Navigating The World Of Mystical Creatures

Chapter 6

I DON’T KISS AND TELL

Jean, one of the top guns of Vatican had just ordered Oliver to turn his car around and head to the HQ. As he and Roland walked in they conversed.

“Whatever you do, don’t say the truth and concerning the framed murder, admit to killing them” Ronald advised.

“The fuck? Why would I do that? Ludacris framed me just to get back at me” Oliver retorted.

“And why did he want to get back at you?” Roland asked.

“Because I killed one of his guys” Oliver replied confused about where Ronald was driving at.

“And why did you kill him?” Roland asked.

“As a warning. He stole the ring of the da… you’re right” Oliver said as he finally realised where Roland was driving at.

“I’m always right” Roland boasted.

“So what do I tell them?” Oliver asked.

“Too late, just figure it out while you’re in there” Ronald said as Jean approached them.

“Roland” Jean greeted.

“Jean” he replied.

“Jean” Oliver greeted.

“Oliver” Jean replied.

“Come with me. If you would excuse us Roland” Jean said and then she left with Oliver. She took him to a room where he faced the Vatican law enforcers. She was one of them, so when she got there, she took her seat.

The law enforcers particular ran everything that concerns the Vatican. They were elected by every member of the Vatican. They consisted of every single creature that existed in the city.

The main woman Jean, was a human. The second in charge was Batista. He was a Vampire. The third; Ginger was a witch. The fourth; Amelia was an angel. The fifth; Cyril was a demon and the sixth; Maelstrom was a wizard.

“Good evening all” Oliver greeted.

“You are not allowed to speak until we grant you permission to do so” Jean demanded.

“My bad” Oliver said.

“So, Oliver, where is the ring of the damned?” Batista asked.

“It has always been tucked away safely at my house. You guys gave it to me for safe keeping” Oliver answered with all bravery.

“Then why did we sense that the ring’s power had just been used? This is certainly no coincidence” Ginger assured.

“Except the ring has a mind of it’s own then I don’t know what you’re talking about. Look, I assure all of you that the ring is in safe hands. I know my duty to the Vatican and to the city. You all tell me that I’m the most powerful creature in the city. I don’t know why or how but if that’s the case then so be it" Oliver said sternly.

“Okay. Though still on the ring, we tried to trace where the energy was coming from but we couldn’t. It was as though the ring was cloaked. Did you cloak the ring?” Ginger asked.

“Yes. I was born of a wizard but I had a witch do it for me” Oliver lied.

“Okay. Now to the murder of five innocent humans. What the hell got into you?” Maelstrom asked quite vexed.

“For that, I’m sorry. I promise it won’t happen again” Oliver said taking the blame for what he didn't do.

“I get sometimes one might feel violent but why put up an unnecessary display?” Amelia asked.

“Like I said, I’m sorry and I assure you that it will never happen again” Oliver said.

“If such happens again, you’ll loose your protection because you’ll no longer be a member of the Vatican. So control the monster in you” Cyril declared.

“Yes sir” Oliver replied.

“You may go now” Jean said.

“Thank you” Oliver said and then he left. He met up with Roland and then the both of them drove home.

They got home to meet Charlie who was patiently waiting for them. She ran to unlock the door immediately she heard a knock. She was so happy to see Oliver.

She hugged him tightly and dearly.

“Thank God you’re okay” Charlie said. Roland then looked at her and smiled. She in turn smiled back.

Father Micheal was detained till the next morning. That was when an officer came in to interrogate him.

“I need a lawyer” father Micheal said.

“Answer my questions and you’ll be free to go. I promise father” officer Mikey assured quite calmly.

“Yes, they exist. Vampires, witches, warlocks, and other things, they exist. Can I go now?” Father Micheal asked impatiently.

“Oliver Stones… do you know who he is?” Mikey asked.

“With all due respect officer, screw you” father Micheal said.

“Do you know who he is, yes or no?” Mikey asked.

“I don’t know. Just because I know all this things existed doesn’t mean I know a psycho he thought it was fun to display five innocent dead bodies to the public eyes" father Micheal said quite aggravated.

“So sorry. Last question before you can go. How can someone tell these creatures apart from humans?” Mikey asked.

“You don’t. They’ve blended in. The vampires have daylight ring so they can come out in the sun. The witches and wizards are just humans with powers. Then there’s the most powerful creature in the city. When he finally harnesses his potential, one would be able to tell the difference between a mere human and an abomination” father Micheal explained.

The next morning, Roland took his car and drove back to his own place. Charlie slept over. She prepared breakfast for him and her. When it was ready, they sat in the dining room. As they ate, they discussed.

“How are you feeling?” Charlie asked concerned about her friend.

“Charlie, I don’t wanna drag you into this supernatural mess. The less you know, the better” Oliver stated.

“I literally have nobody. You were there when my parents died and then my brother. If you die, there’s basically nothing left for me. I wanna get involved. You are my only family” Charlie confessed.

“The city’s in danger if I don’t find the stolen ring” Oliver said.

“We’re all gonna end up dying either way. What can I do you help?” Charlie asked.

“Nothing. I caused this mess. No one’s gonna die. I’ll fix it myself” Oliver said sternly.

“And Roland? Are you forgetting he’s a human as well?” Charlie asked.

“He can take care of himself. You can’t” Oliver stressed.

“Why? Because I’m a girl?” Charlie said pissed off as she stood up from her seat and went to face Oliver.

“It’s not that” Oliver said.

“Poor little Charlie. She’s a puny human and can’t defend herself mostly because she’s a girl. I bet she can’t even protect herself from a fucking cockroach!” Charlie yelled. This time she was closer to his face. There was a moment of silence before Oliver broke it by kissing Charlie.

“I’m sorry” Oliver said as he broke out from the kiss after realising that maybe he had made Charlie uncomfortable.

“Don’t be” she said and then she dragged him forward and continued kissing him. Oliver stood up from his seat and they continued. As they kissed they moved to the guest room downstairs and began undressing each other.

“We shouldn’t be doing this, we’re best friends” Oliver said in-between as he kissed Charlie.

“Then stop it” Charlie said in the same manner.

“You stop it” Oliver teased.

“I don’t wanna stop” Charlie confessed.

“This won’t happen again” Oliver said as they fell to the bed.

“Sure” Charlie assured.

“Roland mustn’t know about this either” Oliver said.

“I don’t kiss and tell” Charlie assured and then they continued the talking with their mouths.