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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 65RUBINI whimpered, blinking as I tried to make out my new surroundings – precious white flowers looms over my face as though they were little fingers. I sat up, gasping at the sight before me. I’m at the snowdrop field again. Does it mean that - “I never thought you would miss me that quick to make such an effort of visiting me in just a day,” Hades’ baritone voice confirmed my assumptions as he walked out of the forest and stands in front of me, his hands on his cheeks as he gave me a rueful smile, “You’re making me flustered with such an act. Never would I have thought something like this from you. In just a day – sweet soul!” Hades’ face remains impassive with only a little hint of surprise. I snorted.I put a hand on my forehead, wondering out loud, “How did I ended up here? Last time I remembered – Caelum-”Hades shrugged his shoulders and answered in a sombre voice, “I don’t know. I am audibly surprised when you turnedup in the field since I have assured you that you
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Chapter 66RUBINI squared up my shoulder and turned my head, making Hades’ hands fall. “You didn’t say that the first time – if I had known, I would not have given any considerations to your offer and return to him without the blasted arrow.”“Oh! But you are forgetting something here, my sweet Rubin. You won’t even have the chance to go back if I did not offer that mission to you. It was your purpose now and if you did try to walk away from it and return to him now, I assure you that I will have no problem from reaping your soul – as though you are just a piece of paper I can crumple.” I shivered at how cold the surroundings have become as Hades stands ominously close, his steel gray eyes losing their mischief as it darkens into a dangerous one. “Now, what do you s Any suggestions? ”I bit my lip. If I proceed with the plan, Caelum’s memories will disappear as Hades replaces him with someone who doesn’t know me and it will seem as though nothing happened in the past. It hurts me to
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CHAPTER 67CAELUMI set down the cup of tea in front of Rubin and lay the biscuits next to the papers. The number of faces printed on them including the contact information, map of places and possible locations littering the top of the desk makes it impossible to see the wood beneath, as though we have resigned on doing a collage of investigations.Rubin sighs for the nth time as she put her feet down on the carpet. She reaches for her cup of tea and smiled pouring some milk and tentatively stirring it with her spoon, her eyes glazed. “Thank you,” she murmured but I only nodded back, preoccupied with dialling the phone and waiting for the other line to answer.“Hello?”“Oh, good morning. Is this miss Emily Crowe?” Rubin shots up from her seat and round the table, settling her head next to mine as she listens, “No, it isn’t she. This is Molly Goods, her sister.”“I’m so sorry- I-”“Would you like me to get her? She’s down by the river, gathering some mushrooms for lunch.” I looked at
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Chapter 68CAELUM“You enter her number like this, and you will touch this green button and…you’re set.”“And she will talk?” Aeon sighs and shake the phone, looking at Rubin as though she wasn’t serious of what she said. “Well, yeah, only she picks it up though sometimes it will direct you to voicemail which quite sucks, so, you’ll have to wait for her to speak first.”“Okay, I think I get it now,” I watched as Rubin held out her hand to Aeon who reluctantly give back her phone. “I will try and give her a call right at this moment,” She muttered as she passes me by my desk and out to the patio she went. Aeon retreated up to his room to take a nap while I resumed my seat, watching Rubin as she waited.The strong wind made her fiery red hair fly around her face and she tucked them nervously. We were staying at Aeon’s abode, Kipawt Residence, which is located in an island, north of Wellington. It was overlooking the great cliff side, far from the curious humans from below. We have figur
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Chapter 69CAELUMThe wind battered the trees harder than before.I have to force the glass doors open as I stalked out of the study, wanting nothing but to accompany my miserable friend who is kneeling on the grass, eyes closed as though he was praying. His platinum blond hair was swept to the sides as the wind changes its course. He is facing the heavens, arms splayed, like he was begging.Aeon opens his eyes and focused his purple gaze at me. The wind stops abruptly, and I stared as bits of branch and leaves fell on the ground. I sighed.“You are taking it way too far, Aeon.”“Says the man who have scoured the earth, looking for a girl for eight hundred years - hoping to meet the one who possess the face he kept on seeing from his dreams. Not to mention all those letters and portraits – how romantic.”I notice the slight shimmer on the air and watched as Aeon stuffed the silver dust in his pockets, “You’re keeping tabs on her now.” Aeon ignored me, resuming his position as he tu
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Chapter 70RUBINI am speechless. It was like having been hit by a rouge arrow but not realizing it until it was already embedded on my flesh. I blinked and wrapped my arms tightly at the woman who had exclaimed that ‘Aphrodite should be damn for thinking that she can take her daughter away from her.’My heart soared at that as I looked at the woman whom I claimed as my mother. I guess, I got her spunk. I caught Caelum’s eyes as he wearily stared at me. I just nodded, assuring him that it’s alright if this woman is not my mother. At least, I get to feel like she was my mum. I let go of her and we sat back, still taking in our resemblance. It was like seeing an older version of me, sitting across. I can tell from my guts that she was my mother. “I’ve been looking for you. Fourteen long years ‘as passed, I ‘ave lost all ‘ope. Zey never believe me, see? Zey thought I waz insane for claiming zat I ‘ave a zaughter!” She exclaimed, her hands motioning on the air as she continues to speak
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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
