TWO

DOROTHY

"Atlas?"

"yes"

"Compass? "

"Yaya... "

"Dictionary?"

"yes...But why do you need that?"My brother whined.

"I need okay, just check everything is there or not "I took everything that I could so that I won't be lost. Even if get lost these will help me. One whole bag for my safety. I should also have another set of the bag.

"Anyhow you can't use it, then why are you carrying all this? "

"I can use it. "

I never used this. If I used any compass I will pass out. Hilarious of my body.

"Please anybody, save me from my sis!"

"How dare you can say that. "I grabbed his ears and turned it well.

"Dory, Stop. You are going to kill him. "I turned to see my best friend Sheldon.

"Oh, my hero arrived. "Sam, my brother went behind him.

Sheldon my only friend, who supported me every time. He was now studying in University. We studied in School together. I was unfortunate, not able to continue studying. He was handsome, every girl had a crush on him including me.

"Okay guys, stop fighting like kids. "

"Hi Shel....how is your project going? "

"Sheryl never allows me to study. She has turned into a psycho "

I laughed at what Sheryl would do. She was Sheldon's younger sister. She was very active, unlike my brother.

"How is she, Is she Okay now? Really did she turn into a psycho? "I didn't ask that my lovesick brother asked this question. He always had a huge crush on her but never admitted to anyone, even to himself.

"No, she is always a mad girl. "Sheldon gave his smile showing his dimple.

"Aunty told, you all going for a tour. "

"No, I am going to the gate of hell."

"If you step in, the hell will turn into heaven."

"haha... I am laughing. Now stop joking and it's getting late. I have to go to the cafe. "

"I will drop you."Sheldon intertwined his hands with mine.

"But. I can..." before I could protest he dragged me to his car and we went to the cafe. He waited for my work to finish.

"You can go, I will come somehow "

"No, I will wait."He shyly smiled. Something is weird about him today.

I turned but where is the counter. I was turning left and right. Before I could make a decision I bumped someone. "You idiot, can't you see where you are going? "the truth is I don't know.

"Sorry. I was just. "

"Hey wait, you are the infamous dump Dory, right? "

I nodded my head. I didn't have the guts to protest. "It is okay. Darling ."He grabbed my wrist and came near me. How could he use my weakness? I moved away from him but his hold was too tight.

"Come with me, I will show you the way dar. "Sheldon pushed him on the floor.

"I am going to kill you... "

"Who are you to her, man?"He again came near to him yelling. I was frightened by their fight.

"I am her..."

My heart was beating faster, either because of their quarrel or the answer he was going to give.

"she is like my sister. Now move out of the way. "

I got the most unwanted answer, he wouldn't love me. He said she is like my sister.

He dragged me out that cafe. He was still very angry, running his hands through his golden hair.

"Do you know Why I waited for you... I wanted to tell you that I... Never mind. Damn, I ruined everything. "

I was confused by his unfinished phrases.

"What are you saying? "

"Dory, we can talk about this after you return from the tour. "

"I don't know, what if I won't come back, what if I get lost, tell me now. "

"No, You will come back or I will come where you are, Okay? "

I nodded my head and he dropped me at my home promising me he would come to send us off.

I packed everything then I took my phone.

Time to make a background check on Oztaria. If I get lost... Oh my mind, stop being a pessimist.

I investigated that country for more than one hour. Oztaria situated in.. Well, I don't remember. It was an ancient country with diverse flora and fauna. Rich in biodiversity. It was also so modern. Still, that country was under the rule of a monarch. I didn't want to go deep. I closed my laptop and went to sleep with the hope of reaching a better place.

MICHAEL LUZARIO

"Woooooaahhh..... "I screamed. My mouth was wide open by the force of the air. I loved surfing. I escaped the huge waves dashing and swrirling. Felt like I am the king of oceans. Literally, I was the next one to the throne. I owned this land, did my own things.

This day was adventurous still, planned to accomplish more. I returned to the shore. Many girls ogling at me, like sharks ready to devour the prey. I should satisfy their hunger, right.

"Hey hot, wanna go for a walk? "one blonde shark arrived near me.

"Mmm, we'll get a drink, sweaty? "

I grabbed her waist. I went to get something to make my senses go crazy. I really enjoyed being with hot girls, but I never felt anything special. She tried to kiss me then and there dashing her body against me. This night would be great.

My phone started to ring. Oh shit, I totally forgot about it.

"Oh sorry... I am coming... Ya. Bye"how could I forget this day.

I pushed the girl away and started my pace. "Where are you going, leaving me? "she grabbed my arm. I hated the clingy woman.

"I am going to meet someone special. I don't want to waste my precious time on unnecessary things. "I shrugged my shoulders from her adhering grip.

Again my phone started to ring, it was the queen of putting airs, my stepmother, former Erica Reefer, latter Erica Luzario. She was my father's once upon a time secretary. I hate her with all my heart.

I ignored her call and went to start my black sports car. Again my phone didn't stop dancing, now it was my father, and the king of Oztaria , Gabriell Lozario. I neither hate him nor like him. After hearing the whole song, I attended the phone call.

"Yes? "

"Son, why didn't you pick your mom's call? "

"She is not my MOM, and I am busy "

"Wait, come fast we have to prepare for your coronation. "

He said with a warning tone. I didn't want to become the king. It was also that ex-secretary's wish. She wanted her son, Fernando to become the king but he was not the child of my father. I was his only heir.

Again phone started to ring. It was my one only lovable relation, my bae"Hello bae, having fun? "

"No Mickey ...without you, it is very boring in this parlour. "Her voice was sweet even though she was sixty years old. She behaved like a sixteen-year-old girl. I was happy to have her as my grandma. She was the only relation left in my mother's side. After my mother died, she took care of me. I have great reverence for her.

"congrats Mickey future king... I don't know how that bitch Erica digests this. Maybe tomorrow she might not live."My grandma never liked Erica, she was sure that she killed her daughter.

"But bae. I don't want to be-"

"Not another word. You are going to become the king and sell her to the terrorists. "

"Okay, bae... Let's talk about that later. I have to hurry up. "

"Bye, my dear Mickey. "

She told I used to watch a lot of Micky mouse shows so only she named me Micky. How could be that a correct justification? But I love her with all my heart.

I was passing all the magnificent trees of Oztaria, the breeze felt so good. Oztaria was a powerful country with many treasures. It was one of the best tourist resorts.

It was getting late. I was supposed to be at the airport by now. I drove as fast as usual. I never followed any rules. I am the prince.

I entered inside wearing my red cap and cooling glass. I didn't want anyone to identify me. My guards followed me everywhere. But I have told them they should be far from my sight.

I was running into the entrance. Someone bumped into me and she nearly fell down. My reflexes were fast to capture her right into my hands. She was very beautiful. She perfectly fitted in my arms. Her glimmery eyes, smooth pink tinted skin, short brown hair. Her eyes were full of tears. Tears? Was she crying?

I also felt pain in my heart. I somehow wanted to freeze this time. She slightly pushed me embarrassed. I was taken aback. Other girls would swoon for this to happen.

"Are you okay?"I asked her. I never questioned like this to anyone before, even to me.

She nodded her head, while some boy with the same brown hair came and they went. She went.

"Flirting again? How can you forget your own friend? "

I turned to see my best friend.

Philip Rider.