Green Eyed devils episode 11

Green Eyed Devils
written by Bunmi B. Gabriel
Chapter 11
XERIS
I slammed my room door shut, the nerve they had betrothing me to that weak girl, do I look like some stupid person they can force to marry someone? I scoffed and sat on my bed, nothing made sense, not even my foolish grandmother.
‘Xeris darling, it’s me, mom.’
‘I know, I know your voice.’
‘Can I come in without you shooting my head?’ She asked jokingly. I smiled.
‘Come in mom, I’m not going to shoot you,’ she kicked the door open with a shriek. ‘You could have just opened it gently and not break my door.’
‘That wasn’t breaking, you haven’t seen me break down a door with a single kick yet.’
‘Sure,’ I sighed and stared at my hands. ‘Why didn’t you tell me mom? Of all the people I expected more from you.’
‘Wