Wish - H.R. Davison (best books to read TXT) 📗

quick kiss on my cheek as he pulls away. I watch him as he walks out the door. Saddened by his leaving, but happy knowing I will see him again soon.

 

I rush to get ready, since Lilli will be here soon. I take a quick shower and pull on a pair of comfortable palazzo pants and a loose fitting long sleeved shirt. I spend the rest of the afternoon shopping with Lilli, having a much needed girl time.

 

The Homecoming dance is coming up soon, so we try on several formal dresses. Lilli settles on a red strapless dress, the top is heart shaped and cover with sequins, the bottom bells our around her in layers of red and pink crinoline that stops a few inches above her knees. I find a long green gown that hugs my body like a glove. The satin material reflects the light, casting a glow on my pale skin. The color emphasizes my eyes and compliments my auburn hair perfectly.

 

Lilli squeals in delight as I walk out of the dressing room with it on. “That is perfect Kat! DJ will love it!”

 

‘”You think?” I ask hesitantly. She assumes DJ will be my date for the dance. He doesn’t even go to our school anymore. After the last fight he got into his parents pulled him out, deciding a private tutor would be better for his temper.

 

“Of course! You look ravishing. Every guy there is going to want you.” Lilli exclaims.

 

“Every guy there will want you, you mean!” I tell her.

 

“Well… yes.” Lilli squeals with delights.

 

After shopping we stop for a late lunch at one of the restaurants in the mall. “I am so glad you came out shopping Kat.” Lilli says. “You have been so busy after school this past week with your job I am starting to feel ignored.” She pouts, sticking out her bottom lip in mockery.

 

I laugh at the face she is making. “Yeah I know.” I tell her. “Sorry about that.” I can’t tell Lilli, I can’t tell anyone, about what I am really doing, so I have told them I got a part time job working with Andy’s mother at her home daycare.

 

“How do you stand being around those screaming kids all afternoon?” She asks rolling her eyes.

 

“Kids are great.” I tell her.“Better than some adults.” I say with a grin.

 

We finish our lunch and call it a day. I am exhausted when Lilli drops me off at home. I trudge up the sidewalk to my front door, carrying all my spoils from our shopping trip. Several bags filled with new shoes, undergarments, and accessories, my dress is swung over my arm. When I walk in the front door I am shocked to see Andy sitting on the sofa. I didn’t know he even had a key to the house. It makes sense that he does, I am sure my dad gave him one, but he has never used it before. He has always waited for me to let him in. “Andy!” I exclaim. “What are you doing here? I thought I wasn’t supposed to train with your dad until Monday?”

 

“Yeah…” Andy sighs. “Things have changed Kat. The plan is being moved up. My dad sent me to tell you to be ready to tomorrow night.”

 

“Tomorrow night?” I cry out. “I am nowhere near ready enough to rescue my mom tomorrow night!”

 

“Yes.” Andy says running his hands through his wild tresses. “My dad also wanted me to tell you to keep your secret to yourself, not to tell your… not to tell DJ.” He puffs out in a sigh, as if saying DJ’s name is painful.

 

“Why?” I ask, hating myself for whining, but I can’t help it. I want to tell DJ everything. Keeping what I really am hidden from him is killing me.

 

Andy shakes his head. “I don’t know why Kat, all I know is my father has never been wrong before. I trust him, and so should you.”

 

I curl my hands into fist at my side.“Fine.” I hiss. “I won’t tell DJ anything, for now.”

 

“Kat…” Andy begins. “Please don’t be angry with me.” He looks up at me through hair that hangs in his face. My anger softens, I’m not mad at Andy. I am mad at the situation, and it isn’t fair to take it out on Andy. He has never been anything but nice to me.

 

“You’re right, I’m sorry Andy. I’m not mad at you.” I tell him as I sit down next to him on the couch. “I’m just so frustrated, everything is happening all at once, and I feel like I can’t catch my breath.” I confess as tears run down my face, I can taste the salty moisture on my lips. It feels good to tell someone how I feel finally. To let it out, all the pain, confusion, and frustration I have been bottling up over the past week finally comes rushing out in a downpour of emotion. “I just want to save my m-mom, and to be n-normal.”

 

Andy puts his arm around me to comfort me as sobs rack my body. I lean onto his chest and cry. He runs his hands along the length of my hair, soothing me like my mother used to do when I was little. “Oh Kat.” Andy whispers into my hair. “It will be okay, I’m here for you. I will always be here for you. I promise.”

