Chapter 19: Chapter 19

"Cathlyn, did you know what Kate did?"

I asked her as we sat down at the table by the kitchen. She had been pleading for forgiveness ever since I woke up from my sleep. She was fiddling with her fingers on the table as I ask her.

"Yes. The thing is, I first learned the truth from the hospital."

"How?" I was hurt, she already knew and she just let it subside like it was nothing. But apart from this rage, I wanted to understand, why?

"The reason why you were in the flat line was because Kate injected something in your IV Fluid."

"What!?" I landed my fist on the table making her jump but I don't care. "You didn't even tell me about it! It's not just a simple child fight! It was my life she tried to end!" I put my palm on my forehead since it was suddenly streaking in pain. I feel too much stress today. Why is this even happening to me? Cathlyn was wiping her tears and I have no choice but to listen to whatever it was she wanted to say before I tell her to leave.

"I slapped her out of her senses that time, and she was just shaking, saying she doesn't want to go to jail, it was like she was going insane. That's why I protected her, but I told her not to do it again... I promise, I did everything, to make everything normal, but Kate is just—"She broke into tears but I was so done. Whatever the reason was, I cannot find my reason to be empathetic, I raised my hands and stood up.

"Please leave."

"But—"

"Leave!" I screamed at her, and I just lost it. She went completely silent while she sobbed her way out of my house. I locked the door behind her and went to the bathroom. My brain has been perplexed this whole day. I sat down on the floor of the shower area after I opened the faucet without pulling my clothes out. I just let the water flow on me, feeling the droplets of the water on my head.

First, Zach is Adam's brother. Second, what are they doing with Kate and Simon? Third, I don't know what the fuck to think. I feel clueless about everything. I stayed in the shower for long before I continued taking a bath.

I sat down on the sofa and turned on the TV, waiting for Adam or Zach to knock on my door, but hours and there was nothing. I turned off my television and just stared at the wall in silence, my mind replaying the events that happened for the last few hours until my doorbell rang at midnight.

"Eve." Adam's voice came from behind my door so I opened it immediately, Adam was alone, and he already changed his clothes into a plain black shirt and pants. My first urge was to ask him a lot of questions but my body just jumped onto him without my consent, but the warmth hit me like home and it made me feel safer in his arms than in any corner of my own house. "Everything is fine." He held my head, caressing it like a newborn as he enveloped me with his arms.

"Are you okay?" I pulled away a little to check on him and he seemed well, of course, but I want to check. He smiled, "Zach is fine too, he'll be coming here tomorrow." I snort at him for his correct subconscious thinking, but I was relieved that he was fine. I won't bother to ask about Kate and Simon, I don't think I wanna hear what happened. Adam held my hand and he locked the door behind him which means he'll be staying for the night. I bit my lip, shutting my mind to any thoughts that may come into my mind later, and just let him drag me to my room.

"I'll be sleeping here tonight." He uttered as we reached the bed.

"Yes." I chirped, breaking the mood of whatever it was. I suddenly became excited and Adam chuckled at my reaction.

"Sleep, Eve, not anything else." He teased and I nodded, pursing my lips in so it wouldn't show a pout. He sat down on the bed and he pulled me to him, and now I am already sitting on his lap, feeling anxious.

"Calm, love." He was embracing me, staring at me with his cute little smile, making my cheeks feel flustered.

"I presume you have a lot to ask me?" He glanced at my face since I sat on his lap like a kid. I guess I have to ask some of my questions now, before he becomes a jerk again. I laughed at my own choice of words.

"I didn't know you have a closer bond with your brother than what you told before."

His eyes squinted, seeming as if he was thinking before he shrugs. "Maybe that's just how we are." They obviously care about one another. Now I understand why Adam was telling me to set my choice right in my heart because Zach was his brother! He didn't want any of us to be hurt. My heart melted at the thought, Adam is such a sweetheart, and I love him for that, for everything he is. For my next question...

"Zach erased Cathlyn's memory of his threat."

"Yea, so?" He seemed clueless about why I said it.

