Dark Cravings

5.

NEXT MORNING
HEAVEN'S POV:

Another night slipped by and I was still feeling the same pang of pain, wrenching my heart everytime I think about him. Last night was so scary, I was just few seconds apart from loosing my breath. I never had this feeling, it was fatal, it could have been until he wasn't here. I felt much better in his arms, he was just as delicate as dad was but he proved that I'm just a burden, nothing else. I shouldn't have asked him to stay, he isn't the kind of person who would think of doing that. It was so reckless of my actions.

I was sitting aimlessly on my bed, I don't feel deserving enough you be here. I had my breakfast in this room with Ariana accompanying me. She's so sweet and open minded, always tries to cheer me up. I never had siblings but when she's around, I feel like I have one. I hope I'll be able to repay their debt one day, I can't thank them enough for whatever they're doing. It's been just a day and I already feel like a burden, sitting, doing nothing.

I'm too tired, mentally, emotionally to continue my college. How excited I was about my day, the graduation day but now, I want nothing, no graduation, nothing for everything is waste when dad is not here. But still, I cannot forget about dad's sacrifice for bringing me up to this place where I can stand up on my own. If I've started this journey, I'll finish it too.

While I was staring at a corner of the room, brooding, I heard a knock on the door. The door opened, revealing Ariana with a watering can in her hand and her charming smile on her face. She got in and stood in front of me.

“I was going to water the plants so I thought of taking you with me. Let's go" She voiced, excited. I can't say no to her even though I don't want to move. Going with her will be better than killing her excitement. I agreed and followed her out.

This place is bigger than I expected. It's like a whole society put together to make one mansion. The walls had that precious engraving of patterns along with numerous family photos. The shining mirror like marble flooring could make walking on it feel like sin. How beautiful and perfect it all looks. I never thought a place like this exists in real life. I followed her outside through that grand exit that led us to a world of tranquility, blinding the senses to feel any kind of discomfort.

Greenery, as far as my eyes went. It was as if a whole section of earth was under them. Tall trees with mountainous cover at a distance made a never ending series of beauty at a height. That was when I discovered how gigantic this whole house was, spreading in probably miles. It had everything, swimming pools, gardens, sitting area. All in this fresh air that I was standing in, seemed like paradise. Yes, this is what a paradise might look like.

“Come on, this way”Ariana, held my hand and lead me as she walked. I couldn't help but gawk this affluent property. The breeze is quite strong today, fresh, carrying smell of earth's soil that we experience after rain.

She filled her can with water and headed towards the flowers and the bushes, adding to this bewitching paradise. This garden was full of flowers, different colors, smells but one thing in common, their attractiveness. I ran my fingers through the delicate petals, surfing through the blessings of nature.

“These are so beautiful and healthy plants” I praised as she smiled.

“Yes. I take care of them myself. These are my favorite. ” she turned towards me and flashed a cheeky smile, “You're looking so lovely with them.” she peeked a glance behind me and then fixed her stare back at me.
“I think someone else thinks the same way too” she hinted, looking behind me. What's there?

I turned around. At a distance, I saw Julian with other people and his bodyguards, staring at our direction. I turned away before anything and began blushing heavily. I looked down to hide it and began inhaling deeply to calm down. She chuckled, covering her mouth.