ZAAR

Chapter 3 | Secrets Revealed

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Wait... What?

There's nothing. The box is completely, utterly empty except for the small piece of paper neatly folded inside. I slowly took it out to get a better look and that's when I noticed something written on it.

Hah! Got you!

What the hell? What does that mean? Is this some sort of a tra- I felt someone grab me by my waist and I squealed at the sudden movement. I turned around to get a better picture of my abductor but was shocked when I saw Acheron. Yes, you heard me right, the one and only Archeron Jaret Zaar or pa's favorite person from the Jaret clan. He's one of our respected family friends from the Jaret clan who moved out of zaarut a few months ago for higher studies. He's one of my pa's favorites. Scratch that, he is pa's favourite.

He's a well built man about Gray's age, with strong arms and masculine body with prominent jaws, that makes any girl fall for him. But behind those dark charcoal eyes lie a dark world of horror and evil. The word Acheron itself suggests nothing but pure evil. He never liked me and thought of me as a disgrace to the family, due to the fact that my father was a human. He dragged me forcefully across the halls into the library not caring whether my arms hurt or not. Bah! As if he'll ever care!

I tried to wriggle free from his hold, but he was too damn strong and there was no way I could break free from his ferocious iron grip. So I let him drag me into the library, ready to face the worst. And the first person I saw while entering the library was none other than my grandpa. I wasn't expecting him to return any sooner from the ritual.

"Ah, there you are. Why don't you take a seat Elena?" bah! He just hired a beast to drag me against my will through these damn corridors and now he's asking me to take a seat Ridiculous. "There was no need to hire someone to bring me here, pa." I continued, glaring at him. "You could've just called me in." I was getting really annoyed, and it's not good to express anger in front of any Zaar, especially pa. "I prefer catching thieves red handed darling. I just needed some help from Acheron though. He just arrived from izaaska and this is what you give him. How disappointing Elena." he slightly chuckled and I could see Acheron smirking from the corner of me eyes.

"I'm sorry but I just don't get. What did I do wrong?" I emphasized the word wrong. "Oh well. In that case, I shall declare you innocent, despite the fact that you just opened one of my personal packages." Oh right! that's what all this drama's about. "But it was empty! Damn empty!" I was literally yelling, and regretted it the second those words flew out of my mouth. He grabbed me forcefully by my hair as I yelped out in pain. "NO one raises their voice against ME!! Master of Zaar!! Not even my own granddaughter! Get me??!"

"Y-yes... Now please let me go." I pleaded against his grip. He let me go and my head jerked forward. My vision got blurry as silent tears made it's way down my cheeks without my consent. I could see Acheron glaring at me evily from the other side of the room. The last thing on my mind right now is adding more enemies to my side, but guess who joined? He's my nobody and he hates me. Why shouldn't he? You're the daughter of a human aren't you? My inner voice spoke bitterly.

"I won't give a shit to put you through painstaking punishments the next occasion I spot you like this. Mind it. This is my first and last warning. Do. Not. Even. Dare. To. Put. Your. Nose. In. My. Business. You get that??" he spat out venom. "Y-y-yes. I-I won't." I tried to dry my tears using my sleeves, but more tears started streaming out. "Now get up and go to your room."

I didn't wait for another second. I dashed out of the library and headed straight to the living area. I collapsed on one of the couches and started to sob. I asked myself, did I deserve any of this? What did I do wrong? Why is everyone treating me like this? Does anyone not know that I'm the only child with no siblings around? and needed to be pampered? (Sniffle)

I never felt this betrayed in my life, ever. My father is dead, I haven't even seen his face. And there's my mom, who's just fond of performing those heck rituals with utmost care and respect. And since I've got no siblings to support me either, I've only got Ken as my ever loving sister, even though she's my cousin, who's lives in a far away land. I wonder what family is. What it feels like. I've never lived a happy life with my family. Oh yes, I've lived all my life with the so called beasts whom I should call my family.

All they care about is gaining power through evil rituals and torturing innocent humans. I was the only one who opposed their traditions. I was the odd one out. Even Kendra performed those rituals. She had to. She had really strict parents. I mean really strict. I love her cause she supports my point of view. She respects my opinions. There are way too many problems going on in my life right now, that I'm confused on how to react. I've learnt to cope. That's what animals do. They adapt to their surroundings. I'll have to do the same. Only if I could turn back time to when I was in my mom's womb. I would have never come out to this crazy world. I just want a plain, normal life just like any other teenager. Is that too much to ask for? I thought to myself.

I was so lost in thoughts that it took me a few seconds to register the warmth of a hand on my shoulder. I turned around to be only met by Gray's green crystal eyes.

"It's that bad huh?" a flash of concern and helplessness spread across his face. He still cares about me.

"It gets even worse." I let out a dry, bitter chuckle. He sighed, "I know, that's why I came here." I looked up, unsure of what to say. He came here all this way to just help me? Well, that's a first. "Why?" it came out more of a statement than a question. He looked at me longingly as if studying my eyes. There was a moment of silence until he spoke again. "If you don't mind, can we go up to your room? I have to talk to you. And it's important." he suddenly looked cautious. I nodded and made my way up the stairs. I opened the door to my room and motioned him to sit on my bed. "Okay, let's talk."

He looked sort of disturbed. His eyes held a lot of emotions which I was unable to decipher. He looked as if he wanted to say something, for a long time, but couldn't. He cleared his throat numerous times before he spoke. I wonder what's clogging it. "Well..I... Um.... I'm not really sure where to begin." he ran his hands through his hair, a clear sign of frustration. "Why don't we start with your sudden departure from zaarut six years ago." I said, raising my eyebrows.

He suddenly looked up, clearly shocked by my suggestion. He cleared his throat, again. "I... It was actually your grandpa's idea. I-I'm sorry I was a Coward and... couldn't do anything other than to oblige."

It hurt a lot to see him like this. Sad and helpless. I've never seen this vulnerable side of him before. I've always thought of him as a strong hearted person, as his appearance suggested. I even thought he didn't know how to cry or sob. But the Gray in front of me wasn't the same guy I grew up with. He looked sad, broken. But sadly, I didn't know the reason. I didn't know what made him like this.

"Why... Why did he ask you to leave, he was your favorite, even though you weren't his type." I croaked. "Yes. I was his favorite. But it changed the instance He found out that I was..." he trailed off at the last word. He looked at me straight in the eyes, his crystal green eyes boring into mine. "What? Please don't make me flustered. Tell me this instance. What made him hate you?" I waited with bated breath for him to complete his sentence.

There was a long pause as he mustered enough courage to speak the next few words.

"Until he found out that I was your brother."

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