Bloody Secrets - 36 The ring

ACE KIEN DE LAVE

We’ve been living away from our past for about 8 months now. Living as a normal couple, for now. We’ve been doing things that a couple should do and should not do.

However, these past 3 months I noticed that Aviana always goes out without telling me where she’s heading. I don’t know the reason because she doesn’t want to tell me. I can’t help myself but worry. I sighed.

What if she’s been killing those people who’ve been following us? Maybe that is the reason why we’ve been living peacefully in this place. She’s been killing them all by herself. But I don’t want that, I want her to depend on me.

I looked at the rings in front of me again. Which of these should I buy? I’ve been searching for a ring, for about 4 months now. Ever since I saw the ring from the shop at the park, I finally decided to marry her and have a family. I took a glimpse at the ring that caught my eye once again. Then it’s decided, I picked the one that has many diamonds in it. The sales lady gasp. Is there something wrong?

“Why?” I asked.

“That’s worth 10 million, Sir.” She said. I smiled in return. This is not even enough for the girl that will receive it. She deserves the best in the world. How foolish am I to think that a simple and cheap ring would suit her?

I finally reached for my wallet in my pocket and gave her my credit card. Her eyes widened realizing who I am. This credit card is limitless in the world. It is known as the “black card”. The people who own these kinds of cards can be counted by the hands.

I know that this can give our enemy our location but I don’t want Aviana to receive something cheap. At least, just this once I want to use this money to give her everything. The saleslady finally wrapped it up and gave it to me carefully.

“Good luck with your proposal Sir.” She said and smiled. I nodded in return. I proceeded to walk and look for some flowers to give it to her later. Yes, later, I’ll finally propose to her.

I already made a reservation in a restaurant not far from our house since she doesn’t want to go too far places anymore. She just wants to stay as much as possible in our neighborhood. Hence, red roses suddenly caught my attention. This should be a shop for flowers. I came in and a lady welcomed me with a smile. I smiled in return.

“What would you like sir?” She asked. I pointed out the red roses. She smiled before getting them.

“Do I have to wrap it, sir?” She asked.

“No, this is okay,” I said as I paid for it. I proceeded to walk towards the parking lot. I looked at my wristwatch and it’s already 10 in the evening. It’s already this late. How long have I been looking for a ring?

I hurriedly walked and when I was finally at the parking lot. I opened the door of the car and stepped inside. I started the engine but then I felt something weird about the atmosphere inside. I tried to look behind me when a knife suddenly stopped me from turning around.

“That might be a wrong move.” She said and suddenly licked my face. What the fuck! I didn’t move even though what she did to me is fucking disgusting! She’s still holding the knife at my throat. One wrong move and she’ll surely slit it.

“What do you want?” I asked.

“Nothing just… you.” She whispered into my ears and pulled my chin to face her. She started to kiss me but I tried not to open my mouth. She deepens the kiss but I did not give up.

“You’re stubborn.” She said and finally step outside.

“Enjoy it while it lasts. You surely know that we will find you wherever you go even if it’s hell.” She added and smiled devilishly. She started to walk away while holding the knife in her hands. I think that we can’t get married yet because of this.

I finally went home and noticed that the lights were on. Is she finally home? I opened the door of the house and was surprised when I saw her sitting on the couch. She was reading something but she turned her gaze towards me when she heard the door opened. She’s looking at me worried. Did she wait for me?

“Where is it?” She asked out of a sudden. What does she mean? Did I steal something from her? I don’t remember? Is it her sock? I looked at her and she’s not moving. What did I steal from her? I can’t remember anything? Or is it the ring?

Ahh! Damn. She smiled. I forgot that she’s reading my mind. I had no choice but to go out of the house to get the flowers and ring from the car. This should be for later. I even made the reservation at the restaurant so we should be there at exactly midnight.

I looked at my wristwatch and its already 11:45. We don’t have time anymore. She still has to prepare. Well, the surprise is ruined now. In the future, I can never surprise her because of her abilities.

I finally went inside and she’s still waiting for me standing in the middle of the living room. She’s smiling brightly. Is she that happy? I gave her the flowers and she smelled it after.

“I hate red roses though.” She said and looked at me. What?

“I didn’t know,” I said flustered. I didn’t know. She pouted like a child. It doesn’t suit her. Then I find myself laughing.

“What are you laughing at?” She asked irritated. I didn’t answer her. I just hugged her while I was continued to laugh.

“Nothing,” I finally said and opened the box where the ring is. She looks happy. I put it on her third finger. Then she looked at me in the eyes after and suddenly kissed me. I too kissed her passionately. However, she suddenly stopped and get something from a table. Then she handed it to me.

It’s an invitation to a wedding, our wedding. Is this what she’s been doing? Is this the reason why she’s been going out these past few months without telling me where she’s heading? She’s preparing for our wedding? I can’t help myself but laugh again.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked. She must be tired of making all the preparations. Also, she has no one to help her except me.

“You were busy finding a ring.” She said joking and kissed me again.

“Now let’s get married.” She added and hugged me tightly.

“Let’s do that,” I said and kissed her forehead. We stayed like this until now, happy I mean. Though the world is determined to crush us we are still fighting in this war. We won’t stop from loving each other even if we die, I’ll still love her in the end. That’s all that matters.

Many people have already died. However, we will surely make their lives worthy by living happily away from our world that is full of darkness. Even though we do not know the ending of this tragic love story, I just hope that she and I will still be together until our very last breath.