Chapter 12 IS GRANDMA RIGHT?

MIA POV: I felt very sad after seeing him like that. I can t believe someone could hurt him like that. He never messed with someone that easily. I still remember how peace-loving person he is. Still, someone hurt him like this. I thought these vacations will be fun to spend here. But everything keeps getting messed up. I wish everything gets settled real soon. I think I should meet Henry before leaving the hospital. He might look for me later. I went out but he wasn t showing anywhere till I found him talking on his phone standing on the balcony. ' I don t care what you have to do. Just get rid of those people. I never heard him this angry before. I think I should not disturb him right now. because as much as I know he is not the person who gets angry so easily. I was thinking all this and decided to turn around and leave when he looked back at me. I was surprised by his. How did he know someone was standing behind him? maybe it was an incident only. ' I am sorry. I left you alone earlier. He spoke in his soft tone. A true gentleman he is. Now I am even more curious about the reason which could make him this angry. ' No. you are already very busy and I should not disturb you like this, I said knowing it was best to leave him to do his leftover work instead of disturbing him like a five-year-old kid. ' I am not busy. Don t worry. Are you going to go back home? he asked while I nodded. It's good he didn t get angry at me for taking his time and even disturbing him in the middle of his work. ' Then let me drop you. He said marching towards me. ' No, you don t have to. I will go… I was speaking when he held my hand and put his finger on my lips with his other. ' I can t let a little girl go back alone on her own, he said and I nodded knowing he was caring for me. It s been days since I visited him in hospital. Even granny got sick and I had a lot of stuff to do at home. I heard Italo was discharged from the hospital. I better go visit him sometime. ' Mam. Your friend came to meet you. Maid annoyed after coming inside. I nodded and followed her. ' You should be resting now. why come here on your own. I said seeing Italo sitting on the sofa. ' It s been two weeks and I can work properly now. don t worry like this. I don t know if he is actually feeling well or only saying this all to keep my heart. ' You are not saying this to act cool, are you? I asked in reply knowing he can t be trusted easily when it comes to his health. ' Why would I lie to you? I should be the one complaining. He said making faces. ' Why complaining? I asked. ' You didn t visit me daily. I knew I will get roasted for this ' I am sorry. I was busy with granny past few days. I said knowing it wasn t a good excuse but it was true. ' Okay don t be say sorry. I am a good boy so I will let you go this time. After all, it's time to enjoy soon. He explained happily. ' Time to enjoy? I inquired further. ' My witch is finally decided to drink some other fella s blood. And I will be free real soon. He spoke. Doesn t he call his older sister witch? Why is he saying this all? ' I don t get it, I replied wanting a further explanation. ' My sister. She finally decided to get married after a week. He said and now I understand he was teasing her even in her absence. ' You shouldn t bully her all the time, I said for God knows how many times this line. But he never listens to it. ' Okay. I have a place to be at later so I will be leaving. He said getting up. Seeing him walk comfortably I think he is healing pretty fast. Thankfully. ' Take care, I said leaving him at the door. ' Was it Italo? lea asked coming downstairs. ' Yes, I replied seeing her sleepy self is always funny. ' You should have stopped him. it s been days since I chatted with him, she said and why do I feel like she has a crush on him lately. ' I can call him back for you, I said trying to tease her. ' NO. she replied instantly. ' Okay. I will not tease you more. His sister is going to get married in a week. Do you plan to attend it? I know she will never reject this event as her wild soul misses parties very badly. ' that great. I can t wait to attend a wedding. Lea gets happy over many small things. And maybe that s what makes her this special. ' Just remember. It s a small-town wedding. And it s a sin to look better than the bride. I said knowing her mighty preparations for events. ' Don t worry about me. Think about yourself. What if someone purposes you. She knows how to change the subject very well. Daddy is out of town again. He is always so busy these days. I wonder how he is keeping up with his work while being with us. I couldn t find anything interesting to watch on Tv so decided to talk a walk outside. It getting colder day by day. Even the night comes earlier and it gets pretty dark in the evening. I loved how peaceful it was. I saw a bench in the garden and sat on it. I think I can t control my thoughts from missing my mother anymore. It s the day when she left me and daddy alone. I wish she was alive today. how much fun it would be to be with her today. ' You shouldn t be out alone at this time. I heard a familiar voice. ' good evening, I said smiling seeing henry standing beside me. ' Evening. You look upset. He said taking the seat beside me. ' Is it that obvious? I asked. I don t know why but I want to share my pain with him right now. maybe because I trust him and want to tell him everything. ' Tell me what s troubling you? he asked softly. I don t want to make him upset with me as well. ' Do you miss your parents? I asked knowing it wasn t a nice thing to ask but still I did. ' I don t. maybe because I am grown now, he replied. No wonder he made it this far on his own. ' Do you miss your mother today? he asked continuing. ' How do you know? I asked surprised. ' I know many things about you. He said pocking my nose making me chuckle in response. ' You need to stay happy like this all the time. Why is he so nice all the time? ' It s getting cold. Let me walk you back. He said covering me with his coat. ' No. you don t have to, I said even when I felt cold still, I always make him do things for himself. ' don t break my heart. He said joking and I nodded controlling my laugh. I needed a company like this. I wonder how daddy will be feeling today. I remember each year he spent the whole day alone missing mom. ' Take care. And don t wander alone next time. He said stopping in front of my house and going back. I should have stopped him for coffee. Why am I always so dumb? ' How are you feeling today? I asked granny sitting at the dinner table. ' How can I not feel good when I have such a beautiful child beside me all the time. Take care of me. She replied smiling. I love her so much for always being there. ' why only her? I also took care of you. Lea said sitting as well. ' Yes. Yes. You two took care of me. And I am happy about it. Don t worry I am fine now. granny replied. ' I heard there are wild animals in the woods these days and people are not allowed to go in the night alone, Lea said munching on her food. ' They are not just any animals. That monster is back. I am telling you all. Why is granny saying all this? ' There is nothing like that granny. They all are myths. Lea replied. ' You all don t know what things hide in the dark. But remember the seal was broken and soon all humans will suffer from that hideous monster wrath. What if she is right? That thing I see at night. What about it then? ' What do you mean by it, granny? I asked not able to believe my ears. ' Thousands of years ago. Creatures like werewolves, witches, and vampires use to live openly with humans. We were weaker and considered low-status species. And they used to rule over us. There was a very cruel king back then. It's rumored he is back now. I can t understand her words at all. ' Even if things like them were real. Then where was he all the time? How can someone be alive for thousands of years? Lea replied rejecting grandma s thoughts. ' You all never believed me. But wait till the lunar eclipse. He will show his real face to everyone after getting all his powers back. He will kill everyone who will get in his way. Grandma. She was scaring me now. ' Okay. You two eat, I don t want you all to be scared of these things. She said and after completing my dinner I went to my room terrace when my phone rang. ' I didn t disturb you, did I? daddy asked. ' No. I was missing you. I said and he started sharing random stuff of his work. ' Nothing like that is real princesses. don t worry. Maybe daddy is right. But why do I feel this time granny is right? I cut the call later. I don t know what to believe and what not to. What if everything is real? But why would that thing bully me? I didn t even do anything to trouble, someone. I am starting to hate nights now. I try to act sleep after I feel its pretense in the room lately. Its touches are always violating me. I don t know if I am having those nightmares or their reality. I just want everything to stop. If the caste belonged to that cruel king, then where is he now when someone else bought his castle. ' If a monster used to live in the castle. Then henry's life will be in danger. No. I must do something about it. I need to tell him about everything in the morning. ' Do you believe in creatures? I asked not able to find a better reason to talk to him.