𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐄𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞

49: Sword Fight Training

~ While singing to his mother, he sees that the man drinks from her. He finishes the song and feels his dry throat. I wouldn't mind a drink. Instead, he stays quiet and plays with Teddy. 

'Cordelia.' The man starts and kisses her first. 'I know that she must be closer than we think. I've searched everywhere in the human world. She might be in the demon world.' 

Cordelia sits straight after hearing the words and frowns. 'Are you sure, Richter?' 

Richter's attention shifts to the boy. 

'Don't mind him. He's playing with his teddy bear.' Cordelia hardly looks at him. 'But I need you to be sure. She must be somewhere.' 

Richter understands. 'The problem lies with her power. I know her name but not what she looks like. She could be anyone. In the human world, I haven't found anything out of the ordinary.' 

'Then search the demon world but be careful, please.' Cordelia walks with him to the door. I can't have that man find out what I'm doing. I need her power first. If I have her, everything I ever wanted will be within my grasp. She gets one more kiss, and he leaves. Leaving her alone with the boy. 'Kanato, my songbird, I'm sure you want to have a doll again, but I will tell you this. You don't kill Richter. Do you understand me?' 

Kanato turns to look at her. 

'Anyone else, fine. Just not him. Am I clear?' Cordelia holds his chin to maintain eye contact. 

'Yes, mother.' Kanato sees a teddy bear in her other hand. 

Cordelia smiles. 'Good boy.' She gives him the bear and leaves the room. 

*** 

When Kanato had enough, he puts the cup down. 'Back to you. You're almost done.' 

She shudders when she sees the doll collection. The small conversation between Kanato and his mother from a few days ago still lingers. Unbelievable. I never thought you would sink so low to do everything for Karl while you sleep with Richter. Maybe that's the reason, Karl doesn't come here anymore. But just what is he doing? Karl must be up to something as well. She stays in the back between a few other wax dolls. Watching Kanato, she knows that he took another lover from Cordelia, and because it's not Richter, he killed him. My god, how many have you killed? She sees many men in the room. All turned into wax dolls. 

Cordelia comes inside and sees her former lover. 'I can't believe how creative you are, Kanato. You really captured the right eyes and his porcelain skin. Amazing.' She inspects the doll. 'Sing for me, my songbird.' 

Kanato shakes his head. 'I can't anymore. After I sang, I couldn't talk for three days. My vocal cords are too damaged.' 

'Useless.' Cordelia drops her arms and walks straight out of the room. 

What? She made you sing until your vocal cords bled? She strongly believes that her sister is just not fit as a mother. Our mother was actually a loving, caring, sweet, and protective mother. So what is it that made you change so much? I am so sorry I could never be there for you three. She leaves the room silently. 

Kanato notices a movement and sees only a flowy skirt of a woman leaving. Who are you? ~  

For the first time, Miyu finds herself waking up in bed alone. Refreshing, she hums and stretches her arms. Getting out of bed, she grabs her bikini to head to the bathroom when she hears tapping on her window. This is becoming a habit. Is it my secret admirer? Opening the curtain and window, she finds a different bird. Curious, she takes the message and the bird flies away. You are different from the other one. It's not an eagle either. She takes the message to the bathroom.