"I think he deleted some of mine." He smiled and I knew I was right.

"You're pretty sharp." He whispered in my ear and I squirmed at the warm air that touched my skin. No escaping the topic, nor disturbing can affect me for now. That means I can confront Zach about it tomorrow.

"Why did you let him?" I looked directly at his eyes and he answered straight without hesitation.

"Because it will do you good than harm. Eve, once you remember your memories of the past, terrible things always happen, I think it's a part of the curse by my shithole of a father." I have no arguments in that since I remembered how he killed me! I don't even know if I can tell Adam that I already remember but I think it's safer to do so.

"Adam, I already have them..." The words stray off slowly, but he just nodded.

"I knew."

I gasp and swat his arm. I tried to hide it! He laughed and I frowned at him, "You didn't even tell me!"

"Well, I can't just tell you that you already remember! You're the one who's supposed to say that 'you' remember."

"Ha-ha." I sarcastically mumbled before I roll my eyes off of him.

"You still have to talk to Axel, I mean Zach." I give him the of-course-I-do look and he tightened his embrace.

"I love him, Adam. I know you know." His face turned serious, matching my definite reaction.

"I know. That's why—"

"Not in the way you think, he's like the entirety of the word 'family' to me." His eyes narrowed before he spoke.

"But you kissed him."

My eyes widened. How the fuck does he know that!? Well, of course, Zach would tell. I noticed Adam's lips pouted for a moment before resigning into his normal apathetic expression and I giggled at it. So adorable.

"It was your fault." I pursed my lips in and he gave me the 'what' face so I put my arm on his shoulder. "You came into my life being such a jerk, awakening tremendous abode of feelings inside me. I didn't even know why I feel so distracted by you even if I just met you like a day. It was like I feel so into you since the moment I saw you." I stopped talking, feeling embarrassed by what I said, especially with Adam's amusement written across his face. I pouted and he pulled me closer to lay a peck on my lips.

"He told me already. I was just kidding you." I groaned and he laid us both in bed making me squeal. We were side by side, staring at one another. His hand brushed the hair behind my beck and it send every bit of my hair standing. That always happens when he touches me, even for the slightest bit. I looked into his eyes and the memories of him started to dwell in my mind, making me wonder why he wasn't early in this time.

"Why didn't you appear sooner?" I whispered. He cupped my chin and kissed me before answering my question.

"I was afraid that you might lose the life that was for you once again, all because I appeared in your life. That's why Axel and I made a deal, that he's the one to take care of you. But when you got hurt, I can't stop myself, I was already there before I knew it. If ever the curse was still lingering around, I'd give my life to you, Eve, all so that you could live." No...

"No." My eyes were clouding but he wiped my tears off before it can even fall. "What's the sense of me being here without you?" He fell silent and he just stared at me, making me forget about all the other things for a while, even the thing about his and Axel's deal. For now, it's just me and Adam.

"Why can't our love story be just a romantic comedy just like what you said." He sighed and I giggled.

"I won't ask for any other else."

He placed his hand on my cheek and he leaned closer to me. I closed my eyes and felt his lips placed onto mine and it was like the best kiss, ever. Slowly, we gather each other closer, never breaking off our interaction. I love this, I love him. My body was moving to its own rhythm and I moved on top of him, our kiss went from slow to fervent as he placed his hand on my waist, cupping my midriff, and his tongue--- his tongue clashed with mine as we continue.

"I love you, Eve." He breaks off to say those words and I nodded, kissing him again before I answer.

"I love you too... Adam." Before I can lay my lips on him again, he shifted his position to put me below him. He was biting his lower lip, and there was a wide grin concealed from his biting and I found it very cute.

"What are you planning?" I mumbled.

"Just a sweet. passionate night, I guess." His face was so close to me, and his forefinger was playing circles at the skin of my neck. I sucked my lips in, I am anticipating and it made my senses so high, that I can feel even the tiniest movement he makes. Oh my god.

"I want that..." I sound so breathless and he smiled at me.

