Chapter 75: First love

JILLIAN MILLS P.O.V
I look at my husband who is waiting for me to speak. I stop walking and give him a glance.
"You think I won't have any idea, Xavier?"
"I know. It was me who left those clues so that you'll start suspecting me. It's my way to convince him that he had to make decision soon."
"Ah, now you even use me. I am your wife. You should've told me such secrets. When did he create his group? What is the name of it again?"
"It's the moonlit group. It was created by him 23 years ago. We both build it."-he said. I wanted to smack him but I controlled myself.
"Good thing that Rojun is staying in Skyfall for the meantime and he won't hear us. My goodness Xavier, I can keep a secret if that's what you want me to do. On the other hand, I am happy that he is here and he'll be a great help."-I said.
"Did he told you about something?"
"Like what? Don't tell that you both are hiding something on me? Again?!"-I pointed my finger to him and he sighed. They did! Ah, I can't believe this.
"Maybe he will tell you in his own at the right time. For now, I will keep my mouth shut for that matter."
"Yes, of course. I have to do something either."
"What is it? You're not divorcing me because of this are you?"-he said. He stood up and hold my shoulder. He is totally bothered. Even I married for ages, I never stop falling deeper to him.
"Silly."-I said and kiss him. He moans.
"I am not. It's about my cousin and my niece. Why did you even think of that?"-I said. He hug me.
"Thank goodness. I love you Mrs. Mills."
"I know. I love you more. But we have to go back to work. Seriously."-I said tapping his back.
"Oh, that sucks."-he said and brushes his nape. That is so cute. I even laugh because of it.
"You have never changed. You still grumble when you go to school or even at work. Good thing Rojun didn't inherit that."-I said. He laugh.
"I agree with that. He is like a masculine version of you. I wish we have a daughter, maybe she'll be a feminine version of mine. Never mind, let's go."
Not a bad idea. When the sun settle down, I decided to visit Gladys. She look at me blankly.
"What do you want again, aunt Jillian?"
"Gladys, I want you to stop helping your mother."
"For what? And why do you always contradict to mother's decisions, aunt Jillian?"-she ask.
"Because she never changes. She even lied to you and to everyone. I want you to be vigilant, Gladys."
GLADYS WARD P.O.V
I look at my aunt's face. For the first time, she became serious on what she is trying to tell me.
"What are you trying to say. It's better if you spill the beans now."-I said. She sighed and look at me.
"Start investigating for what happens 80 years ago, a year before you were born. That's my clue. The rest, its your choice whether you do it or not. But you have to be ready if you choose to stay in the dark."-she said. She disappeared after she said those words. The door opens and it was my mother. She look at me and all over to my room.
"I knew Jillian is here. Why did she visit you?"
"I have always been curious, mother. Since the day that I remember, you have been conscious when aunt Jillian talk to me. I feel like your trying to stop aunt Jillian from talking to me."-I said.
"What are you trying to say Gladys? Why did you suddenly tell me those things?"-she ask.
"I just realize of that, mother. Look at you at this moment, you seem to be bothered and panicking when you sense aunt Jillian's presence in our house. Tell me mother did aunt Jillian know something that you are hiding from me?"-I stated. She turn pale.
"Like what?! Go back in your training instead! You have to surpass Cendrea's daughter! Move!"
"Okay. If that's what you wanted mother."-I said. I went off and starts to be bothered for what aunt Jillian said. Why did she told me that? What is her reason? But knowing aunt Jillian, she won't tell lies for her advances, unlike my mother.
Everyone in Skyfall castle looks at me and surprised to see me. My cousin stood up and look at me.
"What are you doing here, Gladys?"
"Aunt Jillian told me that you are here. You are much older than me for 15 years. I wanted to ask you some questions."-I said. He look at them.
"Let's talk about that in other places. I'm sorry everyone. Let's go."-he said and hold my arms.
"Are you trying to find a clue Ms. Ward?"
I look back. She didn't even look at me and she's busy eating a mountain of cake. My eyebrow arches.
"Don't tell me you know something."-I ask.
"I'll give you the next clue. Try to find about this man who died after five years since you were born. He is a servant of your mother's family."
"What? Rojun?"-I ask and look at him. He sighed.
"Make sure aunt Glaiza won't know your investigation. You also have to investigate about him and your father. There are connected with the truth that you want to know."-he said. I leave them. I better know the truth about this matter.
