The Red Haired Witch Episode 53
THE RED HAIRED WITCH
THEME:MAX LOVES YOU!
EPISODE •• FIFTY •• THREE
LUIS POV
Searching the mall trying to find my favorite superhero comic book – guess they sold out all the copies! Shit! Why? Why?!. I’d refused to to give Lana my car because I wanted to get to the mall early to get that comic book. And now no Comic book left!
I mistakenly bumped into someone as I was looking around
“Oh! Sorry! Sorry!” I apologised as I tried to pick the person’s phone that dropped to the ground in the process. I looked up and saw the owner of the phone staring at me with her mouth slightly opened. She was pretty. Her platinum blond hair was short cut into a sassy style that suited her beautiful face. Her heart shaped face was thin,her cheekbones prominent and puppy brown eyes was wary and l-ips were a little lopsided – raspberry color that was tempting. I swallowed hærd and cleared my throat
“Uhmmm..sorry for bumping-”
“No..no.. It fine – I should be the one apologizing” she said in a sweet voice that was vital and compelling. My heartbeats accelerated. What was happening to me?..she stretched her hand to collect the phone. I gave it to her with our hands slightly brushing against each other which sent a jolt of electricity down my spine..I hope she doesn’t notice that
“Thank..you” she gave me a cute smile
“It a good thing that the screen is not broken” I managed to say
“Yeah..all thanks to screen guard” she tapped on the screen
“Oh!”
“I am Luis.. Luis Barker”
“It nice to meet you” she said instead of telling me her name. We lapsed into silent trying to find the right words to create a conversation
“Luis” someone scre-med my name. I looked up and saw Lana running towards me. Damn it! She caught me! I never expected them to meet me at the mall
“You’re such a pathetic liar! Luis!” She hit my arm..the Lady moved aside
“I’ll go ahead now” she said then Lana’s gaze dropped on the girl. Bad timing Lana! Why on earth did she show up at this time?!
“Huh?” She arched her brow and moved closer to the girl. Lana stared intensely at the girl who had a confused look on her face
“Ruby Torres?” Lana said
“Are you not Max Torres sister?” Lana asked
Wait.. Did I just hear her say Max Torres? This is Max’s sister? Oh my God! She is Ruby Torres! I can’t believe this!
“Hold up Lana…” I pushed her aside and turned to face the girl
“Are you really Ruby Torres?.. Max sister?”
“Yes I am” she muttered and I gasped. If she is Max’s sister then she is the same girl Kira healed..her sight. Her healing made Kira stay away from Max because he lied about his identity and denied ever knowing us. Why didn’t I notice that the first time before Lana?.
“I’ll leave now” Ruby gave me a small smile and walked on. I saw Kira walking closer to Ruby and she also stopped on track
“Matty?’ I heard her say and Ruby looked up
” Kira!” she scre-med and hugged Kira immediately. Lana and I exchanged confused glances. We walked closer to them while Ruby was still hugging Kira.
“Oh Kira! It so good to see you again!” She held Kira hands in hers
“How are you doing Matty?”
“No..no..I’m not Matty – I am Ruby…oh well Max kinda..lied to you”
“Yeah we know about that” Lana replied harshly and I glare at her. Ruby became sober
“How ..is your sight?”
“Fine..it all thanks to you” she hugged Kira again
“Where have you been?” Ruby asked when she released Kira
“Somewhere safe” Lana answered. It seems Lana doesn’t like Ruby..hmm that’s because of what Max did to her bestie
“Let’s go Lana” I grabbed her hands but she jerked free
“I’m not going anywhere with you” she hit my upper arm
“You’re a liar! You shouldn’t have lied to me! Have you forgotten our Barker – Twin Swear?!”
