Golden Eyes

T W E N T Y N I N E

"So did you and Julianne always know you were soulmates?" I asked scraping the bottom of my empty Nutella container. She raised an eyebrow. "You guys are practically the same person in a different body. Don't deny it. I know what it's like to have a soulmate:"

The house was empty when I first arrived in Paradise. I was thankful. A nap was needed. The upstairs bedroom was jaw-dropping. Sleek black walls, and four floor-length windows covered with black-out curtains. The bed itself took up half of the massive room. I couldn't help but collapse into it. The satin sheets were cool contrasting the warmth from the fluffy blanket. Within seconds I was out like a light. I wasn't sure how long I was sleeping for but I was woken by the sound of clattering downstairs.

According to her she sensed the moment I popped in. She came to make sure I ate. A fruit bowl full of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and orange slices waited for me. Once the bowl was empty I requested Nutella which begrudgingly handed to me.

"You're observant," She said snatching the jar away from me. I pouted and rested my elbows on my belly. "What did we speak about before?"

I groaned, "Ask the right questions." She wasn't going to give me any juicy details. Not that she needed to. Her response already was enough to confirm what I already thought.

She peered out of the closed window, gazing intensively. I took a peak and smiled. She was watching Julianne and Tamia dance with another music enchanter. They clapped their hands making their song. I snickered quietly. It was painfully obvious.

"How are you feeling today?" she murmured still looking out the window. A ghost of a smile etched
into her face when Julianne looked up and made eye contact.

A loaded question if I'm being honest. Not wanting to worry her I replied, "Just tired that's all. The person invading my body keeps kicking me though." I don't know where my angel's sudden strength came from but it felt as if she was kicking internal organs.

"She's developing fast I see." Taking her eyes off Julianne she joined me at the kitchen table. Today her hair was in a poofy afro reminding me of the days I had to do Bonnie's hair. Her S curls were meticulously placed, and each strand was perfect. Her dress was the same as Julianne's normal attire. A simple white sundress with lace trim at the bottom. My white dress was similar but was more of a tight fit due to my protruding stomach.

"She needs an eviction note," I grumbled, attempting to leaving the table but I couldn't pull myself up. "Can you help me out please?"

Morgan stifled a laugh as she took both of my hands and pulled me up. I let out a puff of air. This bump is getting heavier by the day. Feeling sturdy on my feet I ventured into the kitchen to find something to drink in the refrigerator. My eyes lit up when I noted the stack of blood bags on the right side. I grabbed two, emptied them into a mug and placed it in the microwave for 15 seconds. I can't remember the last time I fed.

The elder enchanter furrowed her eyebrows. "What is the purpose of putting blood into that machine?"

The microwave beeped making her jump. I pulled the mug out and then dipped my finger to check the temperature. Perfect, just how I like it. I joined her again. "A microwave heats things. I don't like cold blood. It's thicker than usual."

"I thank the universe for allowing me to die." she wrinkled her nose. She laid her legs on the chair across from her, sinking until I only saw above her neck. "Any new developments?"

I gave her a brief rundown of my discussion with Abby. When Bianca's name was mentioned she instantly sat up. "She was here in Paradise," Morgan stated then her eyes widened. "She's one of the woman who disappeared with Alessandra. Do you think they're working together?"