Chapter Seventeen
The sound of wings caught my ears and I looked over to the source. Parro, Angelic, and another winged 'creation' were coming in our direction. I sighed and got out of the pool. Darien followed me and started to help me dry my wings. Normally I would fly twice around the the building spreading my wings wide as I did. But I could not do that right now in my condition.
"Forgive the intrusion my lady, we just wished to see how you were." Parro honored me and walked forward. Like always he had simple slacks that Darien offered him and a modified white button down shirt. It was modified by cutting two slits in the back for his wings, and I added magnetic snaps towards the bottom of the shirt to hold the slits closed. "You look so much better today."
"I do feel better today, thank you." I looked at the new arrival. "And who is this?"
"Oh, let me introduce Sky. He has volunteer to be a messenger for you. Sky?" Parro gestured for Sky to step forward and present himself before me. Sky took one look at me and blushed. Was it the swimsuit that caused the blush or just my appearance?
He looked younger than me and even shier. He had golden wings with equally gold hair. His skin was dark as if he spent a lot of time in the sun before he was changed. His eyes were sky blue which fits his name. He wore surfer board shorts and no shirt. I am going to really have to design some outfits for those who have wings. A messenger bag crossed his shoulders which looks to be able to detach from a closer in the front.
Sky placed his hand over his heart and bowed his head to me. "It is an honor to meet you. I have heard of your beauty, but none of their descriptions did you justice." His blush grew more profound.
"He's right you know. No one could capture your beauty with mere words." Darien whispered into my ear which made me smile.
"Did you bring any messages for me?" I wanted to get off that subject before there was more declarations of my beauty.
"All are well my lady. All honor you and thank you for showing them their true purpose in the world." Another bow of his head with his hand never leaving his heart.
"I only showed them the light, they were the ones who walk to it and embraced it. I feel honored by their choice."
Angelic walked timidly to me and took my hands. "Parro told me what happened yesterday. Was he speaking true? Are you...?" I nodded to her with a great big smile on my face. She hugged me fiercely. "Oh my lady, that is the most wondrous of news."
"What has happened?" Sky weakly ask to anyone who would hear. It sounded like he did not know if it was his place to ask or not. He was just curious.
"Something that I never thought I could be when I had my accident years ago. Rejoice Sky for I am to be a mother." Sky's eyes grew wide and happy. He ran over and hugged me too like a cute little teenager. He must have just got out of high school when he was changed.
Both Sky and Angelic stopped hugging me after a few moments, and looked worryingly at me from an arm's length away. Angelic held one of my arms while Sky had my other. "My lady you are starting to get hot." I was also becoming dizzy, and I started to swoon. Darien instantly scooped me up into his arms with her declaration and took me back into the pool. He sat down on the steps with me on his lap and started to pour the cool water onto my forehead. My head leaned on his shoulder and kept my eyes closed for him.
"She gets dizzy when she is hot." He poured more water along my neck and chest. I felt wind on me and heard the movement of wings. I was cooling down now nicely. My pants slowed and deepened to regular breathes.
"Was it our fault?" Angelic sounded so guilty.
"No, Angelic. It was not your fault." I told her as I felt so much better. "I just got overwhelmed that's all." I opened my eyes and looked at Darien. He looked so worried about my dizzy spells. He continued to pour water on me, so I touched his hand before he could pour more on me. "I'm better now, thank you."
In the distance, I heard a helicopter coming closer. I looked over and of course it was a news chopper. I started to stand up, but Darien was quicker than me at that moment. He lifted me up from the pool and took me inside the suite. Parro and Angelic each had our towels and started to towel off my wings as he walked. Darien sat me down on the couch facing a big screen TV, so I was away from the full view of the news chopper.
I don't know why but I started to cry. The sound of the chopper was making me cry. My wings draped to the floor and I just cried. Darien hugged me to him as I cried into the towel that was around him. I felt him turn away from me. "Its alright. The doctor said this could happen sometimes after her dizzy spells. She is fine, just a bit emotional. Its because her body is trying to adjust. Everything must be overwhelming for her too."
