𝓞𝓼𝓱𝓾𝓷 - 𝙸.Mɪᴅᴏʀɪʏᴀ

Chapter 42

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second person

𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 one of the strongest bonds will be the family bond. The bond that links people and grants the title "family" is not one of blood, but of respect and joy. Not all blood relations you considered family simply because blood is shared. But the few that you did, you held very dearly to you. When it came to family, you were as protective as you were loving. You weren't the best at expressing love, truthfully you were still learning. But you tried. And that's all that mattered.

Unfortunately, Rufaro couldn't figure out the structure and floor plan of the tower Miyori was being held in. Not was he able to find the exact floor or level she was on. But he was able to find a way to sneak inside that was least likely to get them all killed. Which was better than nothing.

Currently, you found yourself with Rufaro in the kitchen. He insisted that you eat together to take a break from all his work on his computer. In reality, you knew it was because you two had some things to talk about. Specifically, about Kimora and Viraj.

"So." Rufaro started rummaging through the kitchen, deciding he would make some tea. "I see you got Viraj to like you. I can't deny my surprise." He grabbed the tea infuser and tea pot. "I'm sure you noticed, but he's not good with expressing himself it's important or necessary. Otherwise, he keeps to himself, especially around people he doesn't know. So, for him to already take a liking to you is unexpected."

"I figured." You were an observer, you could tell a lot about a person simply from watching how they move and react. "I didn't do anything special. In fact, I didn't do much at all. I could tell he was already interested in me, understably since I'm sure you've told him about me. I just answered a few questions, and he seemed to like my answers." You paused before adding, "I guess I did say a few encouraging words, nothing special, though."

"I understand why he takes a particular interest in you. It's the same reason why everyone does." That caught your attention, and you looked at him for an explanation. You were aware that you attracted many people, even though you don't want to. "It's your nature. The aura you give. You attract people because of your mind. You don't speak much about yourself, you speak when spoken to and the few times you do initate conversation, you're careful with your words. You're very calculated. People are attracted to you because you're a mystery and people like mysteries. It's accommodating."

"People like having to work for something, whether they realize it or not. You're like a puzzle and a prize that people want to figure out and win. No one truly knows you, you dont let yourself be known purely because you choose not to. You carry yourself in a way that makes people want to know you, to understand you. And knowing they can't, knowing that even those with observation skills out of this world, they still won't truly understand you until you say something, makes people want to be around you. People can't help but want soemthing they can't have, they like the chase, to feel special and accomplished. To finally understand you, something not just anyone can do or have, feels like a personal prize, an achievement."