>>Hazel
I watched her as her body swayed slightly in the middle of air with the help of the rope that was around her neck.
I looked further up to see that the other end was tied to the ceiling fan, which too was moving due to the influence of the weight.
I blinked in confusion as I stood there with my mouth open.
Today, she wasn’t wearing a long skirt that reached till her ankles or a full sleeved shirt. Rather, she wore a pretty white dress with ¼ length sleeves and the helm of which reached her knees.
With her skin finally exposed, I could see blue and black bruises clearly on her but that didn’t surprise me.I knew where they came from. B
>>Hazel (10-11 years old)My father was found not guilty of any charge.He came back home the same day Angela was going to come and live with us as he got away with the statement that his wife was a patient of depression and did that to herself.He had the upper hand because he never harmed me or Angela in any way and the victim in question was already dead and had no one to vouch for her.I already made the statement that I never ‘saw’ him hurt her and when I was asked about her injuries I couldn’t answer.A sense of self hate and guilt began to wrap around my head.Why couldn’t I say anything?
>>Hazel“I was the reason behind our parents death and the reason why Angela hated me so much.”My story wasn’t particularly long yet it took me so much time to tell it to him. I paused a lot along the way and struggled to speak some parts but in the end I managed to tell him everything.The sun began to set as an orange hue colored the sky. The clouds were gone but the wind still hadn’t died down, it would occasionally still flutter past us and make me feel cold all over again.“I thought you were a sane person.” Valek didn’t try to comfort me. I think he already knew that the past that has been set in stone can not be changed so there’s no point in saying anything beca
>>Hazel My body burned and it felt like my head was going to split open. I had come down with a fever after sitting in the chilly space right after getting wet in a rainstorm. This was bound to happen but with the conversation I was having with Valek on the roof, the thought of going somewhere warmer didn’t really cross my mind. The secrets and thoughts we shared there were too captivating for me to think about something else. Sharing my life’s worth decision with someone was actually more refreshing than dreadful and hearing Valek’s thoughts about my problems and getting to know a bit more of his story didn’t let me focus on anything else and I ended up getting sick.
>>HazelThe sound of droplets falling on the floor along with the silent sobs were the only things that made sound in the room.I felt utterly devastated but I knew Emilio was heartbroken as well. He had a wish, an innocent wish, which most people are blessed with while he wasn’t. All he wanted was to have a mother so badly, that he actually believes that I am his yet still I failed to protect that.Maybe not entirely, I didn’t actually leave but if Valek hadn’t stopped me I would have done it.I would have… done it…The weight of my actions and thoughts was crushing me.I lowered my gaze
>>HazelMy pupils shaked as my heart pounded in my chest. Valek had his eyes focused on me very keenly and it made me nervous. The rays of light coming in from the window most likely gave away my trembling eyes and I stuttered while trying to convey my words.“I-I-I did not!” I retaliated and got my face away from his hand while I snatched my hand away from his skin as well and then glared at him in an attempt to show him that I was standing strong in my place.He looked back at me in amusement. The sunlight coming in through the big clear glass exposed itself on his skin making him look even more handsome than usual and it sort of made me conscious of myself suddenly.I didn’t even wipe off
>>HazelA strange feeling began to overwhelm me. I had no idea what it was or why I was starting to feel so weird all of the sudden but something just felt odd.His mind set was a bit twisted all along. To get what he wanted he has used any method hasn’t he?It made sense, why else would he force me to mother his child?He wanted me all along.I gulped as I looked at Valek.He had his eyes fixed on me and I could tell he was trying to read me. The way he was looking at me startled me for a moment.My heart began to pound as I realized that and took a step back.
>> Valek“This is all that happened that day,” Felix finished his report as he stood in front of me in my office at Pearl.“I see,” I tapped my index finger on the table as I thought about the incident that happened with Hazel. I had Felix report everything to me and a bunch of questions were swirling around in my mind. I glanced at Felix who quietly stood in his place with his arms behind his back after he was done talking, “Go back.” I leaned against the chair, “Good job on the report.”“Yes sir,” He bowed and left the room while I looked up at the ceiling to think.Angela gave the baby to someone in power and a person who has a direct link to the u
>>Ren(ma)I dropped the young master at his kindergarten like usual and watched him meet up with his friends at the entrance and hold their hands before going in.I feel so blessed!This scene never gets old! Seeing four years old hold hands and walk in with giggles melts my heart everytime.All this time I was very happy just having the young master by my side but now that he has gotten himself a mother I feel sort of lonely…Before, I used to have him all for myself now I don’t get to spend that much time with him.It makes my heart feel a little hollow but I can’t do anything about th
>>Roshni (4 years later) “You know.” I licked the ice cream from my ice cream cone as Emilio and I sat on the beach side at night, “I can tell you’ve been meaning to ask something for quite some time now.” He looked at me guiltily, “How long…?” He looked like a criminal who had got caught. “Honestly, for months at this point.” “Shit..” He looked defeated as buried his head in his free hand while the ice cream was melting in his other. “Finish that before it melts onto your hand,” I said and he raised his head to look at the starry sky. He sighed, “It’s nice,” He stared at something distant, “Isn’t it?” The soft sand was comfortable to sit on, the sound of ocean waves was extremely calming and the soft wind that followed just blew one's worries away. “Mmm,” I replied to affirm. Emilio quietly ate his ice cream as he kept looking at the clear black sky and I could tell there was something on his mind but I waited for him to say it first and ate my dessert quietly. The silence b
