The best of them all

Shira Pov:

Damien will you let me go now? The way you have been holding me since we came into your room, you might as well merge our bodies together.

Can you blame me though? I have missed you so much.. I don't mind we being like this till the morning.

I do mind. Now shoo.. some distance please! We need to talk. I missed him a great deal too and would not mind us cuddling till the morning but I need to know if he is truly doing alright. The last time I saw him had me very worried.

Damien are you really okay? Is there anything I should know? The last time we saw, your emotions were all over the place.. is everything settled now?

My love, Everything is fine now. Although when I first came here, I had dreaded the idea. I hated everything about this place and my family. I hated the fact that you had urged me to come here, I hated the fact that I had to stay apart from you to come stay with strangers I do not care for or care to know about. But now am glad I came here, now I know how my family really feels about me and how hurt Father and Mother was about having to give me away.

I had always felt like a reject. I had always thought who would care about me when my own parent could not even stand me. Your parent, Alfred, Lance and you were truly good to me but deep down, there has always been a dread in me that you all might end up finding something in me, that monster even my own family ran away from.. The dirt that was repulsive enough for them to throw away.

Every day I will always pray to the goddess for that monster to never rear it's head. I can bear if everyone hated me but I could not live if you were to leave me. But being here and learning the truth, knowing that my parent loves me and had to sacrifice their happiness just to keep me safe. I saw the hurt they felt, the pain my Mother felt having to give me away.. Shira, I feel like some weight has been lifted off my spirit, it made me feel so light. I feel a little more deserving of your love. So I am fine now Shira. At least am better than before.

Oh Damien! You really do think of too many unnecessary things… I had and will always love you body, soul and spirit. Your parent surely throw a gem my way. I love every bit of you. I love your demons, I love your flaws. I love your complicated brain that thinks too much.. I will never stop loving you no matter what , because you are Mine. So no matter what happens, even if the whole world turns it back on you.. You will always have me. And aren't I the best of them all? I asked with a smile.

Of course, my dearest is the best of them all. I am sorry I felt that way. I just could not help it sometimes.

Do not apologize for feeling the way you felt,. Am just glad you are finally open about it. Am glad your family are good people.

They are really good people, although they can be a handful and they have been a handful, he said with a radiant smile. It is a change I am ready to welcome.

Am really glad that you have your family by your side now, and quite a large family at that.

You deserve all the happiness in the world my handsome friend. I said caressing his face, his grey eyes shone brightly in the dimly lit room, my man is just so cute. I sometimes fear someone might steal him away. The person can try though, I will kill for this man.

Am feeling sleepy now, I need to go to my room now. We will talk better tomorrow. I said as I move to get off the bed but why is he holding me back? Is there anything the matter? I ask him.

Can you not just sleep over in my room? Why do you have to stress yourself walking down to your room, when you could just sleep over here. Don't you miss me? We have been apart for too long, can we not just stay together tonight. I promise to be a good boy, He said hugging my arms. Please stay, we could just cuddle Uhmnm..

Did you really expect me to fall for that? I have had a long day. I need to shower and visit the sleep land and hopefully have no dreams, I just want to sleep like a baby.

Shira, do not be mean. You could sleep like a baby in my arms as well you know.

I did not even have the strength to give him a response as I swat his hands away and make a run for the door. Don't you dare chase after me Damien, as I could see that he is about to give chase. Stay there like a good boy that you are, and do not bother using the puppy face card with me, it will not work. I said as I throw a kiss at him and close the door.

I can not believe he wanted me to sleep over in his room, this is his parent home for goddess sake. We need to behave ourselves.

Fortunately I saw the maid that was supposed to show me to my room, I forgot her name though. I had been thinking of how I will find my way to my room.. I could not ask Damien for I know he will just stay back in my room and refuse to leave.

The room that was prepared for me is quite very comfortable and neat. The maid was very helpful and she seem very nice as she helped me with my bath. I like her already. She had later reminded me when I asked, that her name is Selena. She even have a very beautiful name. I thanked her and bid her goodnight.

The night was peaceful and quiet as I felt my eyes closed slowly and I drift to sleep.

Is it already morning? Why am i back at White haven though? Oh! This must be a dream.. I do not want to be dreaming right now. I just want to have a dreamless night, is that too much to ask.

I could hear some voices coming from the grand hall, it sounded like two people trying to talk in hush voices and I find myself walking closer, the door is a bit open and I peered through the door as the two people talking came into view.

I saw my Mother and Father arguing about something while trying their best to not be loud.

Jekuza, I know you disagree with me on this but I think it is time to tell the children everything, they need to know. Shira should be prepared for what is coming.. We cannot keep her in the dark anymore.

My love, I know you are worried things might not go as planned. There is nothing wrong with having to shield them for a little longer. I am not trying to be hotheaded, You do not know how glad I am that they could not remember anything. I will do anything to keep it that way as long as I can.

But how long can we keep this up? The stone is dimming, what if Elder Sisera plan did not work, then what? My mother ask my Father and she seem a little too scared.

I saw my Father hug my Mother, while trying to calm her down. Although he was trying to hide it but I could see that whatever they are talking about is making him worry as well.

The moment begin to fade from my vision and as I open my eyes, it is the morning.