The next day .
Dark Soul Base
" Aaron , I've something to discuss with you . " , Shawn said .
Shawn could notice that Aaron was hesitant about something . So he asked , " You want to say something ? "
Aaron nodded .
Shawn asked , " What is it ? "
" Shawn , Ryan won't come ? " , Aaron said .
" We don't need him in this discussion . And also , he left . "
" Left ? Left when ? "
" After he was done talking . " , Shawn replied nonchalantly .
" But ? " , Aaron asked with a frown .
" But what ? "
" How is that possible ? I was here all night . If he had to leave , he would've pass through this hall . I would've seen him . But I didn't see him leaving . In fact , I haven't seen him since you guys left from here to have a talk . "
" Probably you fell asleep ....."
" I didn't ." , Aaron said strongly .
" Why were you here by the way ? "
Aaron remained silent for a moment , then he spoke up , " I had a feeling that he won't stay for long , he would leave again . I wanted to talk to him before he does that . I didn't know exactly when he would leave again so I waited here all night . But I didn't see him leaving . "
" He . Left . Aaron . " , Shawn said coldly .
" Where ?? "
" To the very place , he returned from . "
" What place ? "
" I don't know . "
" Didn't he tell you ? "
" What made you think that he tells me everything about himself ? " , he said in his famous rude voice .
Aaron knew very well that Shawn was not in his best mood , he still asked , " What happened between you two ? "
" What do you mean ? "
" I mean , he didn't come back for so many days , and when he finally showed up it was just to have a talk with you . You are saying that he left last night when I didn't see him leaving ...."
" Wait Aaron , What are you trying to say ? Do you think I've done something to him ? " Shawn cut him off .
" I'm sorry but it seems so . " , Aaron bursted out .
Shawn stared at Aaron , his eyes were literally throwing daggers . Then he said menacingly , " So what do you think I've done to him ? ....locked him up ? ...hit him ? .....or have you considered the possibility of me killing him too ? "
Aaron remained silent .
Shawn started again , " Look Aaron , I'm the official leader of the Dark Souls after boss , so if I'm saying that he's left it means he's left . That is the truth for you . Now stop thinking about him . I have work for you . "
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That afternoon .
" Do you like it here ? " , Shawn asked .
" I like it so much . Thanks for bringing me here . " , Enilese replied with a smile .
Shawn has brought Enilese to a beach , a bit far from the locality . People don't usually come here in this season .
They were sitting on the sand .
" Shawn , you wanted to meet all of a sudden . Is everything okay ? " , Enilese asked .
" Oh , yes yes . It's just , I would be very busy for the next few days . I'm afraid that we won't be able to meet . So I wanted to spend some time with you before I get too busy . "
" For how many days ? " , Enilese asked in a slightly disappointed tone .
" Not sure . " , he replied with a smile .
" Are you going out of the town ? "
" That , I can't reveal . "
" Why ? "
" Have you forgotten ? You agreed not to pry into my work related stuffs . And this time , it's something work related . "
" Oh . " , she said with a slight pout while looking down .
Shawn found her very cute , he grabbed his phone and said , " Enilese , look at me . " , As Enilese looked up , still pouting , Shawn swiftly took a picture of her . And then , started Enilese , " Ah , Shawn , why did you take my picture ? Show it to me . I must be looking very weird in the picture . Let me see....." , Enilese was trying to take the phone from him , of course she couldn't .
Shawn looked at the picture and remarked , " Seriously Enilese , you're looking exactly like a child who didn't get an extra candy from her mother . See . " , with that he showed the photo to her .
" I'm looking like a hamster . " , she said looking at the picture , " Delete this . "
" No way . And don't worry , I like hamsters . " , he said with a teasing smile . Enilese stared at him before bursting into her sweet laughter .
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The sun was going down slowly ....with every passing moment the sky was changing ...from shy purple to soft yellow .....then to firey golden and then to bright orange ...if one had to select the most expensive jewel of the universe they would've , without any second thought , select the water of the sea , glistening in the most vibrant hues .... birds were heading to their destination ... sometimes a few of them were making small chirping sounds as if to show their gratitude for the Nature . The wet breeze was spreading a sense of sweetness . In one word , the particular moment was a perfect piece of sublime .
Enilese didn't feel like raising her head from Shawn's shoulder . They were talking about a lot of stuffs , she couldn't remember when she fell asleep . When she opened her eyes she got greeted with the majestic beauty of nature . After enjoying the beautiful moment for some time finally she raised her head from his shoulder . She looked at Shawn . He was sitting still . He didn't seem to realise that Enilese has gotten up from his shoulder , probably he was in deep thoughts . He was staring intently at the calm sea . But something about him seemed a bit odd to Enilese , it was his eyes .....his ethereal green eyes were looking extremely malicious at the moment . Enilese frowned and gently touched his arm . He seemed to come out of his thought , he looked at her with a smile . She could not find a single trace of malice in his eyes anymore . She stared at him without saying anything .
