I Promise You

The Sanctuary

Neither of us know what would happen in our life. It's a like a wheel of a truck with unknown driver. We dont know when it would stop. We are all uncertain of our lives... and that terrifying.

Tears were still beaming in my cheeks as I saw what was happening. I was once who take control of my body, but look at me now... locked up by a vengeful soul. Truly, hatred is a feeling you cannot just kill, and neither bury six meters below the ground.

I am close to getting insane the moment that soul took over my body. I could vividly hear her thoughts, her evil thoughts, and her crimeful plan. A-and, it sucks knowing I couldn't do anything but just to let her.

She locked me up and put me somewhere dark, probably hid me from everyone's eyes.

This has been my routine. I'd wake up being able to move my body and then on other days, I can't. The feeling of questioning yourself if could I move my body today, completely sucks! I know, Zarviel's weirded out with my actions. I hate it how this soul invaded my body, and even have the guts to throw such an atittude to Zarviel.

I sat down at my bed as I was looking at nowhere. Slowly getting drowned by deep thoughts. I glanced at Zarviel who was snoring lightly which put a little smile at my lips. I sighed heavily as I was getting frustrated with what is happening.

Many people would be put in danger the moment Shivana rose up again and do her plan. She's not a thing you'd laugh at.

There are days in a row that she would not show up, and within that day I have the full previledge to use my own body without hindrance. But, there are some other days that she'll justpopped in and I'll just found myself in the dark place. Maybe... she's still weak. My eyes widen in realization!

She's still weak...that's why she can't fully take over my body! Yes! She's still weak that's why she can't read my thoughts... except when I choose to talk to her. Damn it!

She's still weak that's why she's still not taking any action. She's indeed a queen, precise and wise with the every move she'll later do.

I hurriedly stood up and got my book. I sat down at my study table and started flipping back the pages of the book entitled 'Fang.' My brows knotted when I noticed that the first page was ripped of from the book.

'She was terror to look, yet she harmed no one. Those deities who are not fond of her use their power to take her down. Despite, her whole tribe getting punished she was still able to stood from everyone. Despite, having the pale skin, and terror aura, she was still painted by everyone as the beauty. Despite, having a sharp and dangerous fang, noblemen, princes and even a mere man would praise her for her beauty.

She was the comely face of terror.'

My brows creased as I read the second page. She was the comely face of terror? This page was ripped into half, and the statement above was only left attached. It was unnoticabe because the paper that was use on that part was a very thin and light paper.

Who was the one who wrote this? a questin then popped inside my head. Who could be the author of this book? Or who was the last owner of this book? Maybe, he or she can help me with this perculiar thing that's happening to me.

I got my phone and dialed Valix's number... within few rang he answered it.

"Hello?" He uttered on the other line with his raspy voice. I bit my lower lip. Why did I forgot that it's still midnight? Stupid, Alice!

"Uh... did I wake you up?" I asked even though it was obvious.

"What do you think?" He responded, I heard some movements in his line so I remained quiet. Is he mad? "Is there a problem, Alice?" He added.

"Are you mad?" I uttered.

"Huh? Who told you?"

"No one. I just thought you got mad at me for throwing an atittude last time."

"No, I'm not," he replied with a low tone. It was soothing to hear. "...so, what's your problem?" he kept on asking. I know that he noticed the off at me the other day.

"I'm probably going insane, Valix." My tongue just rolled out and that was the first line that came out from my mouth. Even though, I experienced first hand, there's still a part of me that still can't believe.

"W-what? Are you okay?" He asked with a concerned tone. I sighed heavily as I massaged my temple. I went out of the room and brought the book with me.

"Do you believe in reigncarnation?" I asked as I sat at the stair.

"Huh? Are you okay, Alice? Do you ant me to sneak out and go there?" He offered that I instantly declined.

"No. No. I told you I'm fine. So... tell me, do you believe in reigncarnation?"

"Uh... kind'a," he replied, unsure of his own response.

"So, there's a chance that you believe supernaturals?" I asked again.

"I don't know what's the point of having this conversation, right now... but yeah. I believe supernaturals," he said.

"I think... I think, i'm going crazy, Valix! This damn situation is driving me a complete crazy!" I bursted out.

"Why? What's happening, Alice?" He asked, worried was lace with his tone. I swallowed the lump on my throat, as I tried to put myself to calm.

"Valix, I'll gonna tell you something... but promise me, you won't freak out. This is crazy but... those other days, it was not me who was controlling my body. It was someone." I said as I closed my eyes. His line went silent. My heart fasten its beat as the silence in his line stretched.

"A-are you still there, Valix? I know, I sound like crazy, but believe me... it's really happening. It's damn happening in me!"

"Alice... I... I failed to protect you... again," he suddenly uttered after his long pause. My lips agape as I could taste the pain and disappointment in his voice.

"W-what are you talking about, Valix?" I replied, confused with what he was saying.

"Can we meet?" He said with a seriousness in his voice. My brows knotted but nonetheless agreed.

"Okay. Where are you?" I asked.

"I'm on my way there."

minute passed and Valix was now standing infront of me. His eyes were full of emotion that was hard for me to name. He sat beside me, and then later on sighed heavily.

"I'm sorry," he said with full of sincerity and pain. I looked directly in his eyes with a questioning look.

"Why do you keep on saying sorry, Valix? Did you do something?" I uttered. He then shook his head lightly... still note toring his gaze at mine.

"I'm sorry for not doing enough," he added which competely made me confused.

"What are you talking about, Valix?" I implied, and that was when a single drop of tear rolled at his cheek. He then, grabbed and enveloped me in his arms. His shulders were shaking as he was still hugging me. He seems like in deep mess.

"I'm sorry, Alice. I didn't mean to. I tried... I tried, but for the second time... I'm about to lose. I'm sorry," he whispered... his voice were shaking as he was telling me how sorry he was yet I was still confused. I was dumbfounded with what he was saying. I stretched my arms and carrased his back. I am not good with words, nor good with comforting, I guess... this is the only I culd make him feel that I am here beside him.

"Valix, if anything might happen, don't blame yourself. You said it yourself, you tried. Don't be sorry for being unable to save me, if anything happen. You are a prince, and you are not my knight," the moment I said these words to him, it felt like everything just felt light. I don't want him to blame his own because of being unable to save someone. He doesn't deserve the guilt that would nt let him sleep at night. He deserve a good sleep.

"I promise you, I'd forever try, Alice. I'll try again even if it'll end me," he whispered.

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