The New Era

Blazing and Ashes

Serena who had decided to suck it all up, told Helen to meet her at exactly 8 pm at the park. "No less," she told her, wagging her finger.

Helen, satisfied, nodded. "Just as well. Bye," she pushed Serena out of her way, and went out of the alleyway.

Serena stared as watched her leave. She sniffed, and adjusted her tangled hair. She still felt an outrageous hate for Noor, who had stolen her ex (who she was hoping to get back to) and had taken her out of her job. She remembered her last words to Noor and smiled. If Helen's revenge is good, then Noor will have no choice but to surrender to her.

Serena gave a giggle at the thought, and left the stanky alleyway.

The cat that Helen had rudely kicked, came to Serena purring her. She went down, and scratched it behind the ears. "I hope you're a guy. 'Cause Oliver seems to be a good fit for you," she said, still scratching its ears and moving onto the back. It was still purring, but then she abruptly got up. "Bye Oliver. I have some things to do."

Oliver looked up, its green eyes sparkling. Then it gave one last purr to her, and ran off into the street.

She smiled, and turned back to her home. She had to get ready for the park. Afterall, how else would they muster up a delicious and devilish plan?

Jacob still was watching Amy as she was sleeping. He smiled at the peaceful image of her. He then turned to he door, and got up. He got the handsanitizers, and handsantized himself, for he was also bored. Then he looked out to the window.

He out his hand against the glass and watched the sky turn dark. Then he out his face against the glass and sighed sadly. What was this fate he was dragged into? Maybe it would be better if he'd died, he wouldn't have to suffer for the other torments yet to come. The glass was cold, so he got away from it and turned to Amy.

He can't kill himself. Not with Amy still alive.

He turned to Amy, and watched her snore. Then the door opened. It was Jared.

"Oh hello, Jacob," he nodded to him professionally. His hands were in his pockets, and he was looking nervous, more jumpy. "Have you seen Georgia? Haven't seen her at all today. We really need to discuss things."

Jacob shrugged, "I don't know sir. Maybe check the staff lounge? I don't really know." He was being truthful. He hadn't seen Georgia today either. Where was she?

Jared bit his lip and nodded. He turned to leave, opened the door, then turned to see Jacob. "How long has she been sleeping?" he asked, indicating Amy.

"Not long, she needs rest," Jacob said to him. He got away from the window area, and made way to the chair.

"You're a good kid, you know that?" Jared told him, smiling and even giving a chuckle. "Sometimes, I wish you were in charge."

Jacob shrugged, unable to say much.

Jared looked at the clock. "Speaking of rest, you should take some too.  It's already 9 pm. Unless, you like sleeping late?"

Jacob shrugged, "Sure. Do I just sleep here?"

"There's another bed across from Amy. You can sleep there, alright?" Jared told him. He then said goodbye and gently closed the door.

Jacob gave a smile, then he heard a rustle.

"J?" a voice croaked.

Jacob turned to Amy and tucked her in the covers. "What is it, Amy? You alright?"

"Cold," she told him, giving a shiver.

"I'll turn on the heat," Jacob told her. He made way to the heater switch, and turned it on. Then he went to the heater, put his hands out. He felt the heat intensiffiying through his fingertips. He wondered if it were the rock. He hoped not. He turned to Amy, "Now, get some rest. The heat's on."