The atmosphere was warm and comforting as a heater radiated enough warmth to spread all about the place. The walls stood strong and protective, keeping out every form of noise or disturbance from getting to the inside and it too contributed to the spreading of warmth. Depended on the condition of the heater or air conditioner. If it was an air conditioner, as the cold air touched the walls, the wall itself took in the air and spread it evenly across the room and it did so too with a heater. A small electric kettle in black and silver sat on the ground with its tail plugged out of the socket and like a rooftop of a chimney, smoke left the open mouth and spread into the air. Ivan could remember clearly what the doctor had told him about a kettle of hot water being prepared and there was something else, something about a cabinet. A brown smooth wood cabinet hung from the wall and stretched forward into the room. Directly under it was a cabinet set like a table as well and Ivan walke
A gust of wind from the open window blew past the curtain and directly at Ivan's bed causing him to shiver. He threw his blanket over his body properly and snuggled into his bed. He let out a tired yawn as he tossed around in bed then sat up straight. His eyes turned to the small box displaying the time and noticed that it was well after seven. “Huh? But how? What happened to the alarm?” He asked himself as he stared confusedly at the alarm clock. Without wasting any more time, he sprung out of bed and rushed outside his room. As he got to the living room, he noticed his aunt sitting at the dining table at a corner of the room with Alfred. They were both having breakfast together. He walked up to them and took his seat. “Good morning.” “Morning young master.”“Morning hun.” Both Alfred and Ms. Wayne replied at the same time. “Would you care for some toast?” Alfred asked his young master. “Would you mind explaining to me what happened to my alarm clock?” Ivan's brow arched as he
Madam Rita was sitting in her favorite armchair in her bedroom, lost in the thought of everything that was happening and the reality of things, a sigh left her mouth as she relaxed into the chair.She had almost gone deaf from all the conversations over the phone for the past few hours and she was still expecting more. Mr and Mrs Banks had been calling her nonstop about updates on their daughter and she had been calling Ms. Wayne about updates as well.As much as she wanted to be in the hospital at that moment, she had to wait behind for Mr and Mrs Banks to arrive so they would all go to the hospital at the same time. “Drugs…” she muttered to herself with no one but the silence in the room to listen to her. Janet wasn't on any drugs that she knew about and she also trusted that if she were taking a secret dose, she would have told her of all people about it.But would she? The girl was the kind to remain in her own space to sort out her own life problems except if she felt it not t
There was a loud chittering and chattering amongst the crowd in the school premises. "My arms are tired from carrying these books around," a fair blondie whined to her friend. "Sorry Poppy..... Oh look it's errand boy, he'll help you for a few bucks." The other girl replied. "Hey errand boy!" Poppy yelled out, calling the attention of not only Ivan but some other students. Ivan jolted to the direction where Poppy stood and some other students laughed and mocked him. "You called?" he said without a feeling of shame. Poppy giggled. "Yes, carry my books for me and I'll pay you a hundred dollars." She commanded in her tiny voice. "Right away." Ivan instantly collected the books with a hearty smile on his face. Poppy arrived at her dorm and collected her things from him. "Here you go," she threw a fifty dollar note at him. "But you promised a hundred!" Ivan panicked. "I changed my mind." The lady replied. "But.." "Go away you ragged imbecile! Your stench is ruining the air." She
With a hand firmly gripped on his mopping stick, Ivan stared directly at the vibrating handset in his other hand, trying to figure out the number even though a part of him kept telling him it was from the hospital. The phone kept ringing but he was too scared to answer it. He froze still, as if one sudden movement would create some sort of havoc, and when he feared his heart would jump right out of his skin. He decided to pick up the call, but it cut off instantly. He sighed, breathing in a deep breath he didn't know he had in him seconds ago. Then came the call again. To his surprise, he brought the phone to his face and saw that it was a familiar number. Without hesitating, he answered it. "Hello Abigail," "Ivan, I hate to tell you this", he heard the doctor's thin voice chirped in from over the phone, "but your parents' results are out." There was a sigh, but he couldn't tell whether it came from him or the doctor. Then he heard her continue, "it's really not looking good,
She had asked him to meet at a famous garden. As he got there, he waited anxiously for her arrival. Some students were present and he could feel eyes all over him. But he didn't care. "Hey errand boy!" A manly voice called out snapping Ivan out of his thoughts. He looked in the direction of the caller only to realize it was Charlie. "Yeah?" He answered, frowning. Charlie placed his arm around Tara's shoulder "Get my girlfriend a drink will you?" He ordered, throwing money at Ivan. Tara, unable to look Ivan in the face, just stared at the ground. Ivan immediately became flushed with anger like his blood cells were replaced by it. "What did you just say?" He asked, his whole body shaking in anger. His eyes still wouldn't leave Tara's. "You heard me, or is there something wrong with your hearing?" Charlie asked as he broke into laughter and some other students joined him. "But…" he swallowed hard. There was a rigidness in his chest as he fought for the right words to use. Tara
Ivan felt his heart stop for a moment before it started pounding again. The men were huge and muscular, they could break him in half if he tried anything stupid. He scanned the area but no one seemed to be taking that path at the moment, he wanted to just give in to them but he felt it would be better to escape with a few bruises than to leave his parents to die in the hospital. "You guys don't want to kidnap me, my parents are poor and they won't be able to pay the ransom." Ivan explained. "Just get in the car, sir." One of the men said with a husky voice. He knew he couldn't overpower either of them so what he needed was to be smart and not strength. Before he could think of his next move, one of the men brought out a spray can, and some liquid escaped from the container straight to his face, and everywhere around him suddenly turned black. ****When his eyes opened, he saw one of the suited men was making a phone call. "Boss, we got him." he announced subtly, then hung up. He
"What do you mean young master?" Ivan asked immediately, trying to clear his clouded thoughts. The man only smiled gently in reply. Then there was silence. It went on for a while until Ivan's eyes caught a pretty object of nature. A beautiful but yet strange flower stole his attention and he couldn't help but to ask. "Hey Alfred, what are those white things over there?" He asked, pointing at the plant. "Oh those, those are kadupul flowers, the Dutchman's pipe cactus, princess of the night or queen of the night. A species of cactus that blooms nocturnally and its flowers wilt before dawn, priceless in nature." Alfred explained, smiling. "Oh and that one over there?" "Juliet roses, a unique flower that took David Austin more than three million euros and fifteen years to complete in the year two thousand and six. A distinctive full cupped rose with beautiful distinctive petals. Its color resembles that of an apricot and it has a pleasing, refreshing and elegant smell… your mother'