There was silence between them after Rachel asked him the question, she saw him contemplating whether or not to tell her “You don’t have to tell me if you don’t wish to, I just wanted to know a little about you” she said plainly, turning her face away from him.
“No no, don’t misunderstand, I just.. Oh fine I’ll tell you” he said smiling at her. She could sense he didn’t want to reveal too much about his past. Rachel then confirmed there was some mystery surrounding him, but she didn’t want to push too hard. “It okay if you’re not comfortable”
He was silent for some time with his head bowed down. He was deep in thought . After a few seconds he raised his head up and began. “I am an orphan, well I have been alone since I was 8, I lost my parents and my clans man in a war between two races.
“A war” she asked, “what kind of war, why didn’t I hear of such” she asked curiously she forgot she was talking to a stranger.
“It happened Years ago, i guess before you were born or maybe you were still little, he paused for a few seconds before he continued “I saw them kill my parents brutally in front of my eyes” he signed Rachel felt really bad for him, she didn’t want to bring up bad memories she stretched her hand planing it on top of his, she smiled at him, he smiled back at her.
“I was rescued by my fathers butler, who raised me, he is a father figure to me, I sorted out different ways to survive, struggling on my own, but he died” he said in a flat tone, his eyes were so dark like the darkness that no light could shine on, his rage began to swell as the color, the temperature around dropped rapidly, his guard Lucas began to wonder what had happened to make his boss angry.
Rachel couldn’t tell the kind of pain, she felt deep inside her chest she could no longer bear it her body was itching for a hug, she stood up and walked close to him, hugging him from the back.
Dreg immediately froze, the darkness and anger subsided almost immediately, he didn’t expect this from her, he also didn’t know why she was able to make his anger dissolve as easily with so little effort as a hug.
Whenever he was angry the only way was either, he fought or spilled blood, but she just made everything disappear with only this little gesture.
Rachel herself didn’t know why she was so shocked by her action, she finally stood back up and apologized almost immediately “I’m so sorry, I don’t know why I did that, I I “. She wanted to know more about him but she didn’t want him feeling sad, she knew he didn’t tell everything to her, but she understood everyone had their secrets, she was glad he didn’t ask her how she ended up on the road.
He stood up and held her both shoulders with his hand, “it’s alright I understand” he said staring at her with lots of emotions swirling in his eyes, it was really awkward for Rachel.
They were already done with their meal, so Rachel glanced at her watch and realized they had been talking for quite some time. Time had flown by so quickly in a mixture of excitement, curiosity, and a touch of apprehension but a tinge of danger and darkness was lurking in the shadows.
As they left the restaurant and stepped back into the cool night air, Rachel’s earlier feeling of danger returned. It was as if someone was watching them, lurking in the shadows. Her instincts screamed at her to be cautious.
He took her as they strolled along the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas, exploring the brightly lit casinos and taking in the lively atmosphere. Derg’s presence beside her was comforting, and Rachel couldn’t help but feel a sense of security knowing he was by her side. She knew it was her first time so he wanted to show her a few places.
As they wandered through the bustling crowds, Rachel couldn’t shake the feeling that they were being followed. She discreetly glanced over her shoulder, but every time she did, there was no one there. It was unnerving, and she started to question if her imagination was playing with her.
With every step they took, Rachel’s trust in Derg deepened. There was an unspoken bond forming between them, built on shared laughter, stolen glances, and a mutual understanding. She couldn’t deny that she felt somewhat attracted to him, so she shook her head to straighten her thoughts.
Why was she feeling this way with Dreg, was It because it wanted someone to help her heal, after being hurt by Zech, she needed someone to care for her, she felt guilty she didn’t want to use Dreg to help it was right.” Hey are you okay, you seem lost” he said staring at me, “no no I’m fine”.
As the night went on, Rachel decided it was time to broach the subject once more. They found a quiet corner on a solitary bench, away from the chaos of the city. With a deep breath, Rachel looked into Derg’s eyes and said, “I am enjoying getting to know you, Derg. But I can’t help but wonder about the parts you choose not to share.
I want to understand you, to know the real you. Can you trust me enough to let me in?” Why was she saying this, he just got to know her, what right did she have to ask him to open up to her, she was being unreasonable “I’m sorry, I don’t know why I say those, but I feel somewhat familiar to you in a Some way I can’t seem to explain”.
Derg paused for a moment, his gaze searching Rachel’s face. Then, with a mixture of vulnerability and determination, he nodded. “It’s okay , no need to apologize, I never thought I would find someone like you, Rachel. Someone who makes me want to open up and share my past, my fears, and my dreams. I can’t promise it will be easy, but I’m willing to try.”he smiled at her. “Let’s head back now Lucas got the car ready and they left for his house.
as soon as she stepped inside. The walls were adorned with exquisite art pieces, and the furniture looked like it belonged in a magazine. It was clear that Dreg had a keen eye for beauty and aesthetics. His house was a thousand times more beautiful than that of Zech, yeah she was reminded of him again.