Chapter 72 RUBINThe morning transitions into afternoon and I felt like all the years we have lost is being recovered. However slow the process might be, I am just thankful that my mother is now here and safe with me. It wasn’t long until Molly have decided to call it a day for she has something that came up – something to do with the orders for their potted sunflowers that the both of them shall slave the day tomorrow and hopefully finish the seedlings just in time for delivery on Monday morning. Emily whines and begs Molly to let her stay the night with us – Molly did not blink an eye as she literally dragged my mother off her feet and in a few minutes, they were gone. I felt quite sad as I stared at them, taking their leave, my heart suffering from witnessing my mother go; hoping that someday, given the chance, I’d get to follow them so I would know where my mother lives. “Ready to go?” Caelum carefully said as he picks up the picnic basket and offered me his hand. I gave him h

Chapter 74RUBINThe stairs descended with a deafening squeak, making the both of us cringe. I secured the stairs on the latch and offered my hand to Caelum. He stared at me with a confused expression, his hand on mine. I couldn’t hide my excitement as I motioned for him to follow me up the stairs. I fumbled with the lock and heard Caelum gasp as the sun shone brightly, the wind blowing on my face.We emerge at the small opening and I smiled back at Caelum whose mouth is open, his eyes wide.The old rooftop now resembled the Field of Forgotten. I may have failed to capture the way it glows but the varieties of flowers I have managed to cultivate, amazes me as they dance with the wind. “So, what can you say about it?” I asked, curious as to what is running inside his head as he looks around, eyes wide like his mouth. His brows were furrowed and I bit my lips, nervous of what he will say.“I know it doesn’t meet your standards but I work harder than you think. I’m glad Aeon had offere

Chapter 76CAELUM“Wake up, my love. Let’s finish this breakfast I have ordered before we proceed with our own getaway.” I took the bread from the basket and and continued, “Aeon has informed me about Rause having the time of her life, I might as well treat you the same, don’t you think?” I arranged the plates on top of the table which I usually use for transporting the flowers, before leaning down to her peaceful form that is lying on top of the blanket. “Mamour,” I brushed my hands on her cheeks and pushed her hair to the side. I reveled at the beauty which never failed to take my breath away, tracing my fingers from her forehead and down to her nose, twirling it around for I know that will make irritated. She merely swatted my hand away as she turned on her other side, letting out a sigh that is so contented, I couldn’t help but smile. Huffing, I resulted in a much brutal way of waking her up. I slipped my hand under her waist, heaving her up on my arms only to turn her upside

Chapter 78CAELUM“Yes, more. Much better than the last.” I can almost imagine her jump up and down on her seat but she controlled herself better as she clapped her hands instead. I raised an eyebrow and nodded in appreciation, making her blush a deep red, hiding her face. “Now, don’t hide from me, mamour, we would have to work together if you want an early dinner.” I instructed her to put the shoes on before passing her a fishing rod, instructing her of what she has to do. After a while, she caught her first fish but she was so happy that she raised the rod up to her head making the lines tangle with mine.“Hey!”“I caught it.”“Hey,” I tried to take the rod from her hand but she ran the opposite way, pulling me towards her. I hastily snatched the fish that is thrashing about while Rubin started to panic. “Stop it, Rubin, just – just let go of the rod!”“Caelum!” She shrieks, eyes wide as she held on tight, “Caelum, it’s jumping towards me.” “Let go of the rod, now!” I need not

Chapter 80RUBINI waited; a minute or two have passed when he did not speak. I took a peek and frowned as I see his expression, his face red while he bites on his lip before he burst out, laughing. “Pu – punishment?” he laughed some more, slapping his knees, “Do you want to be punished?” His not so serious voice made me relax and I thread my fingers on my hair, acting coy.“Well, I did invade your privacy.”He shakes his head and said, “Come and see my collection since you already had a sneak peek with those letters.” He motions for me and I took his hand, watching as the papers neatly stacked themselves at the mouth of the tent. We settled by the blazing fire that warmed my cheeks as he pulled me closer. I rested my ear against his chest, settling close to his heart. “Who is she?” I threw a curious yet jealous gaze at the drawings. I can tell that it was a girl judging by her plump lips and longish hair, her freckles stand out from her snow white skin. I crossed my hands over my