Chapter 3: Cohabitation and Insecurities!

" I don't want to talk about it! Just leave me alone! My life isn't worth protecting".

The angel, Shin Valentine, glared at me and said frantically: " Don't ever say that! Everyone's life is precious, including yours. I'm happy you were born in this world. I don't know what happened in your life until now to the point of wanting to commit suicide, but I won't leave you alone. I'll always stay by your side no matter what happens. I'll make you believe in life and this world once again.

I stared at him, saying back:" Don't waste your time on me! Go bother someone else! What may happen to me from now on is none of your business?"

" What about your friend?" He inquired inquisitively.

I kept silent for a moment and responded:" My friend might be the only one who cares about me in this world. She's been my best friend since Junior High. For her sake, I won't do anything reckless anymore".

" Slayer San!" He called out my name suddenly, startling me in the process.

" What do you want this time? Go back to the Angel world already?" I said, annoyed.

" I can't! I can't go back! May I stay here?" He asked, mumbling.

" Of course not! How can you stay here? I don't even know a thing about you".

" I understand! Take care, Slayer San!"

As he said those words and turned to leave, I noticed sadness and emptiness in his eyes. For some reason, I didn't like it.

( What was that just now? Why did he look so sad when I refused to let him stay? I'll go prepare dinner now. It's getting late!)

After making dinner, I grabbed my phone to phone my best friend.

" Hello! Daniella! Is that you?"

" Yes! I just called to apologize for the trouble I've caused you. I'm sorry to have worried you".

" It's okay! Don't worry about it! You shouldn't apologize to me! I did nothing! The one you should be thanking is Shin Kun. He stayed by your side at all times. He didn't leave your side even for a second. He was pretty worried about you".

What Suzanne retorted over the phone shocked me. There was no way I could have imagined that scenario. Without knowing anything about the situation, I spilled some harsh words onto someone who prevented me from committing the irreparable.

" He was that worried? What did I do?"

" What's wrong? Don't tell me you threw him out of your house?"

There's nothing I could say to that. There wasn't any clear response to that question. I was heartless all due to the inconvenient and disagreeable situation I've been in not so long ago. No matter how I wanted to put it, there was no excuse for what I've done to that innocent soul. I was the one at fault for reacting so harshly without taking the time to know everything and the circumstances.

" Not really, but I did ask him to leave. You know after what happened, I can't stand to be around guys".

" I know, but you shouldn't blame it on Shin- Kun. He had nothing to do with what happened to you. He's not the same as that idiot. He's very caring".

" I don't know about that! Anyway, I promise you to try and get along with him. I'll try, but I can't guarantee results".

" It's the first step to move on with your life. You should try and leave all the bad memories behind you".

" I'll do that! Thank you!"

I thought the call would end after Suzanne's last phrase, but she had more to add.

" One more thing: Promise me you will never try to commit suicide ever again! Promise me you will never try to end up with your life! Promise me! You can't imagine how worried I was. If Shin- Kun hadn't been there, I don't know what could have happened. I was so worried to lose you. You're my only friend!"

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" I'm sorry! Forgive me, Suzanne! I didn't consider your feelings before making such an important decision. I promise you not to do that again. I promise!"

" Promise?"

" Promise!"

" Good! See you in two days!"

" See you Suzanne and thank you for being such a good friend!"

" You're welcome! Take care!"

After the call had ultimately come to a close, I thought of searching for my savior.

( What have I done? I've been so disrespectful to him. I wonder where he is now. I need to find him. Where could he have gone?)

" I'll stay up here for the time being! I can't go back to the Angel world!"

Searching for him outside, I spotted him in the sky. I shouted his name to call him.

" Shin Valentine! Shin Valentine! Come down! What are you doing up there?"

" Leave me alone! I don't want to cause trouble for Slayer- San!"

( He thinks going away will make me feel better? It's no wonder he thinks that way. I'm the one who made him think that way).

" Come! If you don't, then I'll make you come down myself. You wouldn't want that, would you?"

Thinking back about what occurred earlier, he came down without making a fuss.

" I'm here!"

( His wings? I couldn't properly see them last time. Now that I'm glancing at them from up close, they're very pretty).

" I'm sorry! I've been so rude to you. I shouldn't have. After talking with Suzanne, I realized my mistake, so I wanted to apologize to you. I'm sorry! I'm truly very sorry! Also, you may stay here as long as you like".

As I apologized to him, I thought he would forgive me and accept my noble request of staying over at my house, but the opposite happened.

" No! I can't stay here. If I stay here, it'll cause trouble for Slayer- San! I don't want to be a bother for Slayer San!"

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( A minute ago, he asked to squat over at my house but I denied his request. Now that I've accepted to let him squat over, he's denying my request. Also, what was that just now? How can he think of himself as a bother?)

" Don't worry! I won't be troubled by you. I'll figure out a story to tell the neighbors. Don't worry about it! You saved my life and I'm very grateful for it. I don't know why you don't want to go back to the Angel world, but you can stay here for as long as you want".

His eyes beamed joyfully as he said:" Thank you! I'll do my best not to cause you any trouble".

After things were finally resolved, he came back inside to the house with me.

" Let's eat! Tell me how you find the food!"

" It's delicious!" He answered with joy.

" I'm happy you like it! Now, I'll go wash the dishes". I stood up all ready to go to the kitchen.

" I'll do it! Let me do it! Let me be of any help to you". He pleaded.

He was so insisting on this that I couldn't say no." If you insist, then I won't stop you. Go ahead!"

" Thank you!"

I waited for him to finish washing the dishes before I could go to bed. I didn't want to go to sleep without wishing him a good night's sleep.

He got back from the kitchen fifteen minutes later and I took him to show him where he'll be residing. After showing him to his room, it was about time to call it a day.

" See you tomorrow, Shin! Do you mind if I call you by your first name?"

Hearing me addressing him by his given name, he got all flustered. His reaction made it look as if he was embarrassed.

" No, I don't mind! I was just surprised".

" Stop with the formalities and call me by my first name as well!"

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" See you tomorrow Dani... Slayer San! I'm sorry! I can't do it quite yet". He was all flushed and tried to hide it as he looked away.

" It's okay! Have a good night Shin!"

" You too Slayer San!"

I entered my room and as soon as I did so, I laid flat on my bed thinking back of the tremendous day and eventful day I had.

( I won't be afraid anymore! From now on, I'll try to move on with my life and never look back on the past).