Gold Lights

Chapter 53

Oliver laid in bed.

It was half six in the morning and he woke up alone. The room was dark but the morning sun was rising and shining through the closed curtains.

It was strange that he wasn't in too much pain from missing his soulmate but he felt so miserable.

He was alone.

He, was, alone.

That was the worst thing in the world. For eighteen thousand years he has never woken up without Vinny close by.

But now he would continue to feel alone for so long, he didn't want to think about the word years.

He could feel Vinny's emotions but he could tell that he was still sleeping.

Slowly, Oliver rolled onto his back and stared at the dark wood of his poster bed.

He let out a shaky breath and rubbed his tired eyes. He didn't sleep very well and only had around four hours. He kept waking up and it would take him ages to drift back off.

Just then, there were three gentle knocks on his bedroom door before it opened.

Without moving, Oliver watched a big and tall person duck under the door. He knew it was Rayvon as he slowly shut it behind him.

He watched his son walk over and climb onto the bed. He got under the covers and put his arms around his dad.

Oliver cherished his warmth and his comfort as he wrapped his arms around him too.

"How're you doing son?" He asked.

Rayvon buried his head into his dad's shoulder and took in his comforts as well.

"I'm okay I guess" He muffled. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm good," Oliver said and rubbed his back. He wanted to keep Rayvon away from as much sadness as he could. "I can still feel your dad and he's doing okay too."

Rayvon knew he was just trying to be happy for him but he was glad, he hated it when his dad was upset. It felt like the whole world had collapsed if Oliver didn't have a smile on his face.

He hugged a little tighter but didn't say anything, he just wanted to be with him.

"How did you get so big Rayvon?" Oliver asked. "I remember when you and Luka were once the same height."

Rayvon chuckled softly.

"That must have been ages ago."

"You were probably about two years old before you were growing faster than him. Aliyah did say you were a big baby" Oliver said and very nearly smiled at the memory of being pregnant.

"Well, you should've seen it coming then" Rayvon smiled and rolled over so he was lying on top of him.

"You surprised everyone by getting this big, though" Oliver said and let a tiny smile appear.

Rayvon loved it when his dad talked about memories they shared when they were little. It felt like it was so long ago.

Just then, the door opened.

They both looked to see John. He smiled at his son and his grandson, keeping each other company.

"Morning boys," He said and walked over. He climbed on the bed and under the covers too as Rayvon rolled off of Oliver and hugged his grandad.

He was a very affectionate person and got that from both of his parents. Although, when he's angry he most definitely takes after Vinny.

John smiled and hugged him back.