Chapter 23
I should have asked him when he started discussing our project. So instead of asks, I listened.
But the longer that Stephen accompanied me I notice that he is not like other men who when with a woman become touchy. He is a gentleman and speaks softly. Also smart and sociable.
Therefore I look at him and I can say that he's also handsome. His eyes were wide and his eyebrows were thick. Nose piercing and Moreno. Clean dress and perfectionist. What I didn't like about him was that he's straight forward. Pretty rude.
After two hours of discussing with me, the bell rang to signal that the class was over. We skipped a minor subject because next week the project will be submitted. I had no intention of cooperating other than drawing. However from what Stephen said and his eagerness to finish our project properly and perfectly. There seems to be something in me that does not want him to bring d
Chapter 24Stephen should have raised his hand to hold my hair when suddenly a black sports car pulled up. His hand was left in the air while I turned my attention to the newcomer. However, I almost immediately got up from my previous seat when the shaded and suite Albus got out of the car. It looked straight at me as if it had no intention of turning to Stephen.'Did I surprise you, babe?' I was devastated to hear Saint say that in my mind. It had no mixed emotions and just full of cold that contaminated my whole being and muscles."Babe!" Albus cheerfully called me. He even smiled contrary to the truth. I turned slightly to Stephen who had lowered his hand earlier and was already smiling."Amm, I'm going home Stephen." I quickly said goodbye. I do not know why, but I have a feeling that I should not meet them both. I have a feeling that I was wrong to let Stephen accompanied me to wait in the p
Chapter 25"What's with the kiss?" I asked irritably.That's when his tender smile disappeared as he released my waist."I'm just reminding you of rule no. 7 in our contract. Dating is Forbidden." He said firmly before turning his back on me. Saint left the passenger seat of his car open before he turned around to get there. I just sighed again. Why do I still hope to hear a sensible answer from him?With that, I could do nothing but ride and get the seatbelt. But with the speed of Saint's running, it looks like even if I'm wearing a seatbelt I will be thrown out.The white prince was unaware that the princess secretly loved him. But that ended when the white prince took the princess' life."Wait, are you mad?" I asked with a frown.
Chapter 26So instead of answering his question, I chose to get out of his car. It was nice that we stopped not far from the convenient store. There I went to bring instant noodles that I already put hot water on and I also bought ice cream. Then I decided to go back to where I found Saint standing outside the car. His face is still awful but I think it's worsened by now."I asked earlier and then you left—" I did not finish what he was going to say and quickly handed over him the ice cream I brought which seemed to surprise him. There I smiled at him."Hunger is the call of how you feel.""Are you kidding me, human—" I did not finish him again. I took a deep breath before speaking."You're hungry so you're hot-headed, so are humans. When they're hungry, they're hot-headed." I explain slowly. Though I feel like he didn't believe me.
Chapter 27It was a long trip because Aldus' house was a bit far from the Academy. I know where that is because they once invited me there to attend a party where they just embarrassed me. I will never forget that as I will never forget his house."So, this body always bullies you?" Saint asked the reason why I immediately stepped on the brakes that made the car to stop."What the hell! Stop reading my mind! Can you?" I was irritated."I can't, that can't be stopped." I just got irritated because of that and decided to keep quiet and just drive. I let him eat a meal while we travelled. I no longer plan to talk to him or even think of nonsense because I know the grim reaper has nothing else to say but to irritate the hell out of me. However, it seems that I was born unlucky. I was shocked to see someone suddenly cross the middle of the dark and quiet road our car was passing. Because tha
Chapter 28"So, what was that?" I asked him immediately after we got out of the car. It was 9 pm when we reached Albus' house. As expected it was a huge house near the beach. I tried to hold back the annoyance as I followed the angry grim reaper. I also couldn't help but look back at the vehicle as long as he parked in front of me without even entering the gate.However, I could not help but wonder. Wondering why there seems to be no human in Albus' house. Albus parent was not here even their guard and maid who used to greet the guests before.But I know this is not the right time to think about it. All I had to do was just to follow Saint.But as soon as I entered the mansion, I was almost immediately taken back by the sight of Saint leaving Albus' body. I immediately covered my mouth and nose when I smell the stench of Albus' decaying body. I could not help but wince. Fortunately, Saint immediately co
