The Gaunt Reaper

Chapter 44

Ominis POV

My nerves were puddling in pools that almost suffocated me under my skin, the treacherous movement of this vehicle rendering my senses into oblivion. Had it not been for Taia's hand enveloping mine in her warmth, tethering me to a reality I had found myself only ever dreaming of, I would have almost disbelieved it, or perhaps imagined it.

My mind raced again as the car came into a complete stop, all this time I had wondered how did she feel sitting beside me in the very invention that took away her parents life. She was quiet. other than the little gestures of her soft hand squeezing mine every time there was a curve or pump, she remained mute. 

I had asked if she was alright before we had gotten in, only for her to dismiss the question with one of her encouraging and, lovely words. She had always put me first, and as selfish as I may have been all this time to allow it, I finally have a chance to change that. To put her first like I had always tried to do, but only gotten so far hindered by my own shortcomings.

"We are here" her words were curt, almost coated with a hint of relief as she opened the door nearly leaping outside in a hurry.

I tried my best to follow suit, my hands feeling for the knob that I had never felt before in my life. How was I supposed to memorise the feel of it only after one touch? 

I was trying my best to feel, to touch, without relying on my wand that sat in the inside pocket of my thick coat. After all I couldn't go swinging it around the muggles of this world. and as if on queue, the door to my side opened and, soon after I felt the familiar touch of her hand on my shoulder almost guiding me out of the vehicle with a swift smooth motion.

"It's cold and there is snow everywhere so be careful" She gently said, moving her warm hand across the fabric of my coat, gently squeezing my shoulder as she descended it on my arm towards my hand holding it tightly with her own. A shiver ran through my spin, and I couldn't tell if it was the cold outside that caused it or the simple notion of her gentle touch up on my body.

 "Thank you" I replied with a whisper holding her hand and pulling her towards me ever so slightly, enough to hear a shuddered breath escape from her alluring soft lips that I craved to feel at every possible minute of the day.

She hummed and straightened before starting to walk towards what I assumed to be the hospital. There was no question in my mind as to how I would do this, Or where she was leading me as she turned a corner or went up some stairs. In my mind, In my soul and in the depths of my unwavering heart, I trusted her fully.

How lucky I was to have encountered such an amazing woman, how-

"Ominis, this is the office of Dr Edward....Are you ready?" just as I started to count my blessings, her tender tone of voice, pulled me out of the warmth of her company. as she nervously let go of my hand and had come to a complete stop.

A simple question that I had been pondering all this time. Sure I was ready to have hope, to have a chance to see what I had been missing all my life, a viable opportunity to see the love of my life with all her beauty and glory stand before me.

I felt her shift nearer again her hands enclosed my shoulders as she hung them around my neck ever so elegantly, pulling my face down to her height to plant a swift gentle kiss to my lips. it felt like a prayer of good luck, of longing and anticipation. and, just as she was about to pull back and let go, I couldn't bring myself to let her go just yet.

My hands found solace around her waist, circling in around her back as I pulled her again for another kiss. It truly baffled me how much she had come to read me like an open book, how she knew of my worries and concerns without me having to even open or part my lips.