The silence is deafening. What the fuck did I do? Natalia face plants on the bed, shrieking at my ill-timed celebration of Axle's existence when it's linked to his fathers demise. 

"I killed him two days after my birthday. It's not something I've come to celebrate because even though I've come to terms with what's happened, I still eliminated him even though it was something that I was obligated to do in order to preserve my mothers life."

"I'm so sorry Axle, if I would have known, I wouldn't h ..."

"No, Chloe, it's okay," he canopies my hand, squeezing with ease, "It's about time I move forward. I accept there was no alternative. It's just a hard pill to swallow. But thanks to you, acknowledging my presence is something to luxuriate again."

Coiling around my waist, squeezing my sides, placing a gentle kiss on my temple, "I'm happy it was you who got me out of it Chloe." His left ashen hue blinks in a heartbeat while sinking his teeth into his avocado toast.

Completing his meal, I corral him to join me downstairs, eluding to the fact there is still more for him to uncover. In the kitchen I prance around his illustrations of what I perceive to be fruit and vegetables in sweeping lines of black charcoal, demonstrating shades and shadows to the tints of obsidian.  

Йой! Нажаль, це зображення не відповідає нашим правилам. Щоб продовжити публікацію, будь ласка, видаліть його або завантажте інше.

Йой! Нажаль, це зображення не відповідає нашим правилам. Щоб продовжити публікацію, будь ласка, видаліть його або завантажте інше.

When Axles eyes fall upon his talent, "I felt these should be where the food is

Йой! Нажаль, це зображення не відповідає нашим правилам. Щоб продовжити публікацію, будь ласка, видаліть його або завантажте інше.

When Axles eyes fall upon his talent, "I felt these should be where the food is. I see the fruits and vegetables and ... it just made sense."

Axle places one arm across his chest, the other concealing his mouth, elbow cast downward. "This is incredible. Chloe, how did you even come up with this?"

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