“I didn’t come to Kira’s place because I don’t want to be late in getting my favorite comic book”
But it so sad I didn’t get it
“So where is it now?” Lana folded her arms
“They already so out all the copies before I came in”
“Good for you” she stick out her tongue
“That’s because you broke the Twin – swear”
“Calm down Lana and stop acting like a twelve years old girl” i gritted
I moved closer to Lana and whispered into her ears
“Let talk somewhere else…it obvious Ruby has something to say to Kira” I straightened and she nodded
“We’ll give you some space to talk to Kira okay?” Ruby gave me a smile
“Thank You”
“Be careful Bes” Lana k-ssed Kira on her cheeks before we walked away from them
“What were you doing with Max’s sister?”
“Nothing” I shrugged
“But you were talking to her?”
“I bumped into her…I didn’t even know she was Ruby Torres until you mentioned it”
“She is only different cause of her hairstyle.. Ruby Torres used to have a long Platinum hair… Maybe she changed It to short so people won’t recognize her easily”
“So..how did you find me?”
“I wanted to get Toiletries at first…then I saw your back view when you walked to that section..” She laughed
“What’s so funny?”
“Oh! It funny that you were looking for a Comic book in the Toiletries section”
“Never knew”
“Hey! Don’t tell me you’re falling for Ruby”
“No..I’m not”
“You better not” she pointed her finger at me
“But why?”
“Have you forgotten what her brother did to Kira?”
“No”
“Good so for now..Ruby is a no..no for you because Max is still on our blacklist” I rolled my eyes
“So childish” I snorts
“What have you picked?”
“Hmm nothing Kira suggested we watch a movie first before shopping”
“Who drove you girls to the Mall?”
“Dad…Leslie was supposed to be here with us but her dog broke her front limp so she took her to a Vet”
“Okay..I will drive you girls back”
“You have no choice”
“Let’s just do some sightseeing while Kira is still busy with Ruby”
“Sounds good”
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KIRA POV
“Kira..I know that I don’t deserve any audience from you cause of what Max did to you…”
“It fine Ruby”
“But ..you are still mad at him right?”
“I was..to be honest Ruby…” I bit my lower l-ips to keep my words at Bay
“Please talk to me Kira..I want to know what you’re thinking”
“I was mad at Max for lying to me…he deceived me and I went to him for a better explanation but you know what he did?.. Max denied me”
“Yeah I know Kira…I fought t with him for what he did to you…but he only did that because of Suzy and the rest that were present that day. They are ordinary human so Max was trying to cover up the school existence. It not s if I’m supporting him but he only did that to keep Fountain Falls a secret. He even wiped that day off from their memories..and I’m aware that he came to you at night”
“Yes he did but I pushed him away – I don’t want to be with someone who has another woman in his life”
” Suzy is in our lives now for a reason”
“Good that why I don’t want to get any closer” we lapsed into silence for few seconds before Ruby spoke up
“When did you return?”
“A month ago”
“I beg you Kira..please give Max another chance to make things right…he has so many things to say to you. Look Kira I know I shouldn’t be saying this but…Max loves you and Ever since you disappeared he hadn’t been able to concentrate on work. He hadn’t been interested in play. He’d had trouble sleeping and nothing he’d eaten had tasted good. He was worried about your where about and he tried reaching you but he failed at it. Kira just this once please – give Max another chance to make it up to you” Ruby stopped and waited for my response
“Will you?” She asked. Should I give him another chance?..if I decide to..what about Suzie in the picture? Will he leave her just to be with me?
“You don’t have to worry about Suzie” Ruby said as if she had read my thoughts
“Max will explain some certain things to you” I nodded slowly
“Thank you Kira” she hugged me
“You are such a blessing to me” she gave me a bright smile. “Where is you cellphone?” I opened my small bag and gave my phone to her
“Call me anytime you’d like to meet Max”
“How..how is he doing?”
“He will be fine after I break the news of seeing you to him” he nodded in return
“Bye”
“Okay bye”
I waved and she cornered near the full shelf and she was gone. I started walking my way around to find Lana and Luis while I saved Ruby’s number in the process
“Kira!” I turned and saw Lana running to meet me halfway
“Where is she?”
“She left”
“So what did she say to you?”
