Chapter 45 - A Sleepy Confession

>>Yohan

The constant sound of the phone ringing woke me up in the morning.

Who the fuck is constantly calling me so early in the morning?

I lazily opened my eyes and looked at the side table where my phone was supposed to be yet there was nothing there. Nonetheless the ringing sound continued. I followed the sound and it led my gaze to the ground, my phone was ringing on the bed-side floor.

Why is it there?

I had no idea but I picked it up anyway. Ruiz’s name was on display so I answered it without thinking twice.

“Yes?”

“Aren’t you coming to work?”

“Work?” I rubbed one my eyes as I looked towards the curtains. There was a lot of light beyond it but since they were navy blue and thick the room was dark.

“Yes work. You’re late, is everything alright?” He asked.

I’m late? I removed the phone from my ear and looked at the time. It was 10 am.

10 am?

10 am!??

Why?!

Just as I asked myself that I remembered the reason.

Oh!

I looked to my right and saw Maya still sound asleep between the messy covers.

I smiled while my heart skipped a beat as I looked at her.

“Yeah.” I said, “I’ll be there soon.” I told Ruiz.

“Is everything alright?”

“Yea, everything’s alright now.” I ran my fingers through Maya's hair, “I’ll be there shortly.”

“Alright.”

I ended the call and placed the phone on the side table, then leaned against the back of the bed.

It’s still a bit unbelievable. My fate was supposed to be tragic. I looked at Maya, my eyes lingered on her exposed neck where I could see my mark very clearly.

I wonder?

Does it end with this? This curse? Have I broken it?

I didn’t have the answer because I didn’t feel any change inside me but the small spark of hope I had always carried in me had now become a burner, which was burning quite brightly at the moment.

Right, if we’ve reached here. I leaned in closer to Maya. Then I’m sure we’ll reach the end too. I kissed her cheek, careful not to wake her up.

As I backed away her eyes fluttered open.

“Oh hey.” I whispered, “You can sleep in. Do you have class today?” I asked and she shook her head while being barely awake. “Okay then, I’m going for work.” She nodded her head and then kept her gaze locked on me.

I smiled at her, “Why did you make an exception for me?” I asked without thinking, out of pure curiosity.

“Because it’s you.” She whispered, “ Just for you. Because I’ve fallen for you I’ll let everything else go.” Even though I had a really good hearing her voice was very low, I guess it was because she was barely awake and was drifting back into sleep, “Because that is already in the past. I can’t let that take what I have now away from me too, I don’t want to lose you too… ” Her last words were barely audible and she fell asleep right after saying them but I heard it.

And that was all I needed to hear.

***

When I was ready to leave for work I noticed something strange in the air.

Magic?

The yellow magic mist was in the whole house but particularly stronger on the front door.

I walked and stood in front of it and observed for a while, then I realized something.

There was something on the door, put there with magic, that’s why the magic was seeping inside the house.

It was a way to let beings know something was there for them.

This is something humans can’t see, well ordinary humans. Now that I’ve marked Maya, she’ll slowly start to see this stuff too.

I opened the door and found an envelope attached to it on the outer side. As I grabbed it, all the magic on it burst like a strong gust of wind and then began to fade into the air.

I pretty much had an idea who it was from. After all, coming to the human world can be hard and fae prefer to stay in their own world.

I brought the envelope inside and opened it up. As expected, it was from Roro. An invite to his wedding that was taking place in a week.

I sighed as I mentally apologized to him.

Sorry Roro, I think I’m going to stay away from the magic realm.

On my way to work, just before I reached the place I got a call from Ruda.

“Yes?” I answered the call through the bluetooth handsfree.

“Are you at work?”

“I’m about to reach, why?”

“Okay, I’ll make it short.”

“Hmm?”

“Mom keeps asking about Maya.” He said and I furrowed my eyebrows as I listened, “She says she worried that Maya suddenly left you but I don’t know why I feel there’s something more to it.”

“Did You tell her she left me?”

“No. That’s the point, I didn’t tell her anything.”

“So, she had an eye on the house and me. Did she call today?”

“No, but she called me yesterday night. I told her I had no idea where she was.”

“Good.” That means she probably doesn't know she’s back with me. I’ll have to do a ‘sweeping’ around the house.

“Yohan…” Ruda’s voice got low.

“Yea?”

“I don’t know, I-I still don’t know what to think but I’m scared. She’s my mom, they’re our parents.”

“I know… We’ll figure something out.” I turned the car as I reached the building and got in the garage, “I’m hanging up now. I’ve reached.”

“Okay…”

I parked the car and took a deep breath before getting out. I acted natural as I went to my office and took my seat.

Ruiz came in after a few minutes with my coffee.

“Is everything alright?” He asked.

“Yes.”

“Did your mate come back?”

“No. What makes you think that?”

“I was just wondering, considering the possibilities of why you weren’t on time.”

“Is being late for a day that bad?”

“No sir, I was just worried. That’s all.” He bowed, “I’ll take my leave.” He turned on his heels and left as I let out a deep breath.

He’s working for them.

I clenched my fist and glared at the door from where he left. He really can’t be trusted.

I licked the inside of my cheek.

But why? Why are they looking for her?

Just what do they want?

Note: A letter or small objects can be sent to the human world with the help of magic.. Usually witches and wizards perform this task but some of them tend to cost pretty high.