 

Little by little I start to feel better, I don’t know if it is the soothing motion of him smoothing my hair, or his lulling voice, or maybe just the closeness of another Nephilim, but I relax enough to calm down and stop the flood of tears. I hug Andy tightly and close my eyes.

 

DJ

 

My hands shake when I walk out of Kat’s house. I want her so badly it hurts to the very core of my body. I curse Lilli’s name as I get into the car to drive away, for more reasons than just today. Lilli is bad news and no true friend to Kat, but I don’t want to seem like the jealous boyfriend by telling Kat that. Maybe it is for the best though. I could feel Kat’s hesitation. I know there is something she wants to tell me, but she can’t seem to do it. I refuse to pressure her, but at the same time I am dying to know what she is hiding. I know it isn’t another guy, but I haven’t a clue to what it could possibly be. Regardless, we have all the time in the world to learn every detail of one another. After I do what Armaros asks of me, I will be freed from the duty of fighting, I will be free of my family’s debt to the Thirteen.

 

When I get home my mom is waiting for me at the kitchen table. “DJ, have a seat we need to talk.” She demands. Her painted nails tapping on the table in a rhythmic pattern.

 

“There is nothing we need to talk about, mother.” I growl at her as I pour myself some orange juice. I slam the refrigerator door closed, wincing as I hear bottle crash around inside.

 

“Yes DJ, there is.” She says with a huff, “Now sit down!” She yells, pounding her fist on the wooden table.

 

I decide to go ahead and get this out of the way. No more secrets. I am going to tell her everything. “Okay mother.” I say calmly pulling out a chair. “What do you want to tell me.”

 

“DJ.” My mother says pinching the bridge of her nose. “I will not allow you to keep seeing this girl. You have been out all night, off gallivanting around with her. Your behavior is unacceptable and I am putting a stop to it right now.”

 

I watch her expression go from anger to surprise to rage as I laugh in her face. “You can’t stop me from doing anything mother!” I shout at her. “I am eighteen, I have my powers, I am a full Djinn now and you don’t control me.”

 

Her face contorts into a mask of rage as she clenches her hands into fists on the table. “I will not allow it. Armaros will not allow it.” She waves her hands in the air around her head.

 

“Armaros!” I shout interrupting her, “He has made a deal with me. I am no longer yours to control mother.” I spit out.

 

“What?” She yells back, “What deal? What are you talking about? You don’t make deals, especially not with the devil. If you are going to live under my roof you will abide by my rules.” She screams at me across the table.

 

“Then I won’t live under your roof!” I shout back as I stand to leave. I walk away from her as she sits at the table seething with anger. Her face red and her eyes narrowed in my direction. I go upstairs to pack my things.

 

I grab a few bags and start throwing things into them. I don’t need much. I can always conjure anything I may need later. On my way out of the house I look for my dad to tell him I am leaving but he is nowhere to be found. My mother is still in the kitchen, on the phone, with who I assume to be Armaros. I pause outside of the doorway to hear her side of the conversation.

 

“You said he would...” She says, pausing for his response. “But what about the…?” Her fingers drum on the table as she listens. “Yes, I understand. I know what you said but…” I hear the chair screech across the floor as she pushes it back to stand, missing part of what she says. “Yes. Okay. Goodbye.” She concludes her conversation.

 

I walk away from the kitchen and out the front door. The autumn air feels refreshing on my heated face. I am happy I finally stood up to my mother. As I get into my car a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach causes me to gasp for breath and close my eyes.

 

When I open them again I see Kat standing in front of me wearing a white gown. Her long auburn hair hangs down to her waist in loose waves. She is smiling. Her hands are beckoning me to come to her. I try to walk forward but I can’t, it’s as if my feet are frozen in place. “Shhh DJ.” A mellow voice says into my ear. “Watch, learn.”

 

I stare transfixed at the beautiful creature in front of me that I am unable to go to. Kat’s musical voice tinkles laughter, as she grabs the arm of a man walking toward her. I can’t see his face. I watch as Kat take this strange man’s arm and pulls him close, placing a quick kiss on his cheek. Anger boils through me, I tremble with rage. “Kat!” I scream. I don’t know who this man is, but I will kill him. Tear him limb from limb. My animalistic rage is taking over and I shout out. “She is mine! Mine!”

 

“Shhh, they can’t hear you.” The voice to my left says again. I will my hands to unclench. I turn to see who is talking to