“Well I didn’t miss you.” I grumbled and he knitted his brows together. “You didn’t?” “Not even a little bit.” “Then who were you just cursing out loud?” He asked and I looked up to find him struggling stifling a laugh. “Come on, love. Tell me.” “Someone who isn’t you for sure.” “Come on now. Don’t lie to me.” “Why would I lie?” I growled and he backed up. “Just so you know, your ears become red when you lie.” He said trying hard not to laugh. “Fine! I was grumbling about you! I hate you! There I said it. Happy?” I huffed and he stepped forward wrapping his arms around me. He pulled me into his chest. “How can I be happy learning that you hate me?” He whispered. “I’m sorry I didn’t come sooner.” “It’s okay.” I grumbled. “But this is the last time I will forgive you without any consequences.” “You won’t be allowed another situation like this.” After that day, he came to visit me twice in the next week. And he did call everyday as per promise. But the time only reduced with e

After Erdem had left that evening, I tossed and turned on my bed as I struggled to fall asleep. Sleep, though, seemed to escape me. I tried to wear myself out by moving about the house, but I was still unable to fall asleep. On top of that, the tiny beast I was carrying seemed restless as well. He, too, moved rapidly, not allowing me to take a breather. As soon as I was able to close my eyes, he would kick, waking me up. When the sun's early rays first hit my face directly, I found myself dozing off on the couch. I sighed as I pressed my palms against my face. I sat up and the little beast lightly kicked. I couldn’t help but shake my head and let the small smile escape.“You seem more restless than I am,” I whispered as I ran my hand gently over my belly. And perhaps in response, the little beast stirred.“Is it getting boring in there?” I asked and felt him move under my touch again. I gulped and closed my eyes.“Stay in there for as long as possible, my little eagle. This world is a

I hurriedly washed my bloody hand in the lake as the water slightly stung the fresh cuts. I put the dress on and stood up slowly, afraid that I might startle him with any sudden movement. Arion watched me with curious eyes as I slowly made my way to him. I lifted my hand, and he took a small step back but didn’t run away. He glanced at my hand and my face. After thinking for a while, he took a step forward and truly astonished me by licking my palm. I could help but smile as he lowered his head, and I took it as a sign of his approval. Without any delay, I softly placed my hand on his head and my palm snicked in his soft, luscious hair. I gently petted his head.“Thank you,” I muttered, and he snorted in response.I sat there, under the shade of the tree and watched as the sun descended to the horizon. Arion hung around there all the while. Munching on the grass and standing beside me at times. He even went as far as bringing me an apple. And I enjoyed his silent company to the fulles

“…I heard he is back?” A warrior asked and the other one nodded.“You heard right. I just escorted him to his residence.”“Are they…?” I looked up at Anxo and he nodded, “He returned a few hours ago.” Anxo said in a monotonous voice, and I nodded. All kinds of thoughts started playing in my head as I started to walk.The conversation and the things she told me started to play in vivid details as I barely managed to keep walking. Hundreds of scenarios played in my head as I started to rush back home. And all of them ended up being the same. I don’t want to see him. I have to go away. And for that, I can not return back to my house.“I-I’m going to visit the garden,” I murmured as I turned around and started heading to the forest.“What! Let me come with you!” Anxo shouted as I rushed into the forest.I shook my head as I frantically blabbered. “No. Don’t follow me.”In a matter of moments, I started running as my mind tried to navigate through the forest amidst thousands of soul crushi

Even though they are quiet and unmoving like an old photograph, stars shone in the night sky like diamonds. I closed my eyes as I felt the wind tangle my hair into a mane. The stars would have appeared coordinated if I had been out there in space, travelling beyond the boundaries of the known cosmos. The stars would tremble, and galaxies would dart and fall. But for now, the stars continued to follow their usual pattern as I wrapped my arms tightly over my chest and softly rested my head on the pillar that supported the shade over the small deck overlooking the backyard. Anxo left about an hour ago after dinner and took a bowl of Šnenokle with him. I noticed a shadow stir in the darkness of the forest, but I wasn’t startled as I knew who it was. Proving me right, Cassian appeared from the shadows and silently walked to me before sitting down beside me with a modest gap. We sat in silence. While I watched the stars, he stared at me. I glanced at him and noticed the questions in his eye