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Chapter 57 CAELUM The hospital room dissolves, morphing to that of the front porch. Hoisting her up on my arms, I nodded at Newman as he held the door open for us, “You know what to do.” Newman nodded his head and I thanked him, heading up to her bedroom, all of my thoughts preoccupied by my desire of tucking her in and watching her sleep until she opens her eyes. Newman followed us, putting a distance of a couple of feet away, his face void of emotions but his eyes lingering at Rubin. I waved my hand in front at her door, unlocking it before Newman turns the knob to reveal a sunlit room. Holding her tight, I marched inside the room with Rubin resting her head on my shoulder, her steady breath the only assurance that she was still alive and fighting. As soon as I laid her down on the bed, I let out a breath that I haven’t known I was holding. The gentle sound of door being pulled close made me sighed as I took her hand and settled next to her.“Come back. Come back to me, please.”
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Chapter 57 CAELUM The hospital room dissolves, morphing to that of the front porch. Hoisting her up on my arms, I nodded at Newman as he held the door open for us, “You know what to do.” Newman nodded his head and I thanked him, heading up to her bedroom, all of my thoughts preoccupied by my desire of tucking her in and watching her sleep until she opens her eyes. Newman followed us, putting a distance of a couple of feet away, his face void of emotions but his eyes lingering at Rubin. I waved my hand in front at her door, unlocking it before Newman turns the knob to reveal a sunlit room. Holding her tight, I marched inside the room with Rubin resting her head on my shoulder, her steady breath the only assurance that she was still alive and fighting. As soon as I laid her down on the bed, I let out a breath that I haven’t known I was holding. The gentle sound of door being pulled close made me sighed as I took her hand and settled next to her.“Come back. Come back to me, please.”
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CHAPTER 59RUBINI tried to stop myself from crying but I couldn’t, the pain of losing him and not being able to see him again crumbled all the walls I have built around my heart for the past week – month.I tried so hard not to be affected by him and my plan backfires as I gripped his shirt, begging him, “Don’t go. Don't leave me...”“I won’t.” his gentle voice felt like a calming balm on my chest – soothing the place where I pierced myself with the arrow. “Shh, settle down now.” Caelum rubs my back and pats it awkwardly. I hastily wiped my tears and draw away from him, focusing on his face as I held out my hand, touching his cheeks. His face is warm and sticky. I lean closer and notice the trails of tears on them – did he really cry, because of me?Caelum averted his eyes and pulled back, making me draw my hand from his face. I lean back on the head board, feeling suddenly shy as I hear him clear his throat, “Are you feeling alright?”I nodded my head, still avoiding his look of co
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Chapter 60RUBINTo say that I have napped is an insult. I felt like I have only slept a wink, feeling groggy as I dragged my foot on the side of the bed; running my hands on my face repeatedly to get rid of any sleep that linger just this wee hour of the morning.What do I do? How can I persuade Caelum on helping me find my parents and eventually making him fall in love with me? He is so mercurial – his moods shifting like the wind and I do not know how I can keep up with him. I took the satchel from the bedside table and plunged my hand inside. I pulled the arrow out and looked at it, trying to draw some strength from the prophecy that is written about the both of us. I was sent on earth as an honor to Caelum, a gift. Hades words seems to echo inside my brain as I ran my hands on the inscription of the arrow, not really perceiving its true meaning even when Hades had repeated it to me for numerous times.The heaven knows, a ginger lass, be welcomed...follow him around until he fe
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Chapter 61RUBINThe answer came instantly as soon as I thought about the question. I know that Rause will be all too willing to receive me in her gentle abode as she did every time I resign here in Scotland, scurrying away from Caelum when he chose to visit France. I looked down at my feet and regretted the fact that I haven’t remembered to wear the sandals Caelum had given me – it would have been much comfortable walking on the hot asphalt if I am wearing it now. The Gaeans are still rudely staring at me as I reached the town and every time a curious little kid approached me, I sneer like Caelum does and flee before the parents of the said child arrives. The garden of violets comes into view as I round the corner and walk down the alley behind the corner store. Without paying another glance at the curious crowd looking at me, I marched inside the open gates and closed it behind me with a clunk. I haven’t had the time to step away from the gates when Rause captured me in a hug, he
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CHAPTER 62CAELUMThe resounding door broke me out of my trance. Newman rushed at my side and said in an urgent voice, “My Lord, she’s gone! I couldn’t – I tried to stop her but I am so d with shock and the next thing I know, she’s outta door, the blasted woman!” Newman sighs, face sweaty and full of worry. I gave him a curious look and shook my head at him. “Let her be. She has lost the plot. I do not care what she does, better let her do what she reckons is best for her.”A silence dawned between the both of us. I resumed eating the egg, asking Newman to prepare a new batch of pancakes since Rubin consumed it all. “Are you not going to follow her, my lord? She appears to be distressed, a bit knackered, too. With all the things that happened, we never know what she might do next.”I glared at Newman’s back, turning the page of the newspaper, “There’s no point chasing after someone who doesn’t want to be caught, Newman. Focus on your job on making those pancakes, I’m still famished.”
