BLIGHT
2325 Words
Zenith’s P.O.V
I was woken by a glass breaking in the bedroom. I instantly stood up to check what’s going on, only to find Aiden with a face saying, “I’m sorry”. I checked the clock beside me to see the time. It was 3AM! Why is he awake at this time? And why did I sleep for so long?
“Why are you up at this time?” I asked.
“I wanted some water and I broke the glass. Sorry.”
“Oh alright.” He was about to leave to the kitchen when I screamed at him.
“WAIT A MINUTE!”
“What?” He asked startled.
“Weren’t you supposed to wake me up after you work Mr?”
“Oh….” He then laughed.
“Why are you laughing?”
“I thought I killed someone. Well…I came back around 7PM and I didn’t want to wake you. You looked like you were dreaming of angels. Plus, I was tired. I just wanted to rest beside you too.”
“No problem then. Go and get your water. And bring some ice cream”
“You are supposed to be going back to sleep”
“Right…I don’t feel sleepy anymore”
“Ugh…fine”
He came back after a few minutes with a tub of chocolate ice cream and 2 spoons. We sat on the bed and started eating it together. Everything felt perfect. I felt home, not like a prisoner or a bait for a deal. I’m going to miss this when I go back home. Suddenly, he said, “We haven’t talked about the kiss since we came back”
“We just woke up and now we are eating ice cream. Do you think we have gotten the time?”
“Good point”
“But we can talk now. You start”
“I’m sorry I had to do it. It felt right at that moment.”
“Yes, I get what you mean. It was magical”
“Do you regret it? I’m the one who kidnapped you by the way”
“No, I don’t regret it. Plus, I’m going back home, right?”
“Right. Don’t think too much about it. You will have to forget about it when you go home”
“Well, the Aiden Blight collection you promised me will make me feel better” He then laughed. We continued to talk for a while until we fell asleep.
The next morning, we went out for a walk in the garden and chilled in the pool for a whole. The day was so quiet, and I loved it. Around 6 in the evening, we made dinner together. We ate while watching movies and making jokes.
Around 10PM, someone knocked on the door. Does he get visitors at this hour?
“Did you invite someone?” I asked.
“No, and why didn’t the security inform me of someone entering?” He then went to open the door.
A tall guy with a bit of a muscular body entered the house. He had the same hair colour as Aiden, and he had blue eyes. He was handsome and had a bit of resemblance with Aiden. Who is he?
He then passed a shocked Aiden by the door and sat down beside me. “So, my brother finally got a girlfriend. And a cute one by the way” The guy said.
“WE ARE NOT A COUPLE!” Me and Aiden said at the same time.
“Well, my name is Blight Marshall, Aiden’s brother and who are you sweety?” He asked. Isn’t he the one who disappeared? No wonder Aiden is surprised to see him.
“I’m Zenith James”
“What a nice name. So are you the side chick” He smirked.
“No, she’s not! Zenith, it’s time for you to sleep.” Aiden said.
“But Aiden…” I tried to argue.
“NOW!” I then hurried upstairs.
AIDEN’S P.O.V
Where has he been all this time? Blight is so full of tricks but this one, takes the fucken cup.
“WHERE THE f**k HAVE YOU BEEN?” I started.
“Chill bro. I had some important work to do and it required my full attention.”
“For fucken 3 years?”
“Yes, and I succeeded. And now I’m back. Don’t tell me you didn’t miss your dear brother”
“No, I didn’t” I said with sarcasm. We then laughed. This sneaky tiger, I wonder what he did this time. I really missed having him around. Leading the gang all by myself wasn’t a problem but it was dull. Despite that people say he is boring, he is funny to me. He only gets comfortable with his family.
“So, tell me about the girl” he said.
“Uhm…” I started narrating everything to him. From losing his business until today. I told him every detail.
“You did all that for my business? Couldn’t you wait a bit until you could form it by yourself again?”
“You know I hate disappointing you and I also hate defeat. You trusted me with it, and I let it slip out of my hands. The Black brothers took it from me and I had to get even. But the girl is going back home in 10 days.”
“10 days? Either you have another motive, or you are taking the girl back tomorrow”
“WHAT? Why? I said 2 weeks”
“Didn’t they give you back the business? A new one to be specific”
“Yes, they did”
“Then take her back” My brother is strict when coming to this kind of things. He is fair and he never let anyone suffer unnecessarily.
“Aiden!”
“What?”
“You zoned out. Spit it out”
“It’s nothing”
“Spit it out”
“Okay…I don’t want her to leave”
“You are trying to keep her in your life?”
“Yes, for a while. I told her to forget about me after she leaves”
“Wow. But you are doing it the wrong way.”
“I know. I will say goodbye to her today”
“Good. Don’t worry, we will figure something out.”
I called Trevor’s phone to let him know.
