Raphael was surprised to see another man coming to Angeline's place and asked.
Raphael: Who are you? Are you a robber?
Marius: No, who are you? Are you a robber? What are you doing in my place and to my best friend?
Raphael: Your place?!
Angeline: Sorry, I forgot to tell you, this is my best friend, Marius, who also lives with me.
Raphael realised they both forgot to introduce their names to each other before and saw that Angeline is having a hard time thinking what she will say to Marius because she does not know his name.
Raphael: My name is Raphael. Angeline helped me get back my bag from the robber awhile ago, and she is treating my wound. Don't get mad at her, I will leave soon.
Raphael saw and read Marius mind realising that Marius have feelings for Angeline but Angeline does not feel the same way, that is why they are just best friends, but he is jealous of him.
Angeline: It's okay, Raphael. If you leave, you might get robbed again and it is already late. You said your place is too far away. Do you have any other place to live around here or somewhere near?
Raphael: No, I only have one place to live but I cannot go back there now, or my aunt will kill me like she did to my mother because she was jealous of her and she likes my father.
Marius: You mean you don't have any other place to live? or are you just lying to get our pity and let you live here? We don't have enough space for the three of us, and also, you will need to pay for the rent too. The landlord won't allow three people living together in a double studio. We need 2 bedrooms.
Raphael: Why 2 bedrooms and not 3 bedrooms?
Marius: Me and Angeline are a couple, and 3 bedrooms is more expensive.
Raphael: What? I thought you're her best friend.
Angeline: He is my best friend!! We are just acting as a couple to let us live together in a studio but we sleep in separate beds and we have this to separate, so he cannot bother me and I cannot bother him when we sleep. It is much cheaper this way.
Raphael: Ah I see. Are these enough then to pay for a 2 bedroom? (Raphael showed them stones from his kingdom, stones like diamonds, emerald, and rubies.)
Marius and Angeline was surprised and got bigger eyes staring at those stones or gems.
Angeline: They look real, and they are shining through and creates rainbow colours on the wall. Real diamonds shine and creates rainbow colours.
Raphael: Yes, they are real. This is what we use to pay or exchange stuffs or services in my place.
Angeline: Your place is definitely rich, and you are. These diamonds, some are white, and some are different colours. I heard of blue and pink diamonds being the most expensive. If these diamonds are real, maybe you can buy a house instead. A bigger one, definitely bigger than this place.
Marius: Did you rob those from your aunt, that is why your aunt wants to kill you?
Raphael: No, my dad told me to bring these. These are ours from one of our mines.
Angeline: Your family is rich? You got mines?
Raphael: Yes. So, let's buy a house then, also, you can live with me if you want. You are too nice, you deserve to live better.
Angeline: Thanks, but I have a contract. I am not sure how will it be because I might need to pay some money to cancel it, so I can move to a different place.
Raphael: I will pay for it then.
Marius: Wait! What? Angeline! Are you leaving me to live with him? Let me join too.
Angeline: You've been acting rude to Raphael ever since you came, and doubts him, now you say you want to live in his house?
Marius: I am sorry, I just don't want to lose you... as my best friend. I don't want bad things to happen to you.
Raphael: It's okay Angeline. I know he just cares about you and jealous. He can live with us, but we will buy a bigger house with more bedrooms, he will have his own room. Although, I can protect you myself. *because I have powers*.
Angeline: Wow, you're also nice.
Marius: Thanks buddy. Thanks for understanding too. It seems like we are the same that we both care about her.
Angeline: So, how are we all going to sleep? Hmmm.. I guess it is better to remove this thing that separates the beds, or you two can sleep together in one bed since it is a double bed.
Marius: How about we put together both beds, then all 3 of us will sleep together? I will be in the middle. (he grins and started thinking of something that he can do to Angeline.)
Raphael read what Marius is thinking and called Angeline to whisper to her and tell her what he read on Marius's mind.
Angeline: I don't want to sleep with someone beside me. Just sleep together with him, otherwise, you use your blanket to put on the floor, so he can sleep there. I get sick during winter, so I need my blanket or I might get sick again like last time.
Marius: Fine. Raphael, you can sleep here in my bed too but don't bother doing anything wrong!
Raphael: It's okay. Thanks.
The next day, Angeline got up and started cooking breakfast. Raphael woke up next and smelled the food.
Raphael: Wow, what is that pleasant smell.
Angeline: Oh, it is this. I am cooking food for breakfast. It is my special fried rice with egg and hotdog. Have you had this on your place before?
Raphael: No, this is my first time. It has been a long time since I ate something. I have only been drinking water yesterday.
Angeline: Oh, I am sorry. I should have let you eat dinner. I ate dinner last night somewhere else, so I did not cook last night.
Raphael: It is okay.
Angeline: I will save some for Marius, when he wakes up. I will prepare ours on the table, then we can eat.
Raphael: I wonder what they taste like.
Angeline finally done saving food for Marius and done preparing food on the table for both her and Raphael. Angeline prays, and then
Angeline: Let's eat.
Raphael: Okay. (finally tasted human food) Wow, they taste delicious. You're good.
Angeline: Thanks.
Angeline and Raphael started staring at each other while eating and their face got closer and it seems like they were about to kiss when the glass of water suddenly fell and Angeline got wet. Few seconds later, Angeline turned into a mermaid. Angeline was surprised and shocked how it happen and wondered why it did not hurt so much when she fell on the floor. Raphael then went to check his pocket and realise that the Mother Pearl is missing.