It was one of the darkest nights the town has seen so far . The wind was heavy with some unknown anticipation .
A lonely street .... Enilese didn't know this route but she was walking along with it without any proper destination....a little far from the street was located a small park ; Surprisingly she knew about the park . She decided to visit the park . But even before she could go near the park her eyes got widened in shock . The entire park was burning in bright orange flames . The faint burning sound was the only sound that was being heard in the silent night . Enilese's eyes caught sight of a familiar figure .
Shawn was standing in front of the burning park , very close to the fire . His green eyes were fixed on the hungry flames . A hooded figure was approaching him silently , Shawn didn't seem to feel the presence that was approaching him .
Enilese saw the hooded figure approaching Shawn , she called out his name but he didn't seem to hear her either . Somehow the hooded person's intention didn't seem to be good to Enilese . She began to approach where Shawn was standing ; She was still a bit far from Shawn when she saw the hooded figure extending their arms behind Shawn , Enilese's body tensed up in an unknown fear .
" Shawn , watch out . " , she shouted and started running towards them . She was constantly calling his name as the two deathly arms was just about to touch Shawn ...or may be about to push him . Shawn seem to hear her voice this time as Enilese saw him turning around . But even before he could turn around completely the figure pushed him into the fire .....he didn't even get the time to react .....in an instant the hungry flames engulfed Shawn's entire existence .
" Nooooo..." , Enilese let out a heart-wrenching scream .....then .... an unbearable bright orange light completely engulfed her sight .
" Shawn.....", Enilese gasped and opened her eyes in an instant . She got up as she was panting heavily , her heart was still beating very fast as if it would explode anytime soon , her whole body was shaking . She wipes her tears , she was shocked to see that she was crying in her sleep . After taking a long breath she grabbed the glass of water from the bedside table and drank half of it in one go .
When she became a bit stable she grabbed her phone and checked the time ....it was 4:09 in the morning .
' What a bad dream . People often believe that this kind of dreams are like visions of the upcoming misfortune of the persons in the dreams ... no no , it's just prejudice , there's no such thing like visions . It's just a nightmare . ' , Enilese thought to herself .
After some more useless thinking she texted Shawn .
[ Can we meet tomorrow ? ]
She was going to put the phone down when she heard a notification sound . Enilese made a ' whoa ' look and checked the notification .
[ We can but is anything wrong ? ]
[ Why are you up at this time ? ] , another message popped up before she could reply .
Enilese replied , [ Shawn , how come you always reply immediately however weird the time is ? Don't you sleep ? ]
[ Obviously I do , but I don't have a fixed sleeping time .]
[ I see . ]
[ Anyway , is everything okay with you ? ]
[ Yes , everything is fine . I just woke up a bit early . ]
[ You sure ? ]
[ Yes , I am . Don't worry . And please rest a bit too . ]
[ Okay . See you tomorrow at the usual place and time . ]
[ Okay , bye . ]
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Next day .
Today , Enilese had her duty with another angel named Paul . In the base Enilese doesn't interact with much people except for Selina and Pierce . It's not that she was on bad terms with the others , it's just Selina and Pierce's company were more than enough for her . There was an another reason . It was already mentioned previously that Enilese is blessed with a good sensitivity , a bit too good if we say precisely . She can read people's aura very easily . She doesn't even need to interact with the others to understand their nature , normal closeness is enough for her . Whenever she comes in contact with new people a voice , as if , speaks up from the deepest corner of her soul that this person is not right or this person is not good but not harmful either or sometimes this person would make a good friendship with you and many more .
In Paul's case , we can say that , Enilese didn't get much good vibe from him . So she didn't get too friendly with him even in this three hours long duty together . However Paul was saying a lot of things but Enilese was giving almost negligible answers , she wasn't indulging in a proper conversation with him . This was very unlike of friendly natured Enilese .
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Their duty was over now . Enilese had to meet with Shawn after that . So she told Paul , " I have other things to do . So I am leaving . "
" Wait , let me accompany you . " , he spoke up .
" That's not needed . " , she said .
" When your work is done we can hang out together . "
" Sorry , but I don't have time . "
" How can you treat your fellow member like this ? We haven't interact much before so we should know each other a bit . "
" Why ? I think we are already good ..."
Paul cuts her off , " Actually , I like you a lot . So I was thinking that I should give my feelings a chance . For that we should know about each other .... "
" It can't be just all about your feelings . My thoughts are important here too . And sorry to say that I don't have such feelings towards you . " , this time Enilese cuts him up .
He hurriedly said , " At least , let's try . "
" We really can't , I'm interested in someone else and I'm happy with him . " , Enilese straightforwardly stated .
Paul scoffed a bit and asked , " Is he from our base ? "
" That's not important . "
" That . Is . Important . For . Me . To . Know . " , he said in a cold voice .
" I think I should leave . " Enilese was about to leave when he spoke up again , " I really like you , you can't just reject me like this . Give me a chance , you won't regret ...."
" Are you trying to say that if I don't agree to your proposal I would have to regret ? "
" I can't guarantee about that . Now , tell me who are you in a relationship with ? "
" And what will you do with his identity ? "
" I'll compare who is better among us and the better person deserves you more . Just say , who is he ? "
" Look , I am not an inanimate prize of your comparison . It's my and only my choice who I would select as my partner .