“Hello” He answered.
“You can pick her up tomorrow. I will send you the location in the morning. 10AM”
He was about to respond when I dropped the call. I head upstairs to find Zenith on bed looking at the ceiling. “Hey, why aren’t you sleeping sweetheart?” I said.
“Because someone decided to shout at me when I didn’t do anything at all”
“Sorry Chippy. I was frustrated. My brother showed up after 3 years at my doorstep and I didn’t know what to do.”
“How is he?”
“He is okay. Look I got some news for you”
“Yes?”
“Your clothes collection that I promised you arrived during the day and I wanted to give them to you when you leave. I will get them packed for you in a suitcase. Okay?”
“Okay. But does that mean that I am leaving?”
“Yes. Blight decided that you should leave tomorrow morning.”
“Well okay then…” She seems sad. I’m sad too Chippy.
We decided to spend our last night talking to each other and watch some Netflix shows. I even showed her how to play PlayStation. She then decided around 2AM that she will make a fashion show for me. She started fitting all of the new clothes and modeled for me. She was so cute. I took my camera and shot every moment. After that, we were tired. She slept on my arms knowing it will be the last time. I didn’t sleep though. My mind was restless. She was leaving me tomorrow. I am not supposed to be sad. I should be happy that I got what I wanted. Zenith James, you are going to be the death of me.
ZENITH’S P.O.V
I woke up the next morning to prepare to leave. It was around 8AM and I went downstairs to eat breakfast. I sat down at the table to eat and I was joined by Blight and Aiden. “I wished to know you well Zenith. You seem like a nice person, but the circumstances don’t allow me to know you.” He said.
“I understand Sir”
“Don’t be formal. Call me Blight. By the way, are you happy that you are going home?” What kind of a question is that?
“Yes, I miss my family”
“So how do you feel about your brothers being part of a gang?”
“I don’t know. I have never thought about it. Does Naomi know?”
“Uhm…yes. She doesn’t talk about it though. She hates that fact” Aiden joined us in the table. We had breakfast in a comfortable silence. “Aiden…will you fill the empty photo frame now?” I suddenly asked.
“Yes. I found the perfect picture this morning and I’m going to have it printed out” That really stung. I was hoping to hear something different from him. Which means he will only love that girl. But why am I bummed about that? It’s not like I was expecting him to fall for me.
“So, when are you going to tell her?”
“When everything works out. With Blight back, he will know what to do”
“Oh…all the best then”
“Thanks”
After breakfast, Aiden made sure I took the clothes and his birthday hoodie. We got into the car and drove to someplace where Trevor is going to pick me up. We arrived there and he was already there. I put my bag in the boot. “Safe trip Princess” Aiden said.
“You are not allowed to talk to her you dock” Trevor responded.
“Thank you. Stay well” I said as I got into the car. Trevor got in and started the car. We left the place immediately. “Are you okay Zen” He asked.
“Yes.”
“Do you need anything? Are you hungry?”
“No, I’m fine. Let’s just go home”
“Didn’t he hurt you?”
“Please stop talking. Isn’t all of this your fault and Brook’s?”
“It is and we are really sorry” I kept quiet all the way home. This whole kidnapping thing made me look at them in a different point of view. I love them but I’m furious.
I got my body bruised and it’s their fault. When we got home, everyone was happy. My mom and stepdad even cried. “So, can you explain how you got kidnapped dear and who was it?” My stepdad asked.
When I was about to answer, Brook said, “Trevor and I paid the ransom and we were given a location. We didn’t want you to worry.”
“Oh, then welcome back home. Go upstairs and take a rest. We will cook your favourite dinner. Okay?”
“Okay” I went upstairs because I felt weird. I was happy to be back, but I don’t know what I’m going to say to them. I know that they are going to ask about Aiden. I am not really comfortable with talking about it.
After a while, Trevor and Brook came into my room with my bag. “What’s inside the bag” Brook asked.
“My Aiden Blight latest collection. It was my leaving gift since I’m a big fan”
“And you accepted it? He kidnapped you for heaven’s sake!”
“Does it matter? At least I didn’t die!”
“Yes, it matters! He is our enemy”
“I’m back…aren’t I?” Then he kept quiet. I started unpacking the clothes and laid on the bed. “Do you guys need anything?” I asked. Brook left the room immediately.
“Can we talk Zen?”
“Sure.”
“How are you feeling? I’m sorry you got caught up in the middle of all of this.”
“Its okay. I’m not your blood sister. So, it’s not like I could control how you guys live your lives. If you are gangsters, then it’s okay”
“It’s not okay if you get hurt in the process.”
“Well…”
“Can you tell me how it was there?”
“It was bad for the first week but good in the remaining days. He stopped venting his anger on me. So, I lived in the house just like a normal person.”
“Really? Impossible..."
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