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• Entangled Souls   Chapter Eight

  Zara began walking towards Veronica’s place and put on headphones in her ears, playing her favorite songs. As she hummed to the songs, she felt herself slip on the snow. She steadied herself and began walking carefully. Darkness was beginning to seep through the skies, and her hoodie was doing a dismal job of protecting her from the cold. She flicked on her mobile torch and began treading again and felt as if someone pulled her leg. She frantically turned around and waved her torchlight everywhere, but there was no one in the vicinity. She convinced herself that she had imagined it when a sharp pull at her leg made her fall down on the snow.Afraid, she shouted, “Who’s there?” She gathered her stuff and dusted the snowflakes off her clothes and jeans when she heard a faint sound of laughter. She again called out, “This isn’t funny; whoever you are, just stop it.”She was afr

• Entangled Souls   Chapter Seven

  Zara cleared her throat, "Chemistry. Almost all teachers have asked me to help you with their respective subjects. So, do you have a free period today?""You tell me," said Ryan as a gang of girls went past them giggling.Zara waved her hand in front of him. "Hello, are you even listening?""Um-hmm""What did I just say?"He took her waving hand in his and pinned her against the wall. His mischievous blue eyes held her gaze as she gasped. "Chemistry...our chemistry...it will be electromagnetic."He released her hand but kept his firmly planted on the wall. Zara gulped unnecessarily. Her voice came out as a squawk, "I was talking about our school subject.""And, I was talking about my subject," replied R

• Entangled Souls   Chapter Six

  The sun was shining on the bedroom window, yet Zara was snoring heavily. She was an early bird and seldom got up late, even on Sundays. Her phone rang, disturbing her sleep, and she lazily hit the receive button. Her head throbbed painfully, and she had trouble focusing on things. She managed walking to the bathroom, washed her face, and looked around for a painkiller. She gulped it down with half a bottle of water and sat again on her bed with her head in her hands.Her phone blared, and she picked up the call. "Hangover over, birthday girl?" asked Veronica."No, V, my head hurts. How…how do you know?" "Your mother had called me up to check if I knew about your date. I covered up for you, and you owe me the complete story. Get ready; I am coming to pick you up."At the mention of last night, Zara's memories of Ryan came flooding back. She recalled how he had held her, caressed her, o

• Entangled Souls   Chapter Five

  "Well, that's a secret. After all, you had asked me to plan your surprise birthday party." Ryan smiled with a twinkle in his eyes. "We don't have much time left to plan an elaborate celebration. However, I wouldn't want a beautiful girl to be alone on her birthday."Zara blushed. She had worked so hard to avoid boys, worn clothes that always covered her up, wore glasses, and kept her nose buried in books. After her father had left her mother to raise a kid alone, she had resolved to never give away her heart. She was sure if she ever fell in love, her man would leave too.She had many questions popping up, but she asked, "Who were those men? It seemed like you were having an argument with them." Ryan waved away her concern, "My father has made a lot of enemies in his business. People like to take it out on me sometimes, but I am always prepared.""Is that why you came to Missouri from San Fr

• Entangled Souls   Chapter Four

  Zara was taken aback as he left the library abruptly. She spent the whole day thinking if she had been too harsh on him. She was joined by Veronica in searching for him for the remainder of the day to no avail.By the end of the school, everyone had heard about how Zara had shouted at poor Ryan, who hadn't said a word to her. Everybody was looking at her with angry eyes. The girls looked at her as if she was stupid to blow her only chance of a hot date, and the boys were curious as to why would be the new guy interested in her.Veronica and Zara gave up their search for Ryan and sat in the cafeteria to complete the next day's assignment so that they would have their evening free to celebrate Zara's birthday. Zara's mother had called her to update that she had an urgent meeting pop-up at the last minute. The meeting was supposed to go on for 3-4 hours that would make her arrive home pretty late. She apologized over a

• Entangled Souls   Chapter Three

  Zara took a step towards Ryan and stood an inch away from him. She had meant to pull a tight slap across his face, but now she realized how close they were standing. She could feel his breath on her cheeks as he was a good two inches taller than her. Suddenly her resolve melted. She meant to speak in her most commanding voice, but her voice came out as a croak, "Leave me alone," Ryan inched closer and whispered, "Or what?"Zara backed away and dragged Veronica with her, who was waving her hands at Ryan. Zara turned around to look at Ryan, who was smiling with a mischievous look in his eyes. Zara gave him a cold stare and hurried to the class. Zara and Veronica settled in their desks, and a little later, their teacher, the supremely strict Mrs. Norris, arrived. She had short hair, wore rings on all her fingers. As she was about to start, Ryan appeared at the door. "Good Morning, Mrs. Norris. I am Ryan; Principal Wood must have told you about