Chapter 81 - HE’S BACK PART II (1/2)

EARTH TWO

KOREA

GANGNAM

It was a good day. It was spring. The spring air. The blooming petals. The people outside going on a date.

Na Eun was lying on her bed inside her house. No, their house.

And the house itself was beautiful. He did say he pick the best for her. She is smiling thinking of her boyfriend.

Well, their relationship is a secret. Well, it's not really a secret but his boyfriend is known to be a romantic person which is a nice way of saying that he is a well-known playboy.

But she understands him because she knows his secret. All of his secret. He confessed it to her a year ago, the moment they decide to go out together.

Anyway, they have been living together for a year now.

Four years after the fall, Korea have managed to get up from the disaster and united as one.

Even though all the upheaval in the world, the interference of the Japanese Empire and the United States, Korea managed to maintained their independence.

Last year, she gathers her courage and confesses her feeling. She could still remember his face. He was flustered.

And his blank expression.

Which slowly curves into a smile.

They kissed. They hold hands and then they become lovers.

But even after a year dating together, they are many things in his mind he did not share. They are other people inside his mind.

There are other women. Other stuff. Other things that more important than her. Truth and justice.

The man she loved always does the right thing….even when the right thing would destroy him.

A hero bears the burden he once said to her. Four years in this world, he developed affection for the people in it, for the life in it.

A man from another Earth. And one day, soon rather than later, they have to separate.

She knew it. He knew it. And they both accepted that about each other.

Man she mused.

She went to the kitchen. Today is a special day. He would be coming home from the US Business Convention.

So, she is thinking to make some handmade cooking.

The kitchen was clean and temporary which features a wide variety of cabinetry from high quality manufactures.

The countertops are Neolith a thin and extremely durable porcelain slab known for even coloration that allows for longer and slimmer surface.

As she was cooking, she doesn't forget to brew some coffee.

She even wonders why he likes coffee that much. His skill in making coffee would put any barista to shame.

He said it has something to do with the smell of the coffee beans.

As she was waiting for the ingredients getting fired she remembers that night in Southampton.

Azief has a place there she murmured while smiling recounting the memories.

With views of Meadow Lane and the Atlantic, a three level home on a 40 foot bluff with stairs to the beach below it was a veritable summer palace.

The abundant window makes it feel much larger. All the principal rooms have water facing windows.

Outside, there is a seaside mahogany deck, a large pool, outdoor shower and personal spa, and allow sunrise and sunset viewing from various vantage points.

But it was not the house she remembers.

It was what they did. Singing. Azief don't know it but his voice was divine. It was sweet and beautiful. Every time he sings a love song, she will be choked with feelings.

And dancing.

It has always been her weakness. Her step is always a mess. They spent the time loving each other without care in the world.

One day of pure bliss. Remembering it her smiles grew wider and her cheeks blushed.

After finishing cooking she put the meal inside the Temperature Controller Fridge. Then she watches the news.

And then her mood is soured. Because she is just seeing that Azief is doing his old shtick.

She then changes the channel and watches a drama.

She was sitting on the sofa waiting for him to get home. The door opened.

'You're home?' She said as she keeps watching the drama on TV.

'How was your event?' he asked as he sat beside her and put his arms behind her and kiss her on the cheek. Clearly he is happy.

'Hmm' she said as she looks at Azief, her face showing nothing is wrong. She was cute as always.

'You look handsome. What's the occasion? You even have make up. '

She said while laughing which only makes Azief even more doubtful. It was like the expression of her being suspicious of him.

'Emmm….I didn't do it. My stylist did it for me.'

'Even your hair is different' she said as she rubs his hair.

'My hairdresser dresses this style he replies.

Uh oh. It was then Azief realizes something is wrong. What did I do wrong g? It's like a quiz.

Then still smiling she said barely a whisper

I think you're dressing up to look good for girls.

'IF I play around and-'

'Yes?' She said as crossed her hand together and glares at him

'Never mind'

'What is it?'

'Nothing' he said as he gulped. Then she looks forward and asks without looking at his face

'Who is she?' Her voice was full of fire and her eyes were also full of fire. So much so, like it was going to shoot out from her eyes.

Oh shit Azief mused. Then he did what no man should do he chuckles and flashed her an awkward smile

'Wow!' Was her response.

