ACKERMAN IN MARLEY | PART1

Stars Shaped Like Birds

"..Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars"
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

💕Try to look for your stars throught darkness...They might be a family, a dear friend, a lover or a destiny 💕

Tamara

Silent was pleasent especially when I was with Eren ...what if I could have wings and fly towards those stars to explore them up close...it would be the adventure of lifetime!

I giggled while my eyes sparkled...
Eren seemed to notice. He tilted his head towards me smiling genuinely: "So, Tell me?"

I stood up slowly from my chair. I posed straight, put my left arm behind my back while right leg in front of the other "look Eren! there is group of stars shaped like two birds over there". I pointed my right hand index finger towards infinit sky.

Overwhelmed by curiosity, Eren stepped closer to where I was standing. I felt his warm body an inch away from mine. When I turned my face I saw his amazed eyes widely opened, gazing deeply at where I pointed earlier.

"Unbelievable...You're right!"

That's not all! Look closely at the big bird! it seems like an owl while the other small one seems like a dove!"..

Eren frozed for a moment analyzing the shapes "How could you see them so easily? it seems stargazing is one of your hobbies!"

"Well you guessed it, I am curious what can stars tell us"

Seeing the expression on his face told me Eren was totally fascinated and surprised, eager to hear what I would say next.

"Tami...it seems there is a story behind those birds...tell me about it!"

I couldn't hide my amazement, Eren just called me by my nickname!
"Well then if that's your desire. The owl is very reveared bird, its symbol represents wisdom and visionary. Being nocturnal bird which sees throw darkness, and has superior hearing made it excellent hunter". I paused for second then raised my left eyebrow wispering in low tone "some methologies said the owl can see throw the future!"

Eren raised his right eyebrows imitating the same facial expressions, his eyes were glowing "Very interesting Tami...what about the dove?

"In other hand, the dove represents freedom, devotion and peace...you can say an omen of good luck!".

Eren sank into his thoughts as if my words trigered something inside him. Without a doubt he was a man of vision, I know he could guide us throught darkness and I want to devote my life for him.

Sudenly, he walked to face me directly sending chills down my spine! "Do you like flying?"

"I will pay half of my life to try it" I answered like I meant every word.

He let a warm smile "Then if you like, I can afford you a journey on board the airship!".

"can you repeat what have you just told me?"

He reached my chin by his warm hand and lift it softly making direct eye contact between us "I can take you on an airship ride!"

"Impressive kruger! Is it a date?" I said jokingly as I stroked a small strand of my hair trying to hide my enjoyment.

"Maybe" He answered while he stands tall with his symmetrical, muscular body trying to show off...

"Wow, how a mysterious man you are! it looks like a serious task"

Eren features became calm, but his blue eyes were on fire, burning with determination I had never seen before "Crucial one... an assignment outside Marley with number of other high-ranking officers including Gross. So if it went well, There will be a paradigm shift. However, Gross will take his wife, so I can choose an escort. What's your saying?"

I frozed for a moment, my cheeks were hot..It's one of my wishes to ride an airships, but doing that with Eren was something beyond imagination!

"Don't worry, you have fake Marleyan identity as Damir has. So no one will suspect you"

Eren was waiting for my response, taking sip of his glass of wine! Finally the answer came "If it's safe for you, I am in".

"Lovely! prepare yourself next week on Saturday. I will arrange your paper for traveling"

"Wait a second, what about Damir?"

"Don't worry. Damir and I already have had a discussion on many matters. Concerning this mission, it would be very helpful if two people tasked for it"

"Wonderful, member of maximus family in such vital celebration will facilitate your task. It will enable me to spy up close" I thought for a moment "what are the instructions?"

"We'll inform you about them at our next meeting on Tuesday"

"Very well sir" I giggled "So, you are telling me I'm going to meet that terrible man Gross!"

Suddenly, Eren became sad, his face turned pale like he remembered something awful! "I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?"

"No on the contrary. Actually, being with you made me forget what happened earlier"