the door flinged open, and Damini men were standing by the door.
" sorry to disturb, they is a fire alarm. you should get to safety" they said closed the door and moved on
" what the...you ..." she lost her words as she pulled away from his grip
" I'm sorry, that was the only thing I could think of when I heard their footsteps" he said
" liar, you took advantage of the situation immediately you had the chance" she said
" psss..pss" a child called them as he was standing by the window.
" you, you're the old woman grandson" cyma said
" yes, I wanted to call u since but you were both arguing " the boy said
" how long have you been standing there?" cyma asked
" right before you guys ... you know ... kissed" the boy said
" now we have corrupted the child" cyma said to Dorian
" come, I'll lead you out" the boy said and they followed him out.
They passed through some bushes and hills before getting to a small village hidden behind the mountains.
" here, this is our house"the boy said taking them in
" where is your grandmother?" cyma asked as he offered them water
" she went to get something, she'll be home soon" he said
" how did you find us" cyma asked
" I was by the river fishing with my friends, when I saw them taking you guys away. so we came up with a fire to distract them" the boy said
" what's your name?" Dorian asked
" Dorian" the boy said and cyma burst into laughter and the two male were looking at her confused
" sorry, both you're both bearing the same name. it's funny" she said
" why are you with another husband, I thought women were allowed to have only one husband" the small Dorian said
" another husband?" Dorian asked looking at cyma confused
" the other guy was my best friend, Zion" she said
" but he really looked as if you liked each other" the small Dorian said
" Yeah, she actually like him but he liked her maid instead" Dorian whispered to the small boy and the two males burst into laughter
" what's so funny?" cyma asked
" her maid?, that means her maid must be finer than her" the small Dorian whispered in Dorian ear
" what are you both talking about?" she asked
" nothing" they both said in unison
" I'll go and help my grandmother out" the small Dorian said running off
" care to explain now" cyma said with a serious face
" explain what?,.... is this about the kiss?. I already told you...." he was saying before she cut him shut
" I'm being serious Dorian, how did you know Damini and what was she saying about you" cyma said still putting on the serious face
Dorian looked at her for her bit but she was being very serious at this moment. he took in deep breaths before dropping the cup on the table.
" life outside the city wasn't easy for me at first. I was all alone you know, just me and me as usual. I had no where to go, or a place to stay. I just wandered around and around till I got to the land of gold" he said and paused to drink water
" that's where you met Damini and her mother" cyma said
" it's my story, don't put your own words" Dorian said.
" I'm just trying to figure out.... but no worries. Go on" she said
" that's where I met Damini and her mother, she was a very beautiful dancer and she took good care of me. she took me in and treated me like her own. i and Damini became close friends, running around the brothel, playing together and all...." he said
" wait, brothel?" she asked
" would you not interrupt me?" he asked
" alright, I was just confused" she said
" yes, her mum worked in a brothel. she dances for the men for money, and with time she got damini to also start dancing. then the ladies suggested to her mother that I should also start dancing for women, that I would make a lot of money. Damini convinced her mother not to let me, only if I marry her in future but I didn't agree. the day I was meant to perform I fled" he said
" why, because you didn't want to marry damini or you didn't want to perform?" she asked
" none of the above, I actually like seeing them dance and show thier talent. And Damini, she was very pretty..."
" still pretty" cyma said
" what part of don't interrupt don't you understand" he said and cyma kept mute
" don't get me wrong, I also like her back in the days. I mean only a fool will reject her proposal.."
is that you saying you're a fool... I mean you rejected her proposal" cyma said
" would you let me finish at least" he said
" sorry, continue" she said
" like we were really so close, going out together. we spent our teenager days dating.."
" dating?, what's that?" she asked
" it's when a boy and a girl are in a relationship, you're old fashioned" he said
" what's the part were she was saying I don't know you " she said
" like I said me and Damini were really really close.."
" enough in you and Damini, I get it. you really liked each other, what's the big deal?" she said
" that is jealousy speaking " he said
" no, it's not. I'm not even interested in your story again, keep it to yourself" she said and the old lady came in with small Dorian.
" you're here, welcome" the old lady said
" you forgot your bracelet with me the other day, I went back to give you but you were gone" cyma said and the old lady laughed
" I didn't forget it with you, I actually gave it to you because I know you'll keep it safe" she said
" and the my cloth stained with blood?" cyma asked
" I used it as prove that I killed you, so they won't search for you. you know they're very dangerous people " the old lady said before noticing Dorian's presence
" and who is this gentleman ?" she asked
" that's Dorian, her husband " small Dorian said
" he's not my husband" cyma said
" yet" Dorian said
" he is my fiancee" she said with a fake smile as she stared daggers at him