SEDUCED BY DARKNESS

-----~[ARIEL'S POV]~-----

I gulp down hard with my breath on hold, waiting longingly in anticipation for the good news I ache so dearly to hear.

I have dreamed about it.

I have fantasized about it.

I always knew it would come.

The thought of knowing brings chills to my bones.

I can already perceive the good news from afar.

But why the hell is he taking time?

It's not so hard a thing to say.

Why is he hesitating?

Why does he relentlessly keep giving me that look of pity?

Does he need my help?

If he does, he should say it.

I will definitely do everything within my power to help him..

Is he shy?

Doesn't he know how to form the right words?

Is he that solo and withdrawn that he can't get his wits together and speak to a girl in need....or rather, the girl he wants?

I watch him glance at the table biting his lip..... nervously.

Yeah....that is absolutely so obvious.

What the heck is he nervous about?

I watched him toy with his fingers as if thinking of what to say.

Okay.

I can't take this anymore.

I sigh deeply and nod.

"I have an appointment at work..."

I begin and pick up my hand bag pretending to look for my lips gloss.

"Wait!!!"

He says Immediately stopping me and I turn to him, glancing at him softly.

He sighs and I clearly hear his teeth gritting together as he looks at me with a look that....that terrifies me.

The kind of look you give someone when you want to give them a bad news.

What is so hard for him to tell me?

"Okay. I can't hold myself any longer, what is the matter James?"

I observe his Adams apple bobble down and up.

He twists his lips and sighs.

"I uh.... I've got something to tell you...."

"Obviously. I know that. You have been telling me that for over almost an hour. What is it? Talk to me. What's so hard to tell?"

I ask and he looks at me.

" I have uh...I have been doing some therapy lately. The one you suggested I do to get rid of my ferocious inner beast."

I nod. " So? That's good news. It means you finally accepted your fault and you want to get rid of it to make the best out of you." I say and he chuckled.

" I wish it is that good a news."

I frown.

Something doesn't sound right.

" What?"

I ask with a little enthusiastic voice and he gulps.

" The doctor...the doctor....the doctor...."

"What in the freaking heavens happened to the doctor that I need to know??!!!!"

I can't keep my patience in check anymore.

What the hell is wrong with his thinking faculty?

He sighs.

I am already fed up with the suspense.

The air around me already feels too choked up despite the air conditioners all over the restaurant.

If this is not a good news, then I don't want to hear it anymore.

I hurriedly pick up my hand bag and start stand.

"Ariel, wait...."

"I don't want to hear it anymore, James. This has been an absolute waste of my time. Just call me next time you have something meaningful to tell me."