I felt a small hand start to pet my hair as they sat down behind me. "Oh my lady." Angelic was trying to help sooth me.
I heard the chopper circle a few times before leaving. As the sound faded so did my tears and my sobs. I laid my head on Darien's shoulder and hiccuped twice. "I'm sorry." My voice was mournful about crying so intently.
"Shh..." He and Angelic still soothed me for a minute. "I have a treat for you if your up for it."
"A treat?" My voice was a bit happy and wanting a treat. I had a bit of a sweet tooth right now.
"Yes. I called my assistant this morning while you were in the shower. I had an idea for something you may like to have. Karen picked it up and delivered it while we were in the doctor's. Would you like it?"
I would like it but I did not want to saw I wanted it. I bit my lip contemplating if I should let him treat me or not.
"I can feel you do want it." Darien spoke into my ear with a joyous tone to his voice. He knew me so well. He knew he had triumphed. Darien rose and went into the kitchen and opened the fridge. I watched as he got several plates down from the cabinet. He turn to us. "Does anyone else want any?"
"Actually Angelic and I should be going." Parro said from behind me. Angelic pouted to him. "We need to patrol." He said to Angelic who sighed and got up. She honored me and left with Parro.
"What about you Sky? Would you like some?" Darien asked as he put two plates back into the cabinet.
"I don't know. I don't want to impose." Sky was shifting unsteadily near the end of the couch.
"That would be a yes, so you should have a seat." Darien smiled over his shoulder at the boy who timidly sat down. Within moments Darien was bringing out the plates with his treat. He first handed me mine and I saw he had my absolute favorite desert of all time, tiramisu. And the one from my all time favorite shop. Squisito. It was run by a family who were two generations removed from Italy, but has kept to keeping their values strong.
The light texture and silky taste of the tiramisu was exactly what I was feeling right now. The sweet intense taste of the espresso soaked lady fingers with the contrast with the creamy cream and the cinnamon was sublime. I reveled in the taste. I saw Sky liking it too like he had never had it before.
Sky thank us for the treat and turned to leave. "Where are you staying?"
"I was just going to perch somewhere and watch the stars my lady."
Darien crossed the room to Sky. "You can always stay here, though all we have to offer is a couch. But I think Angel Kat can vouch to say that the couches are very comfortable." I nodded to Sky who looked over at me timidly.
"You both are too kind. I don't know."
"Would it make you feel better if I order you to accept our offer?" I playfully added for his benefit.
Sky smiled shyly at that. "If you don't mind me staying here, then I would be honored and I would be ashamed if I didn't accept." For the first time Sky removed his bag and dropped it on the couch over looking the city. I looked to Darien. "Do you mind if I could use your shower? It has been days since I felt clean."
"Of course. This way." Darien came over to me and kissed me before showing our guest to the bathroom. Darien came back out and sat down. "I gave him a new pair of board shorts while I was showing him the bathroom. He was so happy to have another pair."
"You had board shorts?"
"Yeah. I barely ever wore them about two years ago when Darius decided he was kidnapping me and took me to learn surfing."
I shifted and sat on his lap with my arms around around his neck. "You can surf?"
"Not very well. Can you?"
"Never tried."
He smiled. "Would you like to?"
I shifted a bit. "Maybe... You getting an idea?"
His smile turned devilish. "Just thinking of possibilities for the honeymoon."
I raised an eyebrow. "Oh... Can I know? Or do you want to surprise me?"
He leaned forward. "You are to be surprised. Now I know something to add to our list of things to do." He placed his lips to my ear. "Though you won't need very much in the form of clothing if you get my drift." I giggled and then sighed as he started to kiss my neck. He growled as he stopped. "We can hold off for a little because of our guest. Can't we?" I nodded reluctantly.