Evelyn Wohl and the Way Back Home

Chapter 5 - Eve with Eve

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This is what Evelyn's aesthetic photoshoot would look like.

"Good morning class. Today we will be continuing the topic of Hinderland." Said Andromeda Leur as she wrote the word 'Hinderland' on the blackboard in big bold letters.

This was the first time Evelyn couldn't pay attention in the Myth-Fi class because she was so sleepy. She had stayed up all night thinking about the mesmerising yet creepy stranger who had been listening to her screams on replay on his iphone.

"There Miss Wohl, too sleepy to pay attention?" Professor Leur asked Evelyn in a low voice.

"I'm sorry Professor. Please go on"

"So, we have discussed about the rough idea of the 'Beyond' dimension. And I hope you have all read the supplementary book on Hinderland that I asked you to?" asked Prof. Leur.

"We read 'The beyond Dimensions' By Dianna Verez." Zara said as Chris smiled at her from across the classroom.

"Yes. That's the one." Said Prof Leur. "After going through it, you must have known that there were Two royal families namely the Wiens and Lumieres. Overtime, their last names went through a transition. You also must have noticed that the last page was torn."

"Yes ma'am" the class said unanimously.

"Of course. I will now tell you what happened. One of the royal families, The Lumieres became victims of a dark shadow. It was as if an eclipse clouded their sunny days. People say the King Micheal, was murdered and the royal twins were separated as the prince was kidnapped and the Queen escaped with the infant princess. The Wiens too escaped to another dimension. They haven't been found since. Only some folk still remain in the Contre' of Hinderland. The royals, wherever they might be hiding, still have the constant threat to be killed." She said sadly as her eyes shone with tears.

"That is enough for today kids. Pack up your bags." Another reason why all students loved Andromeda because she allowed early dispersals.

Zara picked up her bag and announced to the whole class, "'Tis my Birthday folks! Y'all are invited to come and Party! Meet me tomorrow at six at Shaw's Bar. Colour code: Compulsorily black. See ya tomorrow".

"Gotta go" said Zara softly to Evelyn.

"So early?"

"Yeah I have somewhere to be."

She high Fived everyone as the class hooted and clapped as she left.

She was late. Late again. Zara was never known to come on time thought Jeremy. Inviting her for a walk had been easy but what would he say to her? He was lost in these thoughts as Zara came striding into the Park. Suddenly his heart was beating faster. Should he tell her that he liked her?

"Hi" muttered Zara breathlessly.

"Hello."

"I'm extremely sorry for being late. Evelyn followed me after I told her I had to meet someone so I had to hide behind the buses till she went."

"Oh no its okay!" laughed Jeremy.

"So, what's up? What did you want to talk about?"

"Uh..umm nothing just normal stuff. What shall I get you for your sixteenth?"

"You're coming!" beamed Zara.

"Of course I am. Wouldn't miss it for the world." He said as Zara blushed profusely.

"Wait I'll just keep my bag on this bench then we can walk." Said Zara as she took off her bag. As soon as it came off her shoulders, it ripped off at the seams and the books flew around in every direction.

"OH GOD. This is so embarrassing. I'm so sorry." As she bent down to hurriedly pick up her books.

"Oh no its okay I'll get that for you." Said Jeremy as he cradled her bag in his hands and they started walking.

The silence reminded him of the time when she had been six and an eight year old boy was troubling her. As a knight in a shining armour, Jeremy thought of himself as a mighty seven year old and went on to take the older guy single handed. He got his nose broken and his one eye was swollen shut for days, but it had been worth it to see the beautiful smile on her face.

She had even hugged him after the fight, he wondered if she remembered. Since childhood, Evelyn, Zara and him had been an unbreakable trio. But since a couple of years, she felt more like a third wheel. Tomorrow, he was going to do it. He was finally going to ask Zara out. The only problem was that he didn't know if she liked him back. He remembered asking his 'bro gang' for their advice and then receiving their approval and a pep talk to go ahead and ask her out.

Zara looked at him in a funny way, boring into his eyes and said,"Your friends don't like me. Do they? They don't let me talk to you often and they laugh hysterically when I am around."

Jeremy smirked at the irony. The only reason his friends didn't let him talk to her because they had full faith in him that he would make a total fool of himself. So much for being a confident guy.

"Oh its not that they don't like you. Its just that they're weird kind of guys."

"Yep. Know that. Oh shoot mom is calling. Got to head back home. Thanks for walk." She said as her phone rang.

Her eyes flew to her bag in his hands and he assured that he would bring it to his place tomorrow. She agreed and went as he kept on looking. Yes, it was definitely tomorrow.

"Honey could you please pass the meatball bowl?" said Felix to Tristis at dinner.

"Guess what dad?" said Evelyn excitedly.

"Yeah sugar?" replied Felix eyes fixed on his meatballs.

"In our Myth-Fi classes, Professor Leur is teaching about a Beyond dimension contre' called 'Hinderland'", as three spoons stopped midway in the air. "What? Is something wrong?"

"N-No? Why would you say that?" said Felix,

"Eve, we really need to talk about something." Said Jeremy as he passed an urgent look to his parents.

"We need to tell you about the importance of your watch." Tristis said.

"And the Yoga too?" inquired Evelyn lapping for information.

"Yes. Okay, Here it goes- Your watch has been beating since the time you were born. It serves a purpose. With every second becoming lesser, the watch's heartbeat becomes faster. You have a very important motive in life. A motive filled with mortal perils. But, the time will come, your destiny will take you there." Said Felix Wohl.

"When the watch stops beating, then will come the time for you to serve your purpose. It also warns you against any deceive that you might face. If you feel strange reactions from your watch, probably someone near you intends to deceive or harm you."Tristis said.

"Wait but how do you know all this and who gave this to me? Ugh why is this so abrupt?"

"Because we honey, used to be the residents of Hinderland and a very trusted friend gifted this to you. When worn, it can be taken off only by you. If you are getting signs, It means Hinderland is in trouble and it needs you." Said Felix to a very shocked Evelyn.

"And what about the Yoga?" Evelyn asked in a shaky voice.

"Hasn't Andromeda told you in one of her Myth-Fi classes?" inquired Felix.

"Oh-Oh MY GOD! Yo-You were not meditating. You were...."

"Astrotravelling." Completed Jeremy.

"May god protect you." Said Tristis as a tear slid down her cheek.

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