? THE
DEVIL
AND I ?
( Darkest Mind… )
CHAPTER 97&98
By, Summer Gold R.
★★★★★
★MEND MY HEART★
BLADE’S SUITE**
Madam Zuna entered the suite and found Blade smoking heavily,she sighed out frustratingly and walked closer to him.
“Brandon,I thought you promised to reduce the way you smoke,you promised me” She said
Blade sighed and dropped the cigarette into the ashtray before turning to her
“Why are you here anyway?” He asked and sat down
“You met her right?” Madam Zuna asked and Blade looked up
“Who?” He asked
“The girl who looked like Phoenix”
“They are twins” Blade muttered
“So you met her” Madam Zuna said
“Yeah I did,she’s…..interesting” Blade said
“What are you thinking?” Madam Zuna asked and Blade shook his head
“I don’t want to think about it,seeing her face brings too much pains than joy” Blade mumbled
“You should let the pains turn to joy Brandon,even if she’s not Phoenix. You can still see the girl you love right in her face right son?”
“She have a boyfriend mom,stop it” Blade groa-ned
“Boyfriend? How did you learnt that?”
“He came for her while she was with me,and they even locked hands together” Blade muttered and took another cigarette
“Are you angry because of that?” Madam Zuna collected the cigarette from him
“I’m not angry,she doesn’t even know me” Blade said and rest his head on the couch
How he felt when he first saw her face was unexplainable
‘If you are going to show up with that face,why now?? It’s like a punishment to me seeing that’ he said inwardly
“Is Michael and Rissa not coming today? Rissa will be so shocked to see her” Madam Zuna smiled but Blade already closed his eyes
She stroke his hair for a second before getting up and she walked out of the suite.
**
As Madam Zuna walked out ,she bumped into Knight
“I’m so sorry” Knight smiled and bowed shortly before making a quick U turn
“Wait” Madam Zuna called and she faced her back
“Ma’am?” Knight asked
“I heard you’re Phoenix’s twin sister” Madam Zuna said
“Yes I am” Knight replied
“Phoenix is like a daughter to me…”
“Oh…Hello ma’am” Knight immediately bowed again and Madam Zuna smiled
“You two really look the same” She muttered
“Is there anything you want me to do for you?” Knight asked
“Would you like to join me for a dinner tonight?” Madam Zuna asked
“Of course,where?” Knight asked
“Here,I will let you know when” Madam Zuna pointed at Blade’s suite
“Oh…I will be there ma’am” Knight smiled
“You should” Madam Zuna pat her shoulder before walking away
Knight sighed
“She’s like a daughter?? Wow” She muttered
“Dear sister,I’m so happy to know that you really got along with a lot of people here. I love you” Knight muttered and went her way.
“Knight!” Someone called from the back and she had to turn again
“Oh…Galaxy” Knight smiled
They actually met earlier
“Wow,you still remember my name” Galaxy smiled
“Of course,you told me you are my sister’s best friend” Knight smiled and Galaxy bite her li-ps
“Honestly……I lied to you” She mouthed and Knight creased her brows
“Phoenix and I were never friends…but I really miss her a lot,that’s why I lied to you. I just want to keep on seeing your face,and hear your voice too” Galaxy said
Knight sighed
“As long as you didn’t hurt my sister or you’re the reason why she’s where she is,then it’s cool” Knight muttered and Galaxy nodded
“Thank you” she smiled and they started walking together
“So I guess you two always fight” Knight said and Galaxy chuckled
“Something like that,we really hated each other’s guts” Galaxy said
******
CALIFORNIA**
“Here is the test result,Mr Fallon” The Doctor smiled as he handed the paper to Venom
Venom checked for some minutes before looking up
“Your girlfriend is pregnant” The Doctor smiled and Venom’s eyes went wide
“What?? Seriously??” He asked
“Yes of course,she’s three weeks gone already” The Doctor said
“Oh my God” Venom muttered looking speechless,he couldn’t contain his happiness as he heard that
‘She’s really having my baby inside her…’
He got up
“Can I see her now?” He asked
“Of course,sure”
Venom got up and carried Beauty who seems confused
They walked out of the office together with the Doctor,on getting to Marissa’s ward,she was nowhere to be found.
Venom blinked twice
“Where is she?” He turned to the Doctor
“I have no idea,she was right here sleeping some minutes ago” The Doctor said looking clueless
Venom Immediately dropped Beauty
“Can you keep her here with you?? I have to go,I will be back” He said in a hurry before running out of the hospital
***
“You think you can get away?!! You animal?!!” Marissa yelled,giving Marley another kick which made him land rou-ghly on the ground
He was already bleeding from his,nose,ears and mouth from Marissa’s beating.
She started walking closer to him
“You’ve been hiding for years,breathe your last breath before I snap you out of life” Marissa smir-ked and pointed her gun at him
But then,Marley slapped her hand and the gun fell from her hand
The moment she bent to pick the gun,Marley got up and ran off
“You bastard!!!” Marissa screamed and ran after him
Marley was too weak to run fast and Marissa almost caught up with him when suddenly a car from nowhere jammed into him.
