Chapter 21

Isabelle's POV

After the rollercoaster of the events, I am now finally in my room (in Theodore's mansion) and everything is starting to finally set in…

I want to know as to why my sister was covered in blood, it doesn't matter if it's of someone else. It shocks me to think that the girl who, before, couldn't hurt a small fly was now covered in blood and… for the first time in the while…. I saw her smile without any restrictions…. The thing which hurts me more is that I was the only one who was kept in dark. Everyone knew exactly what was happening but I didn't . I am a parapsychologist, so supernatural beings don't sunrise me, but the way everything happened did. Veymar ( the eye patch guy from the club) is here too. And he is not a human and why am I not surprised from this fact?

Though I would have to say, the poor guy is trying his best to not make me feel uncomfortable. I am not some naïve sheltered lady who would not be able to tell if someone has a crush on her or not. And my hypothesis say that Veymar likes me and ….. I don't know why… I don't hate being liked by someone who is not quite human…..

Oleander's POV

I don't know for how long I've been unconscious this time, but I am sure it's long enough, cause now I can't feel my arms and legs.

I opened my eyes slowly, trying to adjust to the sudden abundance of light, though it still stung my eyes no matter how slowly I opened them. The first thing I saw was an unfamiliar ceiling but rather than feeling alarmed I felt strangely at home. I looked around to see the big room decorated in finest furnitures I've ever seen. The room screamed Victorian era. I am not a fan of olden designs and styles but this… touched a special place in my heart I didn't knew existed.

I kept looking around when my eyes landed at dark black hair, resting on the side of the bed. It was Theodore! I didn't regain enough memories to know about everything that happened, but enough to know that this person was someone I loved wholeheartedly in my previous life. The way all my memories focused solely on him in various situation, proved me right. A quick memory of a small kid begging and crying to let him stay in immortal realm flashed in front of my eyes, but before I could dwell on it, Theodore's body turned in sleep. Did I mention that he was looking as adorable as a toddler? He was sitting on a chair while his head rested on the side of the bed, the sleeping positioned made me wince a bit and I saw him waking up. Did I wince that loud? His sleepy eyes were absolutely adorable and that black hair made me want to mess it up, hard. A sudden thought came to mind, how much more adorable would he look when he's blushing? How would he react if I just pressed his lips hard with me mouth? My mind kept going towards things it shouldn't.

Leticia? Oh wait I'm sorry Olea—

Before he could continue I responded with a weak yes. God knows how long I've been asleep to make me so weak.

Theodore's eyes widened, and realisation struck him. His eyes filled with equal amounts of happiness and pain. But why, I wonder?

You, did you remember everything? He asked, his voice shaky with emotions.

Not everything. Just a little bit, but that was enough for me, for now. I said while expecting Theodore to be disappointed but rather his eyes lit with delight. A familiar longing arose in my chest. The feeling of admiration and love towards the guy sitting right in front of me. And something in me told that, I shouldn't waste time making him mine. That I shouldn't take too much time, again, only to lose him forever in the end.

The earlier incident and the thought of an unknown memory turned into dust when I looked into his crimson red eyes. They were like a set of bright and rare red ruby found only on him….

Theodore? I asked while watching him grasp my hand tightly as if he is scared to lose me.

Yes, my love? His voice soft yet heavy with emotion. My love, him calling me my love, made me feel confused honestly, even more hurt. He loves Leticia not me as Oleander…. A question which rested on my tongue for a long time finally found its way out, hesitantly.

Do you love me? I asked though I knew the answer, I still wanted to hear something different.

Yes, my love! His voice exceptionally sweet and for a moment I thought that I heard him purr.

Do you love me? As in Oleander? I asked him, this time with the real reason of the question attached with it. I know that normally it takes a lot of time for the main characters to realise their love for each other, and they take even more time if one of them forgets everything. But I feel like we've waited enough, so much that his past lover has now been reincarnated and turned into a full fledged adult. I wanted to ask him this question when the time was more…. Appropriate or not so much rushed but I couldn't resist the urge anymore.

Theodore stayed silent for a while, he looked to be deep in thought. His brows knitted into a cute frown, but something in me feared the answer he would give. What if he says that he likes Leticia? I know we both are the same person but… it would sadden me to know that the only reason he ever approached me was because I was Leticia's reincarnation.

Leticia was my past and Oleander, you are my present. I could never love anyone except you. Sure, I did approach you because you were Leticia's reincarnation but… I fell in love the silent yet mischievous Oleander too. His said while locking eyes with me. I .. don't know if this answer is right or if this was what I wanted to hear… the only thing I know is that ….. I love him too…

I—

A sharp noise cut me off as I was trying to say something. A flaming blue snake. It had the most adorable doe eyes I've ever seen. Seeing him reminded me of something, a hazy memory. It was this very room, where lax and this creature bickered non-stop, with Theodore shaking his head in disapproval, while looking like fucking god.

Zephiron….. who gave you the permission to come out? Theodore's cold sharp voice snapped me back to reality. I didn't knew his voice could be this cold, and am I weird for thinking it's hot?

I–I am sorry, master… it's just that you've taking with Leticia for too long and we'll, I wanted to meet her too… Zephiron (which I assume, is his name) said with a sulky pout. Such a cutie!

Why are you scolding him, Theodore? Zephiron, was it? I am sorry I still have to regain all of my memories, that's why I don't remember your name. I said with an apologetic smile.

It's alright! And because you don't remember me, I'll give you quick introduction of me. Greetings, my name is Zephiron, the king of all familiars and the familiar of my master, Theodore. He said with a surprisingly noble way. The king of familiars? Interesting.

They should enjoy themselves as much they can, because soon… they won't be able to anymore...