My Guardian Angel (The Dust of Love)
Chaptre 86. Nothing To Lose

Wake up early by the clink of a spoon in a glass. Regular stirring with chocolate and banana fragrance. I don't know. He was like this morning.

Counting days that feel slow turning. Keep your eyes tight. Freely self-dreaming Arumi Chavez.

It didn't prevent her memory from returning to her memory as she carried her girl out of the chapel like a real wedding. Bicycle riding through the peaceful side of the beautiful hills. Miss Arumi was a little amused.

"Can we stay here longer?" asked Arumi Chavez hugging her waist. He squeezed the tiny fingers in return. And love has spread throughout his body. There was no reason to retreat because he would make his girl suffer more.

"Yes, Miss. There's still seven days before I drive you home."

Steps up the stairs, the door of his room opened. The scent was getting closer, smelling from the table not far from the bed.

"Morning, Archilles Lucca. I hope you wake up soon." The curtains of the bedroom window were opened until a gloomy light came in and hit his face. It squinted. A kiss on the forehead following a warm hug. The sweet fragrance of candy from the hair washer stopped by the tip of her nose.

"Archilles, I want to skip school today and be with you. However, the second-hour masterpiece class is my favorite class."

"Is that so?"

The Archilles pulled out his Zephaniah and hugged him tightly. Remember how he took Zefanya away from Raul Lucca's house, on a bus to the city. He was sixteen years old and Zephaniah two.

They did not immediately find Grenny's residence. Sleeping on the streets during long and difficult days. With the innocence of someone who came from the outskirts, entered the city and thought it was easy. He carried Zefanya everywhere. Ever watched people eat in restaurants and gulp from the outside. It cannot be said that he missed Martha Via. In fact, she once cried in a carriage hoping that, somehow, Martha Via suddenly found and led her away to a house where the three of them lived together and were happy.

Archilles thought he could survive with a little money and jewelry left behind by Martha Via. He's just a brave young man who's a little naive.

At its peak he ran out of Zefanya diapers and used a used cloth diaper he found in front of someone's house.

Shortly thereafter, Zefanya developed a high fever. The entire skin in the thigh area is blistered, filled with unpleasant smelling and reddening fluid. A mobile health worker who accidentally found them said Zefanya was exposed to the virus. Archilles fear. He ventured to the police station and asked for help to find his grandparents. Then, desperate to find a clinic to treat Zefanya. Good god. In 24 hours the situation is well on his side. The police managed to inform Grenny and Grandpa of their condition. The two old men hurriedly met them and his life then changed.

"Why is your fragrance like candy, Zefanya? I want to eat you! Uurrrggghhh!"

"Stop!" Zefanya laughed a little. "Only this shampoo can make my hair good."

"Ehem, all right, candy girl. What will you and your friends do in the masterpiece class?"

"Something that interests girls."

"For instance?"

"Flower from paper cutting. White rose from a roll of tissue, a little blush to make it a peach and a few pearls. We sell it at the school bazaar for orphanage children."

"It's so noble."

"Until you see Master Scolastika, you will agree with me he is like an angel, Archilles Lucca."

"Oh come on," complained Archilles and his Zephanas soon woke up.

"alright. I don't want to be late for school. My dear brother ..., first of all please wake up immediately. Your breakfast I have prepared. Grenny's bread will fill you up in four bites."

"Thank you, Zefanya Lucca. You're exactly Martha Via."

Zefanya smiled brightly.

"Then, you'll help me clear the front yard and back of the leaves. How the wind has broken our yard. Just cut down the tree in front of your room because last night I saw the shadow of a big cat jumping and swinging there. I think I had a bad dream. I wanted to run to you and sleep with you but I've become a grown girl now Archilles Lucca. No need to fear anything."

Archilles Lucca enjoys his Zephanya babble wholeheartedly.

"Oh yeah?"

Zefanya even saw Tatiana coming. How could he be so late?

"Please don't just lie down."

"Ready, Your Highness Mr. Princess."

"Our employees are off today. You'll replace Grandpa Zevas with a minimarket until I get back to help you. There are re-ordering some products to the factory. Please work hard, yes!"

Archilles Lucca was fascinated by the maturity of his Zephanas.

