THE HEALER

BACK TO HOW IT USED TO BE

RAFA

The entire Suncrest troupe had already left this morning. My apprentices spare some slack as some patients from Moondwell were already the only ones left in the cabin. My routine went to check every area of our cabin after patients were out. Afterwards, I trodded my way to the Spell Tree to examine the patients from Moondwell mainland. I entered the custody of guardians and met Luminus sitting on the long bench inside. I kept looking around to see if there were other immortals waiting for their loved ones, but only Luminus stayed long and waited for the results of his comrades. He looked up as if he woke up from a nap, "Oh, hello Rafa, are you here to check on my mates? I bet some have already recovered and waited for your advice and verdict. If you submit your health report to the king, you can give it to me. I am tasked to bring it with me when we come back." He stated and stood up to face me. Oh my, how can someone be so pretty and handsome at the same time? Luminus is the youngest prince of King Lumiere. He is known to be the most handsome and cold type of immortal on their mainland. Most women there would make their proposal to Prince Luminus. But Prince Luminus never gave care to their proposals. Their women are modest, but their proposals were relayed through their parents with titles and mostly with a good reputation in their kingdom. During my travels in their kingdom, one thing that caught my attention was their cold aura, like everything was so clean, neat and white. Their castle is also white and with silver linings on its walls and facing the moon when it's night. They have a long bridge from entrance to exit and under the bridge is a huge river that is usually open at night for lovers to take a walk and a date. I walked on their bridge but found myself not fitting in because I did not have a lover with me. You will see immortals coupling on the bridge and sightseeing to the moon and stars at night. Their kingdom is so traditional and conservative. They never date more than one woman. Their husbands were faithful to their wives. If there are ideal men to fall in love with, those that were from Moondwell. They are quite romantic and gentle. Well, not all maybe. But surely they are romantic and effortful when it comes to courtship. They are showy and expressive in a pleasurable way. I am quite shy to talk to Luminus but I must reply to him professionally. "You're highness, good morning to you. You are definitely correct. I am here to check on them. Are there any signs of struggle among those who have not recovered yet? I questioned him like I normally do to other guardians waiting for their sick loved ones. "None so far, I think you continue to live up to your reputation, Rafa. Your healing hands and passion to care for the sick and wounded were extremely above immortal expectations and beyond impossibilities." I gave out a laugh at his comment while he looked so happy while stating his compliment. Yeah, sounds more like a compliment. "You fluttered me , your Highness. It's not about me. It's about the patients' willingness to live." I replied shyly.

"You're too humble, Rafa. You don't need to deny that because I already know you are always good at that". He looked at me and suddenly became serious. What is this? What is this look in his eyes? Luminus is known to be cold and never even looked at women in their eyes. He is picky and doesn't show emotions and affection when he talks to someone, especially women. His eyes spoke something I was not familiar about. I tended to break the silence between us. "You spoke as if you knew me so well, Your Highness." I pronounced calmly. "Rafa, you know nothing about me." He said and walked closer to me and held my hand and put it in his heart. I was so shocked and I did not know how to react to that. "Check my condition, Rafa. You have not yet examined me." He smirked and stood still in front of me. In my mind, I sighed with relief. Thank god it is not something. I will not be able to handle anything beyond this. Plus, what happened between Daven and me last night is too much. I have too much on my plate already. Afternoon came, all the immortals from Moondwell recuperated and departed right after I gave my verdict. The cabin went back to how it used to be. Finally, I gave myself rest. I closed my eyes and darkness consumed me.