"Ah, my dear! There you are" you can see the patterns on the light brown curtains and the sun reflecting
"It's a lovely sunny day isn't it?...how about you come with me for a tea..."
You can see at the ceiling, it can all remind you of your childhood days.
You walk down the stairs with Damien and head to the backyard. He offers you a seat
"You seem pals...is everything alright...?" You ask him
His eyes dart down then up at you as he goes to speak
"I just had an argument with the colonel.... Again...Ah, it will be fine!... you'll see we will settle this."
He says almost like he is trying to convince not only you, but himself as well
"I swear if he hurts you again...."
You say he interrupts
"No...no it's nothing serious." He continues in a shy tone
"I should go check on Celine later....she is being acting... rather unusually"
He takes a seat and adds some honey to his tea.
"Sugar?..." He asks. His eyes full of gentleness, you are not surprised. It seems genuine
"Yes"
You both drink your tea and then he remembers
"Ah- I... I brought you the book I have been talking about"
"Love is in the air...?" You ask. You find this rather awkward
He smiles nervously and chuckles "Ah is it...? Well it's worth reading, my dear" he laughs and
The white petals flow in the wind behind him and your eyes are focused on his upturned happy eyes
You smile. It's almost lunch time
"Please, stay here for today. Just one more night...it will mean a lot, to me"
He grabs your arms loosely and shrugs a smile
You consider before nodding your head with a smile
The bed isn't the cozyest.... Think. And you say it almost aloud , quietly without realizing
He hears you and laughs softly
You both go to the dining table. Mark , Celine and Wilford are there.
You take a seat and eat every bit of the food, since it happens to be your favourite
"We also have dessert." Celine fakes a smile and places a chocolate ice cream cake on the table
Mark laughs "Fantastic!... Did you make it yourself?" He asks with a cheeky grin
"I tried." Celine replies with a shrug and a raise of the brow
Damien looks at you and then back at the dessert as he serves you some and to himself as well
After you all are done you go back to your room.... You can't believe this is your last day staying here....
You feel as if you don't want to get back home, into the large loud city
...
You look around, the beautiful scenery and the gentle curtains. The small rose at the side table, the same rose Damien was taking in the scent of and smiled.
He really loves his garden, even if he doesn't let anyone know
The sunlight dies down... You can hear Damien and Celine speaking. Almost arguing in the dim lighted library. They seem worried....after all many things are said about the house
You suddenly worry for everyone... And most of all Damien, what is this feeling...?
"What if I never saw that sweet smile again?" You ask yourself.
No. Such person or anyone shouldn't get corrupted...
You lay down on your bed.
...
The dark ceiling. This quietness is so familiar... The slight ringing in your ears and the sounds of people going up and down the stairs.....it almost makes you want to open the door and walk around, but you supress that urge.
This causes you a tear to shed....and then another....
Your arms still hurt from self harming
But the gentle fabric covers it
Though some blood still drips down from it.
Damien enters
"Hey.... I wanted to say I hope you have a good night I-"
...
He pauses....
His eyes fill with worry and sadness, along with surprise....
...
"Are you crying...?"
He walks in and rushes to you. The question "are you okay?" Just makes the tears run faster.
He takes you into his arms. He notices the blood drips down his white gentle cloth but he doesn't mind it
The blue rose on the side of his black suit shining in the darkness.... The dark trees move out the window
"We will go through this together......i promise you..."
...
He looks down at you, his lips quiver
"Sweetie....... don't harm yourself again, please" he says and wraps his arms tightly around you
He sobs and starts trembling. You feel bad,, seeing him like this
You rest your hands on his back and as his eyes become sore and your eyes become sleepy....you fall asleep. You can still hear the crickets faintly and his quiet deep breathing... His chest rises and falls against your torso and his rose let's go of a single petal which falls into your hands which are interwined.
He made sure to gently wrap bandages around your hand while you were growing sleepier and then he held your hand firmly....
He kisses it once before now fully asleep.
You can feel his weight on you as you are seated on the floor till the sun rises again.
