The Demon and the Healer - Chapter 29- Confession [The End]
Darkness.
That’s all I could see for a long period however I was in comfort.
In the past, darkness haunted me and reminded me of how I hid in a corner when I saw that demon during my childhood and that led my siblings to die mercilessly. But now I have come to accept this darkness.
The last memory I had was when Ray held me in his arms and gave me evidence that I wasn’t imagining his presence and that the person I love was really in front of me.
I cried in joy and blacked out.
Though I had an urgency to wake up, the comfort I was feeling in the space where I currently lay, was too enticing to leave. But my priority remained to see Ray. I desired to see him more than anything at the moment. And because of that desperation, I snapped my eyes open.
“You awake?”
My ears received a very soothing and gentle tone that belonged to a very familiar man. The only man who could dare to hold me like this and I would never get offended by it.
I turned my gaze upward to meet a pair of crimson eyes staring back at me lazily. Even though his eyes were half parted, I could see relief in them. His heart was beating with so serenity that I felt draping my head over it and getting enchanted by the soothing tone.
His breath trickling down my face provided a ticklish sensation but it was proof that he was here with me. And his protective embrace complimented by this peculiar warmth served as the best remedy to my previously chaotic mind and heart.
“Mm-hmm… “I hummed before I fulfilled my immediate wish and shamelessly got cozy over his chest. His upper body was wide enough to accommodate me comfortably as I rested there with a small smile on my face.
“Don’t you want to ask anything? ”
There were things I would like to ask, like where he has been until now and how come did he know about the trap since the beginning. I had to apologize to Ray as well for not trusting him and blindly walking to save those backstabbing friends of mine.
However, above all, I wanted to say something to him. Something I realized, sadly, when I saw Ray lying lifelessly on the battlefield. Maybe I have been forcibly distancing myself from these feelings or maybe I have hastened up to accept that I have feelings for Ray after that shocking event.
However, whatever the reason, I have come to a concrete conclusion after this life-and-death situation we both faced. And that was…
“I am in love with you, Ray. A life without you is simply not a world I can live in. So even if you get fed up with me or no longer require my presence in your life, please just kill me right there and then, since from this very moment, I could not tolerate a single day where I wouldn’t be able to see you. ”
I made the first romantic confession of my life.
I have thought about it in the past but never thought it would come this naturally. I didn’t fabricate or try to woo him by sugar-coated words. I just professed what I truly feel.
Ray remained silent but I never broke the eye contact with him.
The next thing that came out of him was something I didn’t expect,” And…what if I have to go to such places where I can bring no one, including you? What would you do then?”
Since the time I realized Ray’s power when he withheld the Holy sword, I knew he was someone above what mortally could be counted and so, for him to travel into other realms was no longer surprising for me.
And as for his question, then I have already prepared an answer before I even confessed my feelings.
“You know the spell, Puppet Transformation right? You can turn me into a locket or maybe a ring and keep me all the time, wherever you go. I might no longer be able to talk with you or feel you, but just the thought that I would remain by Ray’s side forever is fulfilling enough. ”
I couldn’t ask Ray to do the impossible but at least the satisfaction that Ray would never leave me behind was enough to make me smile at the thought and envision losing myself without a strand of worry.
Naturally, if I get transformed, I would no longer be a living entity but I don’t feel the sadness upon the thought.
Ray remained silent hearing my words. But his eyes were narrowed now and agitation evidently rising since his breathing got hastened up a bit.
*This is bad*
“You know I could never allow myself to do something so hideous with you, right? Yet yo-*chu*”
Lack of an option as to how I could calm the man, I instinctively planted my lips on his before detaching them in an instant.
“If you don’t want me to turn into an accessory then don’t think about leaving me as well… ”
I proposed the solution since as I said before, a life without Ray is not worth living so if he doesn’t want me to transform then it’s best he remains by my side.
Ray’s eyes widened. This was the first time I have ever seen him this surprised.
My ears were heated up as well since this was my first kiss after all. However, I didn’t know, when I kissed him, that this wouldn’t be the only first time I would be giving to Ray.
“Why are you so irresistible, woman?”
There was a strange sensation in the atmosphere that night when Ray held me dearly. I have never felt like this. This elation to be wanted by someone so much to the point where resisting no longer seemed to be an option.
And in the first place, I intended to give everything I have, to Ray. I belong to him and he belongs to me.
If anything then I don’t want this peacefulness between us to ever come to an end.
There surely would come many ups and downs in our relationship but I was sure about one thing.
I would need to regret falling for him.
I never want to detach from Ray. I desire him as much as he does. The need he has for me in his life, I carry the same requirement as well.
That day, it was decided that if Charlotte could belong to anyone then it was Ray and Ray alone.
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A/N: – Alright, the main story ends here. It was a short but beautiful journey which I enjoyed very much. I hope you guys liked the characters and the chemistry between the main leads.
I might post the after-stories if I get positive responses.
But apart from all, thanks for reading this story so far.
Until next time~