The Majarlican Demigod

12: Young Girls’ Secret

The Majarlican Demigod

Chapter 12: Young Girls’ Secret

Everyone was tired, so we all ended up sleeping during the travel back. It was a long trip and I can't wait to wash my body off. I was sweaty and uncomfortable. Talia and I went to the shower room together.

"Ally, I'm just a little concern." Talia said while shampooing her hair, "Are you having a silent relationship with Brighton?"

Here we go again, "Of course not. What made you ask that?" I asked.

"Well, at first, you guys seem to be using telepathy so that no one can hear your conversation, and you always stare at each other. Second, he always tries to somehow save you. Remember when Hamilton was trying to piss you off when we are grouped according to our abilities? Brighton hangs him upside down through hypnotism. Then when you don't know what power to show, he asked me to throw fire on you so you can show your powers." She continues.

I remembered that he whispered to Talia when she threw fire on me.

"Well, what did he tell you for you to threw that fireball on me?" I asked.

"He said that you can only show your powers when you're being attacked and that I need to do that," she answered. "I was like, 'fine, Ally can nullify this,' but how did Brighton know about it? You didn't even know you could do that, right?" she washes off the soap on her body.

"Yeah... That's true. But I don't like him. There are too many odd things about that guy." I responded while washing off my entire body.

"Hmm... Then, he might be a stalker," she said as she turned off the shower.

"A stalker?" I turn the shower off and take my hanging towel outside. "I don't think he is, but that's a possibility." I started wiping off myself.

We went outside our cubicles and went to the locker where our robes were.

"It was recommended by Councilor Kadeen?" —we heard girls giggling somewhere in the locker area. Talia and I kept quiet to eavesdrop.

"She said that this is very effective. Just spray a little, and you will be able to allure any guy you like." another girl said.

"Wow! I want to get a bottle of that, Zera!" another girl said.

"Sure! This will be for two gold coins only." the seller said.

"Two gold coins?! Too expensive!" the other girl commented.

"Ok, one gold coin." the seller agreed.

"Cool! I will get your payment when we go upstairs."

"How about you, Ellana? You should get a bottle of these perfumes too!" the seller said.

"My brother might be bothered if I would..." the girl replied.

"If you want to get the man of your dreams, you should get a bottle of this perfume too." the seller said.

 "Alright. I'll get one." The Ellana girl agreed.

Whatever it is that it is, it sounds fishy. Talia signaled for us to go outside. So, we put our bathrobes on and went upstairs. I hurry to dress up, not taking too much time to fix myself. Just put good clothes on, brush my hair and put my shoes on. I go outside and knock-on Talia's door.

She opened the door while combing her curly hair.

"Come in," she said.

"You're not yet dressed," I said.

"And your hair is still dripping water," she said and threw a towel on me. "Dry it. The back of your dress will be wet, Althea."

I took the towel and pat dried my hair like she's doing.

"Zera is a known seller here, right?" Talia asked.

"I don't know," I responded honestly.

"I'm curious how that perfume works! Like is there an incantation uttered over the perfume to lure the guy you like?!" She's full of energy.

"Talia, you don't need one of those. You're pretty and super smart." I tried to calm her down.

"Don't mention it. I'm just curious, like, I want to see a girl wearing it and attract a man as many as she can." Talia said.

"Then, let's watch... Um... Who is that again, Ellana?" I'm trying to remember. "Ellana Echavaria! She's from the minor schoolers."

"Yeah! Let's watch her!" Talia responds with so much excitement.                                                                                                                

I waited for her to get dressed while I tried to fix my hair and face. I feel good about myself this time now that I see that it's better than what it looks like earlier. I barely looked like a wet hen the first time.

We go down to the bench park since it's still early for dinner. There were few people in here. And as usual, the Holsters are outside the library again. They look more serious this time. It must be something to do with what happened earlier. I cannot blame Prince Roux. If I were the child of the great Emperor Luxembourg, I would immediately ask my father to remove Maestro from his government position.