Chapter 29"Are you crazy! I will not call you that, you're not my boyfriend!""Then I'll be your boyfriend." That's when I laughed a lot.Is he drunk? Did he get drunk from drinking Jack Daniel earlier?"Are you drunk?"He chuckled before answering. "A little." This time I messed up my hair. I stared at Saint but his face was not joking. He seems serious about what he is saying."May I remind you about the contract, dating is forbidden." I can assure you that I am no longer happy with the way we talked. In what he is doing I will just hope. "Is being your boyfriend means we are dating?" He asked curiously. I took a deep breath because of that. My patience with him is exhausted. Really exhausted."Yes!" I couldn't help but scream. I know he's just annoying me. I know very well that he knows what I am thinking and even how I feel do him. Ho
Chapter 30When I opened my eyes, Saint's face immediately appeared in front of me. I was not surprised by that, however, I just realized that he did not sleep. If so, what did he do all night? Staring at me?"Yup, I was staring at you the whole night." He said before kissing my forehead which surprised me. It didn't end there because Saint hugged me tightly and buried his head between my neck. I almost caught my breath at what he was doing. Something that gives a strange creep at the same time leisure to my chest.I took a deep breath and just hugged him back before closing my eyes again."I don't know why I want to hug and kiss you. I'm not like this with succubi, that I fucked before." I immediately distanced from Saint because of what he said."Are you for real? You're comparing me to the— gosh! Seriously Saint." I sat down at that moment but Saint didn't even bother. Instead, he hug
Chapter 31When I woke up again I smelled a delicious aroma. Smiling, I sat on the bed consciously alone. I couldn't help but smile as I remembered what had happened. Saint was gentle, sweet and caring when we did it. I smiled to myself before choosing to get up and take a bath. I dressed in Albus' white long sleeve, up to the thighs so it was okay. After combing, I decided to go down only to discover Saint preparing our dinner.It was 6 pm, I was very tired, so the night reached my rest. When Saint turned to me, he immediately smiled before approaching me and asked me to sit down and eat."I made your omelette. Don't worry that taste good. I search for it." I just nodded as I watched the table which was a bit chaotic. There is also a tablet that I never thought he could use. A video on how to make easy but delicious food plays there.Damn Mary, he's making an effort. For the love of Go
Saint Archangel In this world, there are many things you cannot explain. Things that only believers can know and understand. Things that a person who lives only in this world to die cannot comprehend. Human life is short, that is the biggest difference between them and other creatures that quietly and secretly live with them. Creatures with a single duty, that is to keep the balance of the world. World shrouded in so much mystery. Mysteries only a few know and will remain to know. While walking down the hallway of the school now called Adelaide Academy that when I last visited was a forest. A forest that creatures like me call a paradise. That place is sacred and unholy souls are not admitted. A paradise where I remember my siblings and I playing and happily visiting the world with Dad. But many things have happened, as fast as the weather in this world is changing. I was punished for a sin I don't remember. Fallen angels like me and pun
Death ContractThey say that reincarnation may be true because no one in the world can tell what there is in the afterlife. Nor can anyone prove that fictional things are not true. So I, I believe that in this world we have things we don't know but it's better that we just don't know."I'll borrow this book," I uttered while reaching the book to the Librarian. The book is entitled Death Contract. When I read its description earlier the book already caught my attention. So I took it."You're just reading novels again, how old are you? What course are you in? You should be studying!" I couldn't help but wince when the librarian reprimanded me. Yet I laughed and scratched my head before I answered."Ma'am Rita, my course is journalism. Let me go, my brain is sharpened when I read." I explain. Something that made the librarian shook her head and laughed at later."You're not gettin
EpilogueIn every story, I read there are two endings. It's either happy or sad. Half of my life was revolving around thinking how a fairy tales book, novel, short story or parable would end. But this time I was thinking about how would my story end. Is it true there is a happy ending? Is it true that everything has an ending? Or is dead the end of everyone? Because while thinking deeply my story started when I died. So if death is the ending of everyone, it seems very impossible. Yet in life, I know everyone has a role to play before they passed away and that thing God has shown me that many times in different ways."Class dismissed!" I quickly stood up when I heard that word from our last professor today. I quickly put my things in the bag before standing up to leave. But Stephen suddenly approached me."Hey!" he greeted me still hesitant. Yet to get rid of his hesitation I smiled back at him.
