Chapter 4: Her Stalker

Insanity. That's how probably how other people would see what I've just done. I made a deal with a deity. I've promised to give him my life. I couldn't even believe it myself.

But then, thinking about what he can do for me, I guess it's worth it, right? How am I going to continue my life without Uncle, anyway? I don't think I can do it. I don't think I can live my life to its fullest if he dies when I know that I could have done something but chose not to. Uncle has been selfless ever since the day he decided to raise me. How can I be selfish?

One month. At least he gave me one month.

"Did you hear the doctor, Jace? Did you hear him?" Nari said in disbelief. Even I couldn't believe it myself. The doctor just said that a miracle happened and everything is fine with my uncle now.

I looked over Nari's shoulder and found Helion leaning on the wall at the far corner of the hallway. He smirked and winked at me.

I immediately knew. He did it. He really is a deity. But if he is that powerful, why does he want my life? I'm sure for him my life is just the same as those millions, irrelevant and worthless. That is why it's a big wonder to me. It's impossible that he's just doing this for fun. He must have his reasons.

"He is awake! Uncle is awake, Jace!" Nari yelled and pulled me inside the room. It was true, Uncle had gained consciousness. And not just that, he looked so much better than he was yesterday. He looked like he just had a long good sleep and nothing else.

I couldn't help myself and went to hug him.

"You scared me, Uncle," I said in a strained voice.

This was supposed to be a happy moment but I couldn't help my tears. Thinking that I only have one month left to be with him terrifies me. I couldn't do everything that I promised to him. But what terrifies me more is the fact that I know it would be painful to him when I'm gone. He will be sad but no one will be there to comfort him. I don't want him to be miserable when the time comes. I want him to continue having a good life without me.

"You silly child. Why are you scared? You think I will die just like that? Of course not!" Uncle laughed.

I smiled. I saved him with my life. I will never regret it. In fact, I am happy that I did such huge thing for him.

Nari sent us home. It was a peaceful night. Uncle is back and very lively as if nothing happened to him and he hasn't been sleeping in the hospital bed for a few days. When I went to my room, I had a realization. Uncle will surely be sad when I'll be gone but it won't be as bad if he has someone by his side. He will soon get over it. So what I am thinking is, I should find him a perfect match before my time is up.

"Are you thinking of backing out now?"

I got startled. I immediately turned to the window and saw Helion standing there. I didn't even notice when he came.

He crossed his arms and leaned on the window frame, staring at me through the dim lights of my room.

"I don't remember giving you permission to barge in my room just like this. Even though you are not human, shouldn't you at least have some manners?"

"Come on, don't be like that. I just came to check if you didn't kill yourself."

"And why would I kill myself?"

He shrugged. "Maybe because you are depressed of your decision? You know, giving your life to someone isn't an easy thing. You must be afraid of what I might do to you, so you are thinking about an easy way out."

"And you think that the easy way out is suicide, is that it?"

He snapped and nodded. "Exactly."

I shook my head. "You have such imaginative mind."

"So, you are not thinking about that at all?"

"I don't make decisions in the middle of doubts. If I say or do something, that means I am sure of it no matter how grave the consequences are. So, rest assured, I won't put your efforts into waste."

He didn't say anything and just looked at me as if he's trying to decipher something he can't fathom. I sighed.

"If you have nothing else to discuss, will you please leave my room now? I'm going to sleep."

"Fine," he said and jumped out of my window.

The next morning, I woke up early to cook for Uncle. I didn't want him to go back to work yet but he was stubborn and kept on insisting, I had no choice but to let him do what he wants.

That night, I went to the cruise ship for the job I committed myself into. My job is just to be a photographer so it's easy and isn't a lot of work. Aside from that, I love the sight of the sea. It makes me calm and makes me forget of my problems. This is just a one-time job, though. The regular photographer couldn't make it and I grabbed the opportunity to be her substitute.

"Hi! Can you take a photo of us?" a woman approached me while I was standing at the top deck and staring at the sea.

"Sure," I replied and get my camera ready.

She's with her husband and child. I smiled bitterly when if felt a little envious. Why there are so lucky people and unfortunate ones? And why do I have to belong to the latter...

"Thanks."

"No problem."

"How about me? I also want a photo," from the voice at my back.

I sucked on my breath and turned. The bastard deity is leaning on the barricade a yard away with a sly smile plastered on his face.