"Hey, who are you looking at?" Talia asked.

"Oh. I'm observing the Holsters. They never mingle with other people together, and whenever they are together, they look so serious." I said.

"Well, I guess that's normal for siblings. You and Zephyra have never been in one group before." Talia said.

"Yes. But we don't misbehave publicly." I objected.

"Ladies!" Hans came and sat beside us. "I was so tired passing the sacks earlier. How about you?" he asked.

"We're ok," I said.

Talia asked out of the blue, "Hans, what if a girl bought and wore perfume just for you. What would you feel?"

"Huh?!" Hans is taking it seriously. "Well, the fact that she bought that perfume to impress will capture me already. I'm a very appreciative guy," he said. "Why is that now?"

"Well, I heard that there were girls who purchased an alluring perfume to enchant their prospect guy," Talia said.

"Is that so?" Hans said. "Don't tell me that you guys purchased that perfume too?"

"We don't need that," Talia said. "I am confident about myself, and I shouldn't chase after guys. They should chase after me."

Hans laughed. "That's the confidence, you know."

In the middle of laughing, I begin to hear the deafening sound again. As I close my eyes, I see the bottle of the perfume with several ladies wearing it. Many guys in here would be enchanted. There will be a vast controversy coming. The memories are moving fast-- My head is aching. Then I see Maestro Augustus; He is in danger!

Talia and Hans were watching me.

"I'm fine. Maybe I'm just hungry." I said.

We all came to dinner. We saw Ellana with Zera and Lauren. I'm still sitting between Talia and Rupert and facing Brighton. Ellana took the seat beside Brighton.

"Evan, your sister is entering adulthood!" Hamilton commented, "Ellana, I'm also your older brother. If anyone tried to hit you, let them pass through me!"

"Hamilton, Ellana can handle herself. She's as strong as dodgeball players, you fool!" Evan bragged.

Ellana is a pretty young girl. I noticed that she has been discreetly glancing at Brighton. Ok? So maybe she really did buy the perfume for Brighton. I want to see how the scent takes effect. I noticed that Rupert was watching me observe Ellana and Brighton, so I looked back at him.

"That ribbon on your hair suits you a lot." He said.

I flushed with redness. I awkwardly smiled. The awkwardness was obviously on my face, so I tried to shake my head off.

"Thank you," I whispered.

I tried to focus on observing people. I also noticed that Lauren Kohl has been passing back and forth for many excuses, and this foolish Hans slowly catching her. When we finished diner, Lauren and Hans started talking.

We discreetly follow them in the Square. They seemed to be having some good conversation while Brighton Salazaria was being followed by Ellana. He seems to elude her, so I let Talia watch Hans while I go with Ellana. When I came closer to Ellana, I smelled something amusing but heavy on the mind.

"Hi, Ellana!" I greeted.

"Hey!" she waved back at me.

"I need to go to the restroom." Brighton then goes away.

"You smell very nice tonight," I told her.

"Huh?" she looked shocked. "I'm sorry, that's not a good reaction, but... Thank you. I'm glad you noticed."

I can sense that she's clueless about how in the world I can smell her perfume. Is that something I shouldn't notice?

"It seems to be your shampoo." I redirected the conversation.

"Oh!" she looks so relieved now. "Yes. I used different shampoo tonight."

"That's why!" I said. "By the way, I didn't mean to notice, but are you trying to tell something to Brighton. I’m sorry to disturb you guys." I told her.

She is hesitant to respond, "Well, it’s fine. You know... I ah,"

I am waiting for her final response.

"I like him because he's such an admirable person," she said, "I guess he doesn't like me. I have done everything for him to notice, but nothing avails," she sounds frustrated now.

"Brighton seems to be a little bit different from the other guys. If you can, why don't you wait for him a little." I said, clueless of what that waiting is for.

"Right." she sighed. "Thanks. I'll go ahead."

The day hasn't ended yet, but the problem is ready for tomorrow.

(To Be Continued)