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Gloom Chapter 192
-I'm sorry! Alright? I let my face fall into my hands, praying inside that he would understand. Sorry, shit … Sorry.-You feel it? For all the…” I heard her gasp of dismay and raised my head to look at her. I should have been with you. Maybe…maybe it would have helped you. She would have advised you. She would have told you not to give your soul to save that girl. She would have done something …“It wasn't your fault,” I interrupted her, although my tone wasn't as firm as I wanted. There was no way you could have prevented it. I did what I did because I decided to.I saw him swallow hard. She gave a ragged sigh, as if something in his chest was preventing him from breathing properly.-Because you? —She whispered.I shook my head silently, slowly shaking my head.-Don't know.—Amy…, you are important to me, more than many other people have been. And I don't like this, I don't like it at all. I never want to feel the same way I felt when Dad died. I never want to feel a loss like that a
Gloom Chapter 193
—You're a terrible friend, Dave! —My voice sounded strange, in a way I had never heard before. David's laughter on the other end of the line was barely perceptible amid the noise of the bar's busy music. You reject my invitation and now you make fun of me?David laughed loudly again, which, for some reason, made me laugh too.—Sorry, I didn't mean to laugh, but I've never heard you drunk, Amy.-I'm not drunk! Well…, not yet. —We laughed again in unison—. I'm just...I'm just happy. That's very strange, isn't it? The happiness. It makes you forget about problems.-That? “He,” he mocked louder. What the hell are you talking about? What are you drinking?—Come on, Dave! Come!“Woman, leave the boy alone,” Nat intervened with a huge smile, next to me on a stool."But I want him to meet you..." I insisted, still with the cell phone pressed to my ear.“I'm sorry, Amy, but I can't come,” David lamented in my ear. I have to study for next week's exams... Maybe another day.I gave a sigh before
Gloom Chapter 194
My vision soon became so hazy, that everything around me looked comical; I couldn't stop laughing at everything . Every time Nat spoke to me, her lips seemed to move slower than her words came out and that simple fact made me laugh. When Tyler noticed my state, he said he should stop for a while.—But I'm perfectly fine! —I protested, although I didn't pronounce any words correctly.—God, you're so drunk! Nat exclaimed. Suddenly, she reached for support on the bar and stood up. I'm coming."You know," Tyler said, smiling, "the first person to throw up pays for everything."-I did not lose! I'm just going to pee.—I didn't want to know that.A boisterous laugh assailed me."I swear I'm not going to throw up..." Nat held onto the bar and walked past me to head to the bathroom, but before he walked any further, he turned around and gave me a knowing smile. Not yet.Tyler had once again shaken the metal glass in which he prepared the drinks. The quick movement and skill with which he pour
Gloom Chapter 195
“I sat on it,” I lied, but then shook my head. I wasn't supposed to remember any of that by now. Today I had to forget everything.In reality, it was just cracked by a line on the front and I figured it wouldn't affect the photo so I could transfer it to my laptop later.I pointed the camera at her, but Nat scowled at me."Not alone," he objected. Both, or else, no.I grimaced slightly. Honestly, I didn't like taking photos. I loved having the people I wanted in the gallery on my phone and my laptop, I saved my entire family, even some of Diana's. He never revealed them; I just liked having them there.Before I refused, Tyler came to us.—I'll take them one. —He took the cell phone from me and held it in her hands, pointing toward us—. Smile, let's see, make a "duck mouth."Nat pressed herself against my side and rested her head on my shoulder. The only thing I could do was laugh like a fool when the flash blinded me."Damn, Tyler, I closed my eyes," she complained."They're terrible
Gloom Chapter 196
I looked away from them and closed my eyes tightly. I was aware that my breathing and heartbeat accelerated extremely.What the fuck were they doing here?!"I-it's nothing," I muttered.-Let's say it…"Amy, go with Nat to the bathroom," Tyler suggested, "you'll feel better.""I'm fine," I replied, opening my eyes to try to give them a reassuring smile, although it probably came out with a very strange expression."Hey, Ty..." One of the waiters called him, insisting on an order that he wasn't preparing."Yes, right away," he replied, but continued leaning toward me. Amy, you look pale. Come one please.I shook my head."Go," I said, "don't neglect your work."He looked at me with unease etched on his face, but nodded and turned his back on Nat and me. Then when she walked away again, she became attached to me."Hey, tell me what's wrong, seriously," he pleaded in a whisper."I-in the corner," I mumbled in a low voice, unable to look at her face.There was no point in hiding it from hi
Gloom Chapter 197
"So you get brave with a little alcohol," he murmured. I didn't miss the menacing edge in her voice.“Azazziel…” Khaius whispered cautiously, as if he were warning him of something, but he barely looked at him.—Why don't you go back to Hell? —I spat. Azazziel's eyebrows rose in shock, but I didn't stop. I could n't do it. I want you to leave me alone.The amalgamation of gray tones in his pupils darkened. However, far from causing me fear—as it always did—a brief laugh escaped my lips; His, however, twisted into a grimace full of rage.“Amy…” I didn't look at him, but Khaius used the same admonishing tone as before with Azazziel.Someone shook my arm in a gentle but urgent motion. I tilted my head to meet Nat's wide, frightened eyes. The image hit me like I'd been hit with a hammer, and it made me react immediately.I couldn't be reckless, not now. I had to control myself for her. As much as he wanted to confront Azazziel, he couldn't put her at risk for it... Or any of the clients
Gloom Chapter 198
But, equally, he wanted to know.I leaned toward Tyler.-It's true? -asked-. How do you say she looks at you?Tyler's brown pupils barely moved to confirm my request."As if he wanted to kill me," he confirmed.-Really? —I had no idea if they were able to hear our murmurs, but, anyway, if they did it didn't matter too much.Tyler smiled; Somehow he seemed to like what I was doing.-I assure.—Hey, I really need a drink around here, to stay sane. Nat's demand was noticeably irritated. Do your job, then make eyes.Tyler gave her a dirty look before starting to prepare his order. She stuck her tongue out at him.—I don't want you to withdraw your invitation. —The words came out like spoiled reproach, so I intentionally sketched a slight smile to make it look more convincing. Something wasn't right with me. That wasn't my everyday self and I knew it, although I would never have believed that a couple of beers and mojitos could cause such a change in me. The overwhelming heat that coursed
Gloom Chapter 199
"I don't understand what you're trying to do," Khaius said, leaning over the bar, resting his elbows on it to get a little closer."I want to enjoy a quiet night with my friends," I expressed sincerely.I saw him lower his head.—And, of course, I am not included in that category.I slanted my lips, sensing a hint of discomfort. But, more than that, a torrent of remorse came over me as I detected a shadow of melancholy crossing his features.—Hey, I'm sorry, okay? I blurted out, trying to sound condescending. But she tries to put you in my place. What do you want me to think? That they are like us? What do they feel like us? I know it's not like that. —I looked down at the glass in my hands—. It has already become clear to me that this is not the case."No..." he agreed, in a barely audible tone. We are not the same.I saw him close his eyes, his shoulders slumped. Suddenly, he looked like a helpless child, so much so that the guilt and feeling of protectiveness towards him wreaked