Rose & Serena(3)

Rose was waiting for the clan's decision, As she was completely sure of the Family accepting her condition.

She was laying down on her bed, thinking about her mother. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. She stood up and opened the door. John was on the other side of the door.

He tried to enter the room, When suddenly, she said, "What are you doing? Just stand outside and tell me whether they accepted my conditions or not."

His feet stopped in the air, listening to her. He took back his feet and pitifully looked at her.

He said pitifully, "You're right to hate me.

It's all because of me, you're in this situation. If your father was-"

"Cut the bullshit. Just tell me what you came here to tell me," Rose indifferently cut John off before he could complete. She felt irritated whenever he spoke to her.

His face turned ruthless listening to her words. She indifferently looked at his face and made a gesture of 'speak or get out.'

"They accepted your conditions. But, there will be some restrictions. You will go to St. Jones academy, not Takshila academy. You will only see your mother on the engagement day. Your engagement will be a day before the classes start," He told her the Clan decision and left angrily without waiting for any response from her. He has never felt this much humiliation. He went to Serena's room, humiliated her for taking revenge on her daughter.

After John left, she closed the door and slumped down on the bed. St. Jones wasn't a bad academy. But, she wasn't willing to join any academy other than Takshila. The comparison of Takshila and st. Jones was like comparing a Level 2 old man with a Level 3 genius. Takshila Academy wasn't only stronger than St. Jones, only geniuses were allowed to study there.

But, this was her only choice to get out of this situation and find a way to run. Academy was only a ruse. She just wanted to get away and then come back when she's strong.

From that day on, she started making plans about how to make a run before or after going through the portal.

But, since when has life been about easy choices and decisions? Life always proves you wrong when you think you're at rock bottom; by making your life more miserable. The same thing happened with her, which put a dent in her plans.

When she was leaving, she found out that Serena would also accompany her. The issue was a peak Level 2 going with them. John said he's going with them for their protection. But, only a child would believe this.

When she saw Serena after so long, she couldn't stop herself from running toward her. She hugged her mother and started crying.

When Rose hugged Serena, her whole body was aching due to the torture she has faced these past few weeks. But, she didn't make a sound even after feeling so much pain. But, how can you hide your injuries when you're in touch?

Rose noticed scabs hidden over her body by clothes. She moved away from her reflexively so as not to hurt her more. But, she lost her balance and fell. Serena tried to help her by giving her a hand. But, she didn't take her hand. She stood up on her own.

She proceeded in the direction her father was standing. She reached in front of her and slapped him. Before he could speak anything, she slapped him again.

"You just wait for me. If I don't kill you then I'm not my mother's daughter," She vowed and then left.

All the clansmen standing there were shocked by her action and then her vow of killing her father.

"HOW DARE YOU HIT ME, YOU BITCH?" John yelled at her, as he couldn't control his emotions. He then tried to proceed toward her to hit her. But, he suddenly stopped when he felt a killing intent on him. He turned around and saw a clan elder looking at him like she would kill him any moment.

The clan elder then looked at Rose and expressionlessly asked, "Why did you hit your father? I know you have lived with your mother since you're born. She never taught you manners. But, you've been living with us for a few months. You still didn't learn any manners."

"Just shut your mouth," Rose responded simply.

"Excuse me," The elder was shocked by her response.

"Just shut up. And, don't preach to me. This clan and its clansmen are stupid. I would rather be a beggar than be a part of this Clan. And, that man isn't my father. I'll kill him the day, I shall have the power to kill him," She responded angrily and then turned around. The elder didn't know what to respond.

She went up to her mother, and said in a shaky voice, "I'm sorry, mum. It's all because of me. If I have been never born, you wouldn't have to face torture in this clan. Your daughter is weak, that's why they bullied you," she couldn't continue anymore as tears started pouring out.

The elder finally noticed the injuries on Serena's body. She glared at John. John shrank his neck facing the glare. Hatred has been born in the clan because of him.

"Don't forget your motive behind today's journey," Serena said to Rose gently.

"But, your injuries," Rose responded crying.

Serena gently looked at her daughter, and asked, "What about my injury? I'm standing straight, ain't I?"

"But-"

"Sshh...sshh," Serena shushed her daughter before she could speak.

"Look, you, not doing anything wouldn't help me. I'll still be injured and will be tortured every day. So, why don't you do the thing you need to do. Forget about me. You've all the time to get strong and then have your revenge," Serena responded sternly.

Rose suddenly had an ominous feeling hearing her mother. She wanted to speak but, Serena's glare didn't let her.

Now, Rose can't run because her mother will be used as a hostage. She had already decided against running, as she didn't want to put her mother in harm's way. She made plans about running before because if she ran away from Churchills, they wouldn't dare to harm Serena because of her talent. Any sane clan leader wouldn't want to face revenge. But, now, the situation was completely different. Her mother has already been treated like this when she's still in Churchill's control. She didn't even want to imagine what they would do if she isn't there.

They started their journey toward the portal after Serena forced Rose too. It would take a long time to reach the academy if they didn't use the portal.

Rose tried to speak many times during the journey. But, whenever she tried to speak, Serena shushed her.

Their whole journey was silent and peaceful until Serena suddenly made a move.

What move did Serena make?

We'll find out next time...