Broken souls

Chapter 1:

Back in 2016:

Alarm ring beeps

Zoe was peacefully dreaming about how to punish him. A smirk appears on her face.

Alarm continues ringing

"Ammm" she tosses around the bed pulling the duvet to cover up herself more.

Alarm rings beep beep beep.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhh What the hell"

She gets up and sits with closed eyes and starts dozing off.

Alarm rings.

Closing the alarm she kept it back, rubbing her temples " This damn alarm doesn't even let me sleep properly " wipes her fake tears and goes towards the washroom.

Zoe looks at her reflection; her hair was in mess all over her face, wrinkled clothes droll over the corner of her lips.

" Aishh ... I'm not looking more or less like a witch " adjusting her hair with her fingertips she makes a messy bun.

Zoe pov:

Ohh from that I remember who was it saying girls look pretty in their sleep yes Mac hahaha he could have seen me in this condition I bet he'll never say such words again.

And wait why am I drooling when I dreamed of that jerk. I started brushing my teeth after a quick shower it's already late. My wardrobe was thankfully clean picking up my favourite gray sweatshirt with black high neck in black jeans pairing up with belt white sneakers. Done

" Geez I'm late" plugging the dryer I gave 360° turns who cares how I look. I'll not be noticeable in the huge crowd. My bag was already packed.

" Good morning princess" Dad came out from the kitchen with a plate of bread toast

"Good morning dad" I pulled the chair to sit yet

"Hurry up and have your breakfast you're getting late" he ruffled my hair, it's annoying at times I feel like I'm a puppy.

" Maverick is waiting for you".

Geez.. Picking up the juice glass I drank in one gulp stuffing the bread inside my mouth while holding the other. Giving dad a quick hug I dashed towards the door before Rick came on his own. Risky

" Bye princess" Dad waved his hand, turning I gave a small wave.

"Hurry up piggy we're already late" Rick being Rick is always in a hurry goshh however we're late today. Opening the door I swallowed the bread.

"Sorry Rick, I woke up late today --" he didn't let me complete my sentence.

"Don't blame that poor alarm it was you who didn't wake up for sure" clenching his jaws he started the engine. He's angry Lord God save me

hehehe "you know me well" I tried playing cool hope it works

"I'm your brother after all, fasten up your seatbelt".

"Ohh yeah " locking the seat belt I plugged my headphones, opening my playlist I completed eating my leftover bread turning towards the window.

The clouds kept forming different shapes but something else caught my eyes. Sun halos, it was huge enough. I don't remember the last time I saw them. Beautiful.

Mr Dawson Granger is my dad. He's a senior surgeon at Life-saver hospital. You'll be thinking why he was cooking then. That's what I told dad too. He hardly gets a break and instead of talking rest he'll be in the kitchen making something or the other when possible. He's stubborn, no wonder I'm stubborn too. It feels lucky to have him as my dad, household chores aren't for me. It's kinda embarrassing at this age. My culinary skills are terrible. I've no

interest in cooking. Back then when I was 13. I was helping Aunt Leah since she was baking cake and I actually burnt the oven. I'm strictly prohibited in the kitchen.

Argh I'm learning after all practice makes a man perfect yup. We all have flaws that make us human. Imperfection is part of humanity, everyone has it and it's nothing to be shy about.

People say dad is a superhero is it? Maybe I don't know

Yet the way dad helped me all these years I feel blessed to have him.

Maverick my stupid irritating brother. Seriously who calls their younger sister piggy besides the fact I hardly eat .I've not been a foodie since young. When dad is home I'll be a good girl having proper meals and other days I hardly have meals a day, sometimes not even once a day. Knowing the fact it isn't good for my health can't help. There are incidents when Rick will forcefully feed me, just a few days back since I didn't have my meals and he took my cell, headphones, basketball skateboard, laptop not only these he didn't give me back till I had meals. So even if it's 4 spoons I'll have 3 meals a day.

Hectic life.

Chapter 2:

I had to have my meals because of him despite not having an appetite. I hate this most forceful eating . He used to support me but after I got admitted to the hospital once he forcefully let me have it. I don't know from where he gets all the plans to let me eat.

