps forgotten, and...
The author's notes; I added a few different elements to my writing. It's minor changes, but I like it better this way! Now, behold, the cuteness of Thomas Hewitt with a pink apron! *drools over Thomas!* See ya later, guys! *waves goodbye*
Weeks later, after Malika's recovery!
Luda May Hewitt! First POV!
I follow, carefully, Malika with a determined gaze.
It's been weeks since the incident and, she hasn't spoken a word.
My old heart it's in so much pain!
This reminds me of Charlie incident with Malika. I can't stand it!
My brother Monty with Charlie and Thomas ought visited Malika!
The visit was cut short as Malika didn't say anything and couldn't face any of us. Her facial expression is neutral, but her eyes showed guilt and regret.
I sigh, sadly, her head still turned to the big window of her bedroom.
I have to ask Monty, Charlie and Thomas to wait downstairs until I could at least treat her back to her usual self. I gaze around the room to find a wooden desk with a thick book on it.
I walked towards it, my curiosity getting the best of my old self. I open carefully to find documents and pictures. A picture, in particular, caught my attention.
It's a couple's picture! A delightful one!
Their similar appearance made me blink twice at the unexpected realisation. I raised the picture to my old eyes and peered behind the photo to stare at Malika. Not even noticing Malika's shocked reaction towards me.
The author's notes; The picture of ???
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Ps; The halos don't exist in the photo!
"Darling, who are those persons?"
I ask with a soft voice. I needed to be sure.
Also, I didn't want to make any assumption.
Malika; Those were my parents ...
I halted instantly. Malika said "were" in her phrase.
I wanted to ask more questions, but it seemed inappropriate. However, I already got past the improper by snooping around in Malika's stuff without her permission. I quietly walked towards and sat on the end of the bed, waiting for her to continue.
End of Luda May! First POV!
Malika's First POV!
I sigh deeply and take a deep breath. Then, I begin to explain...
"I got those pieces of information, recently after moving over here ..."
I look around in the bedroom, my gaze locking on the closet. I carefully get up and, Luda May seems to jump off the bed to aid me, but I calmly raise my hand in a sign of halt! Perhaps, my facial expression or my movements were harsh. As she seemed pained by my actions, I give her a gentle smile and soft "sorry" under my breath.
Somehow, my feeble excuse worked.
"Ezekiel and Serap Marshall ... Those were the names of my progenitors."
Luda May; What about your name? (kind smile)
"I dunno ... my mother died after giving me birth, so I never had a name ..."
It felt so strange saying calling that woman "mother" after finding out my origins. It almost like my tongue couldn't process the information.
"Although, I did found the midwife who was in charge of my mother. Apparently, my mother though to name me, Nekeisha Marshall ..."
The up-to-date news about my deceased parents gives me a headache!
End of Malika First POV!
Narrator's third POV!
Thomas has been back-and-forth, working on his girlfriend's house.
Cooking a healthy homemade feast for them.
There isn't anything to do else in Malika's house. Inspecting the home closely and, it's still spotless from the last time. Perhaps his lovely girlfriend has mysophobia?
Monty is grumbly helping out Thomas by setting the table, including calls Luda May by the kitchen's phone and asking to come down to supper.
Luda May: I finally manage to convince Malika to come down to eat! (happy)
Monty; Finally, she is coming down! Oh, by the way, Hoyt left a message, he is going to be late for supper!
Luda May; Charlie going to take long? If not, we can wait for him, too...
Monty: I don't wanna wait, Luda May! I'm hungry, over here!
He answers loudly, whining like a 10-year-old child!
Luda May; Don't you dare, make a ruckus, Monty! We're coming down right now!
On the other side of the desert road! Within Hewitt's basement!
Hoyt Hewitt Frist POV!
Sounds of cracking bones, cries of pain and tired huffs echoing through the bunker!
The visitor, laying down on the butcher table!
Bounded, blindfolded and a bloody mess to the table, where I knocked his dirty face multiple times! He barks out blood! His breathing is heavy! And, finally, some whimpers of pain.
Yet, he still wasn't talking!
"I have to confess, your tenacity is splendid, sonny! You would have been a good soldier for our great country ... But, you had to mess with my family, didn't ya?"
I clutch the man by the locks, shaking his head violently!
"Listen here, you motherfucker! You have two options: one, you tell me everything about the girl and die a quick death! Or I will leave you here to die! Your choice and choose wisely!
End of Hoyt Hewitt First POV!
Narrator's Third POV!
Hoyt picks up a handkerchief on the nearest table.
And starts to clean out the sweat and dirt from his filthy face.
He needed to take a shower before going back to Malika's house.
After all, he doesn't need an interrogation about his activities.
???: She is a remarkably exceptional human ...
He says, weakly, breathing with difficulty!
Hoyt doesn't say anything, listening closely to him.
???: Yet, so unlucky girl! The failed experiments changed her!
He coughs out, more blood, becoming greyer!
Hoyt: What do you mean? Failed? Speak up, fucker! (roars of anger)
???: She ended up being injected with multiple animals' DNA.
Hoyt: Jesus Christ! What kind of sick joke is this?! (shocked)
???: The first hybrid to ever exist with skills of a fennec fox, a Tasmanian devil and the honey-badger.
Hoyt: Well ... I'll be dammed! Those animals are ruthless! (whistles)
???: There a letter with her private data in my pouch!
Hoyt leaves the invader in the bunker, closing and locking the door! For now, he needs to get ready to visit Malika's house. He walks away not before hearing his cries of pain and smirks evilly!
He wonders; what is going to kill the stranger first?
