Haunted

Chapter 2

I throw my head back and my mouth feels like it is forced open. I try to close it but something was stopping me. I look above me and i see white smoke. What is it and why was it in the necklace in the first place?

Suddenly the smoke enters my mouth and i struggle to breathe. It moves so quickly into my body though i feel like its trying to kill me.

Finally my mouth is closed shut and i am able to breathe. I fall on my knees and  cough out blood. Was the smoke poison? Was my own mother trying to kill me?

"You should have never done that."

I look up at my window and there stood a very handsome man. He had dirty blonde hair swept up and brown almost hazel eyes. His muscular arms crossed over his chest.

I shriek and back away from the window. I look around for anything sharp and i finally find a small knife.

I face it in his direction, "Who are you?"

He takes a step inside my room.

"Dont come any closer!!"

He puts his hands up in surrender," Im not here to hurt you."

"So why are you here?"

"To protect you."

I frown,"from what?"

His face becomes grim," You dont know..."

"Know what?"

He walks up to me and i thrust the knife in his direction. But he puts his hand over mine and gently pulls my arm down to my side. Then he grabs the knife and puts it on my dresser.

"Look dude i have a birthday party to attend and it happens to be my birthday party so if you dont mind-"

He interupts me,"Well congratulations."

I glare at him and look into his eyes," Why are here? Tell me the truth."

"I am telling the truth."

I shake my head,"I dont believe you." I turn away from him but suddenly he pops up in front of me again. I jump back surprised, "Woah how did you-"

He laughs," You have a lot to learn."

I laugh sarcastically,"like what?"

He clasps my hand,"let me show you."

He leads me toward the window and i automatically pull away from him.

"Wait..you mean leave? With you? I'd rather you tell me."

He chuckles,"no that would take forever and besides your party wont even notice you're gone."

For some reason i felt safe with him. He seemed to be a nice boy and he seemed to know what he was talking about. I reluctantly take his hand that he held out for me and he unexpectly pulls me closer to his chest. I look up at him now noticing how tall he really was.

"Um...i suggest you hold on with both hands."

I put my hand on his shoulder and i frown,"Why-" I gasp as he jumps down from my window to the ground.

I back away from him,"Are you crazy?"

He smirks,"yea."

I roll my eyes and he takes my hand again,"Lets go."

We walk into the dark woods as he leads me in silence. But i had so many questions i have to ask.

"Whats your name?"

He answers,"Alex."

I smile knowing that name suited him well,"Is wherever were going far?"

He shrugs,"i dont know i never payed any attention."

"I'm Esther by the way."

He chuckles,"I know."

I look at him confused,"How do you....nevermind i wont even ask."

He smiles at me revealing dimples on his cheeks,"Thank you."

I blush,"Your welcome."

After a long walk in the woods we end up near a narrow road surrounded by trees. He leads me on the road and we stand in the middle. Suddenly i hear a truck coming up the road its head lights pierce through the darkness. I franctically try to run but Alex grabs my waist and turns me around.

"Alex a truck is coming!!"

"Put you arm out Esther!"

My eyes widen," What?! Are you crazy?!"

"Yes i am! Now do it!"

I extend my arm and face my palm toward the direction of the truck. I tremble.

Alex whispers in my ear,"Now concentrate on the truck."

I look up at the truck driving towards me. Surprisingly a woman was driving but she wasnt paying attention. She was too busy looking for something she dropped. A sudden feeling overcomes me and i feel like im on fire. Like no one in this world can touch me. I look at my reflection in the trucks hood and see my eyes have turned red. I look up at the woman and notice she has seen me. Her eyes were fearful as she tried to stop her truck.

I feel something leave my hand and suddenly the truck is pushed back. The truck turns over to its side and the woman passes out unconscious.

I let out a breath and i stay where i am. What just happened? Did i really stop a truck from hitting me without touching anything? Alex walks up to me clapping,"You did great!"

I glare at him,"Is she going to be okay?"

He nods," Yea dont worry about it, I'll take care of it and I'll take you home."

I watch as he whispers something to the woman then he lifts her truck up. I have no idea how he managed to lift it but he did. The woman wakes up and begins to drive down the road like nothing happened.

I frown and watch her drive away. Alex walks up to me,"You ready to go?" I look up at him now and i glare. "Tell me more. What am i?" He walks past me and walks toward the direction of my house.

"If i told you, i bet you wouldnt believe me."

I follow him," Why wouldnt i believe you? I just stopped a truck from killing me!! I deserve answers."

He turns around and lifts the strap of my dress revealing the mark I've had for the longest time. He traces the mark with his finger and i shiver at his touch. I feel something enter my body and it feels good. I close my eyes and feel like the wind is blowing back my hair and something extraordinary is deep inside me.

"You feel that?"

I nod.

"Thats power. Magic."

I open my eyes and Alex pulls his hand away from the mark.

"Your a witch Esther and im a warlock. I am here to protect you from the demon that hunts you."

He whispers in my ear.

"Your father."