Spellbound

Chapter One

I stood beside the bar counter as my eyes tried to roam around the room in search of Ethan. He knows I don't like parties like this, I'd prefer a simple tea party or my neighbor's children's birthday party to this. What can I say, a nerd like me isn't made for this kind of party.

The music was blasting loud from the speakers, and there were joyous screams in the dancing floor competing with the sounds of the music. The air was stuffed with the smell of alcohol making it difficult for me to breathe. This was exactly what a young adults party looks like. Always crowded and messy. I need to find Ethan, I said to myself and muscled my way through the sea of people dancing. As I fought my way through, I came to an open space, where I spotted my best friend engaged with a guy, they were kissing.

“Sara? Gush, can you get yourselves a room!” I screamed in irritation, trying to block my eye with my five fingers.

“Elena, what…what are you doing here?” She quickly released herself from the guy’s embrace and turned to me, adjusting her dress like nothing suspicious happened.

“Well, I'm looking for Ethan. Have you seen him?” I asked, sparing a glance at the guy Sara was kissing earlier.

“Oh that. Not really, I thought you both will be together since today is his birthday”

Yeah, we were supposed to be together but Ethan excused himself because he had important things to do. And today, making him 19, I don't want to do anything to ruin his big day. But he had been gone for an hour now and I was becoming worried. I don't know why but sometimes, I felt his distance from me. I rather not tell Sara the whole truth.

I let out a sigh. “ well…he told me he wants to do something,” I said, frolicking my fingers together. Ethan had been acting strange to me for some days now. I don't know if I'm being over analyzed but he never used to spend time with me as standard.

Sara heaved a deep sigh. “See, I know you love him but don't let him keep treating you like his toy” She commented, holding her waist. I know where she's going, and I'm not ready for that, not today and not now. Today is Ethan's precious day and I've prepared myself to surprise him. I know everyone keeps on saying I and Ethan are not meant for each other, that we are two opposite words that can't be joined together. It's odd, since he's the hottest guy in school and I'm the school nerd.

This wasn't the first nor is it going to be the last. Since the day Ethan asked me out, I've received a lot of blunt words from almost everyone in the school including my bestie, who says Ethan might just be playing games with me. I clearly knew well that he loves me and I love him as much too. A guy who doesn't love a girl won't just waltz up to you and ask her out, is that even possible?

The love Ethan has for me was as pure and white as the snowflake in winter and I can beat my chest for that even swear with my life on the bar. I think the reason everyone thought that way was because Ethan was the leader of the hockey game, not just that, he was the most popular and the hottest guy in Cresthaven High, my school.

I rolled my eyes as I felt tired of going through the sequence with her whenever we talked about Ethan.

“Come on Sara, I get it” I said tiredly. “But can't we just skip this for another day, right now I need to find Ethan and give him the surprise gift I have for him”

“Surprise gift?” She narrowed her eyes at me as she drew nearer. “Don't tell me you finally made up your mind to give him that” she whispered, pointing at my bottom.

“What's wrong giving my boyfriend what he wants? beside ,I thought we agreed on this ready”

Her eyebrow curled down in worry as she came closer grabbing my hands into hers.

“Are you sure about this? Is he the right guy for you?” She looked into my eyes trying to indicate doubts but I tried my best to look cheerful. I know this wasn't part of the plan but Ethan is my boyfriend. He has asked me countless times about this but I kept on denying him. I don't want to deny him again, so I've decided to offer him as a birthday surprise.

I smiled and squeezed the hold of Sara's hands.

“I know but I'll be fine. I love Ethan and I know him loves me too”

She sighed. “Okay if you said so I will leave you to your law but if that Ethan tried to f*ck up, I would spare him” she threatened.

I laughed at her silly words. I don't know why she hates Ethan this much but I believe with time she will come around.

“Now, can you tell me where he is?” I urged her, getting excited to meet Ethan.

“Okay, I saw him going up the stairs with some friends. Maybe you will see him there” she said, looking a bit worried.

“ But are you su….” I hugged her before she could finish her statement. I know Sara and I know her well.

“Thank you Sara,” I kissed her on the cheek and waved at the guy behind her.

“See you later Ben”

“Oh…oh yeah. Anyway time Elena '' He stuttered, itching his head which made me laugh, I know he must be embarrassed with the way I caught them unaware. But he shouldn't be, Sara has long confessed to me that she likes Ben, I saw nothing wrong about that since Ben was among the top students in our class which means after me of course. I was the number one top student in my class and Ethan compliments me more on that. I suspect that was one of my charms that held him in place. I smiled, as I fast paced my steps on the stairs. I came to an open passage that had about six to five doors on it. My eyes darted left and right wondering which one Ethan must have entered. He could be in any of them.

Just as I was about to take a step, I heard a sound of laughter coming from one of the doors on the left side. Ethan must be in that one, I suggested hurriedly pace at the door but stopped my hand on the doorknob when I heard a familiar voice.

“Are you being serious? I thought you were really into her '' that was the voice of Sasha the cheerleader of Ethan's squad. What was she doing in the same room with Ethan? I pondered, putting my hand on the know, attempting to go in but Ethan's sarcastic laughter made a halt on my hands.

