Laila

Lance Pov:

I had quite an uncomfortable night. on several occasions in the night, I had felt like someone was watching me sleep but every time I wake, I cannot seem to see anyone or feel the presence anymore. Perhaps, I was too exhausted or maybe because am in a strange environment. That was my conclusion on the restless night I had.

Manuel came in early to help me get ready for the day, he seem like an hardworking lad and have quite a comfortable presence. After getting ready, I decided to take a look at the palace. Manuel volunteered to show me around but I had told him I wanted to be alone, if he could just point me at the right direction.

I had been here on several occasions, but that was for formal purpose. I never stayed more than a day, and I never had the chance to stroll around like am doing now.

and I must say they have a beautiful place.

The garden seem very peaceful, I could stay here all day and not get tired. I had thought our garden back home was beautiful but this is on a whole new level.

Hello Lance long time no chat. Remember me?

I see you decided to leave your palace, churning me out like that.. not cool. You might not remember it but we were very good friends.

I saw a very beautiful lady walking towards me, her face looks familiar but I cannot seem to remember from where I knew her. Who are you?

Oh! You cannot remember me, maybe because I decided to come in my real self today and not impersonate anyone. Am Laila, you named me yourself.

She seem to be the lady from the garden, the one my spell don't seem to have effect on. Who are you really? And how did you get here? Who do you work for?

Too many questions all at once. I wish I can explain everything to you but even if I did, you won't recall anything I say, so no point. The other alternative is for you to read me but as we both know, your spell don't work on me.

You seem to find it shocking and bothersome because your powers don't work on me. she stated, making it overly obvious she is being a tease. I could tell you why but I won't until you agree to being my friend. I promise you won't regret it.

You might not remember me but I bet you already find me intriguing and annoying, that is what you said you always love about me. So can you agree to us being friends again?.

Like you have rightly said, I find you intriguing and annoying but more on the annoying side. I will also like to know how your brain work. How do you expect me to agree to be your friend when I don't know anything about you. For all I know you could be working for the enemy.

Lance, I could never harm you. I exist for you. I will lay down my life for you. She said with a seriousness that left be dumbfounded. Who is this lady? How could she say something like that to someone she'd only met twice. But there is something deep down, telling me I can trust her.

There is this familiarity I feel with her, that I cannot seem to understand or explain. But we are in some precarious times and I cannot just let anyone in, even when I feel my spirit already warms up to her. She feels like the opposite of this garden but yet my spirit leans to her.

What do you mean by even if you were to tell me everything, I will not recall it?

Do you agree to being my friend? I know you already trust me even if you cannot explain it or want to accept it. Do not fight it. I cannot hurt you even if I try. She reached to touch my hands and I let her, I seem to be vulnerable with her for whatever reason.

I have been trying to reach you for a while, but I could not. That day in the garden was my first success. when I tried again there was this many blocks around the palace, I just could not pierce through.

Were you the one watching me sleep?

I know that is rude of me but I cannot help it, you look so peaceful when you sleep, I missed you so much. She said caressing my hands while smiling so lovingly at me. There is nothing erotic about her smile or caress but just like the touch of a kin. It express the feeling of pure love and affection.

Alright I agree to being your friend, now tell me everything.

Say it like you really mean it, she said with an intense gaze while still holding onto my hand. I rarely let others touch me, in fact the only person am very comfortable with touching me is Shira. But why do I feel so calm with her holding my hands, I feel no urge pulling my hands away. You would feel it too if you mearnt it. She seem to be able to read me even when I could not.

I accept to being your friend Laila.

Immediately I said that with an intensity that shocked even myself. I felt like a series of emotion swept through me as soon as I made the statement. I was immediately pulled into some trance and I could see the both of us laughing, crying and fighting together. It feels like some distant memory. We are soul tied.

What is that? I asked her. I feel no animosity with her now. It feels like we have known each other forever and I could trust her with everything. I trust her like I trust Shira and I trust Shira with my whole being. I mean that is an intensity of emotion rushing through my core in an instant.

You feel it too now. She said as she hugged me. I miss you so much my friend as she hug me and kiss my cheek. Her lips felt like a stroke of a feather. It cold. It send a shiver down my spine. I did not notice until now, how cold her touch is.

Why are you so cold Laila.

She responded with a smile, as she draw closer to me and whisper to my ear. That is because am a ghost, at least my body is not here and you are the only one that can see me.