"I want it too, very much." Without any other words, the moment had us kissing passionately like we have been longing for one another for the longest of time. As we do, my hand traveled down to the hem of his shirt and he let me roll it up before he completely took it off, throwing it off the ground and kissing me again. The kiss was getting deeper and I moaned when he sucked my lower lip, slowly releasing it in between his teeth. That was hot...

My hand was laid on his wide muscular back and I can feel my fingers dig into his skin as he laid moist kisses on my neck down to the area of my collar bone, and then back to my lips. His fingers started to peel my shirt up and I comply, never leaving his sight until he tosses my upper clothes as well.

"You're so beautiful, Eve." He took a moment to stare at me before he laid his palm on my swelling breasts. My back arched up, pulling my chest into his warm palms and he groped me, with soft and heavy touches at the same time.

Adam never breaks his eye contact with me, making my heartbeat gallop on my chest. He leans down again to kiss me, then slid his tongue down to my bare skin through my nipple, so I moan.

"Adam..."

He sucked on it a little harder, making my head push more down the mattress. I feel so melted due to the escalating heat in my body and it felt so good. I pulled him up so I could kiss him while his fingers continue playing and tugging with my nipple.

"How does it feel...?" He asked, looking at me with his darkening gaze. He was so hot.

"Good," I whispered, then his hand slides down, him still looking at me, watching every bit of my reaction as his hand reached my navel. My lips were parted and my cheeks are so hot and he just watches me, as if he's in awe. I can still feel his hand stopped on my navel and my body was already itching to be touched everywhere. "I love you, Eve." I smiled, "I love you too. Very. Very. Much." He laid me a kiss then his hand traveled down, there. I moan and my eyes shut close as his finger slides on the sensitive portion of my core. My hand grabbed on his arm and my legs were moving slowly as he does.

A deep groan escaped from the back of his throat as he contemplates my movement, making me even hornier for him. "You are so wet, Eve." He sucked on my neck and I tilt my head to give him better access, while his finger kept sliding on the tiny bump on my core. He stopped to peel the pants off completely, making me bare and ready under him. I watched as he took off his, revealing his, and I was amazed by the size of it. It was so stiff and my hand reached for it. "Oh, Eve..." He liked it and damn, I am, for once, proud of my boldness. I grasp its length, letting it slide on my hand, I propped my elbow to the bed to recline my body so I could put his' on my mouth but he pushes my head gently with his finger. He shook his head then he kissed me before I can have a say in it. He slowly made his way down and I gasp as he lick me, down on my spot.

I tried pulling me up but he flashed me a foxy grin before he open my legs wider, kissing me once again, licking then sucking on my clit. I can't stop moaning and as he hears me, he increases the intensity, and I tried to stay still but I can't. I've never felt this before and it's amazing. I cried his name over and over when he stopped.

"Are you okay, Eve?"

"Yes..."

I pulled him up and kiss him deeply, even I can taste the bit of saltiness from his mouth but I don't care. Our breaths were rapid and I open my legs wider as I felt him rubbing his tip to my core. His hand strokes my breast and he kisses me like crazy, and slowly, he eases inside of me. I felt a sting of pain on his entrance but the pleasure that came after made me so turned on and my lips never shut themselves. He was also moaning with his deep grunts and I did the same with him increasing the rhythm, bit by bit. I can feel the swerve of our emotion, and of our longing as he was inside, and I wanted this to happen.

This was my first night, and it was the best—and we did again, two times after the first.

****

I woke up seeing Adam's bright blue eyes watching me. "Hello, beautiful."

I bit my lip, concealing my flustered grin that was plastered on my face early in the morning. What a sweet start of the day. I laid a peck on his lips and jumped to embrace him tight. He let out a low chuckle and I snuggle on his warm bare chest. "It's only 4 am."

I hummed at him and he laid a kiss on my head. "He's here."

I pulled away and with a questioning look, "what?"

"Dress yourself Eve." He bit his lip, looking at his chest and I swat his chest, making him laugh.

