The Gifted Ten

EVELYN

I was lying on my bed, utterly exhausted . Today was interesting - to say the least. All of a sudden, there was a knock on  my door. 

" Hey " , Tyler smiled at me .

" Tyler, I just got to my room . They can't be calling us again, right ? Or do we start training or..."

He stopped me mid sentence. " Woah. I just thought you'd like to see Segovia . "

" Aren't there barriers ? " ,  I asked. 

" Yeah but they are only around the compound right now. The ones blocking your doors have been removed. You can walk around the halls if you want. "

" Well , then how do I see Segovia ? " 

" I'll show you " , he replied. 

I narrowed my eyes at him and he did the same.

" Fine. I have nothing to do anyway. " 

Tyler led me through the corridor. It was plain compared to the other more elaborate ones. We went up a spiral staircase behind a door. It led us to the attic. It was musty and smelled of old dirt. 

" So , I see you're not really fond of spiders . " 

" No, not really ", I replied. 

" Okay then . Time for the show. " Tyler pulled apart two dark curtains to reveal an enormous window. Outside, the city of Segovia stood in all its glory . The tall spires and dark night sky gave the city a gothic look . I could feel Tyler staring at me . I spoke first , " It's beautiful . Really amazing . " 

He turned back to the window. " Yes, it really is . "

He dusted off a cushioned seat, like a small sofa, and sat down .He patted the seat asking me to sit down .  " Did anyone let you cal Dylan ? "

I shook my head . " Yeah right ." 

I could see Tyler's face shining in the moonlight. His gray eyes looked bright and alive. 

" I'm stuck here for now. There is no way out. I actually shouldn't be telling you this. You're on the other side. "

He laughed then . " I guess you're right , but when it comes to you , I'm on your side. Everyone here knows why they're here except you and Clive . My mom thinks you're even more special than the others. "

I gave him half a smile. He asked , " Are you only worried about Dylan ? Is there someone else ? "

I shrugged , " Who else is more important than Dylan ? " Tyler nodded and I could swear I saw him smile ever so slightly .

"What about you, any siblings ? " , I asked. 

He smiled , " Nope. Just me , myself and I . "

We looked at each other for a minute or two. He said , " We should go back . "

Tyler walked with me in silence till we reached my room. " I'm surprised you're not trying to escape. "

" I'm exhausted more than angry right now. Believe me , I'll start trying from tomorrow morning . "

He began to walk away when I called him back . " Tyler, why are you helping me and not the others too ? What is the difference ? "

" I don't have an answer for that . I guess I'm just drawn towards you. "