Ana_musings

"I'm mesmerized by her fire, even if it is I who burns in it"

Small town girl Zara is a bookworm and a student who aces every exam. She is unaware of the fact that she is an Oneiro, one to occur in centuries. She can see the dreams of both angels and demons, know their deepest desires and greatest fears. But, this blessing is a curse in disguise.
Unbeknownst to her, this ability has put her in the middle of a war between heaven and hell. She is the key to find the most powerful celestial weapon ever. Heaven and hell have sent their best soldiers after her. On one hand, there is Ryan Jackson- the blue-eyed devil whose smile is enough to make her go week in the knees, and on the other, there is Jake Turner- the charming angel who is just what she needs.
 Before she knows, her life gets entangled in a complicated web of deceit, hurt, and love.
What will she do when she learns about her power? What will she do when they break her heart and her will? How will a mere mortal stand against the might of heaven and wrath of hell?

Excerpt:
Ryan chuckled, “Then why are you opening up your secrets in front of the so-called bad boy?”
When pleading and tears won’t help her she turned frustrated and vented out all her anger on him, “V was right. You don’t care about me. I bet, you didn’t even remember me for a second these past months. And here, despite her multiple warnings, I somehow felt you were different. I was a fool to think of you, to wait for you, to love-”

Ryan’s eyes darkened at the unspoken words. She was taken by surprise when he walked up to her and lifted her in his arms. She hadn’t known what fire she had kindled by letting the unspoken words tear at him.
“What did you just say?”

Zara’s face turned beet red and she tried to push him away but he didn’t budge. The effort to keep his hands firmly planted on the table was visible on his face. “Complete your earlier sentence, Z”

She faked an exasperated breath and completed her line, “I was a fool to think of you, to wait for you, to…to love this stupid dress.”
Despite her anger and despite the harsh words, he smiled. 

Not just smiled but chuckled and broke into his pearly white smile that formed a dimple on his cheek. Zara sucked in a breath at seeing him smile and laugh- his smile that had the magical ability to take away all the pain from her body and heart.

He asked breathlessly, “Is that what you were going to say?”


(Cover is not mine, credit goes to the original creator)

Entangled Souls

The following day, Jake arrived at Zara's doorstep and was greeted by a smiling Rose. "Jake, I can't thank you enough for being there with Zara. I don't think I would have made it with all of my extra work going on."

Jake smiled as he walked inside, "You don't need to thank me for something I enjoy."

Rose handed him a coffee mug and some cookies, "Ooh, does it mean what I think it means?"

Jake shrugged and tried to think of a suitable answer when Zara shouted from her room. "Mom, stop harassing him."

Rose winked at Jake who laughed as Zara climbed down the stairs. "I hope Mr. Turner is doing okay, now. Z told me about his cardiac arrest."

Jake sobered a bit at the mention of his grandpa. "Umm, yeah. He is kind of okay now but doctors have warned him to not do anything too stressful."

Zara kissed on her mother's cheek as she grabbed an apple from the kitchen counter, "So, now you do not need to hand me the shake mixed with the medicines. It tastes awful."

Rose bit her lower lip, "You..you know I have been doing that?"

Zara grinned, "I suspected, as nothing could make a banana shake taste so horrible. But, you have been caught."

Rose met Jake's eye and he gave her a brief nod. Zara noticed the exchange and she replied, "Yeah mom, I know everything. But, I didn't know you thought I was so weak that I would freak out to see myself in a hospital."

Rose looked down as she rubbed her hands together nervously, "I..I didn't want to bother you, honey. I was going to tell you, but when I was sure that you were okay."

Zara kept munching the apple, "Oh and is that why our expenses have suddenly shot up through the roof? Is that why you talk on the phone begging people to give you time to pay back?"

Rose softened a bit and her eyes glistened with tears. She put her hands on Zara's shoulders and asked her a counter question, "Is that why you suddenly wanted to work part-time?"

Zara tried her best to answer, "Err, would it be not good to have some additional income?"

Rose was still a bit reluctant and kept nervously biting her lower lip, "But honey, you already have so much schoolwork.."

Zara took her mother's hands and squeezed, "Mom, we have had this discussion before. Atleast, let me try..please."

Rose shook her head and sighed, "Guess my daughter is all grown up now."

Zara giggled and embraced her mother. Jake stood there watching the sweet bond of the mother and daughter. He was fascinated by their relationship, their love. He wanted to be a part of something as special and unique so bad. He had been a lone child, not knowing who his mother was.

Rose looked at him, gazing them from afar and stretched a hand out for him. Jake gave a genuine smile and gave them both a bear hug.

Veronica, who had just entered her best friend's house, scowled, "Hey, don't leave me."

She too went ahead and they all stood in a group hug and Zara felt the knots in her stomach go slack as she dissolved in the heartwarming puddle.

They all sat together on the table as Jake put on the chef's hat and began baking pies. The scent of vanilla and chocolate filled the home that wafted through the air. Somewhere in the far corners of the land, a blue-eyed boy was hiding behind a tree looking at the scene unfold in front of him.

He took a long look at Zara, who was smiling and giggling with her friends and family. The smile on her face lit him up from the inside, making him feel warm and fuzzy. He smiled wistfully before he proceeded to walk away.

Confessions