MARKO RANDAL P.O.V
I saw that Gladys seems to be worried about the truth that everyone is keeping away from her.
"Did you have any idea, Cynthia?"-Rojun.
"Nope. Even your mother didn't told me about it. But as soon as she arrives, I suddenly have vision. A man that is being killed by her mother. She is in her mother's arm sleeping. By the way I look at her, she's around five years old. That man...he mumbled my daughter" before he died."-she said.
"Wait, what?"-Pricilla. She continued eating.
"That man seems to be a servant. I think that's Glaiza's secret. She either hate the fact that her daughter's father is a slave or...she is hiding more than just that."-she said. Rojun sigh.
"Aunt Glaiza makes my cousin believe that her father is being killed by your mother. She even lied about Gladys's paternal identity. She said a different man's name. She trained Gladys and use her in achieving her vengeance against your mother. But since you became a witch, she sees you as a threat. Now, they're eyeing you."-he said.
"What is your plan now?"-I ask. She smiled.
"Don't worry, she's not my enemy. I saw her future, she will live a happy life with a beautiful vampire in a village in South province of Twinmoon."
"Huh?!"-we all said. She chuckled.
"What? I just saw it when our eyes meet on the first treaty meeting that I attended."-she simply said.
"Come on, that's weird!"-I said. Rojun smiled.
"I'm happy to hear that. After all, that's what I wanted. I want her to be happy."-he said. I suddenly remember about our clan's curse. If Cynthia didn't conceive, we will die in that time. I look at Chenqian who I happily eating her sweets. Why am I being like this? What did I even hiding? Am I running away?" Ulysses look at me and I tried to be neutral.
"Marko?"-she mumbled. She even yawn.
"I'm sorry if I woke you up."-I said. She smiled.
"It's okay. Why did you knock at this hour?"
"Can I get inside? I wanted to talk to you."
"Uhm, okay. Come in."-she said. As soon as we seat on the couch, she look at me waiting for my words.
"We will be facing a war as well as our clan's curse, I wanted to know if you are ready to marry me."
"Marko, I told you before that you don't have to feel pity or be persuaded by our alpha's demand. You have the right to marry the woman you love."
"I am serious about this matter, Chenqian."
"Kiss me. If you feel disgusted and uncomfortable then stop thinking about marrying me. You don't have to feel oblige, Marko."-she stated.
THIRD PERSON'S P.O.V
I sighed after I read the letter that Jillian send to me. Maybe this is the right time that she learns the truth. I will give her that. I went outside.
"Bring that Amaro here, I need to talk to him."
"Yes, commander."-he said and leave. He enters my office and look at me. I started to speak.
"Your daughter will soon found out the truth. You have to get ready and explain yourself to her."
"It's been more than a century commander. I don't know how should I face my own daughter."
"I know half of your feeling because even I had my own issues with my child."-I said.
"What should I do now, commander?"
"Wait until the time that she'll learn the truth. Guide her and give her clues. That way we can help her to be freed from her mother's claws."
"I will do your advices, commander. This time I will protect my child's happiness."
"You should do it, Amaro."-I said. He nod and leave me here. I end up appearing in front of this crystal coffin. I look at her serene face. I remember that time, almost 21 years ago. Before her wedding.
I look at her as she happily pick the flowers on this mountain. She is till came here even a century had passed. I let her bump me and she's surprised.
"You—what is going on here?! You are supposed to be dead. That's what they said to me."-she said.
"Yes. Supposed to. But I managed to survive in order to see you again. But I guess life won't let us to be together again, my love."-I said. I step forward and hug her. She didn't push me.
"Please be happy this time, my love. I didn't give you that because of fate played on us. I hope this time, that man will give what I didn't able to."
"Why did you hide yourself. If you only knew how sadness drag me in darkness. How dare you fooling me!"-she said. I shed her tears.
"In order to give you a peaceful life, I am happy with just watching you in mirrors. Love, promise me that this time...you'll do what makes you happy. Even if I am no longer the man that you love."-I said. I didn't hold back and kiss her. She moans but she didn't push me. She kiss me back. And that made us succumbed with decades that we missed each other.
"Are you staring at her again? Your daughter is struggling between her own battles. It's time for you to make the big step."-he said. I look at him.
"Love, our daughter is waiting for us."-I said.
"Wallace, it's time for Cynthia to learn the truth. I knew Cendrea will be happy if you will."-Xavier.
"What if I'll only bring more problems, Xavier?"