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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
Gloom Chapter 200
It was only there, in that second when I could feel the softness of his mouth on the skin of my hand, that something unusual stirred in the center of my stomach. A short, nervous laugh escaped me, as I looked down and felt my face begin to turn red.Then it happened.At that moment, a loud noise echoed throughout the bar. An alarming sound, like glass breaking, caused a collective gasp among the people in the premises.I looked towards the corner it had come from, only to be met with angry gray eyes. A dangerous and threatening look, intimidating above all. Eyes that made all my blood rush to my feet.“ Shit …” I heard Khaius whisper.I was petrified, unable to stop seeing the demon sitting at the corner table, breathing heavily and his face contorted by unfathomable fury, staring at Tyler.I gulped as one of his clenched fists opened and dropped a few shards of glass from what must have been a glass. The music from the bar continued to play, but the previous noise, the laughter and c
Gloom Chapter 201
I got up, feeling like everything was spinning around me. I could see Tyler shaking his head and sighing, but he didn't say anything else to try to stop me from leaving.Without saying anything else, I strode towards the exit.The cold outside suddenly chilled me. The fact that she was still wearing her skirt from work had a lot to do with it, but also the fact that it might rain soon. I began to walk at a fast pace down the sidewalk, turning my head from side to side almost desperately, paying attention to every face around me, to every person nearby. However, it didn't take me long to realize that this was in vain. The world was perceived differently in this state, more diffuse, more chaotic and strange. Things that were supposed to be seen at normal speed, like cars and people passing by, weren't and that quickly scared me. Going out alone, as she was, was a terrible idea.When I saw that I had already advanced to the middle of the street, the weight of the possible consequences fe
Gloom Chapter 202
I snorted.—Please, as if you really care what happens to me. Don't be cynical."And why do you think I do all this, Amy?" "She," she asked, her jaw clenched, furiously. But despite her scowl, suddenly the anger on her face was no longer so palpable. I neglect my position and expose myself to come here, to this damned world that I hate with every part of me, all to keep you safe. “She” narrowed her eyes and gave me a disdainful look. And you can't see it, damn it.I shook my head."It's not true," I persisted, refusing to believe him.-Oh no? And then why is it?-I do not know?! I exclaimed, so upset that my voice sounded unsteady. But you made it very clear to me that you don't give a shit about me."I never said I gave a shit about you." His tone remained sullen, but something had changed in him and I didn't know what. I said I didn't feel anything for you, and that's very different.—It's exactly the same!"No, it's not," he replied, finally releasing my hand, only to clench his fi