The Secrets of the Elements novel Chapter 10

"I hope she didn't see us," said Ray, panting. Advika pressed her feet and shut her eyes. Maya and Zarna almost lied down in the backseat of Tej's car.

"Let's head home," said Ray as Tej hit the engine.

"I hope that Rutuja didn't see us else it'll be difficult to go to the library again," said Maya, breathing heavily. "That was close," whispered Advika, panting.

"You girls, how do you get tired so soon?" said Tej. "You guys seriously need to go to the gym with me."

"We just ate, Tej, that's why," defended Zarna. "Where are we heading to?"

"My house," said Tej. "Your parents and sister aren't home?" asked Ray. "No," replied Tej, his eyes fixed on the traffic ahead.

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"I'm glad you're back from the training," said Rutuja as she kept her hand on Rishi's hand. "The training was awesome, especially the ones with," his voice dropped to a whisper, "werewolves."

Rishi wore a black shirt and jeans, which made him look fair than he already was. He had styled his hair into subtle spikes; his thin lips curled into a smile as he held Rutuja's hand.

"I know," said Rutuja. "It's difficult in the beginning, but it becomes interesting and easy with time."

Rutuja wore a black wrap top and blue jeans with it. She had left her hair open and wore studs.

"Daksh, does he still trouble you?" asked Rishi. Rutuja let out a sign. "Yes, but I know how to handle him now."

"Of course you're a strong girl," said Rishi and smiled.

"I'm concerned about the book, I hope it's safe wherever it is," she said and sipped her cold coffee. "It will be," assured Rishi and took a bite of the burger.

Rishi was Rutuja's childhood friend. They had done their schooling together; both orphans brought up by Dai Ma. Rutuja was a year elder than Rishi. She had finished her swordery and martial arts training before him and was his senior.

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Ray leaned on the white wall of Tej's spacious room as Tej switched on his laptop.

A sliding closet kept opposite the bed had a 3D moon lamp placed on the small table near it. A set of speakers kept on the floor in one corner of the room.

Advika's eyes fell on the pile of Physics books next to the speakers.

Tej was pursuing his bachelors in Physics.

"The heart is the most powerful source of electromagnetic energy in the human body, producing the largest rhythmic electromagnetic field of any of the body’s organs," said Tej going through his notes.

"What does that have to do with our mission?" asked Maya.

Advika sat on the white as Zarna sat on the yellow bean bag.