#75 SON OF A PREACHER’S MAN
He was a special being. He had some powers, which made him much stronger and predominant over every human being. It didn't scare Mia, because she was convinced that he was a good one. But she was nervous about these rules, which didn't allow avoiding conflicts and massacres like wars. It wasn't fair somehow. If his family was blessed with these skills, should they not be used for a common good? On the other hand, she also understood the reasons behind such behaviour. If people would know about the existence of such beings like Julian, they would be scared. People are scared about the forces of nature, nuclear power. Extraordinary skills, which Julian posses were great, but considering the circumstances and knowledge about human history and its failures Mia was convinced it could turn out even worse, if humankind was aware of Julian and his family. It was too complicated and she would never find the best possible answer.
A very important question now was, if it was possible that Jonas was one of Julian’s family. Some of Jonas skills were similar to Julian’s. He was extraordinary strong, he was extraordinary fast. However, he wasn't as fast as Julian was. In addition, Jonas apparently couldn't read minds, because he was always asking her questions and he wanted to get answers. But Julian couldn't read her mind, either. Maybe Jonas couldn't read her mind as well? Alternatively, maybe Jonas wasn't more than just an extraordinary human being and she was just over-rating it.
Mia sat on the couch looking at the paintings while she was floating in a boat on her sea of thoughts. She pulled her legs up and laid her head on her knees. With her right shoulder and right leg, she was leaning on the couch, a position that looked demanding and exhausting, but for her it wasn't.
She even didn't notice how late it was already. As Julian came into the room, she didn't notice him, either, although he wasn't invisible. He saw her sorrows in her eyes and was sure that it was him, who caused them. She should know that he wouldn't hurt her in any way. He stepped forward and saw a tear in her eye. He got scared that she was frightened because of him. He wished he didn't start to involve her into this situation. He was responsible for her and he should know that it wouldn’t work. He regretted his decision to tell her the truth and it was written in his face that he suffered.
Finally, she saw him and before she even started to talk, he said seriously:
-I would everything to turn back the time; I should have never told you anything.
She was shocked.
-Julian, what are you talking about? – She asked.
-I see how hard it is for you to deal with it and that wasn't what I wanted. I never wanted to scare you or be a monster in your eyes. I never wanted to make you suffer. Please, forgive me. – And then he turned around and wanted to leave.
She jumped from the couch and ran towards him. She blocked his way, looking into his eyes.
-Julian, it is not what you are apparently thinking. - Mia looked scared. -If it’s wrong to love you, then I am totally on the wrong way, but I won’t step back. I am not scared of who you are, only worried to lose you.
She made half a step forwards and added:
-I don’t know who you are, but I know that I love you. – Her voice was clear and didn't show any doubt. - I have nothing, if I don’t have you. Therefore, don’t you dare leave me here alone! I am taking you for what you are and I hope, I really wish, you take me for what I am. Even if I should die tomorrow, I will spend this time with you and consider it as my personal eternity.
Now, he was the shocked one. He didn't expect it. She really loved him. And she wasn't scared of him. Her wish was his command. He never felt as happy as now. A tsunami of happiness and luck overwhelmed him so suddenly that he almost lost his balance. The only thing he could say now was:
-I loved you first! I hope that our personal eternity will last as long as possible.
He was incredibly happy. She loved him. He loved her. There couldn't be anything better.
Julian hugged her and kissed her so vigorously that she lost her breath and the ground below her feet. It was awesome. If kisses were always like this, she could kiss him all life long! His soft lips ran down her neck and shoulders. Then he went back to her lips, cheeks and covered every millimetre of her face.
His presence made her feet so safe and so secure. She had broken her internal walls and was ready to meet him half way out there. He was opening up, too. They didn't realise how fast these torn down walls made it possible for them better understand each other. They were no strangers anymore and were able enjoy each other’s presence. She loved him and with every movement of her body, she showed that she wanted to be in love with him. Julian was discovering something he had never felt before as well. Like a poet already said: One word can set us free from all the weight and pain of life: that word is love.
-So you take me for what I am, even if you don’t know exactly what I am and how much future is waiting for you by my side. –He asked her and smiled.
-Yes. – She said determined. – I don’t know where this power is coming from. I never thought it could be real. I have always thought it was written in books and captured in movies; I have never thought that I will be allowed to feel even one percent of what I feel to you now.
-So why were you so sad when I came back? – Julian asked quietly.
-Oh, that. – She didn't want to be remembered about her worries and she wasn't sure if she should tell him about them. She trusted him, but a voice within told her not to share it with him. First she needed to be sure if her idea was right, then she could tell him more about it.
He noticed she won’t answer him, but it didn't matter.
-Just dance it out. I heard it helps. – He smiled.
She looked at him, not convinced about it. He took her hand and pulled her closer. She didn’t oppose and let him guide. At the same time, Julian started to swing and to move her gently to the rhythm of the song, that unexpectedly started to fulfil the room. How did he manage to push the play-key on his hi-fi equipment? She wasn't sure. However, she heard Tina Turner singing one of her favourites songs ever:
Billy Ray was a preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
Then, he pushed her softly aside and turned her twice slowly. He was looking at her all the time and she just let herself fall and let him guide her to the music. Tina Turner sung further more.
-How did you know that it is one of my favourite songs? – Mia was flabbergasted.
-I watched you talking to Sebastian and you mentioned it once.
Mia looked at him surprised. It was something different to hear his stories, and to see the energetic ball than to know that Julian could see everything she was doing with Sebastian. In fact, it was definitely not the time to think about it. She wanted to think about it tomorrow. Julian kissed her and continued to sing the song:
When they gathered around and started talkin'
That's when Billy would take me walkin'
She smiled shyly and he watched how she was swinging alone.
Out through the back yard we'd go walkin'
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows, to my surprise
He turned her once more and pulled her so near to his chest that she was almost on his body. They were swinging together. He mumbled the melody and took her into his arms. Finally, Mia lost herself in his arms.
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