"How old are you, Zefanya?"

"Ten years. Wasn't he? If you yourself are confused by my birth rate, what would I be?" moaned Zefanya while folding the blanket.

"I mean do you understand about the minimarket work system?"

"Not really, Archilles. Stephen left a message for you. I'm connecting the information in case Mr. Zevas forgets."

"I mean ...."

"Oh, I've been studying as a cashier for almost ten months, Archilles. And Grenny said I got training funding and will be appointed a full-time employee after 24 months."

"It's great."

"Em, I'm learning little by little. Suppose, the first product to arrive at the minimarket will be displayed on the front of the storefront. Although mostly I just make up snacks." Laughing like a grown girl. "My knowledge of money is pretty good, Archilles."

"The zoo?" call Archilles slowly.

"Hm?!" Zefanya.

"I'm sorry. You should just play after school like any other kid."

"Don't worry, Archilles. Your sister ..., the head of the gang at the school. Don't be afraid I don't have any friends."

"Eh, is that right?"

"Yes. You don't believe it? I'm the best in my class. Not being friends with me would be a big loss."

Archilles Lucca clucking.

"What are your goals?"

"Model, artist, dancer, singer."

"Is there nothing else?"

"Huh-uh. You know our young artist Arumi Chavez?"

"Oh yeah?"

"All my agenda books and binders even have their pictures covered. I want to be like her."

"You like her?"

"Uhum, very idolizing. You'll know I'm a big fan of Arumi Chavez, you need to see the contents of my room."

"What if I say ..., I'll marry Arumi Chavez in March?" ask Archilles Lucca seriously.

"I'm not surprised" replied Zefanya casually putting a neat blanket over a small closet. Take out the Archilles t-shirt and pants and clean bath kimono from the shelf. Put it on the bed carefully. "Stephen said the same thing. Every teenager in this neighborhood dreams of marrying Arumi Chavez one day."

"Is Stephen better-looking than me?"

"No, Arumi Chavez will choose you over him, but Stephen is more sane than you because he says 'some day' and he's collecting money to buy Arumi Chavez a fancy ring."

"Why am I not sane?" Archilles clucking.

Miss Arumi will love Zefanya.

"You said you'd marry Arumi Chavez in March." Zefanya stopped at the edge of the bed, very seriously when giving a warning. "Please don't tell anyone about your silly dreams. People will think nothing of you. I'll be hurt."

"You don't believe me?"

"Nothing has a high imagination, Archilles. It all started with a dream, my teacher said. I also dreamed of marrying Taehyung when I was an adult. I was thinking about how to reach it? I'm here and he's there. I used to want Jungkook but my rival is too much in class."

"Taehyungs? Jungkook's? Like an Asian."

"Yes, you're right. South Korea, BTS," Zefanya replied directly singing and making dance moves.

Oh my my, oh my my

You got me high so fast

Be jon burul ham to ha go si po

Oh my my, oh my my

You got me fly so fast

I've Jo gu mun na al get so

Archilles Lucca laughed out loud, comforted by Zephaniah's behavior. Remind the Archilles of Arumi Chavez. Once upon a time, their behavior was similar.

"Ah ..., so BTS is Blackpink's brother?"

"Jeez, Archilles Lucca. Seriously?"

"What?"

"You Blinks?" Zefanya pelotiti her brother was very, very surprised.

"Ehm," nodded Archilles Lucca until the Zephaniah was more wide open as if Archilles Lucca a Blink is the new world.

"Oh-My-God." It climbed perfectly until his expression was adorable.

"Miss Arumi Chavez likes Blackpink. So, I'm Blink just like Arumi Chavez."

"Oh yeah?" Somehow more amazing for Zefanya, Arumi Chavez likes Blackpink or Archilles Lucca who became Blinks. "I never knew that."

"You're a hard-line fan."

"Miss Arumi used Kill this Love to celebrate when she beat me on the basketball court."

The Zefanya turned concerned. His voice quickly pityed.

"Oh Archilles Lucca, I know what it's like."

"What?"

"Didolize someone to fantasize a no-no." Zefanya. "Of all of Arumi Chavez's fandoms, you're the most unhelpful. Tell me everything just to me. I'll understand you, honey."