Shawn noticed her uneasiness and asked , " What's wrong ? "
She remained silent for some time then started , " A few moments ago , you eyes were looking extremely scary .... for a moment , I couldn't recognise them . Your eyes seemed to me eyes of a stranger . I've never seen your eyes like that ... "
" Like what ? "
" As if you were killing someone with your eyes . "
" I think you saw it wrong because of the lights . "
" May be . " , she subconsciously replied after a moment .
" Anyway , did you sleep well ? " , Shawn asked .
" Um , I'm really sorry that I fell asleep . You should've woken me up ? "
" Why ? "
" I feel bad that you wanted to spend some time with me and I fell asleep ? And your shoulder must be sore after carrying my head for so long . "
" You don't need to feel bad about that . And my shoulder is not sore either . Don't say sorry .
But there's one thing that I'm really curious about . "
" What thing ? "
" How could you sleep so peacefully when you are with a dangerous gangster and also there's nobody around you ? What if he had some malicious motives ? " , Shawn asked .
Enilese smiled a bit and said , " And , what if it's the very dangerous gangster who makes me feel safe when I'm with him ? "
They were looking at each other without saying anything .
After some time Shawn spoke up , " I'm glad that you could get the much needed sleep . You needed it , didn't you ? "
" How do you ....? "
" I saw the faint dark circles under your eyes . Are you working too hard that you can't get enough sleep ? "
" No , it's nothing like that . "
" Then ? "
" You remember , when we met last time , I was talking about a nightmare , I had ? "
Shawn nodded and Enilese continued , " That nightmare keeps on coming back . I had the same nightmare with more or less variations almost seven times in the past few days . And when this kind of thing happens you can't really take it out of your mind . I din't sleep in order to not have the nightmare again . "
Shawn frowned and said , " Enilese , for how long you will not sleep ? That's not any solution . Let me take you to a doctor . "
" It's okay Shawn . I don't want to go to a doctor . I don't like doctors . "
Shawn made a ' seriously ? ' expression and said , " And why is that ? "
" The doctors are very bad people , they don't even consider what the patients want . You know , when I was young I visited a doctor . I asked for medicines but they forcefully gave me injections and not just once but thrice . " , she said in a serious voice .
" I see . But you should seek a doctor's advice . "
" Shawn please , no . "
" Enilese , injections are not the solution for every problem . So ..."
" Okay okay , if I have the nightmare one more time , I'll definitely visit a doctor . But for now let's not talk about these . " , she said .
" As you wish .....I think we should go back now , it's getting late . "
" You are right . Anyway I've never seen sunset at a beach before . It's gorgeous . Thank you for giving me this precious gift . " , she said looking at the sea .
" I know your preferences very well . Wait for more gifts like this in the future . "
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Next day .
Enilese was on her duty . A few moments ago , she saw that a black hooded figure was going to attack an old woman , behind a roadside tree . She approached them quickly . But before she could do anything the hooded figure seem to notice her .
He stared at her intently . She find his overall appearance a bit familiar even though only the person's eyes were visible to her . She was ready to attack but suddenly the figure turned around and ran away . She didn't expect that .
' His physic seems a bit familiar . But I can't remember meeting someone like him . Wait , what was he ? What if a Dark Soul ? ' , she thought to herself . Then she finally looked at the old woman who was still shocked .
" Grandma , are you alright ? " , she asked .
" Yes I'm okay . Thank you young girl , if you didn't come I would've been dead by now . " , the woman said slowly .
" It's okay , grandma . Let me help you up . "
Enilese helped the woman getting up . She noticed that the woman's legs were still shaking in shock . She said , " Grandma , where do you live ? Can you walk ? "
" I live next to that shop . " , she pointed towards a shop which was not far from there present location .
" I'll manage , don't worry . " , She said again .
" It's okay grandma . I'll help you . Let's go . " , Enilese spoke up .
" You are a very good kid . I had a granddaughter of your age . She also had a good heart , just like you . "
" You had ? Doesn't she live with you now ? " , she asked curiously .
" She died two years ago . " , the woman said in a sad voice .
" Oh , I'm so sorry . "
" It's okay . "
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" This is my house . " , the old woman pointed towards a small house which was at a distance from the other houses of the locality .
Enilese supported her to her door and asked , " Do you live alone ? "
" Yes child . I lost everyone . "
" Oh . " , Enilese curtly said .
" Let me open the door . " , the woman tried to open the door but she was having problem to open it .
" Wait a bit . The lock is a bit tight . "
" May I do it ? " , Enilese said feeling a bit bad about the woman .
The woman nodded and gave her the key .
Enilese started trying , the lock was indeed very hard .
" What's your name dear ? " , the old woman asked .
" I'm Enilese ...ahh ." , in the process of opening the lock , one of her finger got cut . A few drops of blood fell on the doorway .
" Are you okay child ? "
" Yes yes , it's just a small cut . Your lock is open . "
" Thank you very much , Enilese . Come inside . "
" No grandma , I have something to do . Take care . " , she said with a smile .
" You also take care child . Please visit me if you have time . You remind me of my granddaughter . " , the woman said with a gentle look on her face .
" I'll , grandma . "