A Modern Fairytale

Prince Charming?

By now I was certain that Ariana was somehow connected to my past. I had strong feelings towards her even though I didn't know if it's supposed to be hate, anger or love. Her thoughts almost distracted me from everything I did and I felt like I'm going crazy at times. I considered going to therapy sessions in order to dig my mind for more information yet, the thought of having to tell my stories to someone I don't even know made me uneasy.
I hopped into the tub more to think than to bath. I asked myself what I could do even if I knew who she was exactly and the reason for my reaction towards her. Ariana would think it's all bullshit if I speak to her about it. So I decided to pour it out to Clara because by now she was my best friend at college. Clara always gave me clear explanations on anything. She was both smart and beautiful and most of all, kind.

So much happened and you didn't tell me a word!" Clara said angrily.

"I did now" I said. I felt relieved to open up about my confusion to her. We didn't have lectures that day and I invited Clara to my home to spend some time together. Specifically to talk about Catherine and what I felt about Ariana.

"you shouldn't have messed with Catherine. Her parents could remove even Ms Janet from her seat in no time " she said.

"I think I can handle her. I'm not least concerned about her or her powers" I said. Catherine was the college's rebellious bad girl. She was hot and rich and was crushing big time on Ariana. Rumours told me she threatened Harry to break up with Ariana, but her powers wouldn't be enough to do that because Harry was also a celebrity and messing with him would be too risky to her reputation.

"Those bullying stories are just the least she does! She does far worse stuff" Clara said in her serious tone.

"Like what? Murder?" I laughed at her.

"Steph was telling me about a girl who dared to laugh at Catherine in her class. Next day that girl found scorpions stuffed in her bag! When she unzipped it the scorpions crawled all over her body with it's poisonous teeth digging into her skin all over her body" she said in fright.

I tried not to show her I'm scared. I just laughed at it while secretly shuddered over the thought of scorpions on me.

"Ariana might be dangerous too! She might have taken you to the cabin alone with the intention of hurting you" she added.

"Then why didn't she hurt me?" I asked, even though I had the same idea in my head.

"Because she got distracted with your sudden headache"! She said. "look, I don't truly believe in reincarnation or getting visions from the past. It's just only in movies. You're trying to make Ariana look good in your head just because of some unreliable dream."

"Its not a dream nor a vision! I feel like it's my memory.. why can't it be true? What else would explain the familiar feeling I have around her?" I asked, wanting it to be true.

"okay. We'll assume it's true. You and Ariana might have been together in the past life or whatever. But this is a different life and in this life you're different, she's different, the situations are different. She has a boyfriend and you are straight too. Why don't you leave the unclear past behind and live your present?" she said calmly. And her words couldn't be more true.

I just nodded at her letting a sad sigh. And she continued "She has been sweet enough to let you go without any confrontation even after you broke her ornament which was probably gifted to her by harry. She didn't tell on you about the tracing of the key. So in return you can stop stalking her and keep away from her dangerous friends"

"Fine" I surrendered. And I did decide not to interfere with her again. But life decided differently.

I managed to forget about everything and continue my studies as usual until two weeks. Catherine started teasing and jeering at me and my friends after she came back to college completing her suspension period. "Beware for what's coming, babydoll" she would threaten with her fake sweet voice. Me trying to stay away from her would just ignore her acting as if I don't care even though deep down I still visualized scorpions crawling on my body. I haven't seen Ariana after our last meet and I was happy about it. Because I was scared I'd start to see visions again and slowly turn me into a psychopath. There was one thing I kind of looked forward to though. I've been showing some interest towards a guy named Zimar. Stephanie bought me all the updates of him as soon as she noticed his eyes on me. Zimar Castelo was like the college's hero boy whom most of the girls crushed on. He was undeniably handsome and I personally liked his fashion sense. He was in the same year as Ariana and Catherine but in a different faculty. As per Stephanie's information he has been the top performing student of his faculty throughout their three years and he also worked as the managing director of his father's business which was another famous company. "So in conclusion he is rich, hot, smart and also has been very gentlemanly towards me so far which ticks off all my requirements of a boyfriend" said my mind. Yet I didn't want to get into a relationship with him just yet because I thought I needed more time to decide.

Zimar had come in contact with me only twice so far, once while standing in the queue of the canteen where he gave me his place and once at the elevator where he held it open until I got in. Apart from that I have noticed him looking at me or maybe my way at random times. He was always surrounded with pretty girls and good looking guys which made all heads turn to them whenever they entered somewhere. The recent interest he shows on me started to drag me into the spotlight as well which I didn't enjoy at all. Even though I half wanted to try it out with him my other half told me to stay away from all of these people and be on my own.

I just closed my eyes and sighed, letting the destiny decide for me.