Woo-hoo new chapter! I wanna thank everyone that has reviewed and read the story thus far - I really appreciate it. I bought the DMC special edition three pack thing on black friday, and I flew through DMC 3 just so I could play as Vergil lol! Is it also ridiculous that I already owned all three games before, yet still bought the three-pack?
Anyways, I hope that this chapter pleases you all. Stay tuned for more!
Had it really happened? The events of the past two days seemed like an eternity ago. The sheer memory was dizzying.
I stirred from the guest bed. The room seemed much dimmer and bleak this morning compared to yesterday's cheery bliss. The bed though, was just as empty.
I didn't bother calling in to work, I would call Kayci later - I was in no mood to talk to anyone.
Vergil's sleep clothes still laid at the foot of the bed, neatly folded and completely untouched since yesterday.
I went to the kitchen to make coffee and maybe eat if the knot in my stomach would ever subside. I brewed the coffee and sat at the table to stare outside. It was raining again. The soft drum of raindrops was soothing to me, as my head still slightly ached from crying last night.
After I drank my coffee and reluctantly ate a piece of toast I did the only thing I could think of to make myself feel better, I went to the living room the read.
Upon entering the room I noticed something that I had missed cleaning the day before. There was a book resting on the coffee table, one that I hadn't remembered putting there. I picked it up and examined the novel.
"Ancient Rome huh," I said to myself. I vaguely remembered buying it months ago at a garage sale, I had gotten an entire box of books for a mere five dollars. As I studied the book I realized that it must have been Vergil who was looking at it. I sat down and set the book back on the table. The urge to cry hit me again, except it felt like all my tears were gone. I abruptly stood up and left the book resting on the table.
"I need to stop this, crying won't bring him back," I thought to myself," if he had wanted to stay he would haveā¦" I let a sigh leave me as I continued towards my original destination- the bookshelf. I absently picked out a book and sat down on my window seat, calmly taking in the drizzly outside world before I lost myself completely in a new world.
Knock Knock
The sound caught me off guard. I looked away from my book, unsure if I had heard anything or simply imagined it.
Knock Knock
The sound came again, I was sure of it this time. My heart pounded wildly in my chest as I flung my book down on the seat. I jogged across the room towards the front door with excitement in my step. A huge smile spread across my face as I unlocked and opened the front door.
"Surprise!" came a voice as the door swung open. Kayci stood in the doorway with a few bags in her hand and I grin on her face.
Her perky face was like a dagger to my heart. My face immediately fell from overflowing joy to utter sorrow. I drew a hand to my face and ran to the couch and fell onto it. The emotional whiplash had made my head spin. It wasn't Vergil, it would never be Vergil, he was never going to come back.
"Audrey, what's wrong," questioned Kayci with worry in her voice.
She shut the door behind her and dropped the bags before nestling beside me on the couch. I felt her arms encircle me and hold me tightly," hey, it's okay, whatever it is it's fine."
I turned towards her and buried my face in her shoulder as more tears escaped my already burning eyes. Her embrace was warm and reassuring, especially since I was so alone and fragile. We remained like this for a while, until I had calmed down. She allowed me the time to cry and release some anguish- one reason why she was my closest friend.
I sat up and straightened myself before weakly saying," thank you, and I'm sorry Kayci."
She returned the smile and stated," it's fine, we all have those times where we need a long cry with our besties." Her understanding was so maternal comforting; it helped release some of my built-up tension. "But dang girl, I didn't know you missed me so much!"
She let out a chuckle and I cracked my first smile in days.
"Well, I hope that the soup didn't get cold," said Kayci as she stood up to retrieve one of the bags that she had brought over, "I brought some chicken noodle soup for my sick friend." Kayci came over and returned to her seat on the couch before handing me soup and a spoon. "Dig in!"
I smiled before opening the soup and digging in. The warm broth was smooth and delicious. I hadn't realized how hungry I was, and soon I was scarfing it down. Kayci had her own soup; we both ate in silence for a few minutes until the silence was interrupted.
"Oh yeah, I brought over a movie for us!" she giggled as she stood up and retrieved the box. Kayci turned on the T.V. and set up the movie for us to enjoy. "It's a good one, I hope you enjoy." She flicked off the lights and cuddled up on the couch with me.
I was happy to have company, and a distraction from everything that had happened in my life. I let the movie fill my thoughts, and the warm soup ease my aching stomach- the knot releasing it's strong hold.
The movie ended and I looked over at Kayci to see her drooling. She fell asleep so easily, I almost envied her. I stood up to turn off the movie and flip on the lights. A loud snore arose from Kayci before she awoke.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to fall asleep," said Kayci groggily removing her glasses to run her eyes.
"It's fine, really. And thank you for everything," I said graciously. I gave her a weak smile.
"Are you going to tell me what happened," asked Kayci with concern flecked in her voice once again, "I've never seen you so upset Audrey, you're always my cheery ball of happiness!"
I began the slow explanation of what happened, excluding the embarrassing act that had taken place that night. I told her of Vergil, and how he had disappeared, only to not return.
"Well, what an asshole," said Kayci," you show people some kindness, and then they leave without a simple thanks, humph." She crossed her arms and snorted. "Whatever. But why did it upset you so much Audrey?"
I stopped to think about this. Why was I so upset? Was it because I was hurt, or because he had stayed the night with me, or because I missed him maybe. "I, I'm just moody you know," I answered with a safe option.
"Oh girl, I know all about that, but instead of crying I eat my weight in chocolate," replied Kayci trying to comfort me. "Hey, and if you ever need to talk let me know; you don't have to wait until I barge in with a movie and food to talk to me. I'm always here for you."
I leaned forward and hugged her neck, relishing in the tight embrace that we shared. "Thank you Kayci, I needed this more than you know."
