Crown Of Hearts

Chapter 15

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After moments of sheer panic and dread, I found myself on the ground, crouched behind a chair.

The door swung open and as stupid as it sounded. I shut my eyes.

My heart pounded wildly as the footsteps grew louder and louder.

" Are you okay? Is someone in the room?" He said, his pitch high with concern.

I stayed silent as the door creaked opened and Rachael stepped into the room.

" Clara? Why are you hiding behind a chair?"

I smiled weakly and awkwardly rose to my feet with a hello.

" Are you looking through Theo's room?" A smirk graced her full lips. " Are you looking for anything specific?"

Zak was quiet.

" Of course not. I was just cleaning."

" Cleaning a chair?" Her eyes flicker to the spot where I was crouched.

" Well, why are you here?" I asked quickly, in hopes she would drop the issue.

Her eyes went wide and she held a finger to her lip before closing the door.

" Don't tell anyone this, but I like to watch the royal family when they give their speeches. And Theo has better TV than what we have. Come on join me." She patted the bed.

She grabbed the remote and pressed a button, a panel in the wall slid open and a large hologram skidded to a stop right in front of Rachel.

She turned to me with a grin, " Cool huh?"

I nodded silently, I had never used a hologram TV before.

She pressed a few more buttons and the hologram slid back into its original slot. There was a soft humming before another panel in the ceiling opened and a projector transformed the entire room into the festival.

I gasped, bright blue skies, small booths of food and games and screaming children, I stood up and for a moment almost moved out of the way. The children ran through me.

The scenery changed and I reached for Rachel's arm. She gave me a reassuring squeeze.

" It's okay. It just looks scary."

Scary didn't begin to describe it, the whole room turned to static and there were voices coming at me from every direction.

Suddenly Rachel and I were in a crowd. The women next to me turned to me.

Her eyes shining, " Aren't you excited? The royal family is here."

She nodded as if I said something and laughed.
" Well, it was nice to talk to you." She said and turned back forward.

Rachel pulled at my sleeve. " Look."

I faced forward, it was Theo. He looked so real.