BLACK AND WHITE

Things were all upside down again. The map Bliss laid out , lost track . She found the grave, she was right about the year 2014. She was right about the dead person being the soul connection of Damien and Saiph, but the age of deceased suggested a parent figure, an elderly. If it was so, then could Damien be a family member? 

But how come Saiph don't know?  The unawareness of Saiph makes things complex!  A solved riddle unresolved.

" Merry Luke , Marry David Luke " she recalled the name as she walked out of the graveyard.

" God! Why I didn't ask for Aidan's  second name!  Stupid "

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" You youngsters are so drab .ump.. I could tell tales upon tales,  for days and days.. Umph.. Ah.. And never be done with the chapters of my life " said the old man, on the wheelchair.

" oh ho!  No no... Chapters are about to end... Dear .. No matter how fantastic.... But our story is closed.  Oh.. Sad world of poor souls " ,the other equally old and bald person replied.

" I've heard you certainly, I'm carrying the knowledge of your life, so they shall never die " Bliss dragged the wheelchair through the hallway.

" what one sees and hears..  Is illusion . " the old man would never be quite and Bliss knew it.

" so what one does and says is not? " she would communicate to make them feel cared about.

" the actions are derived by intentions, and intentions determine their nature.  Umph... Silly young girl... You have a lot to see... Ah!  So open up your eyes"

"  won't all I'll see be an illusion? "

" that's the beauty of it. No one can stop you from believing .. In a dream, for it is nonexistence to those who haven't seen it..... And it certainly exist for a... Dreamer "

" sure, sure. Now have some rest " she stopped the wheelchair by the bed.

" I am destined for an eternal rest anytime soon , for as long as I am alive, I want to be awake " ,

The old people are all stubborn ,she thought.

" you can be awake in your dreams, right? "she laughed

" as you are right now! " he remarked in his vibrating voice.

" what do you mean? "she helped him sit on his bed.

" you are running in a maze, thinking when you'll find the way out, things will be clear and certain " he took too long to finish his sentence.

" ain't we all are ?"

"oh yes!  Because when we finish one maze we find ourselves in another "

" tell me ,do things end? " she really wanted to know.

The old man closed his eyes and let out a sigh.

" you goes to the graveyard " he said " everything says death, end, finished. The wind whispers that nothing is left . But Is it so? "

She imagined the gray grave, grave of Merry Luke, that's she saw just today , she tried to give words to what she felt but failed.

" yes and no " she replied after a moment of pondering.

" yes and no " he whispered and fell asleep.

She was left disturbed , afraid what if she solved the mystery of Damien but became entrapped in the maze forever.

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" Hey,  so nice to see you " Mia hugged Bliss on the door.

" oh Mia ! you don't know how much better I feel to see you "

" come on in,  you seem exhausted "

" not exhausted,  the old people are driving me crazy " she threw herself on the sofa.

" haha!  You shouldn't complain about their vastness "

" I feel like I'll fall into their vastness.  Gosh!  Tell me something nice. When are you getting married? "

" June, 6th June " Blue said.

" what are you doing here? " Bliss asked.

" you know he came over to my house for sometime " Mia explained.

" I didn't know "

" well I'm leaving now, "  Blue said.

"are you sure?  Because I don't think he is done anytime soon " Mia asked.

" I am sorry, what's happening? " Bliss was clueless

" nothing of your concern , just help my wife to be with her wedding. She is confused " , Blue laughed.

" nothing much. Saiph has his house turned into a cathouse . Blue came over here since its very disgusting " Mia whispered the last sentence.

" he is just celebrating, and he is young " Blue added.

" and that  is a very satisfying explanation of why he is running a tavern in his house " Mia taunted.

" haha , " Bliss chuckled , " that's the life,  and here I am stuck with old men. Utter Disappointments "

" you haven't see him since that ceremony? " Mia asked.

" nah!  I was caught up "

" do you want to come with me? " Blue asked

" yeah, do go . Congratulate him, make him feel like an idol " Mia laughed.

" Mia and I planned to go shopping " Bliss declined.

" it's almost noon,  how about I pick my parents from airport, you take her see Saiph . Around 3'o clock I'll pick her up and we can go shopping with my mom " , she said while planning it in her mind.

" come Bliss " Blue said and kissed Mia good bye.

" see you Mia ",Bliss  said.

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Just as blue was about to reach the door, it flung open and two girls ,with an aroma of heavy alcohol, appeared .Chattering in high pitch almost screaming like children .

" now that!  I was not expecting " Bliss smiled in amazement as if she saw a spectacular view.

" the key to a happy life is to never expect " .

" how will I feel the amazement then?"

" you don't always want it. Do you? "

" sometimes I feel like I want everything "

They entered further inside, living room was looking like a beverages store, a ruined tavern. Even the air was vapours of alcohol and suffocating.

" OK!  Now even I didn't expect this " Blue said.

" Blue " Saiph stretched his name, while standing in the door of his bedroom, doing up his buttons.

A girl from the bedroom, thrashed her hand from behind into his shirt, through the top buttons which were still undone. He quickly pulled it out and moved away.

" wao ! Looks like a movie playing in front of me " Bliss whispered to Blue.

The girl left carrying heels in her hand .

" are you still drunk? " Blue asked.

" not at all. " he said as if he never touched alcohol.

" doesn't seem like it " Bliss examines him.

" well " Saiph was rubbing his face "hey " he tried to open his eyes to look at them but they were burning.

" yeah. Hey. You are not even in your senses " .

" I am. I am. " he took a step toward them.

" why don't you take a shower first " Blue recommended.

Saiph held out his hand " I am not.. I'm fine " he said looking down at himself.

" hmm .. We know. " Bliss said.

Saiph rubbed his eyes by the tips of his long fingers , his whole existence was like a bottle of alcohol. One can feel disgusted and intoxicated by it at the same time.

" tell me " his voice was drunk itself.

" you are such a narcissist. Well congratulations on your award. For the  songs which includes my exact words, that you stole "

" thank you for such a praise "

" if only one was mindful"

" no I give you credit .Here.. " he opened his arms and hugged Bliss " congratulations for whatever it is that you did " ,his breath scented with hypnotizing fumes and exuding smoky air. The top buttons which were opened were like a door to a store of cigarettes smoke.

As soon as Bliss realized that the warmth is due to his sweat ,she screamed :" Eww.. Yuck " ,the hand she placed on him to push him away also became moist.