LOGINRAPHEAL I never believed in fantasies nor ghosts nor unnatural suspensions. But as I stared back at Serafina, it dawned on me that some things were beyond human recognition. The world had stopped moving. My breath caught in my throat as I tried to make sense of her. Yet nothing came to mind. She didn't even blink. God! I could shit my pants right now. “Baby…” my voice came out weaker than intended. She didn't respond. Her gaze just remained fixated like she was glaring at something I couldn't place my hands on. Another shiver crawled up my spine and I nearly lost my balance. Her rose tattoo blinked again. “Ohh fucking..” “Boss?” Ruben's voice increased my panic. I can't allow anyone see this. It should end with me. “Rapheal?” He only calls me by my name when he's pissed. His footsteps were fast approaching and I was yet to decipher my next actions. The door to the room pushed op
SERAFINA. Your instincts can sense when something is about to happen to you. I had already sensed mine on my way home after fighting with him. While the sudden blurry vision from tears, aching heart and muffled scream was expected, the dark presence that chilled my spine wasn’t. By the time I had gotten home, it had etched so deep I didn't notice the lights that didn't come on, when I yelled Alexia. I was so deep in guilt until I laid down on my bed after a warm bath, only to see the shadow lurking above me. My eyes flashed bright red but I wasn't swift enough. He already had my throat. Thrashing was useless. I felt his power all over me. For a while, I wished the spirit would just take me. At least that way, the guilt I felt would disappear. But I knew better.. Missioniers never died unless they were killed by the guardian. This was simply torture. For my unruly actions. And I gladly accpeted my punishment which drifted me into a
RAPHEAL.Background song: My tears ricochet by Taylor Swift. She had done more harm than good. But knowing Serafina, that smug look on her face was proof enough that she wasn't one bit regretful of the fact that she had put herself in harm's way. For all I care, Delanxy might have stabbed her or did something more outrageous. This woman would really be the end of me. If it was other times, I might have downplayed it but not today. My eyes were already blazing with anger on how morally grey she could be sometimes. So she had better had an explanation instead of an attitude. Her cream bag was slung over my shoulders, as I gripped her wrist and practically dragged her back to our private room, ignoring the curious stares from the people around. God I hated to confront her. “So?” I arched a brow at her after shutting the door behind me, finally able to face her since that rukus. “So what Rapheal?” She rolled her eyes. Riled the more, I tightened my sq
SERAFINA. Kill or get killed.. My spine froze from the coldness of the air that hit us as we stepped into the conference room, which was a massive auditorium situated at the heart of the hotel. It was designed into a descending semi-circular structure with rows of cushioned seats where the reporters were seated. Office chairs and a mahogany table were also arranged on the stage where the board members sat like defendants in a court case, scrutinizing Rapheal and I. But every other image blurred as my eyes fell on Delanxy who wore a vicious grin on her face. Her navy blue blazer gown clung to her like a second skin, highlighting her curves, well toned legs and black knee high boots. Though she let her hair down, they couldn't cover the wickedness laid on her face. And if it couldn't get better, our seats were opposite each other. As if sensing it, Rapheal pulled my hand a bit while we strode to our seat. Thankfully, his own was next to mine. “Here comes the cou
SERAFINA I took one last glance at the mirror where my reflection appeared in two states, a woman dressed in a sleek chocolate brown long-sleeved high-neck top with an asymmetrical button down design, paired with wide-leg trousers, a cream handbag and cream pair of slingbacks. The second state was a dark shadow stretching across the room with long wings and a sword dripping with blood. My days were counting down and I had just three days to leave Rapheal. But I wasn't going to dwell in that. I had to make sure everything went well so that I could leave him with a small sense of appreciation. Styling my hair which was increasing with each passing second into a high ponytail, I retouched my lipgloss, picked the car keys and headed downstairs. Just by the winery, our eyes met and locked with each other. He was dressed in the white pinstripe suit I had selected for him. With its wide peak lapels, gold button, flap pockets and matching trousers which he wore ove
SERAFINA There were two kinds of dangerous men in this world. The ones who knew they were monsters. And the ones who loved so deeply they would willingly walk into hell with a smile in their faces. The city lights blurred beneath the tinted windows as I leaned against Rapheal's shoulders, lazily tracing invisible shapes on his palm. And when my eyes wandered, I caught his eyes dragging slowly over my body, filled with enough hunger to burn cities down. “You're staring again,” I murmured. He smirked. “Can you blame me? That silver dress on you should be illegal.” I glanced at the choice I made just at the last minute when Ruben informed me of Don Columbus' whereabouts. I had to play my cards again just before tomorrow. My eyes rolled before I could stop them. “You're being dramatic.” He planted a kiss on my bare shoulder. “Let me.” So I did. My mind was more focused on the pending matters. “You look too stressed for this, Rapheal.” I
RAPHAEL While her hand was dangerously clasped in mine as she headed for the front porch, my mind struggled to comprehend what had just happened. It felt like a dream, a dream no one ever imagined could happen. My mom, Miranda Dekoms was the power house of my lineage. Nothing and no one
SERAFINA. The mirror never lied. As I sat before my vanity table, slowly applying my makeup, I couldn't help but stare at my true form that gleamed back at me. Eyes blazing bright red. A dark shadow with sword stretched behind me. Rose tattoo blinking on my chest. Thankf
RAPHEAL.Dumbfounded. Confused. Staring at my fake girlfriend who was displaying a new character. In nearly two months of living wth her, I had never seen her cry. We hadn't even grown together because of the type of life she led. She was just enough to keep my mom off my feet. For now.T
RAPHEAL Don Columbus shot a grimace at me as he scribbled his writing into the paper. It wasn't supposed to concern me; but a part of me really wanted to know what Serafina had promised him. Because he wasn't easy to please. After signing, he pushed the papers to me and took a puff of