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Chapter 63CAELUMI entered my room that is heavily darkened by the dark curtains and the lack of sunlight, wishing nothing but to have someone caress my face and assure me that everything will be alright.I howled, facing down the carpet to avoid being heard by Newman, trying to mufflw my screams. I am shaking so hard, my chest felt like it would burst any minute. With labored breathing, I agonizingly crawled up the bed , pulling the sheets only to collapse back on the carpet, landing with a thud. I tried for the second time, my legs and limbs shaking so hard making it appear as though I am suffering from a seizure. Gritting my teeth, I managed to lean half of my body on top of the bed, wriggling so that I am able to situate myself comfortably, breathing out a sigh as my whole body succumbs to the pain.The first thud on my chest felt like someone is stomping on me with a giant foot that I couldn’t help but gasp. I clawed at my chest; my jaw painfully clenched as I felt the second th
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Chapter 64CAELUM The gleam of the arrow on Rubin’s hands seems to light the anger that I haven’t know before. I flicked my hand and materialize just near enough to snatch Rubin on my arms and leave the human wondering again why everyone else is disappearing on her sight.“What-?!” Rubin’s eyes widened at the sight of me. She pulls away, her face as red as her hair, “What did you do that for?” Rubin exclaimed as she hit me with her tiny fist. I arched an eyebrow at her direction, ignoring the directed glare at me before capturing her in my arms, burying my face in her bushy fiery hair. I inhaled her scent, relishing to the sweet flowery smell. She gasps at my action and I hastily pulled away from her – her face flushed, her lips slightly open, while her vivid green eyes remain wide as saucers. I bet that she is beyond shocked of my affection for I am equally flustered. “What exactly are you trying to do, Caelum?” Not answering her, I settled down on the cool hard earth and breathe
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Chapter 99CAELUMRubin’s eyes were open but they are not seeing – it remains open, unblinking. Her face is contorted with sadness but her lips are slightly pulled in the sides as though she have tried to smile, knowing that it is futile. My vision became blurry all of a sudden before the sound of a wounded animal filled my ears, making it almost impossible for me to believe that the sound came from me. My heart felt so heavy as I cried over her, my hands caressing her face, “No, no, no!”Her body started shimmering until she started to fade away.“Rubin? Rubin, please, stay!” I hold unto her wrist, trying to stop her from fading away but I couldn’t. “No, please. Please!”Half of her body has already faded with the wind and as I blink, she was gone. “No! Rubin, no…no, please. Rubin!” I got to my feet and impatiently searched the field, calling out her name. Maybe she’s just hiding.“Rubin!” My throat is sore as I sobbed, crying my heart out. The sudden change of dawn to morning pr
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Chapter 98CAELUMThe hike down the hill leading to the river is quite short and I easily reached the edge where I lay the basket on a rock. I decided to wander to the other side, spying on Rubin as she gathered the ivies. I sneaked at her, interrupting her as I said, “I think that’s more than enough for a bouquet.” Rubin frowns, turning so that she can glare at me, her wild ginger hair flying about as the wind blew. “Well, we have to make use of the flowers one way or another, don’t we? I am only going to be married once so, don’t spoil my fun, Caelum!”I let out a chuckle, walking back to the other side of the river. I waited for her by the riverbank with my feet growing colder as I skimmed the soft pebbles that lined the edges of the river. I took the rose basket, dipping my toes as soon as I see Rubin walking down the hill that leads to the river, golden veil now covering her face from me. She slowly waded through the water, giggling for she has stumbled a couple of times and by
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Chapter 97CAELUMThe dome is only a dark shadow with a dim blue background, looming large and menacing from afar. Rubin tightened her hands on mine as I plunge a hand in the thick tangle of vines, smiling as the two of us was swallowed inside. I’m glad that Rubin can still access the dome with me even if she is a human now. I guess, she isn’t entirely human.She shivered next to me and I sigh, sitting down on one of the carousels and watching her as she puts her hand on top of it. “I’ll never light it up again,” she whispered while looking down at her hands as though she was talking to them and not me. “I can try,” I suggested, giving her a sad smile as I touched the carousel she previously held. It lit up and so did the rest of the dome. Some of the fireflies from outside has managed to enter the dome and I smiled, facing her before putting one of her hand on my waist as I held the other with my own. I gave her a little sway and her eyes widen while I twirled her around to a
