The door opens.
一It’s already agreed …
一So she accepted the contract.
一Yes.
一And how did you do that. Louis gets into bed.
I brought her in through the book.
一That’s pretty old, I bet this option will be rejected in a few years.
一Actually pretending was a good escape, I don’t know what I’d do if she didn’t accept.
I thought I couldn’t do it, but in the end your plan worked.
一 I told you it would work, it’s so easy to convince humans to accept anything.
一 Well, I don’t know why you wanted her to accept it.
一 Bring my clothes, I have work to do.
***
We arrive in the room and I notice that a table where Gabriel was staying was empty, could something have happened?
Ana takes out her workbook and a small paper falls, she bends down and looks behind it was the number he had given on the first day, she takes out her cell phone and types in the numbers, before saving Ana remembers Louis as if it were a warning.
I save the number, the class goes on as usual.
Hours later I sit on campus waiting for Sandra to return, I decide to call him.
The phone rings and then I hear a voice.
Connection
一 Hello?
一Are you okay, why aren’t you coming?
Are you worried about me?
No, I just want to know.
Come meet me later and we can talk.
一It’s just talking now, what’s stopping you from doing that?
Be nicer to me and let’s go out together.
一Where? Okay, see you later.
Ana turns off her cell phone and sees Sandra coming back.
一I brought this drink for you, I hope you like it.
一Thank you, I’ll buy some things later, so you can go first.
一No way last time I was worried, I’ll come with you.
一No need, it’ll be quick and another thing is that it’s daytime, there’s plenty of movement, nothing will happen.
I’ll trust you.
Later, I go to a coffee shop and see Gabriel sitting enjoying his drink and looking at the window. I approach him a little nervous and trying to remember where I saw him.
一Did I take too long?
Of course not.
He gets up and pulls out a chair for me, I sit down and he sits down again.
一You look very beautiful.
Thank you, but tell me why didn’t you come to class these days? You suddenly disappeared.
一What’s the rush? How about I order you something to drink?
I really don’t want one.
Then at least a muffin, I already ordered, you just have to accept.
You’re fine!
Just one cookie then.
I’m sure you’ll like it. Gabriel blinks.
He lifts his arm and the waitress brings him a small, well-decorated cupcake, with berries on top and chocolate.
一It looks good.
How about you try it?
Ana picked up the fork and took a piece and put it in her mouth.
This is delicious.
一I knew you’d like it, well now I’ll tell you why I wasn’t going, I was taking care of my father.
Is he alright?
Yes, but don’t tell anyone, I don’t want any visitors, you know how it is, he needs a lot of rest.
一I Promise.
一Thank you.
一I’m sorry, but I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before.
一Hmm, I don’t think so, because otherwise I would remember you.
Gabriel blinks and a wry smile appears on his face. I squint and pop another piece of cake into my mouth.
一 The cake is delicious, but I have to go now.
I stand up and Gabriel holds my arm.
一No!
一How?
I mean, it’s still early, so stay a little longer.
I’d like to stay but I have to go, could you let go of me?
一I’m sorry, another day maybe, is your cut healed? Gabriel looks down at Ana’s hand.
Yes, it’s been a while.
That’s good,” he said, letting go of her arm.
一I’ll see you tomorrow.
If my father doesn’t need me.
I say goodbye to him and leave the coffee pot.
一She accepted the contract, she could have chosen another path, but now I have to do my job.
***
Ana walks down the street with some bags.
一Hey girl.
Looking back I see Louis, with his hands in his pants pockets.
一Louis!
I run up to him and give him a tight hug.
一I thought that… I’m sorry… You got hurt for me…
一Don’t squeeze me, I’m still hurt. “But don’t let go, stay close to me.
Ana pulled away and a smile appeared on her face.
一I’m glad to see you again Louis.
I never thought anyone would be happy to see a demon.
一What are you doing here?
Since you saved me and accepted the contract then I want to take you somewhere nice.
一Are you sure? where?
He took me to the top of a building and showed me the city, it was very pretty to see. I look at him and his gaze was calmer and warmer, I was glad he was okay.
一I really like this place.
Sometimes I stay here.
I didn’t know Zyan was a panther.
一Ah, he only transforms in my house, outside he’s a kitten.
I’m almost scared to death, why didn’t anyone tell me this before?
It must have been funny to see your frightened face.
It wasn’t funny. Ana slaps Louis lightly on the arm.
Let’s go, you have class tomorrow, I don’t want you to be late because of me.
一 I wanted to stay longer,” says Ana whispering.
Louis looks at her and then back to looking at the sky.
一Would you like to fly?
Isn’t it better just to teleport?
一Don’t you trust me?
He floats in front of me and holds out his hand to me, I look down and see the very small carts, I look at him, and swallow dryly.
一I don’t know if it’s a good thing, yet but this time of night, it’s quite dangerous…
一Are you scared?
I can hear his heartbeat.
一I’m not afraid.
Then come.
I take a deep breath and hold her hand, keeping my eyes closed.
I look at Ana who’s eyes are closed, and admire every detail, how beautiful she looks.
You can open your eyes, you’ll lose the magic.
一All right.
I open my eyes and Louis is staring at me, everything he doesn’t say in words his gaze says it all. I look to the side and stare in wonder.
一It’s too beautiful.
一True.
I look down at my feet and literally I’m walking on air.
Now I’m taking you home.
Seconds later we appear on the roof of the building.
一Thank you Louis, I like it… Really.
一I know, I know you.
Louis opens a seductive smile and disappears in a cloud of smoke. I leave the terrace, a few minutes later I arrive home.