The next morning, he was in his study. Being the real definition of lost, while his fingers where on his temple. Leonel 's presence was well concealed as whatever he said fell on deaf ears. The man was in his own world. Of sadness. All that roamed his mind was the terrible greatest sin he has committed.
"You know, young master. A very interesting thing happened yesterday. You should have seen" Leonel spoke, but the man's gaze was far lost. "A few demons came, wanting to bomb the gallery. How cheap" he snickered. "It was the most interesting day of my life. Haha"
Ryan's eyes sting, as he wondered how to appease her. He didn't even hear a sound from what Leonel said.
"Young master?" Leonel called, noticing how lost he is. "Young master. Young master!" Ryan blinked at the third call. He turned his head lazily and faced Leonel.
"Did you say something?" he asked.
"Gosh! Where were you lost? You didn't even hear a thing from what I said"
Ryan looked away and said, "Sorry"
"Look, I know you're feeling terrible for what you did, but it's fine. With time she'll heal" Leonel told him. When would that be? It's been like a thousand years already. "You should go to her. I don't know what doing here"
"Ms Jung won't let me see her." Ryan spoke, voice husky and lazy.
"Gosh, that woman!" he laughed "So? Since when did you start listening? I'm surprised"
Yes. Since when? He should go to her. He should! He stood up immediately and before Leonel could blink, he was already out. Gosh! He could only shake his head and chuckle.
Ryan walked down the stairs as he heard her voice from the living room.
"Ms. Jung, I'm very hungry" she said. Ryan stood by the wall and watched them . They were sitting on the floor while Zariel peeled some apples.
"Here, eat this. It would help heal your wounds" Zariel said. Arianna took the Apple, but she hesitated. Her stomach growled so she had to eat. She chewed the apple, but swallowing it was a difficult task. He could see the pain she was in just eating. God, what has he done!
"Ah!" Arianna cried while she swallowed. "I can eat anything" she pursed her lips. She was starving, she feels she could eat a whole Zebra. Her stomach growled again, and she clutched it tight.
"Have some milk then" Zariel suggested and gave her the glass. She could drink. But it wasn't enough to satisfy her hunger.
"Oh dear Lord. What do we do now?" Zariel was confused. She didn't know what do give her anymore. She became more confused when Arianna began to cry. Damn! She was hungry! She had never stayed hours without eating.
Pain tugged his heart again. His lips quivered. Just when he thought of something, Zariel beat him to it.
"I know what can help you" she said and Arianna stopped her cries to listen. "Saliva. As a demon, if I apply my saliva on your wounds it would heal immediately." She told her. Oh, so that was what Ryan did?
"Okay, let's do it" she was eager.
"You don't find it gross?"
"No. All I care about is my stomach"
"Okay" Zariel spat on her neck and applied the saliva around her wounds. She would hiss at the pain, but suddenly she could feel no pain. Zariel leaned back after applying on all the wounds.
"It's gone" she said. Arianna touched her neck with wide eyes. She could feel no sign of bruises.
"Magic" she uttered which made Zariel laugh. "Oh, finally I can eat again" she picked the fruits and began eating ferociously. Zariel brought more foods for her and she ate them all, until there was no space left to put anything again.
"Oh...that felt good" Arianna rubbed her stomach as she looked up the ceiling.
*...*..*
The two women worked in the garden, laughing and chatting, while the saddened man stood by a corner. Watching and waiting for when Zariel would leave. But it was like she would never leave Ari's side. It was driving him insane. Finally, Zariel left to check on something, and he sighed in relief. He quickly walked to where Aria sat, but immediately she saw him she stood and walked away.
"Ari... Aria wait" he called out to her. He hurried to come stand in front of her, but she kept on walking, so he had to walk backwards.
"Aria, please listen to me. I'm sorry" he said, really desperate. "Forgive me, I beg you"
"Ms Jung! There's this guy disturbing me. I don't know what he wants from him. Tell him to leave me alone" Aria shouted like she was in trouble and Zariel immediately appeared. Aria rushed to her and held her hand, glaring hard at Ryan.
"When you left, he came" she said.
"Ari..." his voice broke, and he bit his lips.
"Yah! Why are you disturbing her, huh?" Zariel demanded "She doesn't want to see you, don't you get it. You have to give her time to forgive you."
"But I.. Aria, please. Please don't stay away from me" he took a step forward and they both stepped back.
"Ms Jung let's leave" Aria said and she began walking away. He felt the ground beneath him breaking and he fell to his knees.
"Don't go. I'm sorry" he cried out as he forehead reached for the ground. Zariel was trying so hard to suppress her laughs. She really wanted to laugh. Ryan behaving like this was very hilarious. She turned and followed Arianna who looked angry.
Ryan's hand stretched forward as he watched them leave "Don't leave me" he muttered painfully, but to them it was dramatic. "Ah..." he laid flat on the grassy ground and looked up at the sky. "I'm dying. My source of breath has left me. I'm a dead man" he bit his lips to stop himself from crying out loud. A single tear escaped his eyes, and he saw the sky spin. He was dying. He was! He closed his eyes, to accept death as punishment. But he could only see her face and hear her laughs. It caused more pain on him, as well as deep longing. He would die this way while seeing her face and hearing her beautiful voice that is sweet and melodious to his ears. He could perceive her scent from here, mixed with the pure rose. He felt weak and under a spell seeing her eyes in his head. If this is how he would die, then he would die both happily and unhappily. He would carry the memories with him and reminisce on them day and night. He wish, he would come back again and see her, and this time she won't be mad at him. Just take him! Let him burn in hell and pay for his sins. For hurting his sweet Ari. Ah... It hurts.