Chapter 56 - Meeting And Knowing

>>Maya

Quincy went back to the human world after a few hours since Nena was there alone. I made sure she went to sleep before coming here but since it was going to be morning soon Quincy decided to leave. I’m actually really thankful to him, he takes really good care of Nena.

I was afraid of him for most of my life but now that I know why, I have come to accept him. I was probably scared because I couldn't understand him, but how could have I understood him when I didn’t even know who he was. Moreover he asked for strange things that I only understood after I found out that he was a vampire.

But Nena had known all along, I guess that’s why she’s so attached to him.

I wondered if the hospital staff was panicking by now? Quincy did say we’re safe as long as Adam and Alina don’t come to visit or as long as no other staff enters the room but how long will that be?

I sat on the grass with my knees next to my chest and stared at the nymphs doing their work.

The Makoi fishes swam in the water cage, the patterns on their bodies glittering everytime they secreted the pain relief salts.

The water bed was so clear it almost felt like Yohan was floating in but the occasional ripples and bubbles proved the eye wrong.

The outline of Yohan’s body glowed for a few seconds every time the nymphs finished their chanting and for hours I stayed in my place praying for him.

I felt quite helpless, there was nothing I could do but pray for the best. It made me feel quite useless.

“Are you feeling alright?” Arsay’s voice made me look up at her while she walked towards me from behind.

“I’m fine.” I told her and she came and sat down next to me.

“Hungry?” She asked as she looked at Yohan.

“No. I’m more worried.” At the moment I couldn’t even think about eating but perhaps because I was doing this, not eating and sleeping properly, my health was declining.

“He’ll be fine. Now that we got him to the healing cradle he’ll be fine.” She looked at me, “It’ll just take time.” She reassured me.

I nodded and then began to wonder about something.

It had been bothering me for some time but I couldn’t bring myself to say it but now I was really curious, “Say.” I looked down as I fiddled with my thumbs, “I have something to ask.”

“Yes?”

“Where’s Yohan’s mother?” I looked at her, “Isn’t she going to see her son?” I mean his aunt was here from the start, why not his mother? Didn’t she want him back?

Arsay looked back at me and sighed, then turned her head back and pointed at something with her eyes.

I followed her gaze and saw a beautiful delicate woman standing there in a distance by the oak tree. Her shiny white hair swayed when the wind blew and her green eyes sparkled as she kept her eyes on her son.

She had a tall figure and her long silky hair reached the ground, no wait, they were one with it?

Arsay giggled, “If you’re wondering about the hair it’s actually because she’s bound to the forest as a queen.”

Her answer caught me off guard, not because of the answer she gave but because she knew what I was thinking.

I looked at her, “Your hair isn’t like that though.” I looked at Arsay’s hair, they did reach the ground and touched the grass but it wasn’t one with it like Esra’s. I looked at the first queen again. Her hair felt like it was bound to the ground like some sort of prison.

“Yes…” Her eyes drooped for a moment then she looked at her sister again, “Esra had an unfortunate fate.”

“Unfortunate fate? As a queen?”

“Maybe because she’s the queen, her punishment was harsher.”

“Punishment?” I was confused. What was she talking about? This conversation had sort of taken some weird turn where I wasn’t catching up to anything.

But I did notice one thing, there was so much pain in her voice. It felt like there was a whole story behind it, “What punishment?”

During our talk I noticed some other creatures peeking at Yohan. I guess they all were curious about him but I couldn’t see them properly since they were far and hidden in the darkness of the humongous trees.

I sighed,Yohan is the son of the Queen and it’s his first time here, moreover he’s injured so badly, I guess the forest peeps are curious.

The news must be spreading like wildfire.

“Do you want to meet her?” Arsay asked instead of answering my question.

“Well, she doesn’t seem like she wants to.” I answered as I looked back at her but Arsay stood up.

“Come. Esra is just nervous. She’s just not sure how to talk.” She began to walk towards her sister.

I stood up as well and followed behind. We both approached the first queen and she smiled as her eyes landed on me. I noticed the dark green vines that swirled around the locks of her front hair, like a tie and an accessory.

Her eyes were exactly like Yohan’s, a deep forest color that gave out a beautiful and calming effect.

“Hello child.” She spoke, “How are you?” Her voice was soft and soothing, just hearing her was calming.

“Oh! I’m good.” I didn’t expect her to speak first, “How are you?”

She maintained her smile and answered, “Today, I’m a lot better.”

“Today? Are you not feeling well nowadays?”

“Hmm.” She thought about her answer, “Well, I guess you can say that.”

