"Someone is excited." Emily teased Nima, but she herself couldn't wait.
The urge to merge with Nima just grew stronger as of the moment she saw Joel.Nima might not understand it, but she was able to be this accepting because naturally, her demon felt the bond pull and notified the host to claim their mate together.Emily being there had made the acceptance get easier for Nima, despite the absurdity of the situation.The incoming video call was soon received, and a piercing silvery brown orbs gaze at them from the monitor.Nima cringed at the intensity in his gaze, while a rush of excitement overwhelmed her body like it didn't belong to her.The man on the opposite side of the call looked just as compelling as he did in his pictures and the video he sent previously.His nose is well chiseled, and silvery brown orbs penetrating Nima's soul like no secret can escape him. He looked absent-minded for a brief second, but then he flashed them a killer smile.His teeth are so white and well set like it was rather painted than natural."Wow, the pictures and videos aren't doing your beauty any justice. You look amazing, Nima." Joel said, making a blush explode on Nima's face.God! He's just as blunt as he was while chatting.Nima was still admiring his exceptional yet cool face when he had said this."I see you still taking your time to check me out. Believe me that you won't be disappointed. I am confident in complimenting your beauty just fine." Joel said with so much confidence that only one word escaped Nima's lips….."Shameless."Joel chuckled before diverting her attention to Emily, who had just watched and listened to them."Hi, beautiful. Thanks for the persuasion." Joel showed his gratitude towards Emily, who, for some reason, felt her heart excited yet broke as she stared at him.She couldn't put her finger on it, but although Joel was their mate, with the bond she felt being expected, she still felt something tugging at her chest.She wished so much to be United with her real host. Maybe she and Nima could comprehend this feeling together, but Nima is just a human crushing on a hot dude right now.Emily decided to leave the two to talk. It seems like Joel had forced himself to give her that bit of attention anyway.Acting drawn to him because he belongs to both of them wouldn't do any good. Once he has fallen head over heels in love with Nima, they can just merge then, and even if Nima loses her demonic power, It would be worth it. As long as she didn't lose Joel again….Once again, Emily was confused by her own thoughts. She wondered if it's because she was in a mere human's body. Hence, her thoughts were getting jumbled up.Why would she feel that she had once lost her mate?....Meanwhile, Joel wasn't out of the mysterious feeling.He wasn't sure which of the ladies made her feel like a failure. It was weird, but when the call had connected and he stared at both ladies, it didn't feel like a third party was present and there's this guilt that struck his heart like he had hurt them or her….He wasn't sure, but the feeling wasn't specific to a specific lady. As if hallucinating, he found himself laying flat on a surface he couldn't pinpoint what or where it was.He was weak, and the light in his eyes was fading. One thing occupied his heart, though.It was a regret.Alaya?Everything flashed in his mind so fast, but the person in the memory was very sorry to someone named Alaya and he wished to reunite with her again, in a world without complications like the ones they were in.In a stable word where he could love her and never leave her.He felt sad.This feeling was what made him look dazed for a brief second before he shook it off as quickly as it came.It doesn't make any sense to him.The setting of the scene doesn't even look modern. It was like he was in some sort of ancient movie.Weird. He concluded, but there's something more important right in front of him.The more he caught a glimpse of Nima, he realized he was getting addicted before he even had a taste.He wants as hell to express himself, but Nima doesn't seem to like his vulgar honesty.Emily had returned his greeting with a meaningful smile that Joel understood what would come next.Nudging the still dazed and blushed wreck Nima, Emily spoke."I will give you two the privacy to have a chat. Let me go to the kitchen and get something prepared."Nima's eyes widened, and she was about to object, but Joel spoke up. "Thank you for your consideration."Nima shut her mouth awkwardly before resolution settled in her gaze.Joel liked that look.He wanted her to be free with him.Emily stood and left, leaving Joel and Nima to stare into each other's eyes, ready to take a first step into a real conversation."I know I acted like a prick on my approach, but I still can't apologize for the things I want to do to you. I would still like to say sorry for the manners in which I said them, though." Joel said, and Nima wasn't as weary as before.Having known there was no threat to her career and being ready to welcome a sexual relationship in her life, she decided to be free and flow along with him."It's no problem. That's a past story now." Nima shrugged.Silent fell upon them as he stared at her intensely, and she did the same."Word failed me, angel. I can't say too much now, as it would feel like a lie, but I hope we can slowly reach places where I could explain to you that it feels like I've known you for long. I feel drawn to you so badly that it confused me even. And baby, I hate being confused cause I'm a man of control." Joel finally broke the silence. Nima made a thoughtful look. "Well, you said it already, even though you begin your sentence like you weren't ready to confess such. And of course, it felt like a lie, so better let's start from simplicity." Nima retorted, watching him sweep his tongue over his bottom lip and swept his hand through his silky hair.Nima's hand itched. As if she were there to do that for him.Her throat felt dry, imagining him sweeping that tongue over her own lips.Although she doesn't want to believe him, she also feels exactly as he ex
