I spent half the day with Storm’s mother, who you can tell was trying to act normal when it’s still alien to her. The day was tough on since I had to spend it with his family while he went to finalize so things with Theo.
Storm’s father didn’t say a word to after the initial welco to the family and what have you, which I’m grateful for.
At least, his mother was trying to be friendly, while his father looked like he was monts from kicking my butt if I so much as stared at him.
I have never been so relieved when they left with the other parents. However, that was short-lived when his mother invited us for dinner at their house tomorrow and Storm didn’t object.
I think he’s happy to know that I’m getting along with his mother. That was why he didn’t think he had to refuse her offer for us to dine at their house.
I watched him as he packed the clothes, humming to himself, looking like a child who got his favourite toy.
I sat on the bed since that was where he asked to stay. He’s still hell-bent on not letting do anything because I’m pregnant.
"Is our new ho nearer to your parent’s house?" I suddenly asked, to break the silence.
"No, why?" He glanced at before he turned, to resu what’s doing. "Do you wish for it to be near?"
"No, why will you think so?" I nervously chuckled.
He shrugged, "I thought you did. Your questions."
"Oh, I was just wondering." I closed my eyes and leaned on the headboard.
"Are you okay with going to our house tomorrow? If you are not, I can always cancel with my parents. My mother will understand."
He sounded as if he knew exactly what was going on in my mind.
"No, it’s alright," I placed my hand on my stomach. "I can’t always hide from them. I’m dating you, so...."
"Hmm."
He nodded but didn’t say a word, while I stared at him.
"Hello, Host!" Fan imdiately appeared.
"Fan!" I glanced towards Storm, to check if he heard , but he didn’t turn. He was still busy doing so last-minute packing.
"You don’t have to worry about him!" Fan winked at . "He won’t hear any of our conversations," he chuckled.
"What are you doing here?"
"Congratulations!" He clapped. "You have completed your first mission. His love percentage is now 100%. A bonus will be added to you!"
I blinked, gaping at him like a fool. "How?"
He shrugged, "It was completed this afternoon. It’s ti to leave this world, Host. Are you ready for your next adventure?" He winked at .
"Now?"
"Hmm. Imdiately the mission is completed, you won’t need to remain in the current world." He smiled at , "So, are you ready?"
"No, I’m not."
I should be happy that I have completed my mission, but I feel nothing but sadness.
"I’m afraid I can’t —"
"Can I have an hour? No, make it two!"
He checked his wristwatch, "I’m giving you ten minutes, Brys. That’s all I can help you with. You should have left the mont his love percentage got completed, but I delayed, to give you ti."
"But I need to tell him about ! 10 minutes won’t do trash!" I begged, glancing towards Storm, who hadn’t turned for once.
His entire focus is still on the bags he’s packing.
"10 minutes is all I can spare, Brys. And you should never tell him about you or the mission. He shouldn’t be aware of this," he smiled at before he disappeared.
I imdiately rose from the bed and closed the distance between Storm and . I wrapped my hand around his waist and placed my head on his back.
"Strawberry? What’s wrong?" He paused but didn’t turn.
"I love you, Storm. I hope you know that," I blinked, to keep the tears, pricking the side of my eyes, at bay.
I will miss this world, and Storm.
"Why do you sound odd?" He chuckled when I hugged him tightly. "Are you okay?"
"Of course, I am."
No, I’m not!
I didn’t wish to leave you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, taking care of our children and watching them grow into beautiful people.
But I know I can’t have what I wish for. The system will make sure of that. I will only be here for as long as Fan will allow .
I can’t even tell him who I am or where I’m going because the stupid system said so. I can only hug him and pray he understands how much I love him.
"Then, let go. I need to pack our things."
"Allow to hug you," I sniffed, taking in his aweso sll.
"Brys?" He turned, "are you okay? Why do you suddenly wish to hug ?"
"Because the baby wishes for it." I wrapped my hand around his stomach and placed my head on his chest.
I don’t know how long it will be until I’m able to hug him like this. The next world I’m going into is unknown. Not only was it not ntioned in the comics, but Fan also said the present Storm is the best.
I don’t even know what I’m up against. Yet, I don’t have a way out. It’s that, or I die, without eting my baby.
"Hmm," he leaned down and kissed on my hair. "What else does the baby want?"
I know what he’s asking for, but I don’t think we have enough ti for that. I have wasted enough ti as it is.
"What will you do if you wake up and don’t see ?"
Fan said this world will freeze, but that doesn’t make sense to . How will the world and everything in it freeze? Does it an that everyone here will die?
He sniffed my hair, "it’s not possible, Strawberry. I will keep you safe, and here with ."
"I know," I smiled, trying not to shed a tear. If what Fan says is true, I might not get to et this Storm before I return to my world.
"I need to get everything ready. Theo said he’s leaving before the sun sets, and I hope we can do the sa." He placed a hand under my jaw and made look up at him. "You will get to see Ray every day because they live in the sa complex."
"That sounds like a plan," I forced a smile. "What are we going to do over there?" I smiled at him, hoping Fan won’t suddenly pull up from his embrace.
"I will have to start work while you rest at ho until you give birth," he placed his right hand on my stomach and leaned down to kiss . "I can’t wait to carry my baby."
A tear slid down my eyes at those words. It hurts to know he won’t be able to carry his baby because I’m leaving this world.
"What’s wrong?" He swiped the tear from under my eyes with his thumb. "Why are you crying?" He peered down at with raised brows.
"Tears of joy," I grinned until it seed like my cheeks might tear.
"Oh," he nodded.
"Allow to hug you, will you?" I placed my head back on his chest, and closed my eyes, trying to convince myself that I’m not leaving him behind in this world.
The thoughts of that tore at my heartstrings.
"Of course, you can do anything you wish to , Strawberry." He chuckled, thinking this is my normal clingy self.
"It’s ti to leave this world. Tis up, Brys." Fan suddenly appeared. "I gave you an extra 5, but that’s all I can spare. I’m afraid you will be ripped out before you get to bid your last farewell."
"I know," I raised my head, and placed my hands on either side of Storm’s face before I kissed him, desperately trying to prolong the ti I had with him.
If only I had spent more ti with him instead of watching him pack.
If only I had...
"Leaving the world in 10 seconds. The countdowns start now. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 —"
"I love you," I pecked Storm on his lips.
"1!"
Nothing happened imdiately, he said the last number.
I was still in the room with Storm, who was looking at as if he were trying to understand what I ant when suddenly, I felt like I was floating.
The room swam around my eyes until I tightly closed them, only to open them to a shock.
Instead of the familiar room, I’m supposed to be in, I found myself in a strange room.
"Where am I?" I stared around the room before I glanced down at the unfamiliar clothes I’m putting on.
"Welco to the magical kingdom of Thalma, Brys," Fan winked.
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