Dark Wings

10. Happy Birthday (Part 2)

As I walk my way to the mansion, I happen to glance at the graveyard. That place really creeps me out.

I reached for my necklace and prayed silently.

Looking away, I moved straight to the house, holding the gift I bought for Dien.

When I arrived at the mansion, Watson told me to wait for Dien in his library.

I waited for an hour but Dien didn't come.

The ball is now getting started, perhaps he's still busy with his guests. So I decided to read some books in his library, I guess he won't mind if I'd reading one of his collections?

Just as when I was about to get a book Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, I heard voices, shouts coming from nowhere. I listened intently and found out that the voices are coming from behind the portrait of Mona Lisa.

I know eavesdropping is not good but I was really curious to know who are arguing.

"Stop meddling with my life!!" shouted a familiar voice.

It's...  Dien's.

"I AM YOUR FATHER! YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO ME! THAT GIRL WILL ONLY BRING YOU TO YOUR DOWNFALL!" Mr. Livingston roared.

"She's the best thing that ever happened to my life. You have to accept that father." said Dien.

I was completely taken aback by their conversation.

Accidentally, I snapped a button right under the portrait, opening it.

Dien looked frightened by the sight of me. And when Mr. Livingston and I met gazes, I've seen an unexplained anger in his eyes the moment he saw me.

"What are you doing here?" Mr. Livingston asked in a daunting tone.

"I.. I was just.." I'm scared and I can't hide that.

Words just can't come out of my mouth and I could feel how my body trembles at the sight of the old man.

Dien, on the other hand, acted quickly. He took my hand and led me to the door.

"Let's go.." he said but we're only halfway to the door when Dien fell to the floor, holding his head.

I could see how veins appeared on his forehead because of the pain.

"Dien! What's happening? Mr. Livingston---"but as I look at Mr. Livingston, he's smiling.

"Sir, your son.."

"Shut up,mortal! Look at him! Now, you tell me that you love my son!" he ordered.

I did stare at Dien and I was shocked when I saw horns appearing on his forehead and his shirt was completely ruined at the back because of his huge black wings.