Chapter 60After that conversation, I completely lost consciousness and woke up in my bedroom in the Perelman mansion. I was expecting to wake up with Mrs Perelman's face or Hazel's to see but none of them is here, because now, I am alone in the room that only the TikTok of the clock can be heard around.I sighed and there I decided to get up. But that's when I noticed a wet towel placed on my head. My breathing was also weird and it was a bit chilly which made me feel bad. That's when I realized something. Looks like I had a fever.I sighed again.I planned to get up first to go out but that plan of mine stopped when I saw Saint standing at the foot of the bed and just watching me there. When our eyes lock I couldn't help but hold my breath. The last thing I remember is his crying face. Now, he is back to normal, his face has no expression again. It was so cold that it didn't seem to be able
Chapter 59But my step across the bridge stopped when Saint began to speak."I didn't kill your mother." That word is all I hear from him but my blood is now boiling. I forced a deep breath to suppress the anger ruling in my chest. I want to think first of everything I will do in front of him now. I wish I knew how to answer him gently and not get angry with him again or slap him. "Listen to me, I didn't kill your mother Mary." But it seems that he intends to drain my patience today. "Again, I didn't kill Eve, Mary. I-It was a fated death." But after I heard what he said today, it seemed like all my restraint of anger ended in nothing. I quickly turned back to him and slapped him hard. A slap I know he will never forget."Saint, do you think you can still fool me? I know everything, my two eyes saw! You killed my mother. You killed her! You killed her! You killed her!" I couldn't stop punching and scolding hi
Chapter 58After that conversation, I instructed driver Arjo to visit the Perelman family's former home. And he was right, it was just a few corners away from our house. No wonder it looks like Hailey and I met before. Maybe I was too young then so I can't remember or maybe it's part of my forgotten memories.Driver Arjo told me many more stories as we toured the old house. I can't help but compare the mansion of the Perelman's to this place. It seems like they just had a simple life back then. A simple little house, simple door, no stairs, no second floor and a clean house. I also noticed that there was a garden in the backyard, but it was abandoned now though it still looks like being cleaned so no moss can be seen, unlike my previous house to my previous life.Driver Arjo said Mary and I often chase in the backyard. So that's where I chose to go after touring the house. I can't understand the feeling but t
Chapter 57Mr Perelman’s death marked the beginning of my sad life with the family that built me up for a month. I never thought the day would come when I would wake up without Mr Perelman. It was like a nightmare. I still can’t accept or better to say I don't want to accept it.After the funeral, I never saw Hazel at home again as if she was burying herself at work to forget her father’s death. While Mrs Perelman never left her room, it seemed like that way she could forget the loss of her husband.A week passed and during that week I couldn't help but feel indifferent that I was alone again. Though, it was funny to remember that I was alone from the start.At that point I realize something and that is, sometimes in our lives when we learn to be with someone, we learn how to be sad when we're alone. That's because we no longer know how it feels to be alone and without a partner. We are used t
Chapter 56"Dad." I immediately called Mr Perelman when I entered his office. A while ago he was busy taking care of incoming patients who have scheduled on him. So when I got to the hospital where he and Hazel work, I chose to wait for his work to finish before entering. Earlier when I asked Mrs Perelman where her husband was she replied Mr Perelman was at work. Which is why I came here in a hurry.At that point from his earlier busy studying some medical cases, he looked up at me. He adjusted his eyeglass for a while and when our eyes met he smiled so I smiled back too."Hailey, what are you doing here?" There was a concern in his voice something that made me want to cry however I suppressed it by clenching my fist. During these times, I want nothing else to do aside from us to be complete again at home today. Laugh and talk for the remaining twelve hours. I will take this chance again so that he can be
Chapter 55Unfortunately, Ester was overtaken by the flood, she was swept away by it along with the food she was carrying.On the other hand, the father ant noticed that his family has a missing member, so when he ensured the safety of his wife and eldest daughter, he returned to his youngest daughter who was now being swept away by the flood.After congratulating my groupmates on the project discussion, I approached Steven. He smiled at me and I smiled back as well. We hugged slightly and he even kissed my cheek which I let him."Congratulations to us." Today our project on the Draping & Needle Craft subject took the first place. Steven Dutchman’s group and I got the chance to be included in the Academy’s annual Sumer Fashion Show. For a month I did nothing but immerse myself in learning. I tried to live nor