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I shake my head. “You didn’t do anything. So how long are you here for?”
I ask, trying to make conversation.
She tilts her head, her gorgeous locks tumbling over her shoulder as she picks up her coffee mug. “I’m not sure. I don’t want my being here to make things worse,”
she answers softly.
My stomach sinks and I shake my head. “Never. I’m happy you’re here and I’m asking you so we can plan some nights out.”‘
“You have work, remember? We aren’t in our twenties anymore, and we can’t party all night and cope with work with a hangover,”
she laughs. “Especially as a doctor.”
I chuckle. “You’re right, honestly, I’m too old for all the partying, but who said anything about clubbing? We can go for dinner and go shopping. The theatre even. And we’ll be back in time. See? We can make it work.”
“I like the sound of that. I have the full day here tomorrow and I’m leaving the following morning, so we’ll do something after work tomorrow.”
I nod, I think I’ll like that.
It’s late in the night and Zaia and I are both in bed, her back is to me, and I think she’s asleep as I stare at the ceiling. Zade hasn’t returned, although it is past midnight, and I’m unable to sleep. I’m worriedabout him. Worried that I’ve hurt him…
I turn and look at the back of Zaia’s head, the sudden urge to tell her what I’m going through on the tip of my tongue, but I hold back. I know she might understand. This is Zaia… but would Sebastian understand?
I sigh softly, turning onto my side, I gaze out of the small window and stare up at the moon that is partially masked by the clouds.
I’m sorry…
My eyes are almost shutting when Zaia speaks.
“Val?”
My eyes snap open. Is she awake?
“I just want to let you know you can talk to me. You know I’ll always be there for you.”
She murmurs. “There’s no judgment or criticism between us, remember that.”
I stay quiet for a moment before reaching behind me, smiling softly when my hand touches hers.
“Thanks Zee..”
I whisper as we clasp hands.
She’s right, there is no judgement between us. She’s been that person I can talk to who has always accepted any decision I’ve made. She’s had my back and I’ve had hers.
I take a deep breath. Zade isn’t in his room and now is my chance. What do I have to lose, anyway?
“I’m falling for someone, Zaia…”
I hear her turn, letting go of my hand before taking it with her other one. She doesn’t speak, letting me carry on.
I close my eyes, my heart thumping. “He confuses me… he makes me feel things I shouldn’t. I shouldn’t even think of falling for him. I shouldn’t, but I am. But I’m also confused, ridden with guilt. Jai… how do I face anyone?”
Sucking in a shuddering breath, I gaze out of my window as I continue. “My heart is torn, Zaia, and I have no idea what to do. Does he even deserve a chance
Everyone does, and what he said that day hit hard… but why do I need someone. else to reassure me?
Because I’m scared.
“Don’t think too deep. If he makes you happy, Valerie, that’s all that matters. Everyone deserves a second chance at love and life. I know things are hard, and feeling guilty is natural, but when I have given Sebastian so many chances, why can’t you give him a chance?”
I pause. For a moment I almost thought she knew who I was talking about… she doesn’t, does she?
Turning over to face her, I look into her gorgeous purple eyes. “It’s almost as if you know who I’m talking about, and you don’t,”
I say quietly, not ready to tell her that.
She reaches over, brushing my hair off my face. “We are twins… even if parted since birth… I can feel the presence of family around me.”
My eyes widen, nervousness flooding me, but she shakes her head, smiling comfortingly.
“My opinion may not be popular, but the truth is he was raised to become what he did. Both sides lost lives back then. Every single person who died was linked to someone, whether they had a partner, a parent, a sibling, a child, or even a friend. They were people beings with emotions and lives, not just our side but the Sable too.”
Her eyes blur with tears and although she tries to blink them. away, she’s failing.
“But he killed Jai,”
I whisper softly, my heart aching.
She cups my face, her eyes filled with sadness. “He did, and that won’t ever change, but there’s a reason the goddess made you for one another. The world is a hard place to live in Val… and every day I wonder if I made the right decision. And although I couldn’t let Zion hold such a burden alone, I also feared that the hatred between our own kind would only grow to that extent once again if they forgot what we went through.”
She sighs and I place my hand over hers that rests on my cheek. “You made the right decision, the decision most of us would have. Don’t be hard on yourself.”
She nods. “I know, but I fear what the repercussions of our actions will become for us. It might trigger a war between us and the humans, another kind of war, but still war… I didn’t want that.”
Sighing, sheshakes her head. “But my point is, things happen in life that we don’t plan for. It doesn’t mean we should stop living. That night, his target was Dad, not Jai.”
“But he killed your mom,”
I say hesitantly.
“Mom, who willingly gave him up to a life of pain and suffering. The same mom who manipulated and lied to me, pitching me against Dad. She didn’t deserve. death, but I understand his resentment for her. He is a product of hatred and grooming. I believe there’s good in him. I truly do.”
“How can you be so sure?”
I whisper.
She looks me in the eye and smiles. “Because I know you Val, you would never choose someone evil.”
It feels as if a part of the weight that troubles me is lifted.
“You are accepting, Zaia, you believe in spreading love in the world, but what about Atticus and Sebastian?”
She smiles, but I’m not sure why as she observes me before she sighs and rolls onto her back.
“Atticus is one of the most understanding people I know. He will understand and Sebastian? Maybe he’ll take it hard, but for someone who has made enough mistakes and been given chances, he’ll come around. And when you’re ready to let people know, and there’s no rush on that, but when you are ready, I’ll talk to Sebastian. But first, work out your own feelings. You both need time to heal and overcome your troubles without additional drama.”
I look into her eyes as she smiles over at me and nods.
“Thanks…”
She always has my back.
“Any time, besides, I know how hard a relationship can become when there are always others meddling.”
She chuckles and I smile.
“Yeah, you really are a fine example of that.”
I giggle.
“Exactly! Now get some rest,”
she says, pulling the duvet over me. I smile and snuggle down into it, feeling a lot better, but he’s still not home, and that’s beginning to worry me…
VALERIE
That night, he never returned.
Nor the night after.
And the night after that.
It was almost like Zade Toussaint had simply disappeared without a note, without a message.
And it terrified me because he’s disappeared once before.
The apartment next door remained empty.
No one came to clear it out, which gave me a little hope, but what hope?
When we all know he doesn’t care, right?
He’ll leave when he wants to
Maybe it’s better this way.
Guilt and regret morph into worry and anxiousness, which soon change into anger and disappointment.
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