Rise of the Darkness

Back in Time.

Calla remembered the stranger. He was the same person who met her 6 months ago. She had been searching him since then, but never found a single clue about him. And here he was standing, he hadn't changed a bit. She came back to her senses when she found him staring at her. She tapped on Sophie's shoulder who was still busy looking at things and admiring them.

"Don't go anywhere, I'll be back in a minute." Calla said to her niece.

"Go talk to your price, he's cute." Sophie said with a grin.

"Henry's not here Sophie." Calla replied in an annoyed tone.

"I'm not talking about Henry, he's not your Prince." Sophie replied and giggled. Calla shook her head and went to that strange man who was still drooling over her. To her surprise, she wasn't even uncomfortable with him staring at her. She stood right in front of him and glared at her.

"Who are you?" Calla asked him and tried to keep her voice firm.

"Really, that's the best question you could come up with?" The strange man asked with a chuckle.

"Pardon please?" Calla asked with a raised brow.

"What's in your heart Miss Calla Davis." The strange man asked.

"How do you know my name? Are you stalking me?" Calla asked.

" I'm not a cheap stalker, I'm a guardian." The strange man replied with anger.

"What? What do you mean with that? Guardian for whom?" Calla asked in confusion.

"The time will tell you and teach you everything about your future soon." The strange man said and raised his finger but this time, he pointed at Sophie. Calla looked at her niece who had so many pendants in her hands.

"Beware the darkness that soon will rise." He whispered in Calla's ear as Calla looked back at him but he was again gone. Calla was now confused with the hide and seek game he was playing. Calla didn't waste her time to look for him, she went back to her niece. Sophie made her choose one of the pendants. All of them were so beautiful but one of them caught her eyes. It was a blue crystal pendant with silver sparklings inside. Sophie gave it to the shopkeeper and asked her to pack it into a cute box. They paid for the pendant and went out. They did more shopping. Sophie sat on one of the ponies like a princess. So far the day was good and it made Sophie so much happier than Calla had imagined. It was almost dusk when they went back to their house. Sophie happily took all the shopping bags from her aunt. They opened the door and Henry greeted her from behind.

"Hey." Henry said.

" Hi. What are you doing here?" Calla asked.

" Just came to see you." Henry said.

" Hi Henry." Sophie greeted him.

"Oh hi. What are you doing? Can we go for dinner tonight?" Henry replied carelessly then asked Calla. Calla gave him a deadly glare.

We'll check everything, I'll be

Bye Henry." Sophie replied and went to

you? I've already told you about a hundred times that I can't go to have dinner with you. I can't leave

to leave her alone. I've told you to get a nanny for her."

And I've told you that I can take care

like this? How will it work in future? If

you mean with living alone or with nannies?" Calla asked in

chuckled. Hearing the word adopt, Calla's anger rose and she could not

what are you even thinking? Henry, For the love of God, she's my niece."

step sister, not your real sis…." Henry was replying

wasn't for her, I wouldn't be even here. You've said that once, but make sure that ain't happened again or I swear to God I won't think once for choosing her over you."

your whole life. Then what about your work? It's growing bigger. Look at you. You're comparing me with that little witch…." Henry could not complete his sentence because a sharp slap made its way to his cheek. Calla slapped him hard enough

dare to call her names? She's not my niece but my daughter, my family and my life. That strange man was right about you. You don't love me but my money and success. It was actually a mistake. I should have known better. A sick person like you can crave for money and fame only. GET OUT AND NEVER SHOW ME YOUR FACE EVER AGAIN." Calla yelled at

anyone think of my Sophie like that? She's my life and I

going through all the stuff she bought. Calla sat on the couch and was in her

birthday to

Happy birthday to you.

dear

Happy birthday to you.

her the box with the pendant she bought

baby,

your birthday. You're my best friend and I

the things she bought, where Calla opened the box and looked at the beautiful pendant. Suddenly she remembered the

what he meant about beware the darkness

her father died. Her mother took care of her and Mara. Calla was 5 and Mara was 16 when Calla's mother Sophie was diagnosed with stomach cancer. She loved Mara more than her own daughter, she didn't want to leave her like this. She set her up with Xavier Luke. He was a great man. After Sophie's death he took Calla in as well. He raised her like his own daughter and they both decided not to plan their family until Calla turned 18. Mara got a baby a year later. Calla was 19 years old by then. Mara named her daughter after her step mother who loved her like her own. The time when Mara was in labour, she got some complications and

for you for so long. I promise you I will take care of you and make all your wishes come true. Just come to me, don't leave me. I want to see you, hold you, cherish you,

and Calla kept praying for both Mara and her baby. A baby cry made its way to Xavier's ears and he looked at Calla. Nurse came out with a

and your wife

who was now asleep. She was so beautiful like a

is my wife?" Xavier

is perfectly fine and so is the baby. Mother and baby both are fine and out of

Can I see

for you."

carefully took the baby in her arms.

as Sophie asked but she never left her alone. But tonight she wanted to sleep with her aunt again. Calla requested Xavier to set her room as Sophie's room. Since Sophie was born, she has lived in Calla's room. Calla took care of the baby, even though she took care of her at night. Mara tried to take Sophie to her room for nights but Calla never let her. She loved the baby so much. Calla helped Sophie to change into a comfy night clothes. She also changed into silky nighty and laid besides her niece. Sophie hugged Calla and Calla sung her the

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