"Hey .., I've been with Arumi Chavez every Zefanya's day."

"Don't tell me you hugged her too. Oh, my God, Archilles. What the hell happened to you? That's why you need to have a clear job to get your mind to normal."

"You just keep saying your brother is out of his mind, unhelpful and now abnormal, Zephanya?"

"We'll talk later, Archilles Lucca. Oh, I feel like I want to stay and take good care of you while we watch a rerun of Blackpink's concert in New York. I could be late for school. I'll see you later in the afternoon. I love you."

Archilles Lucca smiled amusedly in bed. The chef is very cheerful exactly Miss Arumi Chavez. They look like other than his sister eager to go to school while his girlfriend will start the day by complaining about school and lessons that he does not like especially Mathematics.

What was Zefanya's reaction when she married Arumi Chavez? His sister might faint. Close eyes.

"Do you know the meaning of Archilles Lucca's true love?"

Their sleeves joined together in a tent while on a portable stove there was a grill filled with meat and sausages mingled out the aroma that shook the stomach.

What are they doing in the new year?

No fireworks or anything good. The snow is falling very heavy. Tracing the forests of the Pine hills, six people play a strange game. Set up three makeshift tents in the middle of the forest. While boisterous winds and storms roar. Arumi was both frightened and excited. Imitating the brave ways of Reinha Durante and Claire Luciano breaking through the snow.

"I don't know, Miss."

"Prioritize the interests of your loved ones above your own."

"Is that so?"

"It's in the drama script even if it's just the narrative. I think I'm too young to understand. Turns out, I found true love at fifteen."

"It's nice to know that I'm your true love. Happy new year Miss Arumi Chavez. You will be sixteen this year and be the wife of Archilles Lucca."

"Good new year, Mr. Lucca. I hope we'll celebrate the new year here again next year. I'll congratulate you on the new year, Mr. Mrs. Lucca."

Wake up and cross-legged. Should I visit Arumi Chavez. He missed. Want to know the girl's situation? He could make excuses to meet Mrs Salsa.

Nah!

Let's finish this before January 13th because January 16th he has to go back to teaching and will do the remaining duties of Mrs Salsa only during the weekend. Let's meet for the wedding.

His phone rang several messages in a row.

💌 : My kiss contains poison. You must be sleeping well.

Archilles clucking.

💌 : I want to be a vacuum cleaner, suck you up and breathe in your dust.

Raise one eyebrow. Not responding or Tatiana will be.

💌 : I wish I was a hot chocolate in your cup that melts in your mouth.

💌 : Have a nice day, Baby Lucca.

Then the woman sent him a video. Archilles checked the contents. Shriveling. The woman documents her adventure of capturing several men. Archilles was no wonder it was so easy for Tatiana to get her wish.

Remember that, Rosemary contains Egiana and Tatiana with compositions that according to Archilles although Egiana seems like an outer physique, very great in acting, Tatiana is a subtle device that controls Rosemary. Tatiana knew her enemy well before taking a stand. Unlike the Egiana who only get instructions from Hedgar or Tatiana.

Archilles got up and went to the bathroom and cleaned himself up. Bringing breakfast down, it turns out that Grenny is waiting for him to have breakfast Grandpa at the minimarket. Archilles sipped chocolate milk and a banana croissant. Stare at Grenny's estate and turn to her grandmother sitting on the end of the sofa with a box of gentle old ladies' affairs. Knitting.

"When are you going?" asked Grenny paused for a moment to stare at Archilles Lucca.

Then ....

Wooden pen and wool yarn back in play. Very agile knitting gloves. From bright colors, Archilles knew his grandmother made them for Zefanya.

"You're allowing Zefanya?"

Grenny without authorization. Keep knitting. More and more wrinkles on the forehead. This woman harbors her own grief.

"Iwins ...." The Archilles approached to the side of Grenny.

"Do you really love that girl, Archilles?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Lucia left her job. He held the hand of Archilles patting slowly, capturing the incomplete left hand of Archilles. Sighs long.

"If it demands too much sacrifice, I think, this is not the marriage of Archilles. You may not find happiness until any moment."

"I don't think of myself, Lucia" said Archilles, shaking little. "That girl .., she would probably suffer a lot if I let her go. He .., only someone who is very fragile and cannot protect himself. I can't give up on him. We love each other. That, edify us."

