Chapter 54 - The Preparation

>>Maya

“I see.” Ruda smiled at me after I told him Yohan could be healed and the whole story behind it. But I could tell that there was pain behind his smile. “That’s good.” He said while I held his hands, “That’s really good. He didn’t deserve this.” He looked at me, “You should take him as soon as possible.” His voice was low as he spoke.

“You won’t come?” I asked him and he shook his head.

“I need some time…” He slipped his hands away from mine, “I need to do a lot of thinking…” He looked away.

“Ruda…” I placed my hand on his shoulder, “I understand, it must’ve been hard.”

“...” He didn’t answer. He seemed to be lost in his thoughts. After learning some new things from that blonde man he’s been at a loss. More so because we don’t even know if he spoke the truth or was just trying to mess with us, although much of it was very convincing.

Not knowing where to stand is very hard, having your trust betrayed is even harder.

After talking to that man Ruda became quiet.

I know he needs his time so I didn’t force him but I was really worried about him.

“I’ll be leaving now.” He said and turned around to leave. He had come to visit me because I didn’t want to risk telling him anything on the phone but he didn’t even come inside. He listened and talked to me at the house gate.

“Ruda.” I held his hand from behind, “Are you really okay?”

He looked back at me, “I’ll be fine.” He got my hand off of his softly, “Tell me if you need anything from me or any help to get Yohan out of there.”

I shook my head, “Quincy said he can do everything on his own.”

He nodded, “That’s good.” He then turned and left without even saying goodbye.

***

Darkness had swallowed the night, there was no moon, no stars, the whole sky was covered with dark clouds that were ready to pour down any moment.

Thunder rumbled in the sky and lightning struck like it would eat away anything in its path.

It reminded me of how Yohan couldn’t go to sleep during this kind of weather.

He would stay up because something bothered him.

He never told me.

I shook my head. I never asked him properly. How stupid of me. I’m going to ask him all the stuff now. Each and everything.

This time, I’ll be sure to give him all of me, like he gave himself to me.

“Ma.” Nena held my hand while we both sat in the outer corridor. “Can’t I come?”

“I’m sorry Nena, it’s best if you stay here.” I told her.

“But I’ll be alone here.”

“I know but still home is the safest place and we don’t know how much time it’ll take us to come back. You have school tomorrow too.”

“But-”

“Nena, I’ll be staying there but Quincy will be back shortly after.” I patted her head, “So be a good girl and stay here. Okay?”

She nodded her head, “Okay…” Then she stared at me with worried eyes, “Your nose is bleeding.”

“Huh?” I wiped my philtrum with my hand and noticed the blood. “Oh… It’s probably because I haven’t been sleeping properly for days.” I smiled at Nena, “I’ll be fine once Yohan gets treated.”

“You promise?” She showed me her pinky and I snickered

“Promise.” I made her a pinky promise.

Just as we finished talking I saw Quincy come back from the forest. Nena and I both stood up as he walked our way.

I looked at him with expectant eyes and he nodded at me, “The preparations are ready..” He jumped up to the corridor and then walked past us, “I’ll now go and fetch our boy.”