Chapter 46: Chapter 45: If you are not the one
Zein’s Point of View
Is it enough to justify that I love him, and that’s why I’m still clinging to him? Should I fight for a love where everyone around us disagrees? Does love really conquer all?
That’s a question I still can’t answer. Where will this love take us?
Right now, Supremo and I are in the library because he said he wants
all to himself. I can’t look at him directly because he’s smiling at
so intently. Awkward.
"Co on... darling, look at ."
That "darling" is killing . I used to hate endearnts, I found them gross and over the top, but now... I can’t exactly define what I feel whenever I hear that one word from him. Yeah, that one word.
I kept my head down, too shy to look up. What does he even want? Are we just going to stare at each other until later?
"Zein?"
"Supremo, seriously..."
I heard him chuckle. I couldn’t stop myself from blushing, and even if I wanted to run away, my knees, and my heart, wouldn’t let .
"If you’re not the one, then why does my soul feel glad today?"
Goosebumps rose as I lifted my gaze. His voice was so calm... so cold. Oh my ghad.
Supremo is singing.
He smirked when he saw he had my full attention.
"If you’re not the one, then why does my hand fit yours this way?"
A strong jolt shot through
when I felt him take my hand, our fingers interlacing as he looked straight into my eyes.
Oh my ghad.
"If you are not mine, then why does your heart return my call?"
I thought I had already fallen, but in monts like these, I realize,
I’m still falling. Deeper, so much deeper. If ever, will I still be able to climb back up? Why are you making this so hard for , Ace? Why?
"If you are not mine, would I have the strength to stand at all?"
I didn’t know Supremo could sing, not just sing casually. He lets every lyric sink into my mind, all the way down to my heart.
I gasped when he pulled the monoblock chair I was sitting on and turned it to face him.
"I’ll never know what the future brings."
His voice grew colder, as if he were stopping ti itself... the sound of my heartbeat slowly fading from my ears.
"We’ll make it through, and I hope you are the one I share my life with."
He held my cheek and wiped away the tears that had apparently been falling for a while now. His hand was cold, still trembling.
He leaned closer and rested his forehead against mine. Now, I could feel his warmth... his breathing. I could clearly see the way his eyes pleaded, fighting, holding on.
"I don’t want to run away, but I can’t take it. I don’t understand."
My hair stood on end again when he sang that line. His cold voice, as if he were only whispering it to .
"If I’m not made for you, then why does my heart tell
that I am?"
I couldn’t stop myself from hugging him. I buried my face in his shoulder and hit his arm weakly. I was annoyed, annoyed that with every passing minute, I loved him even more. I don’t know how this happened. I should be hating you, but why now... do I love you more than ever?
His embrace tightened around
as he gently stroked my hair.
"Darling, I want to scream... please stop ," he whispered against my ear.
I gave a bitter smile. "Don’t," I whispered back.
Even though the way he said it was vague, it was crystal clear to . I knew exactly what he ant, and I was ready to stop him. I don’t want this to end just yet. I’m scared, terrified, actually.
"I hope you can stop , because I can’t control myself. I might scream your na right now... everything I feel. Zein, I’m crazy about you, and I’m ready to give it my all."
Ace, what about us? I’m so confused. Was choosing you the right thing to do? What about everything you’ve worked so hard for? Even if you don’t tell , I know you’ve grown attached to them too, to what you have. Supremo, I hope I can fight for you... I hope.
"What a scene."
I quickly pulled away from Supremo’s embrace, even though he held on tighter.
Fear consud
when I saw Roxane, crouched and grinning. I breathed a little easier when I realized there was no one else in the library except the three of us and the librarian, smiling as she organized papers at her table, far from us.
I slumped into my seat, words refusing to co out of my mouth.
"Just be thankful you’re still alive," Supremo said indifferently, his attention fixed on our hands that were still intertwined.
He really wasn’t afraid. It was as if none of it mattered to him.
"Oh well, Supremo. That was probably the biggest mistake of your life. You should’ve finished
off," Roxane replied with a smile.
Roxane’s body suddenly went cold, as if she had frozen in place for no apparent reason. I frowned. She had gone pale as she stared at Supremo.
I looked at Supremo and almost cursed when I saw him playing with a knife. He was twirling it around his finger as if it were just a toy. I couldn’t be mistaken, it was exactly like the knife he had given . I also saw the black dragon symbol on the handle... and the dragon’s eye was red.
"T-That’s the symbol of-"
Roxane froze again as Supremo turned his fierce gaze toward her. Even I felt a shiver run down my spine.
"I will count..."
Roxane took a step back, trembling.
"One,"
She took another step back, accidentally knocking over a vase that shattered with a deafening crash.
"Two,"
Roxane collapsed to the floor and quickly crawled out of the library, while I remained frozen. I just can’t believe it.
"Darling, let’s eat?"
I looked at Supremo, who was now smiling at
and no longer holding the knife. How did he manage to unleash that terrifying side of himself, and then smile again so quickly?
Supremo... do I really know you? Or is there still more I need to learn about you?
After we ate, I had class, so Supremo and I had to part ways again. Sigh.
"Zein, tomorrow, okay?"
