“I said that we could go together tonight,” Alina said.
“Sure. If you want,” I responded.
“Let’s put it in the oven and see what happens.” Victor pushed the baking dish inside.
“It’s too small,” Frid protested.
“Just trust me.” Victor smiled encouragingly.
“Alright, alright.” Frid raised her hands.
After it was done, both girls went to change and Victor and I sat on the couch waiting for them to come back.
“How is your business with Sage?” Victor asked.
“It’s not going anywhere,” I sighed and picked up one of Grace’s albums.
“He should know something. He was the best seer in the capital,” Victor said.
“Yes, he knows. He just doesn’t want to tell me anything.”
“Do you want me to try?” Victor asked.
“I don’t think it would work. He told me he was in love with my mother,” I said watching Victor.
He only nodded, looking away.
“Did you know?” I asked.
“Well, yeah. We all knew. It wasn’t a big secret. He made all kinds of scenes and people would make fun of him all the time. But, she chose your father, and there was nothing anyone could do about it,” Victor said.
“Do you think they were mated?” I continued.
“Oh, man. I don’t know if that’s a thing. I mean, I’ve heard of it, but I’ve never seen it.”
I looked at the door when something fell in the bedroom, and Frid’s loud swearing exploded in the silence.
“What are we going to do, Ty? We can’t stay here.”
“I’ll go back to Sage and try again. It didn’t go so well this morning.” I leaned back on the couch, dreading the idea of it.
“You know... I don’t care much about what happens to me, but Frid...Can you fix it?”
I was going to respond, but the door swung open and Alina and Frid appeared in the doorway. The light color of Alina’s dress contrasted with the dark copper in her hair. I lost myself in her one more time, devouring her agonizing beauty. She was a creature from another world, ethereal, breathtaking, and mine.
“It’s just not fair that we have to wear stupid dresses while all of you just wear your flying suits.” Frid stormed through the room.
“You look . . .” Victor carefully touched her back.
“What?” Frid’s voice softened.
“Actually, I have something I need to ask you.” Victor pulled Frid back to their bedroom.
Alina lowered her eyes to the floor, I could detect a delightful shade of pink coloring her cheeks.
“Well, that’s it. I think we’re on our own.” A light smile played on her lips.
“Come here,” I said.
