Chapter 42
2034words
We laid on the sand watching the stars together. It felt like we are the only ones left in the world. This is a romantic night I don't want to end. I laid beside him looking at his beautiful face, I can't believe this man is all mine. Staying with him brings me so much peace of mind, I feel like staying with him forever and not leaving him.
"The stars are beautiful, I wish I could shine like them. I envy them." I said pointing at the brightest ones.
"Why would you envy the stars? You are more beautiful than them to me. In fact, I prefer being with you than watching the stars." He replied making me blush.
"You're getting this wrong. Everyone prefers the beautiful stars, they all sit under the stars every night just to watch them. People even use telescopes to look at them, I'm nothing compared to them."
"Would you prefer the stars to me?" He asked gazing down at me.
I stuttered, "What? No... No way. The stars are beautiful yes, I love them yes but I love you more. I'd pick you anytime and you know it."
He chuckled, "That was a joke. Don't take it seriously."
I laughed, that was kinda awkward. Even my father knows my love for watching the stars, yet it would not be difficult to choose between him and the stars. There was a moment of silence between us again. Well I have no idea what to say, this place seems peaceful now. It won't be like that when we go back home.
"What are you going to do?" I asked staring at the sky, then I looked at him feeling he may not understand what I am talking about. "About Nina."
He sighed, "Nothing. She will leave when she ought to. I only want her to get better since that will be all I owe her."
"She's not willing to let you go. You see. I won't give up for her either. I'm going to stan up to her and start using my authority. She needs to learn to respect you." I said with authority.
I won't let her near my boyfriend anymore. She needs to understand she's the past, his family won't stop me either. I am determined to stop being a coward, and act bravely like my great grandmother Reina suggested.
<<<< FLASHBACK TO WHEN SHE APPEARED TO ME <<<<
"What do you mean by my great grandmother? This must be a dream right? Wake up Sia. You sleep too much!" I slapped my self to snap back to reality but nothing happened. She was still standing in front of me, I ended up screaming.
"Ghost!! What do you want from me? I'm not responsible for your death! Leave me alone!" I screamed covering my face, the blood on her face is making things worse for me. To top it all, she looks just like me!
"No one can hear you even if you use a loud speaker to scream. And I'm not here to harm you but to talk to you." She said calmly.
I stopped screaming and moved my hands from my face. Slowly looking at her, she had a blunt expression.
"Umm... Mrs... Madame... Granny Reina, how can I help you?" I asked stuttering.
"I am here to help you discover who you truly her. My descendant, the one who is supposed to get revenge for me." She said.
I frowned, "Hold it right there granny! Rewhat? What do you mean by Revenge? How am I supposed to help you get revenge? This is so absurd."
"That's your destiny. You will get revenge for me, since I couldn't do it when I was alive. I was murdered, and I want my revenge on those responsible for my death."
I still don't understand this. Who am I supposed to get revenge on? This is all confusing. I pinched myself to see if I'm still dreaming or this is real and it hurts!
"I think we need to slow down granny. Can you please explain who you have so much hatred for that you want them dead? Besides you're a ghost, if you can appear to me. You may as well kill them yourself." I suggested.
"You are the only one who can see me. I have no power to harm them anymore, all my powers have been transferred to you." She replied making me burst into laughter. I thought dead people are supposed to know everything that's happening to the living.
"Tell me you are joking and you know I can not do what you're asking. I am an Omega wolf, the lowest of the low ranking wolves. I have no respect in the society, I am also very weak and often bullied. How am I supposed to have your power? Are you an Omega too?" I inquired from her.
"I am not a werewolf. I used to be a very powerful witch who was destined to be mated to a werewolf. I was deceived by his friend who wanted me at all costs. I already married my mate, but his friend's family lured me and murdered me in cold blood. My child grew up without her mother, my husband never saw my body. They killed him later too, using their power as the royal family. They have done a lot of evil, and they have to pay."
Hmmm... This is such a sad and complicated story. Still, I don't know how I am supposed to help her if have no powers to. The royal family are evil and... Wait.
"Did you say the royal family? What royal family?" I asked with a running heart.
I do hope it is not what I am thinking. What royal family could kill someone brutally and make her family suffer?
"This one. The WhiteMoon Pack royal family." She replied with a growl.
My heart skipped a beat, I gasped slowly losing my breath.
"No way! I mean... I'm sorry granny but I can't help you. These people are much powerful than I am. I will just end up like you, I don't even have a child yet. I am too young to die, have mercy granny."
