I could hear dad outside laughing with Percy and Mr. Anderson about all the crap that is happening and we're all still alive. From the bed, I stared down on the floor where my clothes are—the clothes I was wearing earlier. I could not believe that I'm lying here in the bed, wrapped with only a blanket, beside a fallen angel. This is just unbelievable. I wrapped my arms tighter around his waist and took a deep breath.
"This is just awkward" I murmured.
Michael played with my loose hair and kissed the top of my head, "It really is, especially for me"
I raised my upper body and looked at him curiously with what he said.
"Angels doesn't get into relations?" I asked.
Michael shook his head, smiling at me. "We're not supposed to. Our purpose is to be guardian to all people. If we're in a relationship, we're like abandoning our duties. Especially if we're having a special relationship with a human"
To be honest, I felt hurt with what he said.
"It means that you're making a grave sin just by being this close to me" I said, avoiding his eyes.
Michael cupped my chin and forced me to look into his eyes. I couldn't look at him without looking so hurt and depressed. This is also my first time to be in a relation—I think.
"But I'm not doing anything wrong" he concluded, trying to make me feel good. "I'm still doing my duty, guiding humans to the right path and at the same time, what you humans call it—loving you"
I didn't know how to react with the last part.
Michael nodded, "Yes, if this is love what I'm feeling. There is something about you, different from other humans. Which is a good thing"
Before I could even react, a loud knock came from the door.
"Hey Rebecca, I need to talk to you" it was dad.
In a hurry, I got up, taking the clothes on the floor and putting it on. "I'll be with you in a minute"
After putting my shorts, I faced Michael, who is still sitting on the bed.
"I'll talk to you later" I said and left.
When I went out, I passed by Audrey and her mom, who are having some mother daughter bonding.
"Hi, have you guys seen my dad?" I asked shyly.
Audrey pointed out the door with a smirk, "He went out"
"Thanks"
I walked briskly outside, down the porch stairs and found dad leaning on Kyle's van with his gun and a cigar on his mouth.
"I thought you quitted smoking" I said, joining him and looking at the distant deserted village.
Dad exhaled the smoke and tapped the tip of his cigar, "I guess I just love it"
"Anyways, dad, did you knew right away that your wife was the right girl for you?" I asked unsure.
Dad threw his cigar on the ground and looked at me, "Why are you asking?"
"What, I'm just curious"
"Well, sort of"
What kind of an answer is sort of?
Dad took another cigar stick from his pack and lighted it before continuing with his story. "It was a forbidden affair"
"Forbidden?" I repeated.
He nodded, "She was my best friend's girlfriend and my parents doesn't like her"
"H-how'd you end up being together?"
"Simple; she ditched my best friend, I left home and married her. That's why I ended being crap"
"You mean you regret pursuing that forbidden love?"
Dad exhaled the smoke again and shook his head, chuckling. "Meeting her was never a regret to me. She was the greatest thing that ever happened to me"
I smiled, not knowing that there is a much sweeter attitude inside of him. Dad punched me slightly on the arm and smirked.
"If ever you're deciding to runaway with some guy, please let me know" he said.
I giggled, hugging him. "That would never happen"
While we're having a bonding moment, we heard the door open. We both turned around and saw Michael—fully dressed—with his shotgun.
"They'll be coming any time now" he said, cocking his gun.
"Great, just what we needed" dad complained.
Then all of a sudden, we heard a scream from inside. From Charlie to be specific. Dad ran in and as I follow behind him, Michael pulled my hand.
"I can't always watch over you when we're fighting these possessed humans" he explained, "So please be careful always"
I just nodded and continued towards the house.