Unfading Shadows [2]

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^PS: Miray's hair is longer than the girl in the pic

It's a very, very, very long chapter... consider it a double update ~ *Wink*

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Miray woke up feeling warm, chest comfortable, and cheek pressed up against her palm. Instinctively, she reached out for Vince, wanting to snuggle her face against him.

A frown tugged down at her lips when she met with nothing but air.

Slowly, she sat up and glanced around the room, rubbing sleepily at her eyes.

It was empty.

She yawned and stretched lazily, contemplating lying back and continuing to sleep. She would love to, but she had to use the bathroom.

Her stomach let out a pathetic groan reminding her of her hunger.

"Right, food..." Miray yawned again, rubbing at her stomach.

She ran her fingers through her silky hair, pulling it back lazily, only for it to come back again. She reached for her phone on the nightstand to check the time.

11:24 am.

She sighed and wore her slippers, walking downstairs toward the bathroom. After finishing her morning routine, brushing her teeth, washing her face, and combing her hair, Miray headed toward the kitchen, expecting to find someone, only to freeze with horror when she realized it was empty.

Her brothers had never left her alone without telling her first and making sure she was okay. That always gave her the time to take food to her room and lock herself inside until someone came back.

Did they forget?

Dread twisted in her gut, her heart thudded in her chest, and her hands shook with fear.

She had to get away.

She had to lock herself in her room... NOW!

She couldn't stay alone in an open space where he could find her easily.

She had to run, but her feet felt like lead. She couldn't move them, she couldn't walk. She wanted to call someone, but terror sealed her throat, and she was too frightened to scream.

"There you are!"

Miray's mouth immediately fell open with a panicked scream, eyes shut while her hands covered her ears. Tears started streaming steadily down her cheeks as she sobbed, body shaking uncontrollably.

Vince's heart sank, and he immediately rushed forward, bending down to his sister's level and trying to grab her hands in his own. "Rei, it's just me, calm down, it's me, Vince, open your eyes." he stressed, feeling utterly and completely helpless.

Miray opened her eyes, sobbing hard when she was met with Vince's worried eyes.

"You s-scared me!" Miray hiccuped, hitting Vince's chest halfheartedly, obviously trying to convey how upset she felt.

"I'm so sorry." Vince breathed, pulling her into a hug and nuzzling into her hair. "I'm sorry, you're okay." he chanted, planting kisses on top of her head.

"I thought you all l-left." Miray's lips trembled as she cried, hands gripping tightly onto Vince's t-shirt.

"Never," Vince whispered against her hair, rubbing soothingly up and down her back. "Would never," he repeated firmly, his arms tightening protectively around her.