The Couple

Celia

I don’t know when I passed out after crying. By the time I woke up, it was already dinner time. I got out and saw the apartment empty which made my heart sink. I don’t know who I expected, Chris, Jeanne or my parents. No not my parents, since I can’t explain to them what happened here I don’t want them to be here. Although I desperately crave for dad’s tight hug which says everything is fine.

My stomach growled and I got reminded that I haven’t had my lunch yet. I am hungry and need food to survive. I went back in to wash my face which has clearly written over it that I messed up. I wonder where my parents are but I am sure they will be home anytime soon.

I served myself food which dad cooked for me and heated it up. I need to eat my dinner before they get home otherwise I won’t be able to explain why I am eating lunch now.

I started Twilight on my television and sat on the couch to feed my growling stomach. I am so hungry that I can eat a whole wolf right now. The thought was enough to bring me back the pain of heartbreak. I thought of mind linking him but discarded the thought immediately. I know I can’t bear to hear his painful voice. Once I hear it, I will run back to him.

You don’t go back to people after you hurt them just because you’re in pain too.

I think it was the first time I didn’t care about the taste. I didn’t notice if it was cooked properly. For the first time after having dad’s cooked food I didn’t care to appreciate it. I washed my dishes so my parents didn't know what I had or even if I had dinner or not.

This time watching Twilight was totally a different experience for me. It was the first time I noticed Jacob more than Edward. I was noticing his bond with other wolves in the movie and comparing if it is how Chris’s pack works. Seeing Jacob turning into a big brown wolf, I remembered my birthday night when he told me his truth. How his bones snapped, how his fur grew out on his body. Damn, how loud did I scream? I was so shaken and on guard that I didn’t touch his fur, pet his head, tickle his belly or trace the mark on his forehead.

Until now, I didn’t feel the urge to be close to his wolf. I wanted to be around him, ask Chris to tell me lovely things. I whimpered in pain as I felt how his wolf would have been feeling when I said those words. A shiver ran down my spine as I felt a sharp pain in my heart. It almost felt like a heart attack. Gradually, the pain reduced but later on I felt such sharp stings from time to time.

I don’t remember when I fell asleep on the couch watching Twilight. I was only woken up by dad, shaking me vigorously. It seems like I passed after crying twice the same day. And passing out leaves my body in pain. My whole body aches as I sit up straight from the uncomfortable position on the couch.

“Why are you sleeping here, princess?” Dad asked in his soothing voice as he sat beside me. I snuggled into him to feel his warmth. I stayed there silently for a while and he didn’t raise his question again for a while.

It was only mom who came out later and asked again. She returned wearing her sexy silk nightgown, I know sometimes she looks younger to be my mom. But right now, she looked tired. It was a long day for her after all but it seemed like it was more than just that.

“How was your day, sweetheart?” She spoke as she sat on another couch holding her nightgown coverup close to her body.

“It was good, mom but painful.” She nodded but my dad spoke.

“But it is okay, right? You are okay, right?” This time I nodded following my mother’s gesture. My father has always been this caring, I just don’t know how I would have done anything without him till now.

I kissed both of them on their cheeks and greeted them good night. As much as I wanted to sit with them and ask them how their day was, my body cramps wanted me to take rest although I just rested all day today. I went back to my room and skipped tonight's shower as my lower stomach was having continuous cramps.

Before I laid down I noticed my balcony’s door was closed. I got up and opened it. I deliberately didn’t take a hot water bag with me, maybe I won’t require it throughout the night.

I was half asleep and because of gradual cramps in my back and stomach I couldn’t sleep properly until I felt a warm hand on my stomach drawing small circles over it. I wanted to grab the hand but pushed the urge to hold it in fear I might lose the hand before I could hold it. I just fell into the deep slumber as the hand rested at my stomach.

I slept like a baby while I was worried about him. I had so many questions to ask but I can’t even though now I know I don’t even need a medium to talk to him. But I couldn’t bring myself to say sorry to him or ask him about his well being.

I was worried he hadn’t slept continuously for two nights to make sure I slept like a baby.

I fed myself the breakfast in guilt and in hope that everything will get alright when I know magics don’t happen in real life. Or maybe they do, if werewolves can be a real thing then maybe magic can happen too. Then please god make one happen.

didn’t turn to look who they were although we were not expecting anyone. It was Jacob in his uniform. I was surprised to see him

holds a high rank in his pack and knows about our relationship as well as accepted me in his Alpha’s

Jordan, I am Jacob from the Sheriff department. A few police officers are here with me from the NYC police department, they need to take a statement from Miss Jordan regarding her friend's case.” My mother looked my way

the couch and I dragged myself there and sat in front of them. Dad came soon after from the kitchen. My parents sat on

told them that their department got the microphones from all around my apartment. He told them the department even got a big rifle from Harris’s penthouse which was used to shoot him. I remember Chris was holding a rifle that day when I limped my way to him. I looked at Jacob asking him if

officers got up from their seats, we followed their gesture and appreciated my bravery but warned

talk to Chris through telepathy. I won’t take this kind of risk ever again and instead tell him to kick our enemies butt. Just a thought of him was enough to make me sad

a piece of paper in my hand secretly. I holded it carefully and didn’t acknowledge it. Before turning back, he bowed once to show his respect to his bitch Luna. Yes, I should be called a

door, my parents confirmed I am okay and went into their room for which I am thankful because I need to read the paper Jacob passed to me. I carefully unfolded the slip hoping for a

It was Jeanne.

come upstairs? I thought about asking first since I don't know if you will still want to meet me and I don't want to mess

did yesterday. I broke up with Chris, I broke his heart, I broke mine heart just for this bitch and she still asks

pocket and messaged her a simple ‘yes’. And then I went inside my room to arrange the room. I made sure the balcony door was open, so my room doesn’t hold Chris’s scent from last night. I made my bed and

as mom passed my room to open the door. I could hear

wanted to take J along with me that moment but thankfully she realised she can’t force a family to let go of their daughter just because she cares for her as

she had a son

for me and made J’s presence known to me. I don’t want to heighten my mom's motherly six senses who smells the dead rat

might vanish in the air if she let go of me. I could hardly breathe in her grasp and pushed her a

take him

So, I explained my move and moved to my bed to sit where she

tightly that I

I shouldn’t have asked to do that. It is all my fault. Please forgive me... if you can.”

die.” A tear rolled down her cheek and she moved forward to hold me in another bone breaking hug but this time I responded. I hugged her

god would hear me this soon or

She laughed as she said it and got a big box of

the box from her and opened it immediately. She offered

expression on her face. I was confused as I saw her angry face, everything was getting better but now what

Give me my

his heart.” I soon felt guilty but recovered soon and shouted back at her in a low voice so my

asked

broke my broda’s heart because my stupid tantrum. You should have just slapped me instead of breaking up with my broda.”

me I had an option instead of breaking up with him. FYI, my heart is also aching for

everything and gave me my box of ice cream back. I finished it and this time she didn’t join me. I don’t care why she didn’t accompany me in finishing

she sounded

stupidity. You put your life in danger, you tolerated that bastard for me and my family’s secret and our life and I did was just stupidity. I called your parents here to take you back. I am so

fine. We will sort everything back. You help this