"Calm down, Nima." Emily chuckled in amusement. "How can I calm down. I can't imagine myself in the midst of people. You know how long it takes for me to start opening the door fully for the delivery guy to see me.You know, I only take strolls at night time to limit the number of eyes I could lock mine with.I don't know how this man didn't irritate me, but what if my inability to withstand people makes him think I'm weird and he chases me away?" Nima looked exasperated. Worried edged her feature as she began to pace back and forth in front of Emily, which just stared at her with a smile edged in her face.Immerse joy was all she could feel.Without knowing it, Nima's stagnant life is finally having some glow. It was starting to have excitement as well as ups and downs.She was starting to worry like any other human could.When she put her mind to sleep, the body she hosted had so many things she worry about also and although she compelled those she worked for whenever she took her
The next morning, Joel stepped out of his apartment building with his assistant by his side.He had plans to pick his friend from the airport, but had his assistant come take the files he worked on for half the night, after using the other half to think about Nima.It felt like the perfect timing for his best friend to arrive because he couldn't wait to share his feelings with someone. And who better than the man he had known since they were kids.While Joel is quirky for his odd attitude, his friend is more smooth of a man.He doesn't joke much, but doesn't act mean either. He's just your normal simple guy, with his loyalty being one of his amazing traits.He could also be a workaholic like Joel, but unlike Joel having two occupations, his friend was set on one goal and that was to bring his company high enough to rival his friend's home, but that never happened. Yet he never gave up and took on the challenge. He rarely stays in one place for long.Joel was in the best mood ever.G
Joel had dropped his assistant at the company before heading towards the airport. As promised, it didn't take him more than 20 minutes to get there.He stepped out of his Lexus ride and raised his brow when he spotted his friend with a big sun shade covering half his face, while standing in an imposing manner, as if waving people off from him.Joel spotted him easily. Even if the man had his back towards him, he would still recognize him. He was about to call him to come out of the lounge anyway, but it appears his friend had been waiting for him.His eyes searched the inside of each car that arrived intensely, under his shade, and it didn't take long for their eyes to meet.Taking large strides towards Joel, he soon caught up with Joel, who had done the same.As if he wasn't the one cursing Joel on the phone earlier, they both shared a friendly hug. "Welcome, bro. Sorry I came late." Joel said as they parted."Let's just leave. Thanks for coming to pick me up." Adam replied, walking t
Inside an average looking bar that managed to host big shots and normal individuals, due to the management, activities, special services, and security, Joel could be seen discussing some things with Adam. The club was filled with people, and through the VIP booth they were seated in, they could see how people were having a nice time through the transparent glass.In front of them was a cream coloured table with 2 glasses of light yellow wines that still had half their content.A waiter was at a standby to fill their glass once they were done.One of the privileges of taking a VIP booth.Also, a reason for the club to be well frequented by people. They offer special service. The waiter was a female who was dressed to seduce. They were only in charge of VIP customers and offered special services if the customer is interested. She was asked to stay outside due to them having a private talk. Hence, both friends were left to their privacy.They engrossed in a serious conversation. Joel
"Gosh!" Nima exclaimed as the memory of her conversation with Joel surfaced in her memory.She wondered if she was being too forward, but can she help it?She felt so attracted to Joel to the point that she couldn't explain it. The moment she gave in and had decided to meet with him, her mind kept drifting to him every now and then.They had picked a date for the dinner date, which had gotten her panicked at first, but Emily had helped her to get over her anxiety. She only has to focus on the man she's meeting.She was currently sitting on her balcony, a small table placed before her, a glass of wine, and a bottle that still holds over half of its content beside it.A novel could also be seen at the edge of the table.She has been trying to read but couldn't concentrate. The novel happened to be a dark romance, which just fueled her desires and imaginations.It got difficult to concentrate on the plot without substituting the events with her imagination of moments with the man she bar
The human world experienced a similar phenomenon to 5 years ago, but this time, it lasted longer.The sky rumbled, shaking the heart of everyone. Lighting streak through the sky as if something was forcefully trying to tear through its surface.It was nighttime, but the constant lightning illuminated the land one moment, going dark the next, m4aking it a light show.A dangerous one.People panicked as an unknown fear struck their hearts, and within a few minutes of this phenomenon, the streets of the city were empty. Birds vacate the sky, hiding in a safer spot, while the stray cats and dogs seek shelter at every corner available. Every being felt their heart unsettled as if horror was about to strike them down.The same feeling that they had felt 5 years before, which no one managed to find a reason for.Infants cried uncontrollably, making the panic of the family with children intensified. Some had even tried to make calls to the police department for some assurance that the world
"Okay! That was weird and scary." Nima commented, feeling her skin crawling at the recollection of how the event of the past minutes made her feel.She was back in her living room, sleep totally evading her as the fear had alerted her brain completely. Emily, however, looked concerned and dazed.Leaving Gama as they had done wasn't the best of decisions. She and Nima hadn't been in love with Gama, but he was someone dear to their heart. Their departure must have broken him.Emily hates a situation where she and Nima would have to go against Gama to be with Joel.The drama will be a big headache because Nima won't recognise him.Gama, however, will demand explanations…Emily's view of Gama was so naive that she was only thinking of avoiding confrontation. The thought that Gama might try to hurt Joel never crossed her mind because Gama had once allowed her to look for her mate.He had told her he would give up if she found him because he only wanted the best for her.To see her happy.