I pretended to frown and acted like I had no idea what he was talking about.
"What’s with tomorrow?"
"Oh co on. You can’t fool , Zein."
I couldn’t help but laugh, I really couldn’t deceive this man after all.
"Alright, but I don’t have a gift," I said, a little embarrassed by that fact.
There’s no mall here where I could buy one, and I don’t have money either, I’m basically just relying on what the university provides. Sad life.
"I want you, only you."
I turned my back on him to hide my reddening face. He really isn’t aware how lethal his words are. How innocent, my Supremo.
"I-I’m heading to class now,"
"I am dead serious. Everything is aningless without you. Zein, darling? I want to dance with you in front of many people... it’s one of my dreams. Co on, I hope my dream cos true."
I walked away without looking back at Supremo, afraid that if I did, I’d go back to him again and end up not making it to class. This is what’s hard about —I struggle whenever Supremo and I are apart.
Sigh.
I walked to my next subject with a smile when Nicky suddenly grabbed . Fear quickly washed over
again.
What is it this ti?
"Let
go!" I struggled, which only made him tighten his grip on my arm.
I couldn’t help but feel pain, especially when I felt his nails dig into my skin.
I could feel his anger, but why? What is this about now?
My frown deepened when I saw who was with Nicky.
They dragged
to a secluded place, and Nicky shoved
down roughly. I fell to the ground, where dry leaves were scattered everywhere.
I looked up again at the three people standing in front of .
"What are you going to do to her?" asked the one wearing the red mask.
Raze? No. The fake Raze.
"She cannot attend Supremo’s birthday," Nazzer said coldly.
I wanted to curse and scream in frustration over sothing I couldn’t even understand. FUCK! I don’t want this! They can’t stop . I don’t want to disappoint Supremo. No. That can’t happen.
"Why are you doing this?!" I shouted.
Nicky smirked. "Love has no place in this hell. Love is just a poison," he said.
"Poison?" I let out a short laugh at Nicky’s words. "If this really is poison, then when are you two going to die?" I asked, looking at him and Nazzer.
I felt Nazzer react to that, but Nicky kept smiling.
I know there’s sothing between the two of them, sothing eerily similar to what Supremo and I have.
"Well, sad to say. It is not love, my dear."
I looked at Nazzer, who was staring at Nicky. I couldn’t help but smile faintly when I saw Nazzer’s eyes... full of hurt. Is there really nothing?
"We need to hide her," Nazzer said, looking at . "Hide her from what Supremo cannot bear to see."
Fear gripped
again.
"No, please," I begged. I have to fulfill Supremo’s dream. I don’t want to disappoint him.
"No, you can’t do this," Raze said.
Nicky quickly pointed the tip of a nail at Raze, who went pale. No doubt, this really isn’t the real Raze. The real Raze wouldn’t be intimidated.
"We’re not asking for your opinion," Nicky whispered to him.
Raze had no choice but to bite his tongue.
"Why won’t you let
go to Supremo’s birthday?" I asked.
"You can’t... Supremo has sothing planned, and we’re going to stop it."
My brows quickly furrowed as a flood of questions exploded in my head. What?
"W-What do you an?" I asked, confused.
They only smirked and forcefully tied my hands behind my back, my legs too. I struggled, but it wasn’t enough. I looked at Raze, but he avoided my gaze. Coward.
I couldn’t stop myself from saying a na. "Matt, please help ," I said.
I followed the movent of a man stepping out from behind a tree. I smiled bitterly. I knew it. I’d felt his presence for a while now.
He stepped closer to us. I thought he was going to help , but he just stood there.
"Why are you even trying to stop Supremo? I an, can you even fight him?" Matt asked, laughing.
My eyes widened as Nicky thrust a nail in Matt’s direction. Matt just tilted his head, letting the nail miss him completely.
I gaped at what he did. So fast, I didn’t know Matt could move this quickly. He doesn’t even need to go full demon mode; he can fight just fine without taking it seriously at all.
"Shut up," Nazzer said sharply, clearly affected by what Matt said.
Matt looked at
and raised an eyebrow, almost scolding
to fight, but I couldn’t. They were too strong.
He shook his head, as if disappointed with my answer.
"I won’t stop you, but make sure you don’t hurt her," Matt said, his tone laced with a threat.
All hope drained out of
when Nazzer lifted
up and slung
over his shoulder.
"A-Aren’t you going to help ?" I asked Matt.
He smiled at . "No," he replied flatly.
He turned his back on us. "You won’t be able to go to the birthday of soone important to you. You’ll ruin all his dreams. You’ll hurt soone who loves you deeply. He’ll be waiting for nothing. Is that the kind of person you are, Zein?"
We were already far from Nazzer, but I couldn’t shake off everything Matt had said. My chest tightened. No... I have to go. Supremo needs .
I felt sothing injected into
by Nicky, which made
dizzy, but before I lost consciousness, I managed to smile.
Thank you, Matt.
Kuya Kib’s note in this Chapter:
If you hate romance or mystery, then stop reading. If you hate a story with so much grammatical error, then stop reading. As simple as that.
UD moves slowly, you know?
Student life.
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