Then I have a personal life and it's my decision to whom I would tell about it . And I don't find any reason to tell you anything about my personal life . " , Enilese wasn't liking to talk to him anymore because she understood that Paul is one of those who are extremely proud of their male ego . And the most important thing was Enilese was feeling disgusted with the lustful look in his eyes with which he was staring at her .
" We are done here . I don't want to talk about anything with you anymore . " , she said again and with that Enilese turned to leave but Paul grabbed her wrist tightly .
" You are not going anywhere . You can't leave until you are agreeing to my proposal . " , he made his grip tighter hurting Enilese more .
" Paul , leave my hand , let me go . Are you crazy ? I'm saying that I am with someone else , don't you get it ? " , Enilese spoke up while trying to break free from his grip .
" I don't care if you're with someone else or who you are with . You just have to accept my proposal . I was asking nicely but you didn't listen ..." , Enilese was struggling nonstop , there were a few people on the street . They were momentarily looking at them , but none of came forward to solve the issue .
" Paul ! You're hurting me , leave me . "
" Not before you agree ..."
" Oh oh oh ! What a ill-mannered guy , harrassing a lonely girl . " , a voice spoke up in a lazy tone . And the next moment the owner of the voice grabbed Paul's hand with which he was holding Enilese . Immediately Paul hissed in pain and said , " Hey , who the h*ll are you ? Leave my hand . "
" First you release her hand . " , the lazy voice replied .
" Huh ! And what if I don't . " , Paul said through his gritted teeth . He glared at the owner of the voice . His hand was hurting so much ; The person seemed to hold his hand in a lazy manner but that lazy grip seemed to be enough to make a few cracks in his wrist .
Paul said again , " What do you think you are doing ? "
" Exactly the same thing that you are doing . " , the nonchalant answer made Paul angrier but Enilese couldn't help but laugh in her mind at the nonchalant tone . She decided to let the man handle Paul .
" Look , you don't know what I can do to you . Stop creating mess here . Ahh , and leave my hand d*mm it . "
" I think , you need a little bit of correction here . I'm not creating any mess here , I'm just clearing the mess you've already created . And I don't have any interest in holding your hand , I prefer holdind girls' hand . I'll release your hand as long as you do the same with her . "
Probably Paul couldn't endure the man's grip any longer , so he released Enilese's hand . The person did the same with him .
" Who gave you the right to interfere in our personal matter ? " Paul roared .
" Personal matter ! Really ? First of all , look around you , it's a public place not your personal room . And then , even personal rooms don't give you the right to harrass someone . I hope you have that minimum sense . "
" And who are you to say all these ? "
" Someone with senses which you don't have . "
Paul was irritated , he glared at the man and said through his gritted teeth , " You will pay for this , remember that . " , " And you " , he said to Enilese , " I'll see you later . "
Enilese didn't even look at him . After some more glaring Paul left .
" Miss , I hope , your delicate wrist isn't broken ? " , the person asked Enilese .
" I'm fine . Thank you for your help . " , Enilese said with a sweet smile .
He said again , " Anyway , if that one was your boyfriend you should break up with him as soon as possible . Just a friendly advice , I mean . "
" That was not my boyfriend but he was asking to be my boyfriend actually . I didn't agree so ..... Anyway I must say that you are very smart with words . I was almost going to laugh . " , Enilese said while laughing a little .
" By the way if he disturbs you again just stomp his foot and then kick his knee . " , the person said .
Enilese couldn't help but laugh out loud hearing his words , then she asked , " Your moves are also very unique. "
" Is that so ? " the person asked with a lazy smile .
The difference was visible . Enilese was interacting with that person as if she has known the person for a long time even though they met literally few minutes ago . She didn't even realise how close they have gotten in just few minutes . On the other hand she knew Paul as a fellow member for a long time , still she couldn't become easy with him .
Enilese was staring at the person who was dressed in a very familiar manner , black jeans and black shirt . Then she heard his voice , " Hey miss , I know I'm very handsome . But don't stare at me like that , I'll get shy . "
Enilese almost choked on air and said , " Huh , my boyfriend is also very handsome . And , don't need to call me miss , call me Enilese . "
" Oh , so you are already taken . My bad luck . " , he made a hurt expression .
" Anyway , hello Enilese , it's Ryan . " , he said offering a handshake . Enilese shook hands with him happily . She didn't mind his flirty remarks .
" It was nice to meet you , but I have to leave now . Bye . Remember the moves that I mentioned . " , Ryan was about to leave when Enilese spoke up , " Ryan , let's exchange numbers if you don't mind . I can feel that we can become very good friends . "
" No , no , I don't have any problem . It would be great having a friend like you . " , they exchanged numbers and Enilese said again , " One day , I'll introduce you to my boyfriend . "
" Why so ? I don't want to meet your handsome boyfriend . What if he turns out to be more handsome than me ! " , Ryan said with a pout .
Enilese smiled at his reaction and said , " Wasn't I staring at you a few moments back ? It was just I found your dressing style quite similar to my boyfriend's . You may know him . "
" Really ? What's his name ? " , Ryan asked curiously .
" His name is Sh....." , the ringing sound of Ryan's phone cut her off .
Ryan looked at the screen , it was an unknown number . He frowned a little and said , " Excuse me . " , Enilese nodded and Ryan received the call .
" Hello , who is this ? "
A little pause and then came a reply , " You can think of me as your well-wisher .... Ryan ."