" She called me what? "I was in the middle of a heated conversation with an old woman. That Mystic Joe was my comrade in that mission. I was almost on the verge of winning the argument about Liana and my relationship status when the nurse came running and spoilt everything in a second. That old woman was insisting that Liana and I were a married couple. She said she could ' see things' and was never mistaken. She was asking me to reconcile with her, ask for her forgiveness. I was showing him how far from the truth she was when the nurse came yelling on top of her voice that, " Patient Liana is calling for her husband Draco, full name Drake Drakon. Please come with us at once. "I had no idea what was more absurd, Liana calling me her husband, or her coming around as fast or her calling me by that stupid name that weird Mystic Joe had scribbled for me on some paper. The old woman gave me that, " I told you so. I win" kind of dirty look as the nurse literally dragged me back inside
Damian was not sick at all. The little prince was just pretending. He had been demanding the audience of Liana over and over again. When nobody bothered to give him a proper answer, he planned to feign his own suffering to draw his father's attention. " What is it that our little Prince desires? We promise to scan the entire territory to fetch you that! "The Master lovingly patted the head of the little Prince who had gone on a hunger strike. " Mama... "He said, looking straight at Draco and then again turned back. The Master looked at Draco, who didn't know what he aught to say , then turned back at Damian. " Prince Damian, by Mama do you mean your human care giver whose name is Liana? "The Master should not have stepped on the wrong foot of that little dragon. Damian let a shrill roar out, emitting orange flames. As soon as the shelf in front caught fire, the other care givers rushed to take the blaze down. Little dragon prince rolled his eyes at his father this time, comp
" My baby! "I saw her almost jump out of her bed as she saw Damian.According to her lastest memory, I was her husband and a human and Damian was our son. We had to pretend it was real. Damian was doing a good job at that, perhaps. Or perhaps he wasn't even pretending. I sat on that chair beside her, she looked at me and smiled. " I hope you have been feeding him well? "Mystic Joe was busy making a face at me, perhaps trying to ask me to nod and say yes. Forced smiles never looked more pathetic. I could have never imagined what was happening to me at that moment. " I can't wait to go back home Draco. I have been telling them for days. They said you were busy with work and Damian and today was the only day they allowed children to visit. But I have waited enough. I feel exhausted sleeping here all day. I even need to finish studying for my semester. You know my exams are just around the corner! Gosh! Why is this hospital so nagging? "She got out of her bed and came sat in f
I carried her on my back outside. Just like that. I even made that weird ' vroom, vroom' noise with my lips, to mimic the sound of cars that humans make. I was pretending to sweep her off the ground and give her a piggy back ride to our so called favorite restaurant. I didn't even have any idea where that was because I had not been to any, except one where I stood outside during our last visit and Liana ordered some take-aways . It was working because I could hear her smile. I took a look at her car that needed a lot of effort to get started. "Let's take a cab.The car needs some fixing. I will do that in the tomorrow. I promise. "She looked concerned. " Draco, you loved cars. Why would you be neglecting ours? How had you been travelling? Was everything all right while I was gone Draco? Is there something you are hiding? "A lot. In fact I was hiding everything. " Liana, can you stop over worrying? Let's just go get some food. I am starving you know. And so must be Damian. "h
Liana and Draco looked like a happy average couple with a bubbly toddler, Damian. They had settled into a comfortable routine of everyday activities, which although monotonous, brought them joy and happiness. Here's a peek into their everyday life:At around 6:00 AM everyday ,the day began early for Liana and Draco. They are almost always woken up by the sound of Damian, who is already up and raring to go. Not that Draco would be technically 'sleeping'. But he had to pretend to his best. They, without fail, begin their day by cuddling with Damian and playing with him for a few minutes.At around,6:30 AM, after some playtime, Liana and Draco start preparing breakfast. Liana makes a pot of coffee while Draco cooks up some scrambled eggs and toast. Damian helps out by fetching ingredients and utensils from the cabinets.The tiny family of three, gather around the small dinning table and enjoy their breakfast together, chatting about the day ahead. Damian always tries to join in the con
The sound of a metal vase tumbling across the hall was enough to let anybody guess that Lucian was not in a good mood that day. He was seething with anger as he heard the news that his brother Draco was playing family with the human and his child in the human world. How could the Dragon King forsake his duty to their kind and consort with such a lowly creature when he did not do so for his dragon wife?As he paced back and forth in his lair, Lucian's mind raced with thoughts of betrayal and dishonor. How could his own brother put the needs of a human woman before their own kind? Had Draco forgotten the centuries of tradition and loyalty that bound them as dragons?Did he finally decide to show his nonchalance for a human which he refused to do even for Kiara? How dared he? That was not happening under Lucian's watch. Draco could not get whatever he wanted and whenever he desired. Lucian had always been fiercely loyal to his kind and their way of life, and he couldn't fathom why Dra
" You are a coward and a looser! That's all that you are! "Lucian wasn't talking. He was there with an intention to fight. He was roaring on top of his voice at the top of the tallest roof in town. I watched around to make sure no human had seen us in such a state. Lucian had dropped out of nowhere while I was walking back home with some groceries in my hand. He held my throat and flew straight up from there as the grocery packets fell on the footpath. He flew till we were on the tallest tower and on the tallest point. He pushed me with both his hands and demanded once more, " How dare you Draco? How did you so easily replace Kiara after her death? You are busy being a husband to that human for so many days. Did you even try being Kaira's husband for even once? "He pushed me this time with ferocity. With the strength of not his fist but his beast. I never thought I would find myself in this situation. Lucian, was standing before me, anger and disappointment etched into eve
" Is this it? Are you trying to defy the laws of heavens or are you just trying to put me down? "Lucian finally asked. His eyes still closed and his chest heaving. I was glad that he did. " I am the law Lucian! And I am not trying to put anybody down!"We were at the empty parking lot a few blocks away from Liana's place. In Lucian's desperation he had risked exposing the reality of the Dragon kind in front of mere human eyes. It was astounding luck that not that many witnessed our tussle midair . The place where Liana resided was more or less isolated from the heavy traffics. Even then it was not safe to let them humans witness or existence first hand. History was smeared with tales of every possible unpleasant after effects of when humans panicked because of us dragons. " What new games are you trying to play Dragon Lord? What is your intention with the human? Do you wish to use and throw Liana away as well just like you did with Kiara? "" I never used Kiara like you accu