The Absolute Twin Magician

Truth (part 2)

   After a tiring journey inside the cave, the four of us finally got outside. As soon as possible we walked down the big trees in this forest. The goal, of course, was to return to the city of Bluelagoon. During the trip, there was something that had been thought of. And at the right moment, I ventured to ask.

" Elie, I've asked you this before. But this time I'm gonna ask you again, and you're gonna have to answer honestly." My speech. Elie was staring at me. " In fact, why do you want to be friends with me so much. Until doing all this?"

   Elie speechless. Besides, Liana seemed unhappy with my question. Just like the first time I asked him.

" Hey Zayn, didn't I tell you there were limits" he protested, "you can't carelessly ask about other people's personal problems"

" Liet down, Liana, I actually intend to tell her." Elie. Then he looked at me. I hope he answers seriously this time.

" So, what's your answer?" My toot.

" As I said back then, it's about the past. Actually the Bathory family is deeply indebted to the Endarker family. Especially your father Zayn, Kayn..." Answer Elie.

" On...our father?" Me and Kayn at the same time. Honestly, I don't know about this.

" When I was a kid, the Bathory family used to get in trouble. Trouble always comes. And no one can help us. Until your father, Zean Endarker comes." Definitely." Actually, not only did our family get into this trouble, but also some noble families of the city of Bluelagoon. And somehow, your father was willing to help us willingly....

" At first my father thought that he had hidden intentions, because he was a stranger, and completely unknown. He also seemed more focused on helping us than other nobles. But my suspicions are wrong. It's all proven when all our problems are solved. At the same time the other family's problems are also solved. And he left honorably without asking for anything in return. At that time I realized that Mr. Zean was really sincere in helping us. And when the father was about to give him some reward, Merta fiber he refused it raw. At that time he said "I did this out of my own will, to avenge the dirty crimes in my dirty work.

" When Mr. Zean was gone, and our lives were back to normal, my father advised me to be the eldest daughter of the Bathory family. If one day I meet. Endarker family, I must avenge what Mr. Zean has done for us. I kept holding my message until you came to our class, Zayn..."

   Kayn and I looked carefully at Elie's explanation. From here, I began to understand. It's all just because to return my father's favor. Not because of anything else. Nor is it because of a certain feeling. Honestly, I was a little disappointed. I was expecting too much.

   Even so, what did he mean at that time? The words he was describing at Liana's house, what did those words mean? This fact really made me think harder. It feels like my brain is spinning and not finding the end. Damn, it's disturbing my mental state.

   Liana looked at me, as if realizing something. Ah, of course you are. He noticed my strange gurgle and immediately knew the contents of my brain. Really a very sensitive person. But instinct is terrible. I'm sure Elie didn't say her heart to Liana, but Liana herself concluded. He saw the contents of Elie's heart based on the observations he made every day.

   Liana started to smile thinly.

" Well Elie.If it is indeed because of Budi's reply, doesn't that mean you have fulfilled it? You've changed Zayn's personality and made him better. Then your return is over and there is no reason to continue with them" he said.

" What did you say Liana? I still have a mind to avenge. They saved you. As a friend, I must return the favor..."

" And as friends, we don't need your return "reject Kayn. Of course Elie was a little surprised "after all, I did it willingly"

" Well Elie, what are you going to do next?" Ask Liana. " Or maybe you like Zayn, because you're reluctant to leave him?"

" Yes.maybe sa.."

   Suddenly Elie's face turned red like a boiled crab.

" W-what did you say Liana?! D-don't say no-no!! B-can Zayn be misunderstood right?! Aren't you?!" Shouted Elie in panic. He held onto Liana's shoulder while occasionally glancing at me. " I-please forget what Liana said earlier"

   I let out a breath. Looks like Liana was right. I've got my answer.

" Yes.had it, besides I won't be in this town long either" I said looking away.

" Y-you ..will go?" Ask Elie. Now the tone of speech is getting lower.

   I silently did not answer and looked the other way. Even so, I heard Liana whisper something to him.

" Elie, it's time to be frank with her"

" Never mind, don't lie to yourself and cover it up. You like Zayn, don't you? If you don't act, you might lose it."

   Elie grumbled indistinctly from her tone, it was obvious that she was riled up, confused, and also panicked. But Liana kept pushing him.

" Elie, actually your story just left Zayn disappointed.you might not realize it, but Zayn is actually a fragile guy"

   Huh uh?! What the fuck is that word?! He thinks I'm a weak and fragile guy? Don't make-up?!!

" Why is that? " Task Elie 

" I actually told him that you liked him. Maybe he's still thinking about it..." Obviously Liana again. Elie got a little upset and flailed Liana's arm. " When he heard your story, he looked gloomy. He seems to think that your feelings for him are just a return. That's why he's so disappointed."

   Elie and Liana's voices stopped.

" Is that true?" Elie finally raised her voice again. His tone sounded soft. " But I don't think that way.my feelings aren't because of that debt"

" Why tell me? Just tell Zayn straight away" Liana replied. Elie speechless. " If you don't say it, then Zayn's heart will get scratched because of you"

   The place was silent for a moment. I sat about 8 meters away from Liana and Elie, staring at the star-filled sky. Liana and Elie stopped talking. Kayn also seems tired of falling asleep in a sitting position on the side of a tree.

   I faintly heard the sound of Elie's footsteps approaching me. When I turned his head, he was standing right behind me, looking down at the ground. I looked at her. Well, what are you gonna say now Elie?

" What's up, Elie?" My toot. Elie was silent

   One minute waiting, Elie finally raised her voice.

" Zayn.forgive me" he said.

" For what?"

   Elie kept quiet for a moment.

" Surely, there's another reason why I'm close to you. The reason why I'd rather be close to you than Kayn. It's not because of the return of the favor. If it was because of the favor

, I should have approached you two, right? You're twins." Obviously "the reason why I prefer to be close to you.You know why?"

" Why?"

   Elie raised her face, looking at me. Her face was blushing, with a sweet smiling mouth. His eyes look teary. I was silent, staring at him. The night wind blew through his hair, making him flutter in the air scattered by the light of the night moon.

" Because I like you" he replied. " I realized you had a bad past, so I chose you. I want to make your life more colorful with me... Well, even though we had a little bit of a fight at first, but that's what made me like you

" You are not a person who is easy to accept and has self-respect. That's why you rejected my opinion at the time, but that's why my desire to change your life became more and more so." Clearly again ". ..this is not because of that return, this is purely because of my feelings for you. L like you. Therefore, please stay with me Zayn..."

   I smiled, my first genuine smile at him.

" Oh, it turns out you have the courage to express that yes. Did Liana's words manage to change your resolve?" My toot. Elie smiled broadly. " Elie, thank you for being willing to accompany me.."

   Suddenly Elie hugged me tightly. I can't fight back. This time let him get a reward for his hard work.

" It's good work Elie.and also, I'll never leave you, Elie" I whispered.