Unveiling Him ✓

14. Lights

"Five more chapters, and I'll wrap it up."

"Really? Ah, I'm not ready to let them go." Mhok whined.

Day chuckled, "It's about time. I'll miss them too, but I think the time pacing is perfect."

"If you say so," Mhok muttered, gently closing the laptop, "Does that mean you're publishing your book soon?"

Day slowly nodded, "If everything goes well, I can do that."

Mhok smiled cheerily, "God, I'm so excited!"

"You seem happier than me," Day noted.

"Of course, I'm happy. It's my book. I wrote it." Mhok said.

Day scoffed, "Yeah, sure. I'll just sue you for plagiarism then."

Mhok laughed, "Oh my! I wouldn't dare then."

Day laughed along. He felt comfortable and worthy when he was around Mhok. He had never experienced such feelings with anyone before.

Day decided that P'Mhok was special.

"Ah, not again."

"What happened, P'Mhok?"

"The power went out. It has happened thrice this day."

Day looked sad. Mhok faced problems that Day didn't. Their lives were so different.

"I should've bought candles and torches. I never thought- "

"It's okay, Day. It's not that bad. I can manage."

Day was quiet for a moment, "Is it too dark?"

"Honestly, it is." Mhok admitted, "But it's nothing I can't bear with."

Day thought for some time, "Is it bright outside?"

Mhok glanced outside, "It's a full moon night. There's enough light outside."

Day smiled, "Perfect! Let's go out then."

"Right now? This late?"

"P'Mhok, I meant we can stay in our lawn. There's plenty of space there."

Mhok's heart fluttered whenever Day used the term 'our' - our home, our pet, our lawn.

"Let's go then," Mhok breathed out.

Day grabbed Mhok's arm even though he knew the directions like the back of his hand. Maybe he did it for P'Mhok, who couldn't see in the dark. Day decided that the latter was the case.

Opening the front door, they stepped out.

The cold air engulfed them, making them feel a little chilly.

"Should we grab a jacket or something?"

"A duvet will be better." Day suggested.

Mhok was confused, but they went inside and brought a huge blue colored duvet.

Mhok led Day to a comfortable spot in their huge yard. The grass was artificial, so they didn't have to worry about bugs or weeds.

"Let's sit here," Mhok gently pulled Day to sit beside him.

They settled comfortably.

"P'Mhok, wrap the duvet around yourself," Day told.

Mhok put the blanket over his shoulder, "What about you?"

Day smiled widely, "I'll take the other end."

Mhok's heartbeat became faster as he realized that they were sharing a blanket, sitting close to each other.