Apnea

Love lies

Markian pov

"Son, we are going to attend a conference with the most elite members from both the Underworld and Heaven councils; I need you to be on your best behavior. This is a chance for you to get a taste of your future as the Archangel of Love."

"Ok, Dad! No need for our whole family narrative." I rolled my eyes at his firmness. I get it already~

I went to my room to do some last-minute packing for our journey and stay. It was all the way in Nirvana and that's not relatively close to Heaven at all. The ride there will take up to 8 hours, but it could take longer because of all the angels traveling there as well.

Once I threw the last of my belongings into my suitcase, I made my way towards the bathroom for a quick shower. I glanced into the mirror, slowly taking in my new appearance with my now shorter hair.

'It will gradually grow back,' I chanted for reassurance.

After drying off, I found myself  juggling packing my toiletries , gelling my hair into a bun, and talking to Symphony on the phone. "My dad made me cut my hair shorter because it looked too shaggy and unruly for me to present to the elite. Like what type of shit is this?"I complained to Symphony.

My long hair was my signature look! To my delight, It wasn't cut too short; the only reason why I didn't refuse was because I agreed that it was a bit long.

"Awww, imma miss your hair!"

Despite my long list of friends, Symphony held the best friend position. We weren't in the same rank, but she was intelligent and beyond compassionate. Symphony and I met in school, where I saved her from being attacked by a group of Angels. She was strong, yet she didn't believe in violence, especially with our fellow Angels.

"I know! I'm missing it as we speak,"I whined and winced at the roughness of the hard brush.

"I have to get to grace practice, so I'll call you later. Tell your dad I said hi as well."

"Alrighty, bye!"

"Byeeeeeeee,"Symphony exaggerates before hanging up.

I gathered my things and got comfortable in the car. "Come on, Dad!" For someone who was so eager, he is taking entirely too long. Hurry up!

During the ride there, my dad only nagged on about the importance of being the Archangel of Love and how I should maintain a good image. All I really wanted was to peacefully listen to my music. However, his talking soon came to a halt and he began to focus on the road. At that moment, I put my headphones on and listened to "Love Lies" by Khalid and Normani.

Sorry if it's hard to catch my vibe, mmm
I need a lover to trust, tell me you're on my side
Are you down for the ride?
It's not easy for someone to catch my eye
But I've been waitin' for you for my whole damn life
For my whole lifetime

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"Markian! Markian, wake up," my dad yelled, shaking me out of my sleep. I opened my eyes and witness something beyond stunning; the House of Nirvana was utterly astonishing.