(Author’s POV)
Inside Nora’s room
It was close to midnight and an all Everests’ sibling’s ergency eting was called up by Nora and Elio and Dion were already gathered in Nora’s room, Brave and Alaric, they were on the road as they were busy with the office matters all day.
Nora was pacing back and forth, her delicate feet were pounding hard on the marbled flooring. The tension and restlessness was quite evident on her facial expressions as well as her body language, she kept on making weird faces unconsciously. One second she was frown and another second, she was pressing her lips together, then she started shaking her eyebrows animatedly, creasing them and releasing them.
Elio suggested looking at her with a skeptical face, "Nor, nor, nor. Sis, sit down for a mont. Your pacing and all will make yourself as well as us feel dizzy. Sit and tell us why have you called for us here, this late at night?"
Nora sat as per Elio’s suggestion but as soon as she sat down, her right leg and feet were moving without her knowing, making tapping sounds on the floor, *tick tick tick ... tick tick tick*
Dion stood up from the couch at once, strided with his longs legs and stood behind Nora, placing his firm hands on both her shoulders, "Calm down Ora, calm down. Relax." He brushed and massaged her cervical area in a smooth motion with his thumb and fingertips with practiced ease.
As soon as Dion’s comforting and soothing voice voice reached Nora’s ears, her anxious state eased bit by bit and she gradually relaxed.
It was because one of Dion’s special abilities, by using his powers, he could alleviate or worsen other persons’ moods or state of mind. He had the ability to suppress or intensify soone’s emotional state. To fully use this power of his, Dion has to touch one out of the several sensitive nerves of the other person, gently rub on it, and then whisper the things he wanted that person to do.
For example, in this case, he was murmuring words of solace and comfort besides Nora’s earlobes.
When the stiffness on Nora’s face as well as in her body gradually improved, Dion inquired about what she was thinking to hard, "Why did you call for an ergency eting? Is it about what you told us earlier? Revealing to Myra, about our family’s identity and origin and our races existence? Is it about that you are so restless about?" he raised his eyebrows as he finished his sentence, waiting for Nora to reply.
Nora was biting on her lips and blurt, "Yeah, sothing about that thing. Once Brother Al and Brother Brave arrive, I’ll tell you guys together." Then she turned and instructed Elio, her tone was a bit reprimanding, "Why aren’t they here yet? Call them and ask when they will reach?" at end her tone was filled with desperation.
Elio sensed her bad mood and told her, "I called Alaric like .... ten minutes ago and he said he’s on the way and I guess any minute for now and he’ll be here."
Just when Elio finished his sentence, the sound of knocking on Nora’s door could be heard and the next mont, Alaric twisted the knob and ca inside saying, "Sorry Ora, I’m late. There were a lot of etings today, it kept busy. Anyways, you called, what happened? What’s it about?"
Tilting her head to the side, Nora tried to look past Alaric, "Where’s Brother Brave? Why didn’t he co with you?" she sounded a tad bit annoyed.
"There’s tons of work so he’s busy and will be staying at the office" Alaric stated with a straight face.
Brave who hadn’t returned ho with Alaric, wanted to stay at the office. There were designated bedrooms attached with each of the executives’ office, so Alaric didn’t insisted. He was glued to Brave the whole day, observing his mood and when he was fully sure that Brave was alright, Alaric ca back.
Nora frowned but didn’t say anything further, then she gestured for Alaric to take a seat and he complied.
With a loud gulping sound, Nora started, "Ummmmm, as I told you guys before. I tried talking to Myra about the~ ... the topic."
Listening to her initial words, they all perked up, she continued, "but missed the timing altogether. We even had a tiny bit of argunt on sothing."
The brothers’ eyes widened at what she said.
Elio exclaid, "You and Myra fought? You argued with your ’soul mate’?"
Nora rolled her eyes at Elio’s loud voice, "We didn’t argue like how you think we did, it was more like a difference of opinion on our parts. Hmm, that’s what it was. I’m rather feeling a bit guilty at how I talked to her" the regret in her tone could be heard by the brothers.
"Don’t worry, I’m sure she didn’t take it to her heart" Dion consoled Nora.
Nora sighed at his words then further stated, "Anyways, what I’m saying is that we had a talk and she told in the middle of it that she’s returning back ho" her words sounding small at the end of the sentence.
Alaric frowned at this, "Yeah, we all know that piece of information. Didn’t she declare it in the dining hall, but it is still a week from now on? That’s what I rember" he sounded haughty.
With an awkward face Nora replied, "Hmmm, she did say that, but she’s planning to depart early."
Elio instantly asked, "Early, how much early?"
Nora pinched the bridge of her nose with her hand, "Dayyyy~ after ... tomo-rrow and I agreed."
All of them were puzzled while listening to Nora, "You agreed?"
"Yeah~, the ti is short but before she leaves I want to ..... I want to let her know the truth" Nora mumbled with a dead pan face.
The boys understood her intentions, feeling nervous Dion probed more, "And how will it happen?" It’s not that easy and simple. If you make haste, things may crumble apart."
His words matched exactly what Aura has told Nora earlier, but she knew she had to do it now and not to wait for an opportunity in the future.
Before anyone could say anything, Alaric interrupted them, "I agree with what Ora said. This should be resolved quickly. ’Her friend’ has the right to know." His internal thoughts were, ’At least, your and that human’s friendship will end in this way. That’ll be good for our family’ as he sneered inwardly.
Dion was dumbfounded with how readily Alaric sided with Nora in this. He knew Alaric wasn’t very fond of Myra. So, Dion thought Alaric would have been be the first one to oppose Nora.
Elio wasn’t as surprised as his elder brother. He had guessed that sothing was definitely brewing up between Alaric and Myra, at least from Alaric’s side. Was it just a simple interest or more than that, he wanted to find that out.
Nora being oblivious to her brothers’ thoughts continued, "Thank you Brother Alaric for saying that, it ans a lot" her voice beca hoarse as she said that. "I’ll talk to her tomorrow, after dinner. I just wanted to ask you guys, can you be there, with , while I tell her, umm?"
Elio rubbed his palms and replied, "You have my full support, but I think you should talk to her alone. I don’t think she’ll feel comfortable having this kinda conversation in front of us. After all, you guys know each other best."
Dion and Alaric both agreed, "Yup, after all, she’s your childhood friend. And if you, with your utmost sincerity, reveal to her about us being werewolves, I’m sure she’ll understand. It may take ti and maybe she may even get angry with you but it won’t be for too long. She values your friendship a lot."
Elio added, "You guys have spent twenty years of your life as friends. Don’t worry too much; everything will be fine in the end. And didn’t you tell us, Myra adores furry things. So, you can just unleash your wolf and she’ll agree in no ti" he said this while chuckling. He wanted to lighten up Nora’s mood.
Nora laughed at his words, "Haha, no one can resist Aura’s charm."
Dion then flicked his fingers, "Listen, we can do this. We will set a farewell dinner for her. And when she is all relaxed and enjoying and the vibe is right, then you can take her sowhere alone and tell her."
Nora’s eyes lit up at Dion’s suggestion, she further added, "I’ll prepare a farewell gift to her liking as well. I have been feeling guilty about not being able to gift her anything when I gave you yours. This is going to be perfect. Thank you, Brother Dion. Elio, Brother Alaric, really thank you for backing up" she was getting sentintal.
"So, I guess the plan’s all set" Alaric ruffled Nora’s hair playfully giving her an encouraging look.
"Yeah, the plan’s set."
To Be Continued . . . . . . . . .
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