“Well, I hope you get better soon.” She smiled brightly after listening to my answer.

“What a sweet girl we have.” She said and her smile faded, “Are you Yohan’s mate?”

“Yes.”

“I see.” Her gaze dropped, “I see…” She repeated the words but in a far lower tone. It made me wonder what was going on. It felt like Esra had a mystery behind her. A mystery she wasn’t happy about.

Arsay stepped ahead and placed her hand on her shoulders, that’s when I noticed that both the sisters looked different and I wasn’t talking about their looks but rather their physiques.

For some reason Esra looked a lot weaker than Arsay.

“Esra, this is your chance.” Arsay said, “Go ahead and do it before he wakes up.”

“Do what?” I asked as my curiosity spiked once again.

“Esra is afraid to talk to Yohan so I’ve suggested an easier way to communicate.” She then looked behind me at the healing cradle, “And right now is the best choice since he’s still asleep.”

“Why would you be afraid to talk to your son?” I asked, “I’m sure he’ll want to talk to you, you’re his mother after all.”

Esra didn’t look me in the eye, “After what I’ve done to him? His life is ruined because of me.”

I didn’t quite catch what she was saying. Why would his life be ruined because of her? They’re meeting now for the first time and it still hasn’t really been a proper meeting since Yohan hasn’t even woken up.

Her words were making me worry.

There was something that I didn’t know but it was giving me a bad feeling.

Ah!

Now that we’re talking about Yohan I heard it was fae who cursed him. I glanced back at him and wondered, “Do you think him ending up in this situation might be because of the curse?” I asked as I turned my head towards them, “The curse does say that he won’t ever find his happiness.”

“It can be.” Esra answered, “But then again, it might not be. It could just be his fate.”

I see… I mean yeah, anyone can get shot it doesn't have to be due to a curse.

“Come on.” Arsay pushed Esra ahead softly, “It’s a simple task.” She said and Esra hesitantly walked towards Yohan. She talked to the princess first and after Zema gave her the approval she stepped into the cradle.

The door of the cage opened and she made her way to Yohan’s side. The fishes made way for her and continued their rounds after she was in her position, by his son’s side.

She held his hand in hers and smiled so warmly as she looked closely at him for the first time in years.

I was standing far away but still I could tell how much she loved him, it was practically seeping out from her eyes, her body, her expression and it was written all over her face.

I smiled as she leaned down and kissed his forehead tenderly. She kept her lips intact for a few seconds and I think I saw a slight shine there but I wasn’t sure. Maybe I just imagined it or maybe I was seeing things since I was sort of sleep deprived.

She then got up and walked out, straight towards us..

“That was short.” I said, “You could have spent more time with him.”

“Zema said that I only had five minutes.” Esra seemed a bit disappointed, “Having another person in the cradle will distract them, they need their full focus on Yohan.” From her voice anyone could tell she wasn’t satisfied but it was fine, they’ll get their time.

Everything was going to be okay soon.

“Ah… But what did you do there? I saw something shine for a bit.” I ended up asking anyway since I was curious, plus I wanted to be sure I was still in my right mind.

“Memory transfer.” She whispered and at this point it felt a little bit odd to me that she spoke too softly and felt a bit weak, “From a certain incident.”

“You can’t tell him directly?” I asked and she shook her head, “I see.” I guess it must be hard for her, “It’s something painful, right?”

Esra nodded, “Yes,” She turned her head towards her son, “From the time he was born.”

I looked at them and wondered if it was alright to ask about it but since I’m his mate I deserve to know right?

“There’s something I want to ask.” I put out a request and they both looked at me, “Who was it that cursed Yohan?” I ended up asking it, it was too hard not to.

Esra, as soon as she heard my question burst into tears, “It was me.” Tears dripped down her eyes and her already weak body looked even more frail

“It was you?” It sounded sort of unbelievable.

“Wait, is the memory you transferred about that incident??”

“She nodded.”

“I see…” It made sense, Yohan did tell me he had the curse since he was born.

My heart pounded at the new information. The news was unexpected but I had a feeling there was a story behind it.

There had to be, because I don’t see how a mother who had such soft expressions while looking at his son, do something so unfair to him.

“Can I know about it too?” I asked, “I really want to know.”

“I-” She was hesitant, “I guess, since it eventually involves you too.” She stepped towards me and held my hands, “It’s hard for me to say so I’ll show it to you too. Okay?”

“Sure.” I nodded

We both sat down and a tear slipped down her cheek.

“I apologize in advance.”