I think Zach will be joining the breakfast and I'm kind of happy to have them around. But I'm kind of nervous because this will be the time when I'll know what Zach really is. I should be mad for him lying to me but it's kind of unreasonable considering that these two brothers just wanted me to be safe. I took a shower and Adam suggested that he'll do coffee. Isn't Adam too kind? Like, I knew he was a softie, but it's just really overwhelming these past few days. I put on some pants and dark long sleeves before I went out of the bathroom.

I stop to look at Zach who was sitting at the stool by the kitchen and then to Adam who was asking Zach if he wanted coffee. I wanted to laugh but Zach was completely serious and all, and I'm not used to him, gloomy and all. I walk towards where they are and they both glanced at me. They don't look like twins?

"I'm sorry, Eva."

Zach mouthed to me and I just smiled slightly at him.

"I'll be going out for a while," Adam announced before kissing my head, completely disappearing after his step. I should get used to that vanishing thing. Now I can talk to Zach normally. I went to the sink and grabbed and glass bottle and I can sense that Zach was watching my movement. Before I talk I threw the bottle at him and just like what I expected, it stopped before his face so he just grabbed the floating bottle and put it down.

"I was expecting that." He let out a small chuckle and I pouted at him. "Come here."

I walk towards him and he stood up, opening his arms and I just hugged him. He's Zach, no matter what. He always kept me safe. "You lied to me." I pinch his side and he laughed.

"I'm sorry baby." He kissed my temple and then pinched my cheek, making me giggle. "I will answer your questions now. This time, without a lie."

We went to the couch and we sat beside each other. I was thinking of what I should ask since I don't know what to ask since there are too many. "I don't know where to begin." I was fiddling with my fingers and Zach held my hang, "Eva, can you close your eyes for a moment?" I did as soon as he asked me.

"Open them."

I sprung my eyes wide but it turned wider with what I am seeing. Mr. Magician.

I kind of knew but the events haven't sunk inside my mind until I am looking at Zach, with the same face and hair as Adam, except his emerald green eyes. I put my hand to cover my gaping mouth and my heart was so unstable can't say anything but my eyes already wanted to pour out. It's like my childhood memories flooded me and he was there, so he never left, ever since. Zach has always been there too...

"My real name is Axel. I'm Ace's, I mean Adam's brother. I suppose you already know that." He huffed then his hold on my hand tightened. "You and Adam have been cursed before, and it tends to repeat over and over again when you meet each other in your different lives. In your current, Adam became completely shattered, that's why he made a deal with me. That deal means, becoming the one to protect you and to be with you." I heard that before from my memory, and from Adam. Zach's voice run to my memory, the conversation that I've heard from before when I was in the bedroom entered my mind. I suddenly recalled seeing Zach before but my memory was erased.

"I heard you and Adam talking before!"

I uttered and he snorted. "Yea, you did. I was wondering how you broke the spell though; you were meant to sleep."

"I have a strong will in eavesdropping, Zach." I made him a face. "How many times have you erased my memory?" He shook his head which means he didn't want to answer it.

"All I know is that it was hard, you keep regaining them. I don't really know why too." His eyes are pained so I didn't push it through, but I stared at him, it was weird looking at Zach like this. Maybe it's why he took another form. He placed his hand to cover his face and I can see how his hair color changed back into brown, he morphed back into his Zachish form and glanced at me. "Is this okay now? It was weird being a twin, right?"

"Yea." I giggled. I embraced him again, thinking how hard the situation must have been for him as well. "Mr. Magician."

He chuckled, "You know, there was one thing I took from you too." What is that? I pulled to set my eyes on him. "You're the one who chose the name Zacharias."

"Really!?" I completely pulled away. I am totally surprised by that, that's like the only thing he said today, that I didn't really know. He laughed and I was still in awe. So, literally, I named him.

"I forgot! Zacharias! So you were just acting back at that time when Adam showed his power!?" He evaded eye contact so I swat him. I knew it! Never did he snort in his sleep, and he was such a comic, he was so overreacting. I laughed, remembering how scared he acted. "You dummy!"

