ABL 07: Gone

"This is your place?" Malakhi asked as he looked around my small apartment. "It's tiny," he said and I threw a toss pillow at him.

"Not all of us are friends with royalty," I said and Malakhi laughed. "Now help me pack," I said as I stood on my toes trying to reach for my bag, but of course with the help of Malakhi, I was handed my bag with ease.

"Do you promise to show me around once we're done?" He asked with a puppy dog look and I rolled my eyes pushing him away from me.

"Only if you help me, which you are not doing," I said as I took out my clothes from the closet and he chuckled as he helped me pack up some stuff.

Malakhi was a pretty funny person or wolf should I say. After he found me crying outside, which was very dramatic of me, he took me to the Pack House, where Nyleve was currently living. She was kind enough to give me her hoodie and pants.

While we sat together, basically they made me feel better after the whole happening with Miall and his girlfriend, whose name I now know as Willow. Was I being dramatic in the first segment? Sure. Only because I had no clue of what was going on between them and I hadn't been told, it's not as if any woman in their right mind would let a guy that impregnated them kiss someone else right in front of them.

I was just grateful that Nyleve and Malakhi didn't talk about them, well that is until they came in and ruined the whole mood and conversation. Willow definitely tried to single me out from the group but Nyleve came to the rescue.

I've never had a mother, so I will gladfully admit I am loving her attention. At first, I was very sceptical, but the more I sit with her the more I just fall in love with who she is. It hasn't even been more than a day and I am so jealous of how Miall is blessed to have her as his mother.

"Alright, what else should we get?" Malakhi asked as he put his hands on his waist and I looked around my room.

"We can go get snacks and then go see Frank," I said suggestively and Malakhi grinned nodding. First of all, what man in Nioz wasn't attractive? Even the few men that came to the house were incredibly good looking. His purple eyes really suited him, and I am very proud to say that I had found a brown-skinned man here. I had so many questions to ask him, just to see if politics exist everywhere in the same manner.

"Finally! We should also go to the arcade, it's always fun there and I-"

"Slow down Akhi, we're only going for snacks and I have to put in my leave with Frank," I said and he groaned.

"I already told you to call me Mal, Akhi? Seriously?"

"Honestly, it has more essence than Mal," I said smiling as we walked down the street to the convenience store.

"Yeah sure, whatever. So, how are the women in your neighbourhood?" He asked while rubbing his hands together and I cocked my head to the side. "Not that that's why I came here, I came here for you," he said slowly and I raised my eyebrow nodding.

"Hmhm," I grabbed a basket and we walked around the store as I picked what I thought I would need.

"But you know, just for interest sake, how are they?" He asked with a hopeful smile and I broke despite trying to keep a strong front.

"They're not as big as yours are?" I tried to find the wording without sounding prejudiced. "There are a few big women, muscular and all, but we can definitely see the difference in the two species," I said as I opened the freezer.

"A huge difference I can see," Malakhi muttered and I saw him staring at some woman's ass following her with his eyes. I slapped the back of his head and he turned to look at me, not looking affected at all."Ow?" He tried and I giggled rolling my eyes.

"You're an idiot," I said as I walked towards the till to pay for my stuff. "Do you want candy?" I asked as I showed him the sour candies and he grimaced, shaking his head.

"Not good for my teeth, neither is it for you, that pup growing in you needs meat, not candies," he said pointing to his canines that extended out and the cashier looked shocked. I chuckled nervously and pointed to my teeth.

"He did that at the dentist," I said smiling. "And I'm pregnant," I said, why did I say that?

"Congratulations to the both of you," she said as she handed me my plastics and I shook my head.

"To me, I'm pregnant. It's not his," I explained and she smiled nodding.

"Why do you say it like that?" Malakhi asked and I pinched his side and he laughed. "That actually tickles," he said, running away from me.

"What do you think you're doing extending your teeth out in human public?" I asked as I handed him one plastic and his mouth opened in a small o.

"Oh," he whispered. "This is what mother was talking about when she said I get excited," he laughed nervously. "Sorry."

"Oh God," I whispered and shook my head. "Come on, let's go to Franks, it's not far from here," I said as I led the way.

"We could just use the portal to get there," he offered.

"Akhi!" I scolded and he laughed catching up to me in two long strides.

"I was just playing Ama," he said, making sure he emphasised the vowels.

"It's Manah," I said and he threw his arm over my shoulder.

"Now why would I call you that? Ama has so much essence," he said teasingly and I laughed. We made it to the bar after he gave such a hard time on the streets, either doing something embarrassing or laughing way too loudly at something. He laughed at a child that fell off his bike and called him weak. I kind of figured Malakhi was somewhat of a bully, but then again, we are from different worlds.

"Hi Frank," I greeted as I walked into the bar and Frank rushed towards me to hug me.

"Where have you been Amanah!" He asked, holding my shoulders and shaking me, he held my face and turned me around. "Where the hell have you been!?"

"Woah, did you miss me that much? I've only been gone for a day," I said as I put my plastic on the counter. "By the way, this is Malakhi, Malakhi this is my boss Frank," I introduced the two.

"Hi Malakhi," he waved before turning his head back at me. "Amanah, you've been gone for a whole week!"