Chapter 5

Hala woke expecting to see November-Eve setting at the table nevertheless, she was alone. She sighed, Am I always alone? she asked herself with a heavy heart she stood up and walked out the door. She glanced down at her watch Good I have time to go home and take a quick shower before going to Anwar’s house. She said aloud to nobody. She quickly walked down the wet street; murky water splashed onto her black boots, leaving muddy spots. She looked down and frowned, If it’s not one thing it’s another. She sighed. Then she noticed everyone she passed looked at her strangely, Is there something on my face? She thought as she started walking faster; a hot shower was sounding better and better. Hala had been closer to home than she thought. She walked in and went straight to the bathroom just standing in there listening to the water run relaxed her. This is just what the doctor ordered. She said as she slipped out of her work cloths, revealing her milky white flesh. Glancing at her nearly perfect body in the mirror she thought, Do I ever get out in the sun? I am too white! Then she carefully stepped into the shower.

Just after Hala rinsed out the shampoo from her hair, she heard the phone ring. She quickly turned off the water and grabbed a towel. Hello. She said as she dripped water everywhere.

“Hey I was just calling to see if you were still coming over for lunch. Anwar said happily.

“Yeah I am still coming over. I was taking a shower. She replied

“Oh. Anwar said, I didn’t know if you were awake yet or not.”

“Well yes I am awake. She said, But why do you sound so cheerful today. Not that you sound unhappy other days.”

“I met a guy last night. His name is Sage Dupree; and he is so handsome, and sweet. Oh I can’t wait for you to meet him. She answered

“How did you meet him? Hala asked intrigued

“I was standing outside last night when it was raining. Aden was asleep and I wanted some fresh air. I was about to go back inside when this man approached me. We talked for a little bit…he asked me to join him for a walk, but I explained I could not. Then I asked him to come over for lunch. She explained excitedly.

“Is he from around here? Hala asked, as she got a bad feeling.

“No, he is new in town, and well I thought he could use a friend or two. Anwar replied, But I need to get off here and pick up the house a bit. Alright I’ll be over after I get dressed. Hala said before they hung up.

By the time Hala, arrived Sage had been there for a while and was enjoying the company of Anwar and Aden. Sage I’d like you to meet my older sister Hala. She said as they stood to face each other.

He extended his hand. Nice to meet you. Hala said forgetting the bad feeling she had only an hour before.

“Same here. He replied, Another angel. He laughed to himself, This is going to be an interesting city.’

“Anwar said you were new in town. Hala said trying to make conversation.

“Yes. He answered, I need a change in scenery I guess you could say.”

“I should do that some time; go on a road trip. Anwar said as Aden looked at her questioningly. Anwar caressed his cheek and said assuring, Not until you’re older though”

“So do you have another sisters or brothers? Sage asked

“Yes, we have a younger sister, Akalei; she lives out of town with her boyfriend. They are expecting a baby soon. Anwar answered.

Sage looked at his watch as if he had to be somewhere soon. Anwar I know I said I would be staying for lunch, but I ran into an old friend last night and he offered me a business deal that I would be a fool to refuse. And I need to be getting to a meeting. He said, when he saw she looked disappointed he added, But if you like we can go out for dinner some time.”

“I would like that very much. She replied. Then she jotted her number down and handed him the paper, Just give me a call and let me know when.”

He smiled and replied, I’ll do that. Then he put the number in his pocket, Well, it was nice meeting you. He said to Hala.

“You too. She replied as Anwar walked him to the door.

When Anwar came back and sat down Hala noticed she was a little disappointed. Maybe he really did have a meeting. She said trying to cheer her up. Besides he wants to take you out sometime.”

“I know, but I was really looking forward to getting to know him better. She sighed.

“You still get to, just not today. She said as she picked up Aden. How is my little handsome?”

“He has been better; Aden is teething. Anwar said as she pulled down his bottom lip to show Hala two teeth. Seems like he is growing up over night.”

Sage crept down the ally behind Anwar’s building…Looking around for the door to his bosses hidden office. He smiled with anticipation as he entered the door and walked towards his boss’s desk. Mr. Dupree. Sage’s boss said, Do you have anything good for me?”

“Yes, Sir. He replied, There are three angels, two in this City.”

“Well, no shit. He said slightly angry. We have known this for a while now. Do you have the names of these angels?”

“Yes. He said, Hala, Anwar and Akalei Tramayne.”

“Really The man laughed evilly. The one who killed Kadin was an angel. That is rich! I knew that poor bastard wasn’t as powerful as he put on.”

“You knew Kadin? Sage asked

“Yes, he was my master…my creator. And now I guess I should avenge his death, though I had planed on killing Hala anyway, this will just make it sweeter.”

“What shall I do? Sage asked wanting to be apart of this evil.

“Date Anwar, gain her trust…then when you get what you want out of her kill her. He replied

“And what of her son? Sage asked

“Her son is the king; no doubt he will be on to us soon. He said, Get her out away from him, somewhere you can be alone, win her over, hypnotize her if you need to, and just make her want you more than her own son.”