Jean and Dio

Alexa stood on the brink of her life-changing decision when a sudden grip on her arm startled her. She turned around, her heart racing, half-expecting to see Gilbert's in his angry eyes.

Instead, Jean's concerned gaze met her, leaving her momentarily speechless. His grip held firm, yet gentle, displaying genuine disappointment in his expression.

"Alexa," he said calmly.

"Je... Jean. What are you doing here?"

"You... You are pregnant, right? And I am the father."

*****

Last night,

After Gilbert left his room, another visitor opened Jean's bedroom door once more, and Dionysus, also known as Dio, stepped in, commanding attention with his presence.

"Still alive, I see." Dio began with his creepy-villain-like voice.

Jean, who had been staring at the ceiling, turned toward Dio. "Barely," He replied. The word heavy with the remnants of his earlier anger and the alcohol that still coursed through him.

Dio pulled up a chair and sat down. His eyes looked serious.

"You know, you have every