The Elemental Love

4: My Brother Hates Me

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Sapphire's POV

As I predicted....no correction, as I already knew this was not a good night for me. After my protests against the ghost stories were drowned by Zoe's pleading I gave up.
The only comfort was that Zion decided to sit with me holding my hands. Zoe was in the middle of telling a ghost story which I didn't care to listen to. I could see that everyone was listening to the story attentively even Charlotte had stopped whining about her hair being ruined due to the cold air blowing.

As Zoe was continuing the story I was staring at the fire as it was the most interesting thing that exists.
My thoughts unconsciously wandered to my father. He is the reason why I don't like ghosts or anything related to them. Because darkness and something dangerous, something pure evil snatched my father from me.

I can still remember those blood red eyes which didn't hold any emotions watching me then the next second lunged at me. I gasped and flinched when someone squeezed my hand gently but firmly. I realized I was in the present. I turned to see Zion's concerned face "Is everything okay ?" Zion asked while urging me to drink some water. After taking some sips I answered that I was okay and just blanked out for a minute.

Zion, still looking unconvinced nodded and I am thankful that he didn't push me to answer. I don't want to tell anybody what I saw because it is impossible and everyone would think that I am a freak. Well they think I am one already.

"What are you scared of?" a hostile voice said. I looked up to see Sebastian looking at me with a disgusted face. Sometimes I think that his anger and hatred for me is all a facade and he truly loves me. But I know this is only my wishful thinking.

"What cat got your tongue or are you too scared to speak because ghosts will kill you." Charlotte said mockingly. I looked at Sebastian expecting him to defend me. But I know better, he only looked at me blankly. Where was the brother who said that he will always protect me? I wanted to slap him and demand answers but I am too cowardly to do that.

"Charlotte, stop insulting Sapphire. Don't you have something else to think about like your boy toys." Zion sneered.
Charlotte's face became red with anger and I could imagine smoke coming from her ears. Before she could retort, Sebastian cut her off.

"What wrong did she say Zion ? She is speaking the truth. My so-called sister who happens to be an elemental is afraid of ghosts. She can't even defend herself and get others in trouble which can kill them."
That did it. That sentence snapped something inside me and I was beyond furious. "I am not afraid of ghosts you jerk I am afraid of those red eyed people those bl...." suddenly I came back to my senses. Oh my god what was I going to say. No I can't tell them now, not before finding some proof. I didn't say anything more and started to back away slowly.

"What ? What were you going to say ? Complete it" Sebastian shouted. I shook my head. Tears started to form in my eyes.

"Saph what happened ?" Zion asked. But at this point I am not in the state of answering. I turned and started to run towards the palace. I could hear Charlotte calling me pathetic.

Everyone else called me back but I didn't hear. I kept running until I was in front of my room. Thank god no one saw me otherwise I would have had to answer them.

I went inside my room and sat down leaning on the bed. I cried, keeping my head in my hands. I didn't know how much I cried but I felt a pair of arms come around me and pulled me to his hard chest. I sobbed loudly clutching his shirt.

"Ssh everything would be okay" Zion said soothingly. He continued to caress my hair with his hand. He didn't judge me, didn't question me and for that I respect him and love him. Yes I admit I love him very much. If only he returns my unrequited love.

We stayed like that all night, me crying like a baby and him rockin me to sleep. I was too disoriented to be embarrassed and didn't know when sleep overcame me.

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