A WEEK LATER>BLADE’S SUITE**
“So,you’re leaving?” Blade asked
Venom sighed and nodded
“It’s like the only solution I have,she wouldn’t heal up anytime soon” Venom replied
“I can relate” Blade muttered
Venom moved closer to him and pulled him into a hug
“You need to pull yourself together bro,you look dead” Venom said and Blade chuckled
“I will be fine” He muttered
Venom broke the hug
Blade turned to Beauty who had a doll in her hand
“Hey young adult” He called and Beauty smiled at him
“I’m going to miss you though” Blade said to Venom
“We will be back for the banquet,she keeps on saying she can’t miss it for anything,I wonder why” Venom sighed and hold Beauty’s hand
They walked out of Blade’s suite together
**
Marissa took one last glance at Phoenix’s room,she never stopped coming here all week
Sometimes she will even sleep on Phoenix’s bed and hug the pillow to herself imagining them as Phoenix.
She could remember the first day she saw her,the day Galaxy slapped her and she had a bruise on her cheek,Phoenix gave her an ice on that day. And then the day she helped her escape from working,that was how they became friends
“I still can’t believe you left me Phoenix” She muttered and immediately controlled the single tear coming
“I am leaving for a while,I will be back. I miss you so much sis” She muttered and walked toward the door
She was about going out when the door opened and Galaxy entered,they both stopped immediately,looking at each other
“What are you doing here?” Marissa asked
“I just….miss her a lot” Galaxy muttered and Marissa maintained a straight look
“You might find it hard to believe,but that’s the truth” Galaxy said
Marissa ignored her and made to leave
“Let’s be friends” Galaxy called her back and Marissa turned
“Me and you?” She asked and Galaxy nodded
“I know you h@të me…..”
“You h@të me also” Marissa snapped
“Not anymore,and I’m sorry about everything I did to you….I’ve been thinking a lot lately and I really regretted doing all those things to you. I wish you can forgive me and we can start all over again……”
“That’s never going to happen Galaxy” Marissa muttered and walked out,leaving her behind
Marissa saw Blade and Venom from Afar with Beauty and she walked over to them.
“Hey boss lady” Blade greeted
“You’re not smiling” Marissa muttered
Blade smiled
“Happy now?” He asked
Marissa nodded and moved closer,Blade understood and hugged her
“Be strong,I know you’re strong but I’m also worried about you” Marissa said and patted his back before moving away
“Trust me” Blade smiled
“Momma” Beauty called and grabbed Marissa’s hand
“Baby” Marissa touched her hair
Drake appeared
“I guess it’s time to leave” Blade said
“Yeah,talk to you later bro” Venom said
“Are you seriously planning to leave without a proper goodbye?” Madam Zuna appeared
Marissa immediately hugged her
Venom bowed shortly and Madam Zuna rough his hair
Soon,Marissa and Venom are in the car,Drake drove out of the clan.
******
A MONTH LATER**
Drake walked into Blade’s suite
“Boss” He called and Blade turned away from the window
“The guests are arriving for the banquet,I just want you to know” Drake said
Blade nodded
“You can go” He muttered
Drake bowed one last time before going out
Blade sighed and took the flowers on his table,he walked out of his suite and started his walk toward Phoenix’s grave.
She was buried in the clan as expected,as he walked toward the garden,his heart began racing. It was as if he could hear her voice speaking to him,no doubt he haven’t gotten over her yet and he never gave it a thought that he will ever get over her.
The birds were making pleasant sounds from the trees,finally he got to the grave and gently dropped the flowers in his hands. He never failed to bring her flowers,no matter how busy he gets.
“I love you” He muttered with a sigh and stared at the grave for a long minute,lost in thoughts,when he discovered he was at the point of tears again,he turned back and began walking. He brought out a cigarette and a lighter,he was about to light up the cigarette when suddenly an arrow from nowhere flew pass his face.
The cigarette and light fell from his hand and he turned to the direction where the arrow came from,and then a female body jumped down from a tall tree,she was holding an arrow while wearing the bow on her back jus like Phoenix.
He waited,expecting her to turn her face to him and eventually she did.
Blade’s eyes almost popped out if their sockets
“Ph…….o….Phoenix??” He stuttered and the girl scoffed
“What’s with everyone calling me that name??”
Blade raised his brows
“Then….you’re not her?? How come you have the same face?? I don’t think there’s any difference at all” Blade said and then stopped
“What’s your name?” He asked.
“Knight” Knight replied and started walking toward Phoenix’s grave
“I felt it when she died” She muttered and turned to Blade again
“Phoenix,is my twin sister” She said and Blade couldn’t believe his ears
“What?? Twin sister??
Knight nodded
“I’m sure nobody is aware,she will never tell anyone about me,if she ever tell anyone that I am her friend then that person is really important to her” Knight sighed
Blade only stared without saying a word
“I guess you’re quite close with my sister,that was somehow emotional watching you. By any chance,are you Blade??” Knight asked
“I am” He muttered
“Did you guys dated before she left? She was crazy about you” Knight said
Blade sighed
“I guess I should forget it…anyway,I’m one of your guests,from Selpant Clan” Knight said
Blade tried to pick another cigarette but Knight took it from him
“Are you seriously trying to smoke early in the morning?” Knight asked and Blade looked at her
He remembered how Phoenix also told him not to smoke early in the morning,he was lost staring into her eyes
“What” Knight asked
“Is this a kind of joke??” Blade asked
“What are you talking about?” Knight frowned
“How can you suddenly show up telling me you’re Phoenix’s twin sister?? I’m still going crazy here not taking her face out of my head,how the hell am I going to survive seeing your face and knowing that you’re not her?? Why would you come here??” Blade said senselessly
“Wow….you’re really crazy. I wanted to visit my sister too.” She scoffed
“Then…you love shooting arrow too?” Blade asked
“Yeah,it’s like a talent. My sister and I never miss a target” Knight smiled
‘They have the same smile too,why am I seeing my Phoenix in her eyes??’
“Knight!” They suddenly heard a voice calling her
And a guy appeared
“Oh…Austin” Knight smiled and turned to Blade
“See you around,I will be here till next tomorrow I guess” She smiled and ran to Austin who immediately held her hand and they both walked away
Blade stood there,staring at them until they are out of sight
******
CALIFORNI@
As Marissa walked in the airport together with Venom and Beauty,she could feel the headache hitting her again,she’s been feeling the same way for some days now but seems it’s gonna get worse.
She was getting dizzy and weak,she felt like throwing up,she just felt so weird
They are returning to Italy and their flight will be taking off in about thirty minutes
“Baby,see that!” Beauty shouted excitedly as she pointed at the plane about moving
Venom and Beauty seems to be having a great time but Marissa wasn’t.
“Michael” she called when she couldn’t take it anymore
Venom turned and was worried when he saw her tired face
“Are you okay?” He asked
“I feel weird” Marissa muttered
“How?” Venom asked and Marissa sighed
“But I think I can manage” She muttered
They started walking again and all of a sudden they both stopped when they saw a man walking toward their direction
Seems he could recognize Venom also because he also stopped,they could see him shaking with fear
‘Marley’ Venom called inwardly,looking at him with his sudden angry eyes and felt like killing him right there,but at that moment. Marissa grabbed Venom’s shirt tightly and he turned to her
“Marissa…..” He called
“I’m…..” She couldn’t finish wh@tëver she wanted to say when she passed out
“Babe!!!” Venom called and immediately caught her before she could fall
TBC