>>Roshni I knew I had to give him an answer. I couldn’t stall it anymore. Not for him, not for me. I knew it wasn’t possible. I knew the words of rejection won’t ever come out of my mouth since I’m madly in love with him too. The feelings that were exploding like a volcano in my heart would say only one thing now. Just looking at him and just thinking about him makes me happy. And perhaps, I should think about what makes me happy. I’m fretting over the world I lived in for centuries but never got to experience these feelings there. But here, it’s different. My life here has been short but I’ve loved every single day. I wish to stay here more than anything, I wish to stay with this person in front of me. “Fine,” I gripped his finger tightly as my own heart pounded violently in my chest, “I’ll stay with you.” I felt so shy it was hard to look at him, “I surrender.” I smiled, “To you.” “Really?” He couldn’t believe it at first. He was even bewildered and stared at me with his eyes
>>Roshni I ran back home. As soon as Lio was done singing, I dashed towards the exit, took the bus, and ran into the mansion, straight to my room Why? Because I was overwhelmed. I ran away because I felt like my feelings would explode. My heart felt so full I had no idea what to do. I crashed on my bed as the sound of my heart pounding drummed in my ears. God! What is this? I’m supposed to be a demon! My heart shouldn’t be trembling like this! I placed my hand on my chest. I guess I’m getting like this because he’s being straightforward now. Before he was avoiding the subject and didn’t respond that well but now, it’s like he’s taken the sword and is charging full speed ahead on the battlefield. My face was hot, my cheeks flushed, and my thoughts a mess. I want him. I want him so much but what about my life in the demon realm? Do I just abandon it? Do I just forsake centuries of life there? I picked the pillow from the bed and hugged it tightly but still the tightness in
>>Roshni A few days have passed and Lio didn’t come to visit me. We went to college separately too and to be honest. I had all the time to think for myself. The half of me that was here is already madly in love with him and now that we’ve combined into a whole again, those feelings are affecting me too. I wasn’t expecting I’d fall for this guy and so much that just the thought of him gets me all excited. Now that I think about it, he’s done everything to make me fall for him over the years. He’s fulfilled my wish of living as a human and experiencing all that I’ve ever wanted. He’s been the sweetest most caring person in my life. I rolled on my bed in my room and a soft flush appeared on my cheeks. I know I love him, I was only able to tackle his words that day because my two halves had combined and everything hadn’t merged completely but now, after a few days, everything is in order yet this human heart of mine is in agony. The agony of love. I thought the feeling would neutr
>>Roshni “You don’t love me,” I told him. “Oh!” He smiled, “But I do,” He seemed quite confident. “No, you don’t,” I shook my head at him “I most definitely do,” He stood his ground, “I always have.” “No,” I shook my head as I felt a little annoyed, “If you did, you would have loved me as Roshni too.” “What makes you think I don’t?” His immediate reply left me baffled. !!! “I- , What?” I shook my head, “You’ve never responded to anything I ever did!” I was feeling furious, “You never made a move.” “It’s because you don’t understand,” His voice got a little serious “I do,” I glared at him, “Your love, your confession of love, it's all fake.” My words made his expression turn grim yet he answered me in a normal voice. “No, you don’t,” He moved to close the space between us and I began to move back. He looked at me with so much longing in his eyes it made me feel things, weird things, “I’ve held myself back for years.” I stopped at the edge of the summoning circle and he close
>>Emilio (4 years old)“I want you.” I said, “Can’t you come with me?”“Hmmm~” The demon wasn’t sure what to say to me, “You want me?” It looked at me quite fondly, “Why?”“I like you,” I said but my confession alarmed it.“You like me?” It looked at me as if I had said the most unusual thing in the world, “You,” It pointed at me, “A human,” Then it pointed at myself, “Like me?” It looked like it didn’t believe me.I nodded at the question, “Yes.”
>>RoshniI didn’t notice it at first, but there were some weird markings there written in different places around the circle and the star. It was a language that felt awfully familiar but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it because I had never really seen it before.So why did it feel so familiar? I had no idea.I quietly made my way into the middle of the blood-red drawing and stood there in the center. My emotions and my thoughts were all mixed up.The sight on the scene was too hard to see but with Lio insisting on so much I just decided to through with it.I had an impending sense of danger around me. It made me feel like if I went th
>>Emilio“Thanks,” I took the box from Aries who came to visit me late at night.“Well,” He shook my hand, “I’m leaving for home now.” He smiled at me and I gave him one back in return, “Are you done with everything?”I nodded, “Yea, everything’s in place,” I looked at the box, “This is the last thing.”“Well,” He stepped back from the porch, “Good luck.” He smiled, “Hope no one dies.”I snickered, “Me too.” I waved at him, “I doubt we’ll be meeting anytime soon.”“Considering how we both live on two different sides of the country.” He shook his head, “No,” He then took a few other steps back, “And clean yourself up before you go to her.” He smirked.I snickered, “The bath’s already running.” I need to get the blood off of me.
>>RoshniEmilio has traveled a lot, to many places but each time he said he was going to look for something and it wasn’t for the sake of leisure.There’s always been something mysterious about him. It’s like he’s searching for something. I have seen it in his eyes, his passion and obsession towards a goal I’m unaware of.There have been times he brought back some weird things with him when he came back from overseas trips but most of the time, it was just weird ritual books. It was a weird hobby of his to read all that stuff but since it was just a reading hobby, no one said anything about it.It was a cloudy day, the atmosphere was dark and I stood outside the cafe looking