Chapter 12RUBIN"What the fuck?" I stare back at him as he loom over me–he is so tall that I have to crane my neck to be able to stare at him. My wings appeared instantly, nervously fluttering on my back, my hands steadily growing sweaty as I swallowed. I was quite shock that I was still breathing for I am afraid of what he will do. A few seconds passed and I squared up my shoulders, taking the book from the floor while trying to gather up more courage as I began to speak, “He-hello there. It's me, Rubin, Rubin Hearthrowe. What about you? What is your name?" I cringed at how shaky my voice appeared and instead, tighten my hold at the book. He glared at my hand which is currently holding the book. I let go of it and cringed as the book thudded, its sound echoing followed by a lingering silence. I sighed having this urge to kick myself for letting go of the book once again. I should’ve put it inside of my satchel. “Look, I'm sorry. I just wanted to talk–""Wanted to talk? Wanted to ta

Chapter 14RUBIN“Fascinating, isn’t it?” his voice startled me. With my heart beating fast, I open my eyes to see him looming over me, his smirk annoyingly beautiful on that perfect face of his. “Pity, you did not watch how that darken alley transition to this,” He pulled at my sleeve impatiently to rose me from the floor and I was surprise to see that we are actually back at his flat. “Come on. You just told me that you are hungry, aren’t you?”“This–the wind–we, I...how?” I glance around, still not believing my eyes. He headed towards the side of his living room, swiping his hand on the wall and I was shocked when it swings, showing the kitchen. He removes his coat, walks toward the sink before washing his hands, wiping it on the towel beside him. He stared back at me and began rummaging inside a very big cupboard. I followed him inside the kitchen and peered behind only to be amused. “How did the cupboard get this cold?” I wondered out loud and he laughed, with real tears falling

Chapter 16CAELUM“Wow? What do you mean wow?!” The wind picks up as Aeon began seething with anger. Rubin sees his face and was shocked, “Why does he look like that, Caelum?” Though she have said it with a whisper I know Aeon had heard her for his hands began trembling as he stood over Rubin. “What did you say?” His eyes dangerously glinted as he reach out to take her. I stand next to Rubin and hold her close, shielding her from Aeon’s dangerous stance. I know what he’s about to do and it won’t be a pretty sight to make him angry.“Look here, mate,” I held up a hand against his direction as Rubin hides her face on my chest, “I didn’t mean to bring her here, okay? She can follow me through the wind. Foolishly and unknowingly, I brought her here so I apologize, okay? It won’t happen again.” I watched as Aeon’s fist relaxed on his sides. Rubin slightly trembles on my chest so I push her back, not used to giving some free hugs. She glared at me and I returned it, making her huff, “This

CHAPTER 18CAELUM“What the! What is it?” I couldn’t help but raise my voice as I turn around, looking for danger.Something from behind the curtain is moving.Carefully, I let go of Rubin and settled her on her feet, my neck tingling of the tension. I take one of my arrows from my cloak and crouched, silently stalking towards it. I swinged the curtain and huffed as a black and white thing bounded towards me.It’s a cat.I directed my glare to Rubin as she nervously stood. Only then did I realize how stupid this cupid is, as the cat prowls on the carpet, giving me a wide yawn. The cat stretched its legs, dragging himself across before giving me another yawn and a lazy stare. It took me a while to notice that Aeon was dying of laughter as he collapsed on the carpet, his hands over his stomach as he curls up. I can’t believe that I have acted like that. “Com’ere you,” Pulling her by the hood of the jacket I lend her, I headed to the kitchen and started preparing a meal. “Hey!” Rubin

Chapter 20CAELUM The vinyl recording played a melancholy song, a wine glass stood on the table, half full as the fire merrily crackled on the fireplace. I paced next to it, a bit twitchy and anxious. I am waiting for her to call, to ask for me and beg for me to take her back. Yet she didn’t.I know that I have refused her a couple of times but I couldn’t help but hope. I can’t believe that she was as stubborn as Aeon and that’s the trait I hated the most. I chose not to be bothered as I raise the wine glass to my lips and take a sip. I swirled the wine round my mouth and watched the fire. I wonder how she is doing outside in the real world. Will she be able to adapt?It’s a good thing that she has taken my advice and not call me when it is not necessary. Though, I wonder if she’s not using it because she has no purpose of calling me, or because she doesn’t know how to use the phone. Oh well, it doesn’t matter now. She is not a responsibility to me. We just brushed at each other’s