Marissa watched as Marley’s body went up and fell on the car bonnet before rou-ghly falling on the ground,his head breaking into pieces as the car lost control of itself and marched on his head
Marissa stood there,watching the whole scene as crowds filled everywhere up instantly
She bite her li-ps and sighed before pushing her gun into her pocket,her hands are still bloody.
“Marissa!” She heard Venom’s voice from the back and she turned to see him staring at her angrily before walking closer to her
“What the fuc-kdo you think you’re doing??” He asked
“We finally ended him” She smiled and Venom looked at her hands before looking toward Marley’s direction,the ambulance have been called already.
“Are you serious right now?? Why the h*ll would you run out of the hospital just because of this??! What if something happened to you? You shouldn’t stress yourself this way anymore Marissa,why would you….gosh ….” Venom rou-ghhis hair
“Stop over reacting,you should be happy Marley is finally dead without you stressing yourself” Marissa smiled
“Marissa….you’re Pregnant. That’s what the Doctor said,that’s the test result” Venom said and Marissa gasped
“I…..I’m pregnant?” She asked
Venom nodded
“So please,promise me you won’t stress yourself this way anymore. I was almost loosing my mind when I couldn’t find you inside the ward” Venom said and tried to hug her
“We need to get out of here,I don’t think we will be able to leave today anymore” Marissa said
“I rescheduled already,our flight will be taking off by 1PM. So let’s get ready before then” Venom said and ki-ssed Marissa’s head
He took one last glance at Marley’s dead body which is now being carried into the ambulance van.
He left with Marissa.
******
COBRAS CLAN>10PM**
The clan was so rowdy and buzzing as ever,even though the banquet is not until the next night. Everyone was having fun as they meet different people from different clans
At the center of the clan where a night fire was made are some members of Cobras and other clans gathered together chatting and playing games
“So…truth or dare?” A girl asked as the bottle faced Echo this time around
“Truth” Echo muttered
“Your de-epest secret”
Echo bite her li-ps
“I…..I once had a crush on a girl” She blurted out
“Wow,really who?” Another one asked
“I know who it is…” Lilith spoke up
“Of course we all know it’s Athena” Idris smiled and Athena looked at Echo who wasn’t looking her way
“It’s true,I was really crazy about you. That was why I always get jealous whenever you’re with Trace,it was because….I was in love with you” Echo said in tears and got up,running off immediately
Athena stood up and ran after her
“Only a fool wouldn’t notice those two are in love with each other” Seth chuckled
“Well,I’m in support of anything” Lilith smiled
“Why wouldn’t you?? I still can’t believe you and Drake are a thing,but you kept it from us silly” Chicago roll her eyes
“Well now you know” Lilith grinned
“How the fuc-kdid you two started? The last time I checked,that dude always have his eyes facing the sky anytime he’s walking” Trace said and they all laughed
“It just…happened” Lilith blus-hed
“I want to fall in love,someone push me please” Idris groa-ned
“I already saw your fate Idris,you will remain single forever,Even If they push you,you will stand stagnant” Star said and they laughed
“I should be saying that,right now my heart isn’t working anymore. I lost it all” Seth muttered
“You should try falling in love with me then” A girl said with a flirting wink and the boys laughed as Seth opened his mouth,not spitting a word out
****
“Echo wait!!” Athena finally grabbed her hand and Echo faced her.
“I shouldn’t have said that….I know you don’t feel the same…I just…..”
“I love you too Echo” Athena said and Echo looked at her with shock
“You…..you do?” She asked and Athena nodded
“I actually thought my feelings were weird,I thought you would hate me if I ever told you…that was why I kept it all to myself. The truth is,I love you more than just a friend….I’m madly in love with you…..” before she could finish,Echo went on her toes since Athena is taller than her,she slammed her li-ps on her own in a slow ki-ss.
Athena reciprocated in a more fast-er pace as Echo’s fingers run throu-ghher short hair.
**
Back outside
A car suddenly drove into the clan and almost all eyes fell on the familia car,soon the door opened and Drake came out first,Followed By Venom,he stretched his hand for Marissa and she immediately took it as she also came down holding Beauty
“Oh my God!!! The boss is back!!!!”
“Boss lady is back!!”
“Why is she looking even more beautiful?!!!”
The continue screaming and bowing as they walked
Marissa’s eyes trailed around until they landed on Galaxy who immediately bowed and she smiled at her
“I heard Madam Zuna prepared a surprise dinner for us” She smiled
“I miss her food” Venom said
“Me too,right Baby?” She turned to Beauty
“Yes momma” Beauty smiled
Soon,they got to Blade’s suite and entered.
“Madam Zuna!” Marissa screamed out happily but stopped when she saw Knight sitting next to Blade
Her eyes went wide
“Phoenix??” She called immediately and rushed to hug her
“You are alive,how come?? I don’t care but you’re really here……” Marissa said in tears,hugging her tightly
Everyone watched without saying a word
Knight didn’t move back either,she pat Marissa’s back gently
“I’m not Phoenix” she finally said and Marissa moved back immediately
“Then…..who are you??” She asked
“I’m Knight…Phoenix’s twin sister” Knight smiled
“Knight?” Marissa asked and She nodded
“No,Phoenix told me Knight is her friend and that I was going to meet her during the banquet…..”
