The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 148

Dimitri found them on the beach, standing in the seashore facing each other. Should he intrude in their moments?

Or he should just watch them in the distance in his invisible form.

He believed that Gustav won’t hurt Sabrina, there is no reason for him to hurt the one that he adores. Besides, he knew his old friend well, he will suddenly turn into a silly guy every time he falls in love with a woman.

He hovered in the air, scanning the surrounding area.

Meanwhile…

Gustav already transformed himself into his old self, his golden wings gone. He saw the disappointment in Sabrina’s eyes. “What-? Did you miss my wings already? You can see and touch it every day if you agree to become my woman,” he said, cheekily.

Sabrina released a deep sigh. “Keep your wings to yourself! Why the hell did you even bring me here without asking my permission first? Take me back to the church!” she demanded angrily.

“But I thought you like to explore this beautiful beach?” Gustav said.

“You bring me here without my permission!” Sabrina barked irritably at his face. The beauty of the place failed to lessen her anger towards this irritating guy.

Gustav scratches his head in shame. “Yeah, I apologized for that. I thought you will like seeing the beach with me…” he said, her eyes still throwing daggers at him.

Sabrina was still enraged. When Gustav suddenly took her in his arms she thought that the guardian of the medallion would appear to help her, but he’s nonexistent until now! If Gustav is a bad guy, her life would be in danger by now. So annoying!

On the other hand, she wasn’t worried that much when it comes to her safety because she didn’t receive any danger signs from Gustav, he’s just annoying and unpredictable.

Gustav noticed the contempt in Sabrina’s eyes. “Alright, don’t be mad anymore. I’ll take you back to the church,” he said and grabbed her hand.

A few seconds later, they vanished from the beach and reappeared inside the church.

“We’re back, sweetie. Please don’t be mad anymore,” Gustav pleaded with puppy dog eyes. “I’ll show you my golden wings again,” he said trying to appease her anger.

“No need!” Sabrina replied and walked away, leaving the church to continue finding Rhett around the town.

Gustav watched helplessly as the apple of his eyes walked away without looking back at him. His charm and persuasiveness didn’t work as intended.

He moved towards the entrance of the church to follow Sabrina wherever she goes.

He released a deep sigh, despite Sabrina’s lack of interest towards him he will persist in following her around the town. He will just maintain a safe distance between them to avoid angering her further. Just seeing her from afar makes him happy, so he won’t deny himself relishing in that kind of happiness every day.

Sadly, he knew that his time is running out because Sabrina will soon undergo training that will last for fifty years.

He’s been roaming this world endlessly for centuries, 50 years is not that long to wait. He will wait for Sabrina to come out from her hibernation because he wants to pursue a meaningful relationship with her.

They’re a perfect match… he is an immortal being and after Sabrina completed her training, the medallion will also grant her immortality. They will keep each other company and explore the world together.

Those sweet imaginations filled his heart with gladness.

He will wait for Sabrina’s return!

He saw Sabrina board a carriage nearby. He rose in the air in his invisible form and followed the moving vehicle closely.

Sabrina instructed the driver to bring her to the most populous part of the town where many people can be found.

A few minutes later.

After they reached their destination…

Sabrina paid her fare and left the carriage to continue walking around, hoping to find Rhett among those nameless faces that she encountered in the street.

Gustav followed Sabrina everywhere in his invisible form.

The afternoon comes and goes. And just like the previous days, Sabrina went home that night feeling dispirited and disappointed with the way her day ended in failure.

She went to the eatery and eat dinner.

Gustav timed his approach when Sabrina already finished eating her meal, he quickly went to her table and said, “Hello Sabrina… may I sit down?” he asked, smiling charmingly.

Sabrina looked at him for a moment then nods her head. “Suit your self…” she replied.

Gustav settled comfortably on the chair. “Do you want to go somewhere… near here?” he offered.

“Where?” Sabrina asked.

“There is a public park nearby, we can go there and enjoy the beauty of the night together,” he suggested.

Sabrina took a deep breath. “If you’re still planning on courting me, I’m sorry to say that I already have someone in my heart. Although my beloved and I were separated temporarily, I’m not interested in having a romantic relationship with anyone right now,” she said in a serious tone. She doesn’t want to give him an idea that she’s liking him as well.

Encouraging him, giving him hope that she will reciprocate his feelings towards her is not a good idea. Being honest with her feelings towards him, she owed him nothing.

Although Gustav’s heart was bleeding upon Sabrina’s blatant rejection of his feelings towards her, he still smiles brightly at her. “It’s okay, I understand that you already have someone special in your heart… can we be friends instead? That’s all I’m asking from you, please?” he pleaded.