I was 10 back then dad wasn't home nor Rick and I didn't have meals. Aunt Leah was on leave too. The other sister who came in place of aunt Leah just kept food outside my room and me being stubborn didn't have meals .Later ending up getting hospitalised for a day , since then either aunt Leah or Rick will be home .

Though he calls me piggy and we quarrel for every single reason he's the best. What strange creatures brothers are?? They'll call you with all sorts of names , quarrel for every reason, tease you nevertheless when someone else hurts you physically or emotionally they'll be hell protective. He had a girlfriend a few years back ,things were good but once she humiliated me , I could have broken her bones for speaking carelessly . I spared her because of Rick & the next day she came and apologized to me .

Forgive ? I would've but what she did it's not forgivable if Rick knewed the matter things could've gone worse . I left her without saying anything. That was my answer from that day Rick didn't get into any relationship though he keeps flirting with every girl .

He told me he likes a girl a few days back his classmate but isn't sure about his feelings and she's not his type too . He doesn't want her to regret & he neither is fine with her being with other boys.

"Hey piggy , what are you dreaming about? Are you planning to keep sitting in the car? " Rick tapped my shoulder . He's smiling and guess he forgot he was angry.

"Yeah... Ammm let's go".

I started walking towards my classroom but I held her steps after seeing the scene towards my left.

The girl which Rick has a crush on is smiling and having a chat with her friends. A boy came holding books and started talking with her. That boy seems like a nerd herself too, looking at her features she seems an easy target. Why isn't Rick able to get attention? I'll never fall in love & if I ever do at least not nerds . My crazy mind got plans for some sparkling love story biting my lower lips. I started thinking about what to do. Rick she'll be yours soon don't worry when Zoe is here

Rick seems jealous and it's clearly visible in his face . Goodness, he seriously doesn't know how to hide his emotions . I'll help you Rick don't worry she seems fine not like that bitch bruhhh

Hmmm gotta do some evil work a smirk appeared but -

Electric bell rings....

Snapping out from my thoughts I realized I'm late

Geez I'm getting late for my first lecture today is Monday Sir Ayden ohhh no glancing towards my wrist watch I fled as fast as possible. The only thought was to enter the classroom before the lecture started . Almost reached the door I slow my pace busy with my thoughts I didn't notice a figure towards other side

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Ouch... What the !!! can't you walk properly .Are you blind " my poor nose got hit by a rock. Maybe it's dislocated Tears were already forming, ready to fall .

" It's you who's blind , you shouldn't have come running at full speed Ms Zoe " a hoarse voice replied, listening to the voice I looked upwards glaring at him as if I'd ripped his body .His body towered over mine. I hate the fact I'm short . My mind was filled with only one word: bloody nerd.

"ohhh you again , who else can it be , you're the only one who has the audacity to spoil my mood early in the morning".

Out of the whole class it has to be him seriously Goodness I seriously punch that face

"It wasn't my fault if you look at things clearly Miss Zoe" does he think his honey voice will melt me Noooo never . It's already late or I'll have not spared him easily.

"Nevermind it's a waste of time arguing with you, it'll spoil my mood more. I forgive you" patting his shoulder I entered the classroom and took my seat towards the window.

I really hate him from the bottom of my heart . I have never met such an annoying person like him .Just because he's a topper doesn't mean he's always right .

Geez...even the teachers keep on praising him a lot , for every reason he's the best example.

"Why do you keep rolling your eyes everytime" the girl next to me asked . Seriously now I can't roll my eyes too.

" Ask the class president why I'm rolling ".

Whenever I get caught doing some mischief they'll be like

" Why don't you be like Spencer, he's such a good student, learn from him and blah blah etc etc ...." never ending saga.

I wonder what girls even see in him, a nerd with thick spectacles and always into books. Beauty with brain perfect boyfriend material that's what I heard

Why am I even thinking about him wasting my precious time ?

Chapter 3:

Present time 2021:

Third person pov

"Good morning to all" .

Warren Knight, CEO of Knight enterprises, entered the conference hall with well polished attire, his dominating aura was enough to give chills .

