A different point of view - del 84 |
Kap 84
Airi:
“What?” Kaname demanded, he was in a quiet pissed mood.
“Ehh…I don’t think you want to know…” Jerre said, half sleepy half awake.
“Very well” Kaname replied.
I then went to sit in my chair. My chin resting on my knees, I tried to avoid eye contact with Kaname.
“Airi…please” Kaname pleaded.
I looked up into his painful face, his eyes really was dark. It felt like my heart was punching together, I wanted to listen to Kaname, but still I wouldn’t give up.
“Kaname…I want to know” I said, determined.
Kaname then sighed. He stood up and started going towards the washroom. Before I could say anything, he said he was just going to change cloths.
Jerre leaned forward, “So…what is it you’re going to investigate? I know you’re still going to do it…”
“I don’t really know what it is. But I’d do anything to remember what it is. I know it’s something I have forgotten. Something precious…something I’d never want to lose” I tried to explain.
Then I stood up that instance. I started throwing my arms in the air, to lose some distress. Jerre laughed at what I did, but I ignored because it felt much better doing it.
Suddenly, anger weld up inside of me. Kaname knew something which I forgot. And he’s refusing to tell me. I threw my hands up higher and started moving a lot. Jerre stood up and tried to soothe me down, but nothing worked.
Then my hands crashed somewhere and a box fell down. It was dead quiet until the box opened. And surprisingly two rings had fallen out. That instance it fell out, I could quickly say it was those rings which were dropped in the snow. I had hunched down, or more likely, fallen down. I took hold of the rings, my fingers shaking.
“Today, Ichirou had brought me to a dinner. It was very romantic, dim candle lights everywhere. It was in a terrace. Even though it was snowing outside, I felt deep warm inside. Mostly, because the man whom I’ve come to love is right beside me. I smiled at that thought.
‘So Ichirou, what’s up with this romantic stuff?’ I asked
Ichirou chuckled, ‘Surprise. But now, appreciate it.’
I laughed really hard at his ‘appreciate it’. I had done it long before. Suddenly, I glanced at Ichirou. And I could clearly see his features. He abnormally always holds his postures. And when you see his weaknesses, he’s the most adorable one in the world. His eyes, dark brown were so mysterious and in deep wonder. What I loved the most is his, throat, eyes and hands. His hands are big and firm yet gentle.
Ichirou smiled his faint smile, ‘What?’ He asked
I smiled, ‘You’re beautiful’ I told him.
Ichirou then looked away for a bit, and I knew he was embarrassed, ‘Why so sudden?’ He asked, as he recovered.
‘You told me to appreciate the moment. I’m doing it right now’
Ichirou then leaned forward and kissed me. His kiss left burned marks on my lips. It was very intense, and full with love.
We had been eating our favorite pasta food. It felt like as if we were surrounded in an Italian Restaurant. But then, Ichirou brought something out, he took out a little black case.
He then moved to stand in front of me. Then suddenly, hunched down on one knee. I had seen these types of movements but couldn’t comprehend it until Ichirou had said.
‘Einlee…’ Ichirou started, ‘I can’t or won’t say I love you with my heart or soul because I have neither of them. But if we think what you like to think, without any facts, then my heart would probably start beating just for you. It would stop for anything else, but beat like crazy when just with you. Einlee, I love you. And I swear, I will be with you forever. So…will you marry me?’
I felt my face went pretty ugly. Because, my eyebrows rose and my mouth fell wide open. I covered it with my hands. And I looked down at the ring. It was a simple diamond silver ring, but I loved it.
I went forward and hugged him. He got quite disturbed, he is always the old-fashioned one.
‘Should I take that as a yes?’ Ichirou asked
‘YESSSSS!!!!!’ I exclaimed with joy.
We both were laughing then.”
His mysterious eyes, his faint smile, his gentle talking, his throat, hands, eyes, it all connected. Yes, Ichirou is Kaname. But then who is Einlee?
Ask him…
I then came back to world. Jerre had been shaking me and was dead worried.
“Are you okay Airi?” Jerre exclaimed
“Yes…I am…” I replied, a bit dazed.
I heard some footsteps coming here, so I quickly took the rings and put them in my pocket. And with a rush put the box right where it belongs.
Kaname then came inside of the room, he analyzed us but thank God he didn’t find out anything.
“So…” Kaname then started.
“Kaname!” I exclaimed, “How long would you stay with me?” I asked
Kaname creased his eyebrows, and then smiled, “Forever” He replied, with the same tone as the one in my dream.
“Say something sweet to me.” I said in a determined tone.
“HAAHH?” Jerre shouted, “What’s with that change of attitude?”
Kaname then gave Jerre a scary look, and then he came towards me. He held my hand and then looked into my eyes, “My heart beats for you”.
Bingo. It has been me all along. Those aren’t dreams. Those aren’t visions. Those where my memories, not as Vampire but as a human.
I smiled, “Jerre it’s getting late…we should go.” I said in a hurry. I wanted to get out of here and think for some time.
Kaname then looked worried, “Airi? Are you alright?” He asked.
I then let go of his hands and started going out of his house. Kaname caught up with me, “Your jacket…” He said. But I ignored him; I was desperate to get out of here.
Kaname caught my wrists then, and I snatched them away. Then I could see his surprised look, his eyes widened and he just stood there.
I creased my eyebrows; it hurt to see him like that. But I really had to think through these things. So I just ran outside without any jacket or saying anything.
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