Girl In Disguise

Chapter 5: Farewell

Fleeing like hell, I hold a struggling Aries in my arms as I stride swiftly toward a dark alley twenty or so meters away from Downtown.

Not wanting to frighten Aries even more or anyone else for that matter, I walk at a normal pace as numerous bystanders give us a mixture of stares from fear to curious to confusion to horror while Aries shouts at the top of her lungs.

“P-put me down, bastard! Let me go”, she cries as her fragile body trembles with fear. She shuts her eyes and turns away when I look down at her. Silent tears trickle down her cheeks. “P-please…put me down!”

"Oh, my goodness. What's happening? That girl seemed to be injured.  What's that thug doing with her? Someone call the police," an elderly woman's voice gasps in a hushed tone as we pass several convenient store on the nearest block.

God, I knew it’d happen. I should have never gotten involved with other people. I am a cold blooded killer after all. Every goddamn person thinks so. Why…why did I take his damn hand…when I knew this would happen? It hurts…so goddamn much. Why…? Why do I try to act like a human when I know I’m not human? What am I trying to achieve? I'm a damn monster in the eyes of all humans. Why did I ever think differently? How childish of me. I’ll never see Abe’s face again after this. I’m such a dumbass!

The cold harsh truth is finally put out there and I knew full well it was going to happen sooner or later. Yet I had been thoughtless and selfish, not wanting to believe the truth: I can’t always keep a hold on my humanity forever. I’m a monster after all. People only see a horrifying predator, harming the helpless.

I grit my teeth, angry at my own stupidity, as I shove the impulse to comfort Aries and tell her it’ll be alright from my mind. I would only be telling her lies as I always had before this happened. I don’t want that anymore. I’ve caused her too much pain already.

Twenty minutes later, we arrive at the motel entrance.

With too many humans around already and unable to use my abilities too much unless I want to cause a commotion and have the government and police on my ass twenty-four seven, I can’t afford to get her to a hospital with us miles away from the nearest one so I'll use the only other option I can think of.

Without warning, I grasp Aries’ chin, roughly, before my lips connect with hers, making contact before speaking in an ancient Gaelic language I knew as a child by heart.

Codladh, anam shattered. Chaith mé grá an bandia cothrom ' agus an rathúnais ar tú. Bealtaine do aisling a líonadh le sonas. Dúisigh nuair a thagann an t-am.[AJL1] 

Her eyes flutter shut as her heart rate slows and her body goes limp. I let out a sigh of relief at Aries’ sleeping face.

I walk through the lobby and up to the main receptionist’s desk.

“We need an ambulance! My friend is severely injured in several places. Please call an ambulance, ma’am! She’s going into shock” I shout, worriedly, as the receptionist pauses from her task and looks at us, horrified.

With a nod, she picks up the phone and dials for help.

I let out another sigh before looking down at Aries. A tight gut twisting feeling fills my stomach.

I could die now and not give a damn. I have nothing. No home. No family. And once Aries tells Abe of my actions he’ll react like everyone else has in the past, hating and fearing me for the rest of his life.

I push all thoughts from my mind and bring my attention back to Aries. I smile down at her, sadly.

“Even though you may have been an arrogant rich bitch to others, I kind of enjoy being a part of your family. I’m glad I was able to meet you and your family, Aries. I hope you get better”, I chuckle, softly, brushing stray strands of her blond hair out of her eyes. “And goodbye.”

Relieved the receptionist was calling for help, I lay Aries on one of the nearest sofas in the lounge. She dozes off, breathing in and out evenly, as her head rests against the cushion pillow. “The ambulance is on its way. You need to rest”, I whisper and leave, knowing she’s safe and out of harm’s way.

Goodbye.

 [AJL1]Sleep, shattered soul. I cast the fair Goddess’ love and prosperity upon you. May your dreams be filled with happiness. Awaken when the time comes.