Being a kid have you ever dreamt of your prince .Your knight in shining armour ready to take you to his magical land . Perfect for its beautiful sculptured features .

Beauty attracts , if you're attracted too it's nothing wrong . It's a human thing , don't worry but don't ever get lost in beauty because even the roses have thorns. You'll hurt yourself at the end being lost in beauty. People try to search for scandals out of jealousy .When you're not successful people mock you & When you're successful a lot of eyes don't have good intentions they'll try to break you , finding your weaknesses to be competitive. The world is cruel

"Gabriella" Warren signal his secretary

She stood up from her seat and placed all the files near Warren .The meeting started. All the employees were sitting like statues ,complete silence only the employee standing forward kept speaking .

The meeting took almost 2 hours to complete. Gabriella arranges all the files in order & starts walking towards the exit.

"Gabriella" Warren came forward with a stern look plastered on his face . All Gabriella could do was pray hoping nothing happens. Adjusting her spectacles she turned , noticing his unexplainable face she knew it's dead awaiting.

Gabriella ( Ella) pov:

Help me Lord, I don't want to die at such a young age. "Here" he kept a file above the other files I was holding .

It was a file thank goodness that's a relief . I still haven't recovered from the shock , almost forgetting to blink my eyes.

" Are you fine? '' Warren waves his hand in front of me

" Ohhh ... Thank you sir. And sorry sir this won't happen again " I gave a slight smile, not knowing what to do.

Warren nods his head as yes.

"You're doing well , keep it up " he smiled. Am I not dreaming he's in a good mood. My happiness could be clearly seen. I'm sure being complimented for my hard work it's another sort of happiness. In these few months it's the first time he smiled

" Thank you sir , yes I'll keep working harder" hugging that files I controlled my excitement

"Good , you can take your leave for today" Seriously leave , that means I can enjoy wow

"Thank you sir "

"Don't thank me too much , you might be disappointed next time " While playing racing if you're almost about to reach the finish line but than your tire gets puncher that's how I feel right now

What should I do if I don't thank him ..

"Let's have dinner together someday ".

"Dinner ?" But why dinner and that too with me . Having dinner with your boss who's already married, no I'm not a person to get involved in extramarital affairs.

No no he never looks at other girls besides his wife, and that to me , Impossible then why dinner ?

"Yes my wife wants to have a chat with you " He said, breaking my chain of thoughts.

"Ohh sure sir, it'll be a pleasure to have a chat with Mrs Knight" I can breathe properly now after listening to the reason.

" Hmmm..... I'll take my leave now" .

" Safe journey sir".

Warren left, leaving me alone. Minutes passed and I stood there looking at the meeting room reminding myself why I'm here. Sighing, I walked towards the cabin. Keeping the files in the corner of the desk ,I was about to leave but noticed an envelope there . Should I check , it can be something personal .

Keeping my curiosity behind I didn't touch the envelope and left the cabin, closing the door. My mind wasn't calm though , I wanted to turn back and open the envelope .

Curiosity can be bad at times it'll lead you somewhere you shouldn't . One wrong step I'll get caught. I don't wanna invade others ' personal life but that handwriting seems familiar , but it can't be him . They've no connection

Sighing, I walked towards my desk and started packing my stuff .

Dark X calling...................

"Why are you calling now I'm at office "

" I'll visit you soon keep the weapons ready "

Huh he could have messaged me

" Ella you're leaving early today ". I dropped my phone looking towards the owner of the voice . Goodness he scared me, I hope he didn't listen . Go with the flow don't make him suspicious

"Ohh Finn, what a pleasant surprise".

" Really, good to know you missed me" he chuckled . The way he's trying to get close with me since I joined he doesn't seem ordinary employee but a spy

" We haven't met for a week , despite being in the same office"

" I'm having a tight schedule nowadays" he whined like a kid , sometimes I doubt myself am I overthinking seeing the way he acts .

" Okay okay fine , what about today's plan don't tell me you forgot" despite suspecting him , he's the only person I chat with here because the others don't like me for no reason .