Grenny gazes at Archilles Lucca to find the young man in front of her truly possessed of sincerity and immense love.

"All right, God will give you happiness. You have the support of me and Zevas, Archilles Lucca. That's all we can do as your closest person."

"Thank you, Lucia."

Silent. Grenny is back.

"I never blamed Raul Lucca again for separating me from my daughter. More sincerely accept because I believe Martha and I will meet in eternity. However, I regret Raul Lucca's indifference to Zefanya."

"They never visited?"

"Two times. Paula is very kind and wise.Persuade Raul to raise his Zephaniah. I don't think it's necessary now."

"You let me take Zefanya?"

"I'm getting old, Archilles. Zefanya is the source of my happiness but I think Mr. Maurizio Lucca and his wife offer a lot of good things for your future and Zefanya. They are a warm family. I want you and Zefanya to have a whole family who wants your whereabouts even if it's too late."

"Iwins ...."

"Have you thought ..., why doesn't Raul Lucca like you at all?"

"Raul's social life is very bad, Lucia. He doesn't like anyone including me and Zefanya. Besides, I'm too stubborn."

"You don't look like Raul. Not at all. Either physical or anything."

"I look like Martha," argued Archilles quickly. Loving that idea is all soul.

"Your nature and character look like Martha because my daughter nurtured you."

"You're pretty weird, Lucia."

"I'm not sure." Grenny took a strong breath. "I'll just take care of your Grandpa and spend the old days together. You'll come visit here sometime. Lady Nastya promised to take good care of you and Zefanya. However, you wouldn't force my granddaughter if Zefanya didn't want to come with you."

"Why do you think I'd go alone without Zefanya?"

Lucia looked back at Archilles. "There may be your real home."

"Lucia?!"

"They came here. I've been inflicted with grief if in fact you might not be my grandson. But more than that I'll be happy for you because Raul Lucca doesn't deserve you at all."

"What do you want to tell me, Lucia? Speak on. Don't say anything no." Archilles Lucca feels Lucia swirling towards a secret place but is afraid of reality.

What did her grandmother think? They were adopted, only adopted children for a social status. No blood relation at all.

"Oh Archilles .., I'm very sad."

"I'll just be someone's adopted son, by chance the same family name as Raul Lucca. And just because my perfectionist in-laws want me and Zefanya there. Moreover, the son of Mr and Mrs Lucca died due to certain diseases not lost. I'll rethink if you oppose this idea, Lucia. What do you imagine?"

"I don't think there are any coincidences in this world. Moreover, this coincidence is more than one," said Grenny stopped knitting. Put the work on the table and then remove the glasses. "Twenty-four years ago, Nastya Lucca gave birth to her son in the same hospital as Martha Via Lucca. The day is even the same. I refused to come because of heartache. But, I remember the time it happened because I got news from Martha and secretly sent her money."

Lucia's tone was shaking. Must be very difficult. Archilles Lucca looked at his grandmother. Want to argue but ....

"At Braga," added Grenny as if to reveal more than a hunch. A fact that Archilles must pay attention to.

"Lucia, no. It might just be a coincidence. Many babies are born in the same hospital from similar clan names, right? Where do you get these silly things?"

Archilles has seen his adoptive family files. Thinking nothing is strange. It was more precise that he did not research because it was not so important to him.

"It's shocking to find your eyes are exactly the same as those of Mr. Maurizio. I seem to recognize your appearance when I see it. It would be sad if their son, Glacio Lucca, who had died turned out to be my grandson even though I was moved. That means, Martha Via has been with her son. To hurt me even more, you're going through bad things with the wrong parents."

"Lucia .., that's not true. Oh my God. Please stop! Martha Via is my mother. I can feel it with my heart" said Archilles.

"According to Mrs Nastya, Glacio Lucca, died of Thalassemia. You know what makes me think that Glacio Lucca is my grandson and not Archilles Lucca?"

Archilles fell silent.

"My baby also died of Thalassemia."

The look they meet.

"The disease came from our descendants, Archilles. My mother, me and I are sure Martha too ..., we have suffered the loss of our first baby due to this disease."

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