Weird dream

ELENA

Groaning, I snatched my phone from the nightstand as I came awake. 

“How long had I slept for?" I questioned myself whilst gazing at the clock on the chipped wall which reads 10: 45 PM. 

So early to be awake. 

I wouldn't have much sleep anymore and I hoped that the reason Renee had disturbed my precious nap was for a good reason. 

I sat up on the small bed which barely contain the space I had stationed it in. It was close to a small wooden wardrobe next to the nightstand and my reading table was at the other corner. I did a semi stretch and swiped up the screen of my phone to answer the call. 

“Hey." I murmured, rubbing my eyes. 

“I'm sorry babes, I keep disturbing you whenever you are sleeping." She pleaded, making me wonder if she was ever sorry. She said this word all the time and I was somewhat used to it now. 

“How did the interview went?"

“I don't even want to talk or think about it." I murmured, running my hand through my hair. 

“Judging with the sound of your voice, I believe it isn't rosy. Give me brief details please, I want to know!" She screeched. 

I wondered if she didn't hear my previous statement of not wanting to talk about it. 

“Did, you get a chance to meet him?"

I rolled my eyes at the excitement in her voice. I could envisage her eyes twinkling whilst waiting for my reply. 

After waking up late today, she had forced me to take a bath, forced me into the clothes I wore and even gave me her shoes when I had complained I couldn't find mine which was a lie. I had a wardrobe full of every shoe you could ever think of, however, I was reluctant to go to the interview as I didn't want to encounter what I had been running from.

I hadn't connected his name to the company, heck I didn't know I would get to even meet him. Still, my intuition about this town had been right all along because I had been having weird dreams of encountering him. Although I had not seen him up close until today, even in the dream a strange aura was round about him, concealing his face. 

My father, George Lockser- A respected man in the society and known for his wine collections. However, he was a gambler. An addicted one at that. He didn't care if he won or lost, he would go on playing till he spends all the money on him on it. 

The big lost that landed me in the predicament I was in, he had gone to play and lost a huge sum of money, unknowingly it was to Aiden who was an adept gambler. The latter had refused instalment payment and desired to be paid on that spot. 

My foolish father had mentioned my name without even thinking, he had mentioned my freaking name. 

Dear me, I had overheard their discussion with my two half-sisters, brother and stepmom. 

My stepmom and half-sisters had willingly agreed to it much to my annoyance. Then I knew no one ever loved me. Except for my half brother who wasn't too thrilled and had helped me escaped. 

I had run and when I had nowhere left to run to, I came here. Then I met Renee who was my course mate at the university. She had accommodated me in her apartment and I had agreed to make part of the payment. 

Though I wasn't used to this kind of budgeted living, it was better than nothing. Also, I had enjoyed the utmost peace until I met him again. 

Regardless of how I was unexpectedly drawn to him, it was an attraction at first sight kind of thing and I would die before I admit it. 

“Hello. Lena, don't you dare space out on me."

Renee's voice severed the connection I have with my mind, making me recollect what she had asked. 

“Oh, sorry. I met him but I lost the job." I stated, shrugging. 

“Y-you what?"

“You lost your chance for a job at Aiden inc. Your dream company!"

“It was until I met the CEO." I retorted, shrugging again although she couldn't see me. 

“Who?" Another image of her hands on her waist whilst tapping her feet flashed in my mind. 

“Aiden himself..."

I plucked the phone away from my ears as she shrieked. Sometimes, I wonder how I was friends with her, I mused whilst waiting for her to calm. 

“Omfffhunh, you met him and still lost it. You should have used your charms!"

Renee believed with your charms, you would go places. 

I believe nothing. Because I have never worked and had no reason to until now. 

“It's him. The reason I left home." I cut her off before she continued ranting at how godly he was. 

“Your affiance?"

“Yes. See, can we talk this when you get home?"

“Sure. My shift is about to start too. I can't wait for the juicy details."

“Oh, my goodness. My friend is engaged to a billionaire." She hanged up before I could correct her. 

She perhaps meant sold to a billionaire rather than engaged. 

Rolling my eyes, I stretched back on my bed as drowsiness took over one more time. 

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“I command thee by the power bestowed in me, vanish from my presence!" I shrieked. Flames spewed out of the hand I stretched out to the creature of the night. 

The beast was flung backwards and it growled. However, it didn't back down. Perspiration leaked out of my sweat pores, my heart jammed painfully and my head throbs as I thought of another trick I know or by chance that would slip in my head. Yet, none came. 

It growled whilst it ambled menacingly towards me, its eyes flashed red and it bared its teeth which were startling white. 

I stumbled on my own feet as I prepared to run. The animal was close to me and would in no tear me apart with its sharp teeth. I clasped my eyes and waited for the worst as it leapt in the air. I counted whilst gasping for breath as I anticipated the pain from the injury it would inflict on me. 

Nothing came and my eyes peeked open. Another beast, an enormous one with gleaming dark fur which was illuminated by the moonlight stood at my side. 

I shrieked as its cold nose poked my skin whilst glancing at me. 

My heart threatens to leap out of my ribcage as I thought of what would be of me next. My gaze travelled around the foreboding forest and the other animal lay sprawled with blood oozing from its stomach.

It had ripped the other wolf apart and I was sure would be its next prey. However, it flew away after glaring at me with its violet eyes reflected by the full moon. Perhaps, I thought it was a glare. 

Wolf howled in the distance and I heard my name being yelled. 

Trembling, I jolted awake. My eyes darted around the room frantically and thought of what had interrupted me. 

This wasn't the first time I was having a dream like this. It had been occurring since I clocked sixteen and the first time I had told my parents about it, mom had been present and her eyes were full of disdain. Whereas dad, didn't say anything. Rather, he studied me and told me it was normal for teenage girls to have a nightmare like that. 

What about now, that I wasn't teenage anymore? I was a freaking twenty-one year old and having a dream of wielding powers. Heck, I usually never recognize myself in the dream as I look different and spoke in a different tongue which was weird. 

It sounded more like Latin which I loathed it. 

A rap sounded, snapping me out of my reverie.

“Lena?"

“It's opened." I murmured. 

Renee trudged into the room as if being controlled by a remote. Her head hung down as she steps closer to my bed. 

“I heard you scream." 

“Sorry for disturbing your beauty sleep. It was only a nightmare."

Her eyes snapped to mine as she pulled me into a hug. 

“What are you doing?" I giggled whilst she patted my back. 

"My mom always does this whenever I come awake because of dreams." She muttered whilst gazing at me. Her eye becomes round and glassy. 

Now, I felt bad for making her worried and remembering her mom. Though it was a normal thing, still it was painful for a loved one to die. She seemed better than before because I could remember when her mother passed on. 

For months, she was a walking zombie. She neither eats nor drinks. She didn't talk much either, only monotonously. Yet, she pulled through which I was proud of her.  

“I'm fine, Ren. Go back to bed."

“Are, you sure you dont want me to sleep here?"

“Of course, I'm fine." I grinned, yet she didn't look convinced. 

Even if I had agreed she spend the night in my room. It wasn't as if there was enough space on the bed. Save she bring her mattress to lie on. 

“I'm fine," I said, shooing her off.

Glancing back at the clock to see what time it was, I groaned. I had been asleep for only an hour. 

This was going to be a long night.