Break my chains

Chapter 20

Jayce POV

Tetia is still on her way but will get there in a few moments. Im anxious to see the results of my plan. Cammiliana lightly places her hand on mine. "We will win this one.", she whispers. I nod in appretiation and consideration. She smiles and pays attetion to the screens again. I never thanked her for helping me through this. I would've never figured it out if it wasnt for her. I probably like her a little in the end.

I can see Tetia getting interviewed and scanned. I was so happy when they accepted her, I didnt even know how to celebrate. My sister had the same feeling s as I did. Cammiliana was happy as well. Everything was working out well. We even got a glimpse of Helen, her body guard, and her stupid little "assistant". Do they evet even get tired of him? All he does is run his mouth and constantly running around. I sigh with pleasure and head for lunch. I talk to Cammiliana and try to make her laugh. In some she is clueless about. "It seems different, right? Being away from Earth and being somewhere else.", I say. "Yeah. Being here, I really enjoy it.", she searches for my eyes and nods in agreement. Dhe smiles and finishes her plate.

I show Cammiliana around the city and she seems amazed by our way of doing things. I also show her the outline of the big city, which is pretty much rocky and sparkles. But, its a view. Worn out, we ate our dinner. I could tell on her face, she didnt want that to end. I took her to her room, but by the time I got to mine, my sister called me to the control rooms.

Helen POV

We had to spend dinner with this so called Tetia. She had long brown hair and beautifu ok face features. She looked like an angel fell from heaven. But I didnt buy her, or envy her. I just had a bad feeling about her. But I didnt go deep into feeling about it. Not tonight. Tomorrow I have to test my power and show what I can do and how to use. Also using part of my time to recover the time lost between me and Pane. Its already healed the sharp pain in my chest but not the worry.

"Can you stay over tonight?", I ask, although I'm already used to taking tge answer as a yes. But when he said no, it took me by surprise. "Why?", my eyes are searching for his. "I havent been sleeping much and I need to recover.", he says. "Well, thats a lame excuse. You can recover with me on my bed. If not, I will stay in your room.", as I start to march toward his place. He stops with one arm and brings me back. He pinches the bridge of his nose. "No, Helen. Goodnight.", he says. Before, I can respond he leaves. I guess I'm the annoying one now. I get inside and get in thr shower thinking of all the reasons why he wouldn't stay. Before I know it, my hands are wrinkled. I dry myself, and try to use one of the pillows as a replacement for his chest. But it doesn't t work.

I get out of my room as Pane walks toward mine. I toss my bang away from my face and avoid his eyes. "Goodmorning.", he says energetically. I bet he doesnt notice the bags under my eyes. "Did you catch up on your sleep?", my voice is a little croaky, but I dont think anyone would. "Yes, I did. How did you sleep?", once the question comes out, my blood boils. "What do you think?", I try to keep my anger from spilling out. I might as well wait until training, if I have tge energy for it. The truth is, I didnt sleep a minute last night. I have to catch up before the ball tomorrow. "Why didnt you? What, you need me there to craddle you to sleep?", he mocks. I rush down the hall as Tetia walks in and stops Pane from chasing for me with a question. But I dont stick around to hear. I dont go to breakfast. But instead, the lunch room and androids serve me there.

I plug in my head phones on in the big, empty room. And just dlump against the wall and wait for him to come. After half hour, he comes through the door as I check the time. "Your late.", I say. "I know that. So?", he says carelessly. "What has gotten in to you? Did I do something wrong?", I search for his eyes but theres nothing but carelessness. "Nothing.", he says one last time. "I'd like to continue tomorrow.", I say and make my way to the door. "Helen.", he calls my name but I ignore him and Go to my room feeling hurt. I dont come out until dinner. He still doesnt show once I'm out the door and walk the halls alone to dinner in my lunch room again. I eat slowly doubting he'll come tonight.

I slowly stroll down the halls and turn the one to my room to see Pane there. I tense and walk to my doors. He takes his back from the wall to grab me into his arms but I give them away. "Oh, c'mon. Helen, please. I'm sorry, I just need some time.", I stop my horses. "W-what?", I turn around to him. "I just need some time to be-", I cut him off, "Oh, I get it. You need me to stay away. Yeah, another way to say that, I'm annoying. I totally understand, is the rest of my life enough.", now I see pain in his face. "No-", he begins, but I cant take it no more. "Goodbye, Pane. Enjoy your vaction.", I slam the door. I cry hard and I have trouble breathing.