“Ruby pleaded that I give Max another chance”
“So will you?” Luis asked
“I don’t know”
“I suggest you give him another chance if you still love Max” Luis said again and Lana cleared her throat
“I hope you are not making that suggestion so you can be with Ruby” She teased
“Lana..so I can’t make suggestions?…” He grounded
“Of course you can! As long as it not for selfish reasons”
“Luis don’t mind her she’s only teasing you”
“And I so much hate it whenever she does it”
“That’s what you get for lying to me” she stick out her tongue
“That’s okay Bes” I cautioned her
“Just think about it Kira”
“Yes Luis..Thank You”
“Can we watch our movie now?”
“Sure”
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TORRES MANSION
Ruby POV
“Welcome back Miss Ruby” a maid greeted me and collected the bags
“Where is Max?”
“Sir Max just came in not quite long”
“Okay you can go” I dismissed the maid and made my way to Max’s room. I knocked on his door and walked in at the order of “come in”
Max sat in front of his desk,staring at the system with his arms folded
“What do you want Ruby?”
“Just checking up on you”
“Please leave when you’re done checking” I sat at the edge of his king sized bed
“I have something that might interest you”
“I’m not interested Ruby…as you can see I’m busy so let talk later”
“As if you can concentrate on it” I snorted
“Whatever just get out” he said without looking away from he system. I wonder what made him this mad…I stood up and walked to the door
“Fine if you are not interested..I will just tell the girl you love that you are not interested in seeing her again” I walked out only to see Max right in front of me
“What?” I faked a stern voice
“What…did you just say?”
“What did you hear me say?..since you asked me to get out so I will do just that” I pushed him out of my way and walked on
“Ruby..Ruby hold up” he whirled me to face him
“I’m sorry about how I acted earlier. I was mad because Suzie told some reporters that we are getting married next month”
“What?!” I gasped
“You’ve have to be kidding Max”
“I’m serious Ruby…and I swear I’ve never discussed wedding date with Suzie”
“Okay fine..I think at this point you have to Man up and Tell Suzie you don’t love her”
“Believe me Ruby I already done that few weeks ago. I told her I don’t love her but Suzie got mad at me and said she wasn’t giving up on me for anyone that was why she released a fake wedding news. I don’t know what to do now”
“Max try to talk to Suzie again tell her you love another girl”
“Yes…I have been trying to reach her but she isn’t picking up… I want to tell her am in love with another girl… And at the same time I’m worried about Kira”
“Well I wanted to tell you about her”
“What’s with her?”
“I saw Kira at the mall today”
“Really?” His eyes w¡dened and jaw dropped slightly
“Ruby please don’t joke about it”
“Kira Is back home” a smile formed on his l-ips
“What did she say? What did you say to her? did you ask her where she was all this time? And when she return exactly?…”
“Calm down bro which of your questions should I answer first?”
“Sorry..sorry just tell me about it”
“I bumped into a guy named Luis Barker”
“Luis Barker?”
“Yes”
“Then he is Lana’s twin brother”
“You used to be in the same class?”
“Yes Ruby”
“I was talking to him when a girl joined us..Lana I guess… I was about leaving then I saw Kira”
“How is she?”
“Good and beautiful as ever”
“What was her reaction when she saw you?”
“She called me Matty and I expected her to ignore me. She didn’t push me away when i hugged her. Kira was happy to see me and she even asked if my sight was fine. In a long run, I pleaded on your behalf. I asked her to give you another chance
“So what did she say?”
“I gave her my number to call me anytime she is ready to see you”
“Are you sure she’s gonna call you?”
“Let just hope she does”
“Maybe I should go and see her”
“Are you out of your mind Max? Kira is the one to decide your meeting”
“Yeah you are right”
“Just make sure you settle things with Suzie before meeting Kira because she was concerned about Suzie between the two of you”
“Kira will be the one to help me”
“With?”
“I will think of something”
Max POV
Ruby shot me a confused look…I have my plans. Thank God Kira is back! Suzie will stay away once she sees Kira with me. I just have to find the right words to say to Kira