51 Misha (2/2)

A tiny silhouette was visible at the farthest end of the place. The rustle of his long cloak could be heard against the ground, which felt mossy beneath his feet, in the timeless and hypnotic silence.

The tiny silhouette grew larger and larger as it came nearer, and a woman stepped out of the shadows to join the man who was blessing him with his majestic presence.

Laurie slowly bowed down, unable to bear the extreme oppression from the person in front of him.

”Why have you summoned this Lord? This Lord was having an amazing time with his wife.” The lady standing beside the man did not even blush at his words, but the surrounding temperatures rose a few degrees.

Her features were so exquisite that even Gods envied her. But she was always loyal to her husband, to whom no woman dared to get close to.

”My love, are you hungry?” He asked his wife gently.

”No.” Answering stiffly, she turned to face the man bowing in front of them and asked, ”What happened? What help do you want?” Her face was too serious, and stern.

”Umm… I need help with the situation at the East Village. I sent Misha, but I am sure she still blames herself for his death. So…” He trailed off.

Each of them stood there in deep contemplation. They knew that Misha was being too hard on herself. She might break down seeing him. They weren't sure anymore.

”What sort of help do you want from us? You know that we are bound by magic. We have our rules. Unless something terrible happens, we are not supposed to go there.”

”Yes, my Lord, I know that. It is just that, I have had this ominous feeling for a long time since I entrusted this task to Misha. I think something could go so wrong. Something, which I am not able to turn into words.” He stopped, and a profound and dreadful silence followed his words.

”What do you think of this, my Love?” The Lord turned to his Lady and asked.

”I think we should not meddle.”

Laurie raised his head and wanted to argue but a hand stopped him.

”Enough! What my lady says goes. We can't meddle in this and he needs to face those hurdles on his own. And, I suggest that you ask Misha not to meddle too. She needs to keep an eye on him, and keep him safe if any danger arises.”