He was staring at me with a huge grin on his face and I do the same. He suddenly had this calm and suppressed expression and spoke.

"You remember your memories with Adam from before, right?"

"Yes."

"The curse will once again trigger, so you'll have to be careful. Things had to change in this time."

He got me silent in that. Now that I think of it, I can die anytime, but I don't want to. I felt uneasy, I'm not ready to die yet. Zach pulled me away from my misery when he tapped my head.

"Hey. You'll be safe. I'm here. It'll be different since I can protect you better than my idiot of a brother." He chuckled and I can't help but be infected by him. I trust Zach, and I trust Adam...

"That's the stupidest thing that I've ever heard." Adam's voice appeared behind us and he wore his smug expression while looking at Zach.

"It's the truth, Adam." Zach glared back at him and there was this tension again. It's like before at the beginning! I thought they were all sweet, what's with this ambiance? But I'd like to know their differences in their magic! My eyes slid from the brothers, wondering about their-- what do you call that in the movie? Oh, power level. I will know that one day. The mischievous laugh of mine played at the back of my head.

****

"Ace! Where are my keys?" Zach asked Adam from inside the house as soon as we stepped outside. I saw Adam threw some car keys to Zach, before giving him the finger. "Eva, look at him, he's bad!" Zach pouted at me and I laughed, Adam waved me goodbye and signaled me some hand sign about my phone, so I nodded. A red Mercedes was parked in front of my house this time and it was Zach's. "Nice color." He winked at me before opening the door for me.

We laughed the drive through the road, but I started a topic which I just thought about for a second.

"Zach, how did you cope up, I mean, how did you adapt to the change from your world to here?" Will he get it?

"You mean, what did I do to familiarize myself in this place?" He glanced at me a second then looked at the road. "Brawling, and women."

I gasp at his last word. WOMEN! I thought he wasn't interested in women! "I thought you don't want to have a girlfriend!" I was so surprised and intrigued, I might fry him some questions later.

"Not the intimate type, baby." His words rolled off his tongue slowly, and it was like he was hesitating to spill me the details. It didn't actually make me think bad of him, I mean—I still love Zach, even for what he is, cause I know him, deep in my heart.

"Oh my god!" I laughed and he let out an embarrassed laugh, it was so cute that I want to embarrass him a little longer.

"Let's not talk about it... for the record though, I really never had anyone ever since I approached you as Zach at the workplace." I giggled at him and I messed with his hair.

"It's okay, Zach. You're still my amazing hell of a best friend, and I still love you for that." He beamed at me and the silence after that is great too. That was one hell of revelation, who would think that Zach have that wild side, I never did. I stared outside the passing building the car window, and I suddenly anxious when I thought of Adam, having the same ways.

"Uhm, Zach. What about Adam?" I whispered, I want to cover my ears to not hear the answer but I want to know.

"That's the part of him that I'm actually proud of. He never touched any other women, except for you." Damn Adam, talk about loyalty. I stayed silent, not because I can't say anything but because I am filled with words, I don't know how to begin. I just looked at Zach with my amused eyes. "Ace is such an allergic to woman, if only you know." He chuckled and I giggled as well. "Do you remember the time when we were walking home? When you told me that he got mad at you for saying he's been fucking with women?"

"Oh! Yeah! Shit..."

"That's why I completely understood why he got mad." He stopped the car, and I realized we were already at the parking lot at the company.

"Now I know why it was such a big deal." I kind of felt bad, I will make it up to him later. The car was silent again but Zach breaks it by yawning.

"Well, if you need more answers to questions, just ask me." He muttered.

I nod at him and he went out of the car to open my side of the door. "Let's go, sweetie." He grabbed my hand and I went out of the car. I don't feel weird about anything right now, but it feels like a dream of some sort. I should get rid of my thoughts for now since we are going to work. I wonder what's going to happen in the next few days. I went straight to the office while Zach says he's going to finish some of his tasks or I don't know.

I get my computer ready, scanning the papers that are above my desk. Looks like many stories are coming up. A knock on my door made me look, and it was Cathlyn, standing by my office.