Sabrina stared at his face and saw the sincerity in his eyes. Having a powerful friend is not that bad. “Fine, from now on you will be my friend. I want to make it clear with you, you’re only a friend to me… no more no less, do you understand me?” she said.

“Yes…” Gustav nodded his head and sighed inwardly. How painful it is to be friend-zoned by the one you like romantically?

Painful indeed. Gustav sighed deeply, he quickly masked the pain by wearing a bright smile on his face, hiding the sadness from his eyes.

He cleared his throat. “If you’re ready, we can now proceed to the plaza,” he said.

Sabrina pondered for a moment. There’s nothing wrong with going to the plaza with a new friend… so why not? She rose to her feet. “Alright, let’s go!” she said and walked towards the entrance of the restaurant.

Gustav stood up and walked beside her. Together they exited the inn, going to the public plaza located just a few meters away from the inn.

They walked in silence occasionally looking at each other.

A few minutes later, they finally reached the plaza and settled on a two seats iron swing.

Gustav looked at his companion, she was wearing a gloomy expression on her face while looking at the children playing nearby. He cleared his throat. “Penny for your thoughts…” he said.

Sabrina looked at him and raised a brow. “Hmm-? Did you say something?” she asked absentmindedly.

“I want to ask what are you thinking in that pretty head of yours?” Gustav asked curiously.

Sabrina sighed. “I’m thinking about my missing boyfriend. I’ve been searching for him everywhere in this town yet I still can’t find him,” she revealed her dilemma sadly.

Gustav touched his chest. Ouch! My poor heart!

He can feel the intense sadness and longing in the way Sabrina mentioned her missing boyfriend. “Tell me about your missing boyfriend. What is his name?” he inquired.

“His name is Rhett, he is part human and wolf,” Sabrina replied, smiling a bit.

“How much you love him?” Gustav asked.

Sabrina looked at the sky above. “I love him so much. It hurts that we got separated due to the person I treated kindly. I was betrayed by someone I thought I can be good friends with, that is why it’s hard to trust another person again…” she said in a tormented voice.

Gustav stared at Sabrina, an expression of sadness and anguished marred her pretty face. “I feel your pain too, I was betrayed once by the same person that I cared about in the past. Good thing… time can heal all wounds… we just move forward not backward. You can tell me everything about him if that makes you feel better,” he said, trying to sympathize with her sad flight.

Sabrina fell silent, she was lost in her chaotic thoughts about Rhett, Leera, and Amara.

Gustav respected Sabrina’s silence, waiting patiently for her to speak again.

A few minutes later.

Sabrina stood up and looked at Gustav. “Thank you for your company. I wanna go back to the inn now,” she spoke.

“Okay, let’s go back to the inn,” Gustav replied and rose to his feet. He doesn’t want to go home yet, he still wants to spend more time with Sabrina. Unfortunately, she wants to go home.

They left the plaza and walked in silence in the direction of the inn.

When they finally reached the entrance of the inn, Gustav bid goodbye to Sabrina. “Good night, see you tomorrow,” he said softly.

“Good night, take care on your way home,” Sabrina said and entered the inn without looking back.

Gustav watched Sabrina climb the stairs and disappeared to the second floor. He went to the back of the inn and transformed into his invisible form behind the trunk of the tree.

Then he rose into the air and landed on the rooftop. He saw his friend Dimitri, a solitary figure sitting on the rooftop of the building gazing at the far distance.

He lowered himself beside him. “What are you thinking, my friend?” he asked.

Dimitri shook his head. “Nothing…” After a moment he smiled. “You’re getting closer to Sabrina, eh?” he asked.

Gustav nodded his head. “But she friend-zoned me. She told me that she’s not interested in having a romantic relationship with anyone right now because she was busy searching for the whereabouts of her missing boyfriend, then she also mentioned the pain of being betrayed by the person she treated with kindness,” he said.

“Did she mentioned the name of that person who betrayed her?” Dimitri asked.

Gustav shook his head. “No… she’s not in the mood to talk about that person. Besides our conversation in the plaza ended too soon for my liking…” he said with a deep sigh.

Silenced engulfed them for a few seconds.

Gustav looked at Dimitri. “If one day you will finally bring Sabrina to that place to train her, can you please inform me in advance…?” he requested.

Dimitri raised a brow. “Why-?”

“I just want to say goodbye to her and informed her that I will wait for the day that she will finish her training,” Gustav said.

Dimitri smiled. “How romantic…” he murmured.

Gustav sighed. Why does he have a nagging feeling that Sabrina will be gone from the town anytime soon? He looked at his friend. “Why are you not replying to my request?” he asked.

Dimitri shook his head. “Sorry, I won’t tell you the exact day that I will bring Sabrina to the training ground…” he said.

“B-but why?” Gustav asked in a panicky voice.