'Did you like it when she dances for you?'

'No. I was looking at her, dreaming it was you dancing it for me'

'Tch. You think I'll fall for that?'

Anyway, he smiles and then hugs her.

'Sorry. I keep saying sorry to you.'

Huh she sighed. It's not like she doesn't know that Azief is not really that kind of person but it still makes her heart burns when she sees headline like that.

'Anyway, what is the case this time?' She said as she is going to the kitchen. Azief follows her from behind as he left his coat at the coat hanger.

'The Case of the Missing Diamonds of Al Mansur.'

'The King's Diamonds?'

'Yes. The Missing Diamonds of Al Mansur was a diamond that was bought by the ancestor of the King family Theon King. Its historical value is priceless and was supposed to be donated to the Egypt Museum when a few days ago during the Qatar Conference it was stolen during its first time exhibits. I was helping King searching for that Diamond.'

'Who stole it? She asked as she poured him the coffee when Azief takes his seat.

'Sasha Makarov.'

'The duchess?' she exclaimed in shock

Nodding, he said

'Yes.' As he take a sip of the coffee.

'She was the Tsar most favorite nephew.' Na Eun said as she realized the enormity of the case.

'You seduced her.' She said as she gets the gist of the story.

'Well…you could say that.'

'I think…'and she paused 'you just like seducing her. I mean with all your abilities, couldn't you just force her to give it to you?'

'And risking the public turns even more?'

'That….'and she sighed. She lost her motivation to spend this night watching movies with him.

She knows looking at his face; there are some thing he is worried about.

In the last year since his cold war with the United States, Azief has maintained almost no interference with the problems occurring inside United States and focused his energy helping the other nations.

People might say he is choosing people to save and don't.

Truth be told…yes. It might seem cruel but he doesn't have the power to save everyone and especially not to save people who don't want to be saved.

Even God could not help people who don't want to be saved.

Alexander king with his Iron Soldier program strikes fear in every nation out of US.

The Middle East was incredibly startled when the US military demands more oil and cheaper oil and was on the verge of an invasion which was stopped by him.

And the Middle East is not the only one.

Other nations also began to see the Iron Soldiers as more just a weapon to fight him but also as a weapon of invasion directed to them which makes his presence supported by the other nations.

A suit or armour around the world. What began as measure against him has started to become the sword that the US military uses to wave around.

And people don't like that. Inside America and outside it. A measure which was created for peace is now being used for war.

Chaos continued even more chaotic than before.

Azief worst scenario has happened.

His existence and the fear for him have led this earth into a deep dark hole with no light shining the way.

He as warned King before. That his effort in stopping him will only bring a higher form of war.

Alexander King way of thinking is superbly naïve for a genius.

Azief could understand his thinking; more than King give him credit.

King believes that if he creates something that could stop him, then the world will be safe. Because to King, he was the ultimate threat.

An otherworldly being with powers and abilities that transcends human imagination. A myth becoming real.

A god among men.

King…believes Hyperion is the ultimate threat. What King failed to realize, man has been the earth greatest threat long before he arrives.

He has already said to him he did not come here to earth to become its savior.

He only came here to improve himself and then return.

He specifically said that to him in hopes of making him understand. Even though Azief has always viewed King as a rival, he never viewed him as an enemy.

In a way, Azief could understand his way of thinking. If it was him, maybe he couldn't accept it either.

That there is a being flying in the sky that practically could do anything he wants without any supervision or force that could stop him.

For a brilliant man, they will fear, as they rightly should. Power that could not be controlled.

That is something to be feared

'What are you thinking?' Na Eun asks as she looks at the dazed look on Azief face.

Thinking about what has happened he only smiles and doesn't know what to say.

She come behind him and hugs his back.

'Don't worry.'

Azief just hold her hand on her shoulder and rub her hand.

These days, he lived practically a good life. He and Na Eun have a stable relationship, relationships where both of them know will not last.

This is not a long distance relationship. They will one day be separated by a universe wide distance.

And the next time he came; Na Eun might not even live during that time. They treat everyday like their last day.

They get jealous at each other, mad at each other, arguing against each other….and loving each other.

Every day.

Every day is a moment to remember for both of them. Their love is beautiful because....it doesn't last.

It's beautiful because they know it will end.