“ Oh please, you mean that nerd? I just want to use her brain for my assignment since i s*ck at studying. There is nothing special about her she is just a nobody to me”

I felt a sharp pain in my heart like it was torn into two. Was that indeed Ethan's voice? Were they talking about me? No… I shook my head denying the fact that I heard. The Ethan I know would never speak of me in that tone. Maybe they were talking about someone else…yes, someone not me. I concluded even though I could feel the sense in his voice that he was talking about me, I still denied. I love Ethan, and I know he loves me too.

“That Camila, girl was so full of herself, thinking you are madly in love with her '' she hissed.

“She is so irritating, I can't just stand her nerve, haven't you used her enough? You should end things with her. I'm getting tried already and I need My baby. Not with some cheap *ssh*l*”

Baby? The word struck a question in her heart. Why would Sophie address my boyfriend as her baby? I haven't finished digesting the word….

“You don't need to think about that honey. I'm done with her” He said, making my feet stumble backward. Was I hearing something different? Is that really Ethan? I heaved a deep breath and regained myself. There's only one way to find out.

The next thing I heard was the crashing sounds of their lips. I couldn't wait anymore, I've taken enough. I clicked on the doorknob, barged the door open.

They jolted up, shocked to see me but what I saw struck my words in my mouth.

“Camila, what are you doing here?’ Ethan asked, jumping up from the bed, trying to wrap the bedsheets around his naked body.

“Wh….what's going on here!” I stuttered, looking confused at them.

“Come on Camila, are you blind to know” he said sarcastically, there was no remorse in his eyes. He even looked angry to see me.

“ Ethan, I'm your girlfriend. How could you say that to me!” I said, as I felt my eyes already cloud up.

He chuckled and leaned on me “ Girlfriend, that word sounds so rich. You should be mindful of how you used them, human”

Human? I'm now addressed as human? I looked into his eyes , those bright black eyes he used to look at me have changed to something irritating and disliked.

“You feel no remorse for what you Did. What is wrong with you Ethan!” I could no longer hold the tears in my eyes.

He laughed loud, bending to hold his stomach like he was going to die of laughter.

“You must really think highly of yourself, Camila. That i Ethan will be over you”

He walked closer to me, closing the gap between us, looking straight into my eyes. He leaned over and whispered.

“Have you forgotten that I'm Ethan Blackwood. I can f*ck whoever I want. Do you get that?”

He leaned off, looking at me with that annoying grin. Sara was right, he's a complete junk. I'm so stupid that I trusted him blindly. What a fool I am. I wiped off the tears that were threatening to come out. He isn't worthy of my tears.

“I shouldn't have you, you're junk!” I shouted angrily.

He laughed. “Now, you know. What are you going to do? Watch me as I continue to have fun?” His eyes were full of excitement and amazement as he said words to me. He wants to intimidate me more.

“Babe, come back to the bed,” Sasha interrupted, tapping his spot on the bed. She was just smiling all along as she watched Ethan speak rudely to me.

“I'm waiting.” She drew down the sleeve of her lingerie, striking a s*xy pose for Ethan in my presence.

“ I don't mind if you can watch . But if you're bored, you can use the door” He turned to Sasha and joined her on the bed.

I turned to face Sasha, who smirked at me. "You can keep him," I spat out. "He's not worth my time."

Ethan's smirk widened as if he relished my pain. "That's the spirit, Camila. Run along now."

I clenched my fists, fighting the urge to scream. Instead, I turned on my heels and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind me. The party noises below seemed distant as I rushed down the stairs, my vision blurred with tears. I had to get out of here.

I looked for Sara and Ben but they were nowhere to be found. I decided to walk myself home while reminiscing on how foolishly I have been with him for the past one year of relationship. It was foolish of me to think that there was something special between us. I should have known he was only using me to increase his grades.

Indeed, love was blind as I wandered in the quiet street leading to the station. I heard rustling sounds coming from the bushes nearby. I stopped and turned toward the bushes, but all I could see was pure darkness. I resumed but I heard the sounds again this time as if it were closer.

I turned around, there was a pair of bright red eyes looking at me intently as if reading my soul. I froze, My heart pounding loud in my chest. What the f*ck was that?

Chapter 2

A tall, imposing beast stepped out from the shadows, its form resembling a wolf. Long teeth protruded from its mouth, and its nails, sharp like blades, chopped leaves and branches as it slowly walked into the moonlight.

I widened my eyes in fear as I stared from it toe to his head, he was as big as a gorilla making me appear before him like a baby.  

I swallowed hard, feeling the loud pounding of my heart in my ears and then I heard a  strange whisper echoing to my left ear,  telling me to run! . My eyes darted around as I attempted to scream, but there was no one in sight. No one would hear me, no matter how loud I screamed.

I'm twenty miles away from the party house, and there's no way I can run back there. Instead, I decided to run to the station, where I believe help could come from.

I stepped back, counting my steps, holding tight to my handbag with my eyes not losing contact with the huge beast.