" Cleo! Cleo!! " Edward called, snapping me out of my deep thought
" ha!!" in shock " Yes? "
"Are you alright?. you have been zoned out all through the night. " both the look on his face and his tone sounded worried and I felt guilty for making him worry
" oh....ammm...sorry " feeling awkward " I am so sorry " I apologized honestly. I haven't been able to focus throughout the night. I couldn't stop thinking about the strange doctor. he was something, something like Vicnan and I felt a connection between us. do I have like an ability to identify non-humans now, because that will be the only logical explanation
" don't apologize. Are you ok?" he frowned
"Sorry.... I mean, I am fine. I am just so exhausted from work. "
" I see" nodding in understanding "Don't overwork yourself, if the work is too stressful you should just quit, I can help you with a new job " his words took me by surprise, is this guy insane? I just got the job.
"mmmm... no. no need for that, it is nothing that I can not handle " giving him a bright smile " What were you saying earlier?" curiously
" I told you that we've arrived at your house "
" Oh my God " looking out to see my apartment building. I didn't even notice he had stopped driving "Holy shit, I am so sorry, " reaching for my bag in a hurry
" no problem, you should get a good rest "
" Thanks for the ride "
" we should hang out again. I don't know when you will have time, now that you've started a new job " Disappointment flashed in his eyes
" call me anytime and I will tell you when I am free " With a smile I got out of the car and waved him off
In the elevator, I remained lost in deep thought. I couldn't get him out of my head and he keeps reminding me of Vicnan. or are they siblings? " Miss are you alright?" suddenly interrupted by a person with a deep voice who I didn't realize stood beside me
" oh " turn and lift my head to see that familiar huge and scary-looking young man. my next-door neighbour who just recently moved in. his personality doesn't match his face and body at all. he is a lot nicer than he looks and I speak based on the few days I have known him. whenever I run into him, he asks about my health and if my day is going well. " yes I am fine thank you... Good evening" greeted immediately after my response
" Good evening, how was your day? "
" great " with a smile " How was yours? "
" it went well thank goodness "
" how about your brothers?" remembering that he lived with three other guys that were as built and scary looking as he is. I just assumed that they were brothers and he never complained when I asked
" fine " Just then, the elevator door opened and we both stepped out " I will see you around " I nodded in agreement
" bye " With that we went our separate ways
Throwing myself on the bed, with my eyes close. back in that deep thought. I wondered if I should confront Vicnan about this strange man. I have to, I know very well I won't sleep if I don't clarify this matter. " Vicnan " still in my laying position I called his name weakly and I knew he heard me but there was no response " Vicnan I know you can hear me, please just...." the movement on the bed cut my sentence short. I turn my head to the side to see him sitting at the edge of the bed. for the first time, I see him in a white turtleneck which displays his perfect muscles and black trouser. Damn, he looks hot in everything. he was holding something but I didn't get a good look at it because it vanished immediately
" you are drained, what happened? " noticing how tired I was. I slowly sat up, folding my legs while facing him
"It's nothing to worry about, it's been a while since I did an endless running around. in two days my body will adjust " I explained
Nodding "You seem bothered. What is it?" worries flashed in his eyes
" I want to ask a few questions which will lead me to what I want to say, " I said while adjusting my hair, locking it behind my ear
" Ok, " I notice the suspicion on his face " It sounds serious "
" Other demons exist right?" he nodded immediately " Do they live among us humans?"
" Yes. a lot of them... why? did you come across one?"
" Yeah," I responded, hesitating to ask my last question " Do you by any chance have a sibling? " instantly all the colour on his face drained, replace with a bit terrifying expression... I couldn't tell if the answer was yes or no "Do you?"
" Why are you suddenly curious about that " his tone became too serious
" I met this new doctor at the hospital and he looks a lot like you, especially those eyes, purple like yours. the only difference where his silver hair and it's shorter. And I felt similar connections that I have with you when he took my hand " looking at Vicnan who became lost in deep thought " And remember you said every person sees you differently. my college said something like that. He is a demon right?" we were taking my silence for a very long time " Vicnan? " I called, snapping him back to reality " Do you know him?"
" I think so " faked a smile. slowly his face soften " Did he do something to you?"
" No, he just said hi " Vicnan gave a sight nod " Is he a demon? "
" Yes. I believe he is. but does his presence bother you " I thought about his question. to be honest, his presence didn't bother me. surprisingly I felt comfortable around him just the way I felt with Vicnan
" No " shaking my head. I watch Vicnan whisper something under his breath
" I will check him out tomorrow," he said and our eyes met
" Ok " not looking away from his beautiful unique eye " Vicnan?" with curiosity in his tone
" Yes "
" where did you get your eyes from "My question got him confused
" Pardon?"
" You know, did you get it from your mother or father "
" I don't know " his response took me by surprise " I never knew them "
" What!!!" shocked " Did they die when you were born or what? "
" Not really " he shrugs " Demons do not love. so my father never had a particular woman by his side. I probably got it from my mother but I can't say because I never really met her and I spent most of my years at war if not war, I roam around causing destructions and having fun "
" You had fun by causing destruction?" He smiled at my question
" That is the side of me that you do not want to know " saying that I grew curious
" Now I do want to know" crossing my arm. he leans forward, eyes still locked in mine
" Trust me, you don't " spoke so calmly in that charming voice of his. I wanted to kiss him. thank goodness he couldn't read my thoughts
" Doesn't it bother you? " I asked
"What?"
" not knowing what your parents look like, not meeting them even once, didn't you feel lonely once in a while " he remained quiet for a while
" I never met my father but I know what he looks like. I saw a painting of him. "
" that is why think you got your eyes from your mother? "
" Yeah " I felt bad for him not having to grow up with his parent but it didn't seem to bother him
" are all demons like that, like your parent "
" Yeah, the parents don't care, they don't know the feeling of love.... many don't even give birth. they find bearing a child stressful. but the king must have an heir to carry on the heritage... so " he explained
" I see... so would you do the same with your kids "
" I don't plan on having a child " he looked irritated
" but you have to, don't you?" confused by his words. " won't it be nice to have someone taking after all your good looks and throne? having your blood rule the land " he began to smile "Don't you want to know what it is like to have your own small family "Still smiling " It won't be nice to just put an end to all this " scanning him
" Do you want to bear my child? " Instantly my heart stopped, time froze, and we were taken by silence. I didn't even realize I have stopped breathing until I find myself struggling for breath
" h, h, h, h, h, " panting " Oh my goodness" he remained serious, staring at me deeply. why is he doing this to me? why will he say that all of a sudden? That is a very intimate question. I couldn't tell if he was joking or not. he looked too serious. " wh.... what.. what?" struggling to speak
" You should see your face " he began to laugh. this made me frown
" What is wrong with you " I scold
" I just wanted to tease you a little. " still laughing
" It is not funny Vicnan" not taking the joke lightly. he knows my feelings towards him and he chose to play such a game with me
" I am sorry. I am really sorry " he puts a hold on his laughter
" Whatever " looking away from him finally
" I am sorry," he said again but I ignored him " Bonnie?" he called. all of a sudden that name made my heart flutter
" I am not a Bonnie "
"But you are cute like one. even now " rolling my eyes at his words
" whatever " There was silence between us. " do you want to watch a movie " suddenly broke the silence
" No " not giving it a second thought
" Yes you are "Getting off the bed I made my way to my wardrobe " I will take a show and meet you in the sitting room " With a wink, I grabbed a comfortable night dress and left the room for the bathroom