Babel Novel
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Arion walked along the streets, with the stranger he picked up, behind him, as he tried looking for where to pass the night.
“We can book a hotel..” she tried suggesting, but one look from him was enough to shut her up,
How scary looks can shut anybody up, he’s so intimidating.
“Follow me, I know someone around here” he informed, walking into a dark alley, a friend of his lives around here, they can pass the night at her place, tomorrow he purchases a new car, if not for the human girl with him, he wouldn’t have even bother to look for where to stay, he can roam around till morning.
“So you do know someone around here?” She questioned nodding her head meaningfully,
“I thought I said, no more words from you?’ he snapped,
“I’m sorry, but I can’t help it, how do you expect me to stay quiet throughout our whole journey..” she rolled her eyes, stepping a few meters away from him, due to his terrifying look, he’s so scary and holds a domineering Aura, but nonetheless he’s the most handsome vampire she’s ever come across.
“How can someone stay quiet for this long..” she mumbled to herself, but he heard her quite clearly, but just decided to ignore her.
They arrived at a house, which stood out amongst the other houses, it surely had a story to tell.
Arion knocked on the door, and after a few seconds, a woman stepped out, as the red haired girl suddenly gasped, did he seriously bring her to a lady’s house, she took in a deep breath, trying to conceal her shocked expression.
“Arion..” her sweet tiny voice rang in their ears, as she smiled warmly at Arion.
‘so his name is arion.’ she thought, standing a few distance from Arion and Freya.
“Long time no see, never expected to see you, it’s been long you know..” Freya drew out, it’s Been so long since she left britaris, and Arion has grown so much.
“We need a place to crash, Freya..” he went straight to the point as Freya’s eyes traveled to the red haired girl behind him as she took a good look at her, Wondering who she might be.
“I see, do come in..” she chuckled sheepishly, opening the door wide for both of them to go in.
“You know you’re always welcomed here..” she smiled, clearing the sofa for them to seat,
“Thanks..” the red haired girl mumbled, sitting slowly on the chair, looking round the house, she never meant to be rude but looking round a person’s house, a person she’s never met, but she was just curious that’s all.
The house was small, comfortable enough for one person, and she was certain that Freya lived alone here, the antique was old, the sitting room had a fireplace, which kept the house warm.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.
“So can I offer you anything?” Freya asked as Arion shook his head, he had fed earlier from Brian, and that can be able to satiate him for three days, before he has to feed again.
“What about you?” She pointed at red haired,
“No thanks..” she politely refused, having this discomfort feeling within her.
“Ok..” Freya shrugged her shoulders, taking her seat as well.
“I never expected to see you in Orleans, what brings you here?” She asked, looking really surprised, Arion was one of the Moreau brothers she had expected to meet, this one is so distant from everyone, you never know what’s going on in that head of his.
“And your brothers, how are they, it’s been so long you know..” she smiled weirdly,
“You know you can always return to Britaris Freya,” Arion drew out, with a calm expression on his face.
“I know, but I feel it’s not the right time yet, I don’t know how I’ll be welcomed, especially by Marina, so what brings you to Orleans?” She questioned, with a curious look in her eyes,
“I’m here to find something..” came Arion’s curt reply,
“And what’s that, I can help you find it, I’ve been here long enough,” she offered, but Arion quickly declined her, he didn’t want the services of anybody, especially a vampire.
“No need, Freya, I’ve got it covered,..”
“Your choice, who’s she?” Freya pointed at the Red haired, as if sensing her presence for the first time.
“You new toy?” She asked with a sneer, as red haired glared at her,
“No” came Arion’s short reply,
“Then who?, I guess she knows about vampires, you must have been compelled right?”
“Yes,”
“I see, well have fun, what’s your name?” She asked the red haired, as she lifted her face up.
“Me?”
“Yes you”
“Eloise…” she replied, as Arion turned to face her instantly, before looking away , almost at the same time, the name kind of rings a bell.
“Eloise..” Freya repeated, staring intently at her.
“I guess you must live here in Orleans?”
“Yes i do” Eloise answered, as she concluded that Freya must be a curious person, she has not stopped asking questions, since they came here,
“I haven’t seen you around before,”
“That’s because Orleans is a big city, you can’t possibly meet everyone living here..” she chimed in, evy does it feel like Freya is interrogating get, there no need for all these questions seriously,
“But..”
“Freya, help her with some clothes..” Arion chimed in,
“The journey was kind of a long one, you…” he pointed at Eloise.
“Follow her, freshen up and come back here” he instructed,
“Ok..” Eloise replied, standing up on her feet, Freya doing the same.
“Come with me..” Freya beckoned, as Eloise followed behind her.
Arion took in a deep breath, immediately they were out of sight, he rested his back on the cushion, he’s been searching so far, and hasn’t found anything yet, though he’s certain a witch resides here in Orleans, he only took Eloise with him for a reason, because he had this feeling that she was the answer to us problems, she might be the one that would lead him to a witch, tomorrow there’s someone he has to find and she’s going to help him find that person.