The Binding Fates SEASON 1: The Past

Chapter 40: Honor thy Amira Rina

Days have passed and it is finally the flower festival of Rahania. For days, Elyse endured more of Louisette's childish pranks and when it's finally their departure to go back for Rahania, Elyse couldn't help but feel happy at the thought that there's no person that will make trouble for her again.

And on those same days that passed by — after the rumors that the Rahania Students are behind the sabotage of the swordsmanship duel between the two students. It reached Raymond's eyes and ears and immediately investigated the case and found out it was Louisette's little pranks again.

He gave the other students a punishment while Louisette and the other Rahania Students were immediately appointed a schedule for their departure to Rahania. Every student in The Academy is born with a golden spoon in their mouth so having this punishment for them is heavy. In the Academy, Raymond has an absolutely powerful voice inside the school on par with the Headmistress.

Elyse didn't bid them farewell on the day of departure and only watched them from the rooftop of the school. Elyse noticed Louisette talking with Chad in such a flirty way and it was evident in Chad's eyes that it was uncomfortable.

Although Elyse knows it, deep inside she still feels annoyed at the scene of Louisette touching Chad's arms seductively. She sighs, "What am I doing? Thinking all these things." She said to herself and walked away.

She went to her usual place — the Academy Library and picked some good novel books to pass the time. When the clock stroked 6 pm, Elyse went with other students to eat dinner in the huge dining room filled with Students.

Usually, when it's dinner time, Elyse would always sit next to the Student Council Members but this time, she went to the other table and sat down with the other students. She didn't get along well with them because the students felt uncomfortable knowing that Raymond himself punished the students who dared to touch her again.

Arbor noticed it, stood up from his seat, and walked towards Elyse, sitting beside her.

"Wait! Where are you going?" Arrow said but it was too late because Arbor move so fast.

Elyse noticed Arbor sitting beside her as she glanced toward him. "What are you doing here?" Elyse asked with a confused look.

"I should be asking that, Elyse. You should sit with us." He replied and Elyse sighed.

"I just don't like to eat with you all." Arbor flinched. Wow, she's so honest. As Arbor stares at her intently, he noticed that Elyse is not wearing the necklace anymore as she always does.

"Why are you not wearing the necklace anymore?" Arbor said. Elyse took a big gulp of the water cup beside her and sigh again, "You're really asking the obvious answer." She answered and Arbor sighed.

Right. Of course, Elyse won't wear the necklace anymore knowing it's the devil's shard hanging in your neck. But that wasn't the true reason why Elyse didn't wear it. It was because Elyse felt responsible for the death of her family which is why she's been acting so distant and cold to the other Student Council members, especially Eli. Although she would always feel bad ignoring her throughout the day — Elyse was scared to trust them anymore.

Elyse and Arbor sat quietly side by side while eating their dinner. After dinner, Elyse went upstairs to the library and picked more books again. It had become her new addiction these past few days while avoiding Louisette when she was still staying here.

Hours later, as she almost finishes her book, her eyes start to feel heavy and drift to sleep right away, dozing off while the book is in her hand. That night, Elyse had a dream. A dream from someone else like a memory — like what she experienced with Tina.