HATE- THE MOTHER OF LOVE

The first encounter

Daniel

My mind is completely distracted by her thoughts when I enter my apartment. I've been replaying different scenes in my head as to how I will react and what I will say when and if I meet Cassandra. I've also been planning the time period through which I will find out whatever Gaia wanted me to, then go back home. However much I hate to admit it, I actually do miss the beings back there, even my twin. I've never been this far off from that land, and the thought that I actually made it this far, alive, is somehow exhilarating and terrifying at the same time

I'm jolted out of my thoughts when I stumble on something and fall flat on my face. I curse aloud and collect myself, then angrily turn to see what caused my "downfall". Of course it was Joan's foot, typical siren. " Why on Gaia's name would you want to paralyze me lady?" I grit out the words, and she raises her eyebrow in question "lady? Really?" 

"Okay fine, let me rephrase my words. Why did you stick your foot out with the intention of paralyzing me, SIREN?" I continue, still in an irritated tone, and she rolls her eyes at me

"Do you have to be so dramatic about everything Danny? I mean, you're the son of a fucking minor god. Why do you think you can be paralyzed?"

"Probably because I'm still in human form"

"Doesn't mean you left your powers in the other body. These powers prevent you from getting hurt dummy, even in your human form" She speaks like one who is worried my insolence might be contagious

"Does that mean I can fight you and still come out unscathed?" I ask, just to test her patience and tolerance

"Oh, I forgot to tell you I am an exception. One chorus and you'll be in my laps" She winks at me and goes to the kitchen. I slump down on the couch and try not to get lost in my thoughts again as I wait for Joan to finish what ever it is she is doing. She returns some minutes later with two cups of coffee and an excited face. For a moment I had forgotten how nosy she can be.

She insists that I tell of everything that took place and I do. Only because I actually need her help in planning everything out, that plus she really knows how to nag someone. When I ask her what she makes out of the whole situation, she says we really have to wait till I meet Cassandra and if her best friend really does know her better than anybody else

I check the time, and sigh in frustration. I have only two hours before I ace to wake up again and I'm not even sure if I will manage to sleep with all these thoughts in my head. Then I remember Joan's here

"Hey Joan, would you please sing me one of those songs, you know, because I really need to sleep?; and that's an impossibility with all that's going on" She gives me a look and I give the best begging expression I can put on, an she finally rolls her eyes at me.

"Fine. I'll demand a payment for it later on though" I give her my charming smile, then trod on yo my bed room. I don't even bother getting under the covers, and as soon as I close my eyes, I hear Joan's voice. It's seductive and soothing in a way like nothing I've ever heard before. I can feel myself being pulled to it, and the last thing I remember, is a sigh coming from my mouth, and incoherent praises of how beautiful this voice is

Four hours later, I'm done with the tasks of finding out everything I can about Cassandra's background, and I'm in my black Audi, headed towards Cleopatra's house. Finding her number wasn't all that hard, and of course she wanted to hang out with the new guy, and show him around. I was only hoping Cassandra was invited as well. Best friends do that right?

Her place isn't that far away, so I don't spend a lot of time on the way. I bring my car to a stop in front of the house she described to me. I get out and as I walk towards the door, I hope above everything else, that Gaia is at least watching this, and that she'll make things a little bit easier.

I wait for a minute or two, then I solemnly press the doorbell. I hear some footsteps coming towards the door, and I hold my breath. What happens when the door is opened, can clearly be described as the most confusing moment of my life.

I stare at Cassandra's beautiful face as she beckons me in, and for a moment, I can't help but feel... Nothing. Truly speaking, I had expected sparks, or maybe something, or anything to happen. An indication that she was what I was looking for, but no. I actually feel weird in a way, just being in her presence. But this is just hormones right? I mean, isn't this what humans call nervousness?