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Chapter 96CAELUMI licked my lips and stood next to her, wrapping my arms around her waist, pulling her close so that I can rest my head on her shoulders. “Hey, stop being a grumpy pants and relax. Nothing bad is going to happen. You are tired is all which is why I want you to sleep. Note that we can still do a lot more with those twelve hours left.”She abruptly turns at me, eyes wide and filled with fear, glistening because of her recently shredded tears. She pushed my hands away, crossing her hands over her chest which made them appear bigger than they should. “But if I did sleep, I’ll reduce my time with you – is that what you want? Less time to spend with me? Do you really hate me that much to make me sleep for the rest of my limited time?”“No, you are misunderstanding it all, Rubin. I don’t hate you – in fact, I love you so much that it hurts me when I see you suffering like this. I never wanted to hurt you in any way possible and would never wish for you to go.” I forceful
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Chapter 95CAELUM My heart has never beat like this way before – so erratic and alive. I cannot fathom how such a small organ can beat so strong inside my chest without damaging my ribcage; thundering as though it were a hundred hooves barreling against my chest. It is a mystery; a wonderful one, to be able to commit into memory every sound she makes, every touch she delivers. It’s a wonder how I can feel every dip of her tongue, every caress of her fingers that are like feathers on my skin; I am absorbed by the very sigh that she lets out and her whimper, Oh! They sound so soft against my ear that it melts me. How can she sound so pretty like this? When every moan appears that she was begging for her life and every thrust felt like it was her last move. I have wondered for years how humans can be satisfied of this kind of loving when I always find myself disappointed. I thought they end up miserable for they only know one kind, yet I am wrong. Every time I drew closer, I felt lik
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Chapter 94RUBINThe suspense I can handle; the sound that accompanies the moving pictures is bearable but when the lady pushed the little boy – I do one thing I am very good at, I screamed!“Will you stop it? Ugh – I shouldn’t have suggested movies in the first place if I have known.” Caelum avoided the slap I am directing on his face as he held my hands on his lap. “Caelum Bloody Rouen – Aaaah!”“Please! Stop screaming and bloody watch it quietly. La llorona isn’t going to bolt out and-““Aaah!”“Oh, Zeus! Mighty powerful god, help me. My eardrums isn’t going to survive if you kept tothis –““Turn it off, now. Turn it off, Caelum – I can’t – turn it off, NOW!” I reached out my hand and snatched the remote control from his, gritting my teeth as I directed the remote at the television. My eyes when the volume goes up and Caelum doubled over in laughter. I can’t help but scream as the movie goes on and I cannot even turn it off.Caelum finally stopped and I chucked the control at him
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Chapter 93RUBINCold water bites my skin yet his warmth later envelopes me. He helps me up and steadied me above the water. I shivered, trying to tap my foot on the ground but it’s like a few feet deeper. “Breathe, okay? I am here. I won’t leave you.” Still afraid of answering him, I reached out for his neck and latched on, making him laugh. Caelum waves his hand and I observed him as he summons a driftwood from the depth of the cove. “Here, lean unto it. It will help you float.” “But I don’t want to let you go.” “No. You won’t let me go, you are just going to hold unto this wood and I will guide you.” I stared at Caelum’s eyes, whispering, “Caelum, I don’t want to let go.” His face fell as he realize the weight and true meaning of my words. He let me float next to him, his arm securely holding me in place so that I won’t sink, “Shh, shh.”“Can we stay there and not here? I don’t like water that much.” Caelum nodded in understanding and he guided me to the shallow part of the la
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Chapter 92RUBINAutahvuwns Manor welcomed us with its red tiled roofs and ever glistening fountain. Caelum marched up to the front door with me following close behind, expecting that as the door opens, Aeon and Newman will be waiting for us by the threshold. My heart felt like it was being squeezed as we entered the empty manor, our footsteps echoing to what used to be a familiar haven for me, now a place of memories.“I know you felt disappointed not seeing them here but I do not know how I will deal with your divided attention. I want this remaining hours to be spent between the two of us. Call me selfish, alright, but I won’t have it in any other way.” Caelum shrugs, walking out of the parlour, heading inside the kitchen which is next to it. I shake my head at him, trailing behind with a small smile on my lips.“What would you like to have, ma moitié ?”“Anything that you can prepare for me.” Caelum gave me a serene smile as he started working by the knob, occasionally glancing
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Chapter 91 RUBINI carefully caressed his cheek, running my hands on his beautiful curls that is currently framing his face, brushing his forehead tenderly. He is sleeping soundly, his mouth slightly opened. I smiled wistfully - I don’t want for him to wake up, yet. I tucked my hair beneath my ear and leaned down to kiss his forehead, pecking his lips and pulling away abruptly, for I do not want to be tempted of the idea of snogging him quite blatantly without his consent. Caelum looks so serene when he is like this – asleep on my lap, with no worries about what is going to happen; no worries about my limited time here with him. I huffed. How am I going to explain all of these to him?The question that popped inside my head appears to have alerted him as he shifted on my lap, his eyelids twitching before he finally opens his eyes. I braced myself for his hate and anger, for his wrath to dawn, instead, I am met with the warmest embrace I have yet to receive from him. “Rubin!” H