“I guess she wanted to surprise you,,,if she really talked about me then you must be someone special to her” Knight smiled
“I’m her best Friend” Marissa broke into tears
“Then…Are you Marissa?” Knight asked and Marissa nodded quickly
Knight stood up and hug-ged Marissa
“She often talked about you” Knight muttered and Marissa sniffed,hugging Knight even more
“You look like my best friend,you look exactly like her” Marissa muttered
Venom and Blade exchanged a brotherly hug
“Hey Beauty!” Madam Zuna carried Beauty on her lap-s
Marissa and Knight finally let go of each other and they sat down
“Blade,have you guys talked?” Marissa asked
Blade and Knight exchanged glances
“She almost killed me when we first met” Blade said and Knight frowned
“That arrow was never going to hit you, I told you I never miss a target,I just wanted to stop you from smoking” Knight scoffed and Marissa smiled at Knight
“You and Phoenix are exactly the same” Madam Zuna chuckled
“No,I don’t think so. My sister is silent,and so sweet,but I’m annoying as you can see” Knight said and Marissa laughed
“I’m glad you know” Blade muttered and rolled his eyes
“Hey dude,are you angry about something?” Knight asked and Blade ignored her
“Can we start eating? I’m hungry” Blade said
“Do you have a boyfriend??” Madam Zuna asked and immediately Blade dropped his cutlery waiting for her answer
“No I don’t” Knight shook her head
“You don’t have to lie,he showed up in the morning” Blade faced her
“Oh Austin,he’s my friend. He’s got a girlfriend but we are quite close” Knight said
Madam Zuna and Marissa smiled
“And you are Marissa’s boyfriend right?” Knight asked Venom
“Yeah” Venom replied and Knight nodded
“Right before we start eating,we have a goodnews” Marissa said and her cheeks turned red
“What’s that?” Madam Zuna asked
Marissa turned to Venom and he pecked her li-ps
“I’m Pregnant!!” She screamed excitedly
“Oh my God!” Madam Zuna immediately got up to hug Marissa
“I’m so happy for you”
“Me too” Marissa said
“Congrats” Knight also hug-ged her
“Congratulations bro,you’re the real baller” Blade said to Venom and they both laughed
“Beauty,you’re gonna be having another baby,do you want a boy or a girl?” Madam Zuna asked as they started eating
“Baby Boy” Beauty said and Venom laughed in Victory
“But…I want a girl” Marissa muttered
“This young adult is going to become a bad shooter…..” before Blade could finish,Knight hit her spoon on his head
“Ahh!! Are you crazy?!” Blade yelled,rubb-ing his head
“How can you say that to an innocent baby,gosh” Knight scoffed
Marissa laughed
“Seriously,I love you. You need to teach this dude a lesson” Marissa said and smir-ked at Blade
“Wait Rissa,don’t tell me you’re supporting this psycho” Blade said
“What? Me psyco?? I told you I’m annoying,but do you know my other nature??” She asked
“What?”
“I’m a zombie and I eat brains,now let me start with you” Knight immediately stood up but Blade was fast-er,he left the dinning room with chicken in his hand while Knight followed him
“I think I love her,I can’t believe that stone is finally smiling again” Madam Zuna smiled
“Me too” Marissa chuckled
**
“I guess you always take flowers to my sister’s grave,it was looking so pretty as I watched from the tree in the morning” Knight said while walking beside Blade along the hallway
Blade nodded
“So,you didn’t get a chance to confess to her?” She asked
“And I regret it” Blade muttered
“I’m sure she will rest in peace when she heard you tell her how much you love her,even in her grave” Knight said and Blade looked at her
“What,you think it’s a joke again?? I’m serious this time,trust me” Knight said and smiled but Blade was already lost staring at her
‘I never thought I will still get the chance to see the same face and smile,I missed it so much’ he said inwardly
“Hey…” Knight tapped him
“Blade…” She was stunned when Blade’s li-ps landed on hers
She immediately pushed him away gently
“You…you’re in love with my sister not me. What are you thinking??” She said and looked away
Blade grabbed her hand
“I can see her right in your eyes,everything I missed about her. Her smiles,her sharp eyes,the only difference about you is that,,she was in love with me. But I regret ever pushing her away,maybe I took her for granted because of the love she had for me…but I’m ready to pay back,you can treat me the way you want,but as long as I can continue seeing this face and your beautiful smile…so please,don’t push me away. I might go crazy” Blade muttered and Knight stood still, looking dumbfounded.
She moved her thumb to Blade’s face and wipe off the slow tears rolling down his eyes
“But….still….no matter what,I’m not her…”
“I don’t care” Blade cut her off and held her cheeks
“Like I said,your smile alone is going to mend my chattered heart” He said and slowly their li-ps met again
This time,Knight didn’t push him away,she shut her eyes and allowed him do his thing,and then gently she began ki-ssing him back too.
TBC