I talked to Asim in the alley for a while. I couldn't talk for much longer. I had to get home and Marquis was probably wondering where I am.

"Oh I almost forgot. Happy birthday Annie." Asim said with a smile. "Aww thank you." I said. His eyes bore into me like lasers.

I've never felt anything like this before. I know I've only just met him but..... I feel as if I'm falling in love. And not your kind of mushy teen love either.

"I have to be getting back soon." I told him. Now I didn't really want to leave. I wanted to say right here. With him.

"I understand. I want to see you again though." He said brushing a piece of my hair out of my face. His touch wasn't cold. It was warm.

"Well my father has a concert in Death Valley soon. I'll try to see you again before we leave." I said.

"Until then love." He said placing a kiss on my cheek. My eyes widened. I rubbed the place he kissed. Oh god I'm falling for him hard.

"Where the hell have you been?" Marquis asked as I came out of the alley. I didn't answer him. He just held his hand up.

"It doesn't even matter now. We've got to book it if we want to make it home before dad." He said. What time was it?

I looked down at my watch. 3:50 am! Shit! We took off into the night without saying anything else. I prayed we got home before dad.

It was 4:10 am when we got home. We carefully snuck into the house. It was pitch black in there but thank god for enhanced vision.

"Looks like we're in the clear sis." Marquis said. "Not quite." A voice said causing both of us to jump. Dad turned on the lap light. He glared at both of us.

Damnit! We were so close! I'm trying to prepare myself for the ass chewing that is about to take place. Oooohhh it's not working!

"Maryanne go upstairs I'll be there in a minute." Dad ordered. "Dad this wasn't Marquis's fault let me-." He cut me off.

"Now!" He yelled. I was taken back by that. He's never really yelled at me or Marquis before. I quickly went upstairs to my room.

I flopped down on my bed. I buried my face into one of my pillows. Marquis was getting chewed out for my mistake.

I hated that Dad wouldn't let me explain things. It's my fault we were late coming home. Marquis had nothing to do with it!

As I sat there I started thinking about Asim. If his visions are true then we are destined to be together. All this was starting to make my head spin.

My thoughts of love and destiny was cut short by Dad coming into my room. Boy did he look pissed.

"Why were you and your brother late?" He asked. Demanded really. His tone scared me. I took a deep breath and then I spoke.

"It's my fault I was talking to someone." I said nervously. That seemed to only piss him off further.

"I thought I made myself clear. Do not make yourself know." He said in a low growl. What was going on with him? He's never gotten this way before.

"I didn't." I said. Why I said that I don't know. I guess that was me trying to defend myself in a losing battle.

"Really? Then what exactly did you do?" He asked. I didn't respond. He narrowed his eyes at me. "I'm not an idiot Maryanne I saw you with that boy in the alley." He said.

"You followed us?!" I asked angrily. "I wanted to make sure you and your brother were safe. Now it's your turn to answer some questions. Who was that boy?" He asked.

I couldn't tell him about what Asim told me. He'd never believe me anyway. I could only sit there in silence.

"Very well. Since you don't want to tell me anything you can stay here while your brother and I go to Death Valley." He said.

"What?! Come on dad that's not fair!" I said. "Sorry Cherie but life isn't fair." He said as we walked out of my room.

He slammed the door on his way out. I can't believe he's doing this to me! But I've really got nobody to blame but myself.

"Annie? Are you ok?" Marquis asked coming in the door. "Not really. He didn't chew you out that bad did he?" I asked.

"Nah. Nothing I can't handle. I'm more worried about what he said to you." He said sitting down beside me.

"He's not letting me go to Death Valley." I said. His eyes widened. "Oh my god! I'm sorry sis. Look I won't go either. I'll stay home with you." He said.

"No I don't want you to do that. Your not the one who's in trouble. Just go and have fun." I said trying to reassure him.

"We'll talk more about it later." He said kissing the top of my head. "Night Annie." He said. "Night." I said.

I put my pajamas on and got underneath my sheets. I stared at the ceiling for a while.

I guess the only bright side of not getting to go to Death Valley is that I can see Asim again.

There were so many questions that I needed him to answer. Plus if he's destined to be with me I want to get to know him. After all good things come to those who wait right?