"Anastasia! You have no choice than to do what is required of you. I know your mate is from this family. That's what I wanted and have been waiting for. The only chance you have is now, use your powers!" She roared, thunder clapped heavily making me cover my ears. She does have a strong personality for the heavens to support her.
I went on my knees, "I don't have any powers. I told you I am a weak and useless wolf. Why do you want me to die granny?"
I faked my tears hoping she would reconsider and not harm the family, especially because of Kevin. I don't want anything to happen to him, he's all I've got. He has trusted me with his life and protected me from people who want to harm me. He doesn't deserve to die, especially since he is not the one who cause her death.
"There's no other way!" She put a finger on my forehead, I immediately got the flashback of everything that happened to her. How she got married, had a child and got betrayed by her husband's best friend who was lusting after her. I saw how they slid her throat after torturing her, then they killed her husband later. I heard crying, screams and felt the pain.
The flashback ended and I regained myself. Looking at her, I couldn't help but cry. I feel so bad she had to go through all of that. But the people who did this are totally different people and they are all dead. I'm sure they all died terribly, having revenge on his descendants is bad. Kevin has a good heart, he doesn't deserve to die. Even his father died a drastic death, this must be because of the curse.
"So you see, I need to have my revenge on them. I promise to wipe all of his generations till I get to the sixth." She said bitterly.
I wiped my tears, as much as life wasn't fair to her, I can't let her do this to me. Hurting Kevin would end my life, he's the only one who loves and cares for me this way. I would also be ungrateful and a betrayal to do this to him.
"This happened over a hundred years ago right?" I asked.
She stared at me in a weird way, "Yes."
I scratched my head, "Then this is still negotiable." I muttered to myself.
"What did you say?"
"Umm.. yes granny. Can I negotiate?" I demanded, she arched a brow in confusion. I think I am more than crazy right now, negotiating with the dead. What more can I do to show how crazy I am?
"Negotiate?" She asked confused.
I nodded, "Yes, negotiation." I began pacing around, "You see, in awkward and tight situations, the only solution is for a negotiation. Both parties have to come to an agreement in order for peace to reign, do you understand granny?"
She shook her head, "No."
I palmed my face, "This is what I mean granny. This event happened years ago. A lot of his descendants already paid for his sins, including Kevin's rather. Now it's Kevin who is the king. I love him, I can't watch him die. So I'd like to suggest something else."
"And what would that be?"
"Forgiveness!" I blurted out. She didn't say anything, she turned to leave. I quickly tugged her dress and stopped her from leaving.
"Granny wait! Don't leave, please." I pleaded knowing I may never see her again if she leaves. She might probably make things happen in another way. She may still use me without my knowledge, I've heard of possession. I don't want to hurt Kevin.
"Please granny. Forgive them. Their family is already in chaos, there's going to be a lot of trouble for them in future. I know how you feel, you've made them pay for a long time. You should let go now, forgive and forget." I begged.
She did not turn around or say anything. Tears already streamed down my face, they are real this time.
"I love Kevin. He is the only one who loves me unconditionally in this world. If I lose him, I'm going to die too. My own family doesn't want me and you know that. If I should do anything now, I'll lose my life too. You wanted revenge at the cost of my life, don't you care about me at all? At least take me with you now, I am tired of this living in pain, please." I cried.
She suddenly turned around and helped me up. She had a smile on her face.
"I am glad you have chosen the right path. You were originally supposed to take revenge, but I changed my mind when I saw your happiness in this family. Thus, I only came to test you and tell you about yourself." She said.
That shocked me. I wiped my tears happily and hugged her. Her body was cold but it's worth the effort.
"Thank you granny! I am happy to hear this." I thanked her excited and relieved.
"You have all my powers, you should use them to your advantage. Become a strong and brave girl, stop running away from your problems. Don't let anyone bully you, fight till the end. You are the future queen, no matter what happens, you must never lose to them." She then disappeared without saying goodbye.
Does this mean she is going to come back? The light suddenly went off and I found myself in Kevin's chambers again. What just happened? I am a witch!
FLASHBACK ENDED
"Sia? Are you listening to me at all?" Kevin asked bringing me back from my thoughts.
I smiled at him, "I can hear you darling, what were you saying?"
"That I love you and I won't ever leave you." He replied.
I kissed his lips, "Me neither, I love you too."
