RAVENNA

Part 7

***MATURE CONTENT AHEAD!***

Standing in-front of large window having cigar in one hand and black stone ring in other, which was enhancing the beauty of his hand. The navy-blue suit hugged his body perfectly. Black hairs with white streaks, parted to side; the three-diamond piercing below lower lip were shining as the light of moon reflects on them. The window gives him whole view to the world or say the world he created. His experimented being, loyal followers guarding his sanctuary he built. A sanctuary filled with dark aura just like his, even broad-day light can't illuminate it. A click-clack sound of heels through hallway got his attention. Putting out his cigar, he sat on chair waiting for the lady. As the sound coming more and more closer his smile got larger. He licked his lips as she came inside.

Standing before him, she started reciting the report. He stopped her, giving amusing smile. "Take a break Moana." She hissed. She hates this name. He came near her tracing her cheek. "I don't understand why you liked to be called Muna." His hand travelled to her nape, she shuddered. "You don't wear those skinny clothes whenever you visit me, huh."

"For that you have your escorts." She taunted him. He pinched her butt cheek; she pressed her lips not to make sound. "uh-huh. I won't call them escorts." He sensually whispered in her ear. "They are devotees. My devotees. They're just serving their master who had given them shelter over their head."

"Yeah, the same person who had snatched it, in the first place." He laughed. "That's how business work." He caressed her thigh. "But it is a shame you're not into man. Otherwise. I wouldn't be needing any devotees at night. You alone would be enough." He replaced his crooked smile with cold face, shoved her to side lightly sitting on his chair. And let only one word— report.

"Since last week we lost thirteen people. Border security killed them, some of them were best."

"Since they died. They weren't." he taunted with cold face.

"I have arranged for little show in school."

"Will that be working?"

"Well. This will at least create disturbance among students and parents. And I don't think Sybbyl would be able to hide these any longer."

"Ah. I really want her out of that seat. She is a woman of talents and passion. This place and my bed would suit her more." He smirked pouring himself whisky. She turned, not wanting to hear all his dirty talk and slammed the door hard.

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On weekend after classes, we were ordered to clean library and put books in shelves in order to discipline us.

"Here! you can divide among yourself which section you want." Leulla said

"I'll take —" Torea and Rob spoke at same time.

"And no fighting over." She warned. They nodded. "This activity is to reflect on your behavior. Go to work and be done before your dinner." She left. Esmé and Torea took to keep books in the while Rob and Nieve chose to dust shelves.

"Argh! I don't like dusting." Rob commented keeping one hand on nose.

"And whose fault it is?" Nieve taunted. Rob looked at her with innocent eyes. "You take these ones, I'll clean those." Nieve said. She dragged her feet to furthermost shelf in the corner. Taking ladder, she climbed up cleaning the upper shelves. *Door creaked* she ignored being occupied. *Again, door creaked* she climbs down, following the sound. She saw a rusty door ajar. She tilted her head trying to see and pushed open it. *Fresh breeze and sunlight* she beamed.

I stepped out. I tried to absorb all the fresh air, mixed with freesia scent. Calm. It reminds me of Ayi Yuxi's Garden but more magical. I gaze around found a tree which was illuminating sparkle from it. I stepped towards it, more like attracted to it. I crouched down seeing beautiful golden mushroom, forwarding my hand to touch it.