I will Love You Forever - Chapter 96

On a round table of twelve, all twelve people were seated both male and female.

They were grouped into four, each consisting of three members with similar outfits.

“I believe that you all know why we are having this unusual gathering.” a man who was in his late fifties with few grey hair spoke first. He was wearing a black coloured outfit which was similar to two others who sat beside him.

“Fernando, I believe that we should not beat around the bush anymore and simply put an end to this catastrophe.” a black woman in red clothing was referring to the middle-aged man who had just spoken.

“Salle is right Fernando. The blood moon is approaching and we can’t let this abominable act continue. What would the moon goddess think?” a man who was seated by Fernando supported.

“Hmm.” Fernando turned to look at the other groups who seemed apathetic about the gathering.

“You two don’t seem worried about this crime. Yul,” he looked at the man in white and spoke. “You should be panicking now more than ever seeing that Gerard has a dominant trait from your race. And the same goes to you as well,” he turned to ones who looked the most uninterested. The colour was as cold as ice.

Karon looked up when he heard Fernando referring to his race. He sat amongst two other men who had the clothes with the colour of ice.

They didn’t just have the ice colour but looked as cold as their clothes. “How does this concern us?” he asked with a smug look but anyone would know that he was deadlier than the most venomous snake.

“You… What do you mean by that? Your race and the race of the wolves should know better the consequence of this union.” Salle was furious but tried her best to keep her cool.

“The vampires are known to be free beings. Why should we have to worry about what the moon goddess thinks? We don’t even care if she exists.” his words were powerful yet had consequences.

“Have you lost your mind, Karon?” Yul slammed his hand on the table and stood abruptly as though he was about to confront the ignorant one.

“Enough! Fighting would not solve the problem and if you want to know what would happen to the vampires, it’s quite simple. You will all turn to dust on the night of the blood moon. Seems you are ready to get extinct from the surface of the earth.” Fernando explained.

Karon’s brow creased. “What do you mean by that?” he asked knowing full well that the union would only lead to the extinction of many beings.

“It is as I have said. This union would be toxic for every being. But of course, the humans suffer the minimal.” Fernando said this nonchalantly making Karon even angrier. Karon sat properly and seemed more interested now even though he tried to hide it.

“Yul, any news from the Jarek mansion?” Fernando asked turning his attention to Yul, the man in the white clothing.

“Nothing yet. I heard the girl and Gerard have not returned to the mansion for months now.” Yul reported and Fernando nodded.

“He knows that we are against this union. It only makes sense the reason he fled with the girl.” Salle suggested.

“What about the research on Elizabeth and her family? I hear she is also searching for the girl.” Fernando asked again.

“I believe it wouldn’t be long before Elizabeth finds her. But for now, there hasn’t been any updates on her discovery.” a woman seated with Salle spoke.

“We should have put an end to his parent’s union before they could bear a child when we had a chance.” Karon clenched his fist with anger in his eyes.

“Have you forgotten that you supported the union because his father was a friend of yours?” Yul asked.

“And because of that mistake, I will see to it that this union never happens.” Karon was so determined that anyone would know just how much he wants to put stop the curse that is about to befall them.

“The witches ate already working on a summoning spell but it might be impossible because he is a tri-breed. Summoning Gerard is going to be harder than we all expect.”

“The witches are not part of this abominable act but our lives are also at risk so we all must help to break this union before the unthinkable happens.” another woman seated by Salle explained.

Fernando nodded. “This crime was committed by the wolves, the vampires and we the demons but the punishment involves all of us and that is why we must find a solution immediately.”

“The human must be sacrificed on the night of the blood moon.” Fernando ended with that statement and everyone accepted.

###

“I’m not going to school today so what do you think we should do to while away time?” I asked Gerard who had just finished eating and was reading some papers.

“Huh?” he asked without looking up.

“Did you say something?”

I poured my lips wondering why he was so engrossed with work lately. It’s as though he doesn’t even notice me anymore.

“I said, what would you want us to do today since I won’t be going to school,” I asked again.

“Um… You decide.” was his short and frustrating response.

I wouldn’t have come all the way here to asked for his opinion if I had one of my own. How frustrating?

I leaned back and folded my arms without saying anything. He has been so busy with work that he doesn’t even have time for me anymore. This is worse than ignoring me.

I sighed and stood up. “Thought of anything yet?” he asked immediately after I stood up.

“I have an assignment.” with that, I went to the room to get my books. After opening them in anger, I pouted my lips.

‘How can he just conveniently seat there and pretend as though those papers matter more.’

“Ah… I feel like I’m about to die in anger. Ah…” I took the pillow and screamed in it to reduce the sound.

Shortly after, a knock came from the door. I looked over and realized that I didn’t even close the door and it seems he had heard all I said.

“What’s the point knocking when you’re already inside,” I muttered to myself with a pout on my lips.

“Do you have another assignment? You did all of them yesterday, didn’t you?” he asked and I shrugged.

“Reading.”

He sighed and leaned by the door. “Oh… What a shame… I thought we would be able to go somewhere together but…” he had barely finished his statement before I happily chipped in.

“Huh? Somewhere? Where? Where are we going?” I asked happily but he stared at me confused.

“Don’t you have reading to do? I’ll just cancel it…” he raised his phone to cancel the trip but I rushed to him and took the phone from him.

“No no no… When did I say I was reading?” I pursed my lips and pretended to be ignorant.

Gerard scoffed and pointed to my wardrobe. “Get dressed I’ll do some.” he walked away and I could help but feel happy.

“Yeah sure,” I yelled after him then rushed to the wardrobe to find something suitable.

“Wait, he didn’t even say where we were going. How am I supposed to know what to wear? Aish.” I rubbed my temples frustratedly but that only lasted for a second.

“Who cares? All I know is I’m going out.” I happily looked through the clothes and finally settled for a top that had black and white strips.

“Perfect.” I wore the top with black pants and a black leather jacket. After taking a look at myself in the mirror once more, I smiled and walked out.

Just outside the door, Gerard was already waiting. My jaw dropped when I saw him.

“You… You are wearing this?” I asked after seeing what he was wearing.

Gerard was wearing a black coat with black pants and a black and white shirt inside. It was as though we planned to dress up similarly.

“Um… Why?” he asked not noticing that I was wearing almost the same thing.

“We look like a couple…” I murmured but soon snapped out of it. “Nothing. Let’s go?”

“Um…” he nodded and we both walked to the car. The sun was still up so I couldn’t guess where he planned to take me.

Usually, he preferred dark areas or better still, walking at night time but never when the sun is up.

Should I ask why?

While in the car, I turned to Gerard who was busy on a call and as soon as he dropped it, I asked my question.

“Are you allergic to the sun?” I asked concerned.

“Why do you think so?” he turned and gave me a confused look.

“Well, you never go out under the sun,” I explained and I noticed a swift change in expression.

He smiled and looked at me seriously.. “I’m cursed.”