Ginika released a heavy sigh, “I know. But looking-” He stopped midsentence as he felt his face heating up, turning red, from embarrassment.
This earned another chuckle from Vera. She then shook her head and spoke teasingly, “Youth. They act stupid when they are lovesick.” Vera's voice was not so soft, causing not only for Ginika to hear it clearly.
His face was still red from embarrassment, but he could not help glare at Vera. “What do you mean, lovesick? Who is lovesick?” Ginika asked, mumbling as he contemplated on ignoring Vera for a while.
Vera laughed, “Riiggggttt….” She said, rolling her tongue as she said it. “Who is th
Ginika did not know why, but when he told Vera the story, she seemed different. He could not blame her after all since she was supposed to be a very loyal servant to the Emperor. Sometimes he even wonders why she was so good to him when he did not show any support for the current dictator. Aside from that, the story passed down by his people was really true absurd. Probably it was the most logical way for them to justify why some of them have special powers while the others don’t. Every power given by the heaven was only received by those who were blessed, so one should be grateful. Well, demon and vampires were always unique creatures that no one could even explain where they came from or how they come into existence. With that being said, the story passed d
Yes, he is safe. How many times did he encounter death but still alive until now? At least that should be a good enough proof that his luck was way better than the other’s, right? “You should not worry too much. Else more wrinkles will show on your face.” Ginaka could not help but teasing Vera. However, it was as if his stomach would fall from the sadness that was beginning to well up inside his own mind. The creases that were appearing on the woman’s face were just enough evidence to tell that she was not getting on with life after losing h
“You must have had a long journey. The sugar would help keep you focus. I want to be sure that I am not talking to some insane people,” Dante laughed. “Still cracking the same old jokes,” Vera said as she collected the cup and took the first sip.“Those jokes might be old, but they are true,” Dante said and walked back to his chair. He shifted the belt on his pouty stomach before taking a seat. “I had a visitor once from Mugot. A fine lady. She had come just at the time when I had run out of stock. Guess what happened in the middle of our discussion. She slumped right before my very eyes and refused to wake up until she perceived the aroma from the pie the children were baking that day.”The man laughed again, harder this time, but Vera only chuckled. Ginika, on the other hand, was still trying to capture everything in the man’s office. Maybe he had not seen these types of things before. Vera concluded. “Don’t mind my old silly jokes. Where is your partner?”“Dead,”“Dead?” Dante’s
When she was done, Ginika had agreed to adhere to all instructions, and Vera had signed with her full name on the space provided. He watched the space provide glow a little as if it acknowledges her signature. “Now, you go and meet the others. I will be with you in a short while,” Dante said, waving his hand towards where Ginika was supposed to go. He then wrapped up the scroll and dropped it back into his drawer.“See you later, Gini. Did you remember all the things that I have told you?” She asked seriously. Vera’s stomach tightened as the boy hugged her. She could feel her legs growing weak. A voice in her head was screaming at her to hold on to him and never let go. But she knew that this was the only place that was safe for him, at
Eric’s ears twitched as they caught the voice of the wind. In it was a soft melodious song that played from the downstairs. The tambourines only kept the background, but the soft voice of the lystral was heartwarming. He remembered the song from the day before when the people had gathered to celebrate his birthday. It was still playing at this moment, and he liked it so much. He could not help but get himself immersed in the song. So lovely. Eric thought, and the glass cup clattered as they touched his teeth. He then gulped the content of the glass cup and set it on the hands of the balcony. So this is all I have been missing for thirteen years? Something shifted in hi
Eric frowned as he silently thought to himself. So the power of Gini is like my mother? That makes sense. His birth was strange, not to mention the power that he has. Eric’s knowledge was also way mature than his age. His thoughts cut off when there was a knock at the door. It opened to reveal the face of one of the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bowed in greeting, “My Lord and god. The queen of Ekron and her daughter are here. They beg for your humble presence.” The Cavalier announced respectfully with his head bowed low. Emperor Ganto nodded, “Stay here, boy. I need to get this party over with,” he then said as he stood up and walked towards the Cavalier.Yes, get it over with—stupid man. If possible, don’t go back for me. Eric tauntingly thought as he watched the Emperor leave the room. He really does not know why, but regardless of the good things Emperor Ganto had done for him or how many times the old man had called him his son, Eric really has this feeling of contempt that he coul
Ginika grumbled but said nothing as he collected his own plate of potato. He walked towards the far end of the room and sat down on the empty chair. He was not sure if he should be annoyed or not for being gazed the way the other does at that moment. The eyes of some boys were on him, they were curious about him, and he don’t like it one bit. To make his life easy, Ginika chooses to ignore them totally. That would be difficult, though, as he always had been the very vocal type. However, he needed to do so, more like he was trying his best. Vera’s words were still registering in his head. He needed
Ginika’s stomach tightened. This was one thing he hated. Like he was being controlled by somebody. Life was created for freedom, yet the emperor wants to control everything as though he was some kind of god. God? Well, most people see him as one. They have been so beaten by the whips of theEmperor that they now feared the man so much.Drudge fear the Emperor to the point that even talking shit behind his back was hard to do. Heck, Ginika does so as well at one point. “That’s all you will get, kid, now move out of the line before I shove this spoon into your mouth,” Ms. Owen shouted amid the noise that covered the hall. This had cut off Ginika’s thoughts.