7 Chapter 05. A Meeting in More Ways Then One

Chapter 05. Start

'What do I remember?'

The question like thought was all I could think about.

It was frustrating! I really wanted to know, I really wanted to remember! But WHY could I not remember!!

The door creaked opened and I saw Andrew and who I think is Su walked in. I stared puzzled, could I be in trouble? No, I did nothing, I shouldn't think like that.

Andrew came over and offered me a hug. I took it. It was a nice hug. I felt comfortable.

Su poked around the machines and then my body, looking at her papers to double check things.

She took some of my blood to check it and run tests, they came back fine and told me I had no side effects from the wind mushrooms Andrew had given me.

Soon after, Su told me to get some rest as she and Andrew left to talk about something.

But I was too sleepy to question it and wanted to sleep, so I slept.

I felt the world shift, it was a strange feeling. Like I was passing by many layers of one world all at once, but the feeling soon left as it stopped. There was a faint smell of pine wood and warm fire in the air, it was nice. I was still sleepy when I opened my eyes, but I was astonished by the sight I saw. There were puffy soft clouds drifting lazily in the sky as the gentle breeze drifted over, ever so softly making the grass and my long hair graze my skin.

The crown of a tree with bright and deep reds and browns refracted the lights making the scenery even more spectacular. I looked to my side as I finally noticed there was warmth next to me making me sleepy again. He was laying there, by my side, sleeping quietly. He looked so calm and kind. His hair looked so soft, I was tempted to touch it. It was the subtle wind that made his dark brown hair drift into his long lashes. His skin was pale and glittered like snow in the rising sun.

He took my breath away by his beauty, he seemed like an angel. And when the leaves moved letting a pillar of light illuminate him, it truly looked like he was an angel. He seemed to move and I looked away not wanting to disturb him from his sleep.

Out of the corner of my eyes I saw him blush ever so slightly as he opened his eyes to look at me. A feeling overcame me, I don't know what it was but it filled me to the brim with warmth I didn't know I was missing.

I realized then that the scent of pine and warm fire was coming from him, but what was better was the feeling of his soul, it was warm and homely it smelled of sweet apples and freshly baked pie. It was wonderful and made me feel safe, his warmth from both him being beside me and his soul was making me very sleepy, I wanted to hug him and cuddle.

Without knowing, Aeolus had draped his wings around both of them, laying his head gently on the other's chest. The sound of his heart beat drifting him back to sleep as their warmth wrapped them like a present.

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Andrew's PoV

I was talking to Su in the hallway about who will take care of Aeolus when she hit the nail on the head and asked "How are you going to financially support him when you can barely support yourself? Andrew, No! There's no way you'd both last with what you make nowadays!!

Listen if you want to be his foster parent or adoptive parent I don't mind really you're a great guy, but you need a better job." *sigh* "Look, either you go back and work there or you can rejoin the police force, but either way you can't get the boy if you're not financially stable. Put whatever happened before behind you and think about now. He needs you Andrew, he needs a parental figure. I have a feeling he probably lost his own."

Su stared at me with her professional face, calm and collected waiting for my answer.

She was right. I can barely make it by by myself. If I don't rejoin the police force, I won't be able to take care of Aeolus... Should I go back there?

I'm determined to take care of Aeolus, I made a promise after all. So I respond.

"Of course you're right Su, I can't take care of Aeolus with my current position now. I'll try to rejoin the police force, but I think I'm going back there, I let someone overstay their welcome. But that's a maybe got that!!" Huffing at Su seeing her smile at my answer I walk back in the room to find Aeolus asleep.

He looked tired, he did have a rough day. Being asked question after question despite not remembering anything and taking test after test to see his mental age, physical health and to try to see what he knows.

So I left him to sleep, we would talk tomorrow or most likely later about me possibly adopting him.

I left the clinic dialing Gus on my phone, heading to catch a taxi. The phone rang twice before Gus picked up.

"Sup Andrew! What's on your mind?"

"You said you were understaffed?"

". . . You're really gonna rejoin?"

" not full time but yes, I'll try."

"Really?? Are you sure? After what happened I didn't th-"

Andrew cut Gus off

"Yes, I'm serious. Though only part time because I'm going back there. If you don't like it, deal with it."

"*sigh* There's nothing wrong, I'm just worried. . . But it's great that you're back! You were the best of the best!"

"And I still am." Andrew said smugly

"Hey Andrew?" Gus inquired

"Yea?"

"Be careful back there, who knows when they'll strike again."

"Don't worry, I'm the best of the best, remember? Also, you think I don't know it was you that ate off my last Jumba mushrooms right?"

With that Andrew hung up, knowing Gus was sweating rivers at his comment.

He chuckled mischievously like a child as a taxi pulled up. He walked towards it, telling directions on where to go before getting in and the taxi driving off.

They arrived at a fancy brand store.The door jingled as Andrew walked in.

"Welcome back Eldest Young Master, It is a pleasure to see you again." A lady wearing a black suit bowed and greeted Andrew, who was apparently the 'Eldest Young Master'.

He simply nodded, signaling for her to continue as he looked for his tuxedo to dress in. Andrew seemed used to being called this.

"Your father, Master Druxe Montihue, is requesting your presence for an entire family reunion, Eldest Young Master."

Andrew stopped In his tracks and turned to the young lady.

"What is your name madam?"

"My name is Lucy, Eldest Young Master." Nodding, Andrew moved to the dressing room with his suit before continuing.

"When and where is this reunion going to take place?"

" The reunion is on August 28th at 6pm, three days from now. It will be hosted at the Apollo Hotel in the capital of the Umbros Empire, Sir."

Andrew stilled, a scowl present on his already neutral scowling face.

"Pass me those black opal gem cufflinks."

And Lucy did. Andrew said thanks before continuing after a brief pause.

"Which branch of the family is hosting the reunion?" His voice was cold, remembering what happened last time he was there was not helping.

Lucy searched her phone while Andrew fixed the tie on the three piece suit he decided to wear. It fit him perfectly, defining his muscles and broad shoulders.

He looked elegant and reposed. Dominance and royalty practically flowed from him while still seeming composed and calm. A small smile graced his lips as he looked at himself.

The dark, slightly desaturated deep blue suit went well with his hazel green blue eyes that shimmered a faint silver. His light brown hair was slicked back slightly, giving him an even more royal and filthy rich look. He looked like he was sculpted by Gods.

Lucy found herself staring at Andrew, blushing, before continuing.

"It seems the Second Wife's family will be holding the reunion, Eldest Young Master."

Andrew sighed, inwardly he thought 'Do I really need to go? Why her side of the family, if it was anyone else he might've gone, but her side?? haha... no.'

"Is it absolutely necessary for me to go?" Andrew asked

"Yes, I am afraid so sir." Lucy said bowing apologetically.

He sighed again, fixing his cuff sleeves before turning to Lucy, away from the mirror. "Put that suit in a smaller size and that outfit on my card, the other one. I'm buying."

As Lucy went to the register with said clothing, my phone rang, the caller being none other than my father.

I was tempted to decline the call, but that would just lead to unnecessary problems I do not want to deal with; so I answered.

"Hello Father, it is a pleasant evening today. How are you?"

A gruff unhappy voice came through the line.

"Hello Son, I am doing fine. The weather is great. I am close to the restaurant we chose to meet at, South Point was it? I am about 27 minutes away from arriving. Don't be late."

'cold and punctual as always' I thought

"Don't worry, I won't be late." I replied in a reassuring manner.

My father talked again instead of ending the call like usual, there must be news he needs to tell me...

"You do remember we have a flight to catch after this dinner, You've packed right? We're heading straight to the Capital. Is that understood?"

'oh right... I have a flight to the Capital.. right after dinner.' I grit my teeth 'I'll have to bring Aeolus along' I sigh inwardly 'I'll tell him to pack whatever he wants to bring that he can.'

Responding to my father "Yes, that is understood. Father, I need to bring someone along for the flight and dinner, Is that alright? I mean I'm bringing them along anyways whether or not you agree."

The line was silent for a while before he let out a sigh and asked " w h o is this person you wish to bring?"

I gulp 'he definitely won't like that I adopted a child that remembers nothing, I'll just tell him later. There, problem solved.' "I'll tell you at the restaurant, though please don't ask questions about his past... it's a touchy subject."

Master Druex Montihue was silent for a while before talking again.

"Fine you can bring them along and I won't ask questions about his past, but in return you are going to do what I asked of you and you'll stay at the main house. Understood? Good, well then, I will see you later. Goodbye Son."

The phone beeped as the call ended, the sound brought Andrew relief from stress. A sigh left his mouth as he thought today's going to be a long day.

He walked out of the tailor's brand store and towards a prepared car with Lucy in tow, holding the clothes he bought.

Andrew sat in the back seat while Lucy took the drivers seat. Only then did he take out his other phone to text Su. 'Today' He thought 'will definitely give me a headache.'

End Chapter 05.