"Did I .....do it?"

"come to your senses ! Look what you've done! "

"Help...me...aunty .. please "

Her eyes were blank as she spoke. No emotion, unable to sense her deed , the only thing written on her face was terror.. Something aunt Suzanne saw for the first time in her fiery eyes.

a dead body was lying on the floor...weeping making small and painful sounds.. As if he was tortured. His blood darkened the color of their crimson wood floor. Slowly loosing movements.

"oh dear! Aireen! Get up first! "

aunt stated as she picked stoned Aireen from the floor, who was in no state of speaking with right senses.

"don't worry I'll clean this..."

before she could finish her sentence, sound of a car approached the house.

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... a few months later.

"Mallory! I think it's time we discuss this matter with you.." said her father...Mr.Evans.

"And what are you implying?"

"you are my daughter and someday you'll have take over the business, expand it like I did.. however with you actions, I'm afraid that'll be quite impossible."

"stop beating around the bush. Mallory. I and your father have decided to send you to the enigma conservatory. To prepare you for "Elites". Which we probably should've done years ago. Anyways you've always been rebellious. This time be a good daughter and listen to your father.. He won't be covering your sins always. " Mrs Evans stated as she looked unpleased with her presence.

"Who are you to decide things for me? I don't regret a bit for what I've done. "

"what ..a mouth you have!!! Be grateful to me for I didn't sue you! "

"both of you Quiet down!!"...Mr Evans sighs and takes a pause..the he continues

"I will send you to Enigma conservatory.. For your further education. "

"I'm already doing great here...I've got good results. And what the hell is even that place?!"

"it's a University. where they'll teach you things you need more than the things you're learning. Specifically useful skills might I add..."

"what if I deny?"

"did I ask your opinion here?"

Aireen didn't have a say in this.. she silently followed her father's instructions. She was prepared to be sent there. The conservatory . A new journey to pay for her sins.

Next day...

Aireen was packing her things.. Phone wasn't allowed there..only things she could take with her was some dresses and necessary things. She took her mothers watch with her. Aunt Suzanne came to her room , intending to help her.

"Aireen dear" she spoke as she sounded helpless . Couldn't protect her little Aireen anymore..

"aunty.. can you keep my phone somewhere safe?"

"sure dear.. I will..did you....." she paused ..

"Mrs.Evans told me to stay away from her son.."she stated mockingly.

"he'll be very upset .. At least see him once before going."

She scoffed, "do you also believe that I won't make it out..?"

"Lord Forbid me say something like that.. I know my Aireen! You have to survive there dear!"

"I will..and the first person I'll be seeing ...will have to be him".

"a moment of silence fills the room. And a sound of car approached. Just like that day. With different consequences, She left her home. Once with visible cuffs.. Now with the invisible one.

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To be continued..

Enigma conservatory...

Creating Elites and successes for generations . Some things are forbidden in this world to stop some from attaining power. And the value of forbidden things can't be measured with papers. It seeks something much more worthy.

Aireen's POV

Is what was written in the board while entering the conservatory.. I am still not sure is this place real or an illusion. Throughout the whole route I couldn't see a glimpse of this castle-like conservatory. maybe the seven hills were guarding it throughout the way.. it is quite a shock . the castle is in a high place, where you can see no mountain behind. yet you cannot see the castle from the road all you see is hills. 7 tall hill. only when we were quite near..it was visible like this.

weird enough, they don't ask for money..what do they even take as payment...

"we are here Mallory...come out.."

"for once try calling me Aireen. I don't like the name Mallory you know well."

He didn't reply ..I knew he wouldn't...

"Mallory" ..as weird as it is..The meaning is far more obnoxious. He named me Mallory.. Something unlucky.. ill-fated.. He thinks I'm a monster..I ate my twin brother in belly....his future heir.. fortunately my mother was kind enough to name me with something decent...Aireen..not Irene.. probably a different way to write my name...it means peace..which is something I badly need in this chaotic life..

"Mallory dear..are you tearing up?" said Mrs Evans.

she was imitating aunt Suzanne mockingly. trying to provoke me once again for one last time.. I came out of the car. while our Butler carried my one and only luggage.. we passed through the main gate. entering the office building. a woman in black long gown looking like an amish person came forward.

"welcome Mr.Evans! We were notified of your Arrival." she stated with no humanly emotion or smile.. she took us to her office.. they didn't talk much..only asking about my medical reports , diseases and some irrelevant things which shouldn't be a topic on admission..ONLY thing they didn't ask for was my grades from past institution. Which should've been their first priority.

"take the lady with you..check her thoroughly" said that woman..

"what am I being checked for? Drugs? Phone? Or bugs?"

"we possibly can't take out the bugs in your brain right away , we sure will...in a matter of time.. For now .. we are ensuring you don't carry any restricted items young lady."

I didn't reply..

"Ms.Lily , did you not tell your daughter, a watch is also restricted here..?"

"pardon me.. I didn't notice .. Mallory ..your watch."

"what if I don't? "

"I'll have to discard it on my own." said the lady.

I didn't want to create any more commotion ..I handed over the watch to dad.. I don't trust that vicious woman a bit..they checked me ...my luggage..and when they were satisfied.. a different woman was supposed to take me to show my room. Before that my so called mother came to me..for a last goodbye from her side..she hugged me..and whispered in my ear..

"poor thing..I really don't wish to see you again.. but if you are that ambitious, use , manipulate and survive...deceive if you have to.."

I couldn't process her words. why would she even give such a weird advise. this is not a battlefield .. but this place also doesn't seem right... what's going on here..I expected dad to hug me once. He turned around and only said, "Hide your sins .." before leaving me in this abyss.

The lady showed me my room.. luckily I didn't have to share room . It was big enough for me..while checking, they discarded all the books I brought. It was heck of a day. Before going the lady instructed me change into uniform..we have a gathering ..I did as she told me..

this uniform isn't as bad as I thought it would be..at least it's not a uniform of something like test subject. little different than uniforms I ever saw..long grey gown with belt...collar like a kimono but with buttons stitched on the left . And a belt..they also provided boots. I changed into my uniform. was ready to head for the gathering.. I was curious what kind of people will there be..

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I was thinking about the advice she gave me as I walked through the hall. that's when a girl bump into me.

"watch where you're going!" a girl stated ..with brown short and wavy hair and somewhat green eyes...hard to describe her eye color though. She wasn't as nice as her face seemed to be.

"you are the one who bumped into me.."

"like I care.. Anyways you new here? I ...don't think I've seen you. "

"Aireen..just came here.today. And??"

"Erica Zhang. Daughter of the Zhang family! "

"the fussy one?"

"wha..what? I'm the only daughter!! "

"so you have problem because I assumed there to be another one , not because I called you fussy? "

"that's not the point...don't try to mess with me.."

"okay cool..I'm not here to make any more enemies..I would prefer some allies this time."

"first try being nice! "

"my bad..can you tell me about the conservatory?"

"fuck yourself ..I'm not in the mood"

She just walked away..I probably made an enemy on the first day instead of a friend..I somehow found myself a seat in the hall room..the seating was little different. there weren't many student..if this gathering was with the whole conservatory, then they probably have only 40-50 students..I sat next to a girl...who seemed quite reserved .

I tried to analyse what type of person she might be. from a glance I can safely say she might be ruder than the last one.

"That is Niles seat..."

"sorry?? " I stated..

" if you had hearing problems you wouldn't have been here right?, Either I wasn't loud Enough or you're dumb..Now which one is it?"

"Third one.."

She scrunched her face and asked "What?? "

"shouldn't I say exactly what u said ? "

"what do you mean by third one? "

"third one is I don't know and I don't care. there isn't a name tag In The seat. So anyone can sit here"

she smirked and stated ," Fly high newbie..untill I drag you down.." she got up..

should I consider this as my first win? or am I just messing up with wrong peoples. I don't know I can hardly analyse the situation here. they didn't hand me over any books. a few moments later another guy sat beside me..

he was looking around and tilted his head towards me..I was looking at the lady I met in the office talking to that rude girl..I did notice his action through my sixth sense..

"Seth"

"Aireen.."

"Woah that answer I didn't expect..I thought you'd say what or excuse me!"

"Be unpredictable..that's more fun"

he noticed I was looking at the lady ..

"she's our supervisor..Lady Agatha..strict.. emotionless..and the girl is Elvira ..a swedish person.belongs to the royal bloodline."

"is this Singapore or Greece?? Why do they have Greek names like seriously? "

he chuckled and said.."I did miss that point.."

"can you tell me what's going on in this conservatory..is it some kind of cult? "

"chill out it's not..it's been only a month since I joined..from my inspection, this place is way more screwed than a cult."

"what subjects do they offer? And what will happen in night gatherings "

"they don't offer subjects..They teach subjects and things that will actually be useful.. it's not like physics biology here.. they have classes for manipulation, survival skills, patience , resistance and I even heard there are classes for seduction."

"the fuck? For real? no legit subjects? "

"No.. Honestly hows physics biology gonna help you? they're gonna make a fool out of you, insult you..all you can say is E\=mc²? That gonna back you up?" he mockingly said.

He wasnt wrong at all..but all these sounded illegal to me...

"so how do they discard students who fail in these..they murder them? "

he just looked baffled and said " Lady you gotta get yourself treated.." all of a sudden with a straight serious face he said , " the conservatory doesn't get rid of students .."

"oww...got it.."

After a few moment a man showed up on the stage which wasn't exactly a stage just a little higher ground. He delivered a short speech..which I wasn't paying attention to...then another guy handed me a small book..

"what is it?? " the man didn't reply.

seth answered my question, " this is your handnote.. Basically instructions of class and tasks..you and I are C standard..the last stage here is A standard..there' isn't a specific time of graduating... if you learn fast you get outta here fast.. "

"So if I study harder, do well in exams..I get to go out earlier? that's a relief!"

He laughed at me again, as if I'm something amusing.."you're an absolute entertainment...anyways keep waiting for exams little nerd.."

He got up and walked away..leaving me puzzled..I'm still confused and unsure of what to do ..

I couldn't sleep properly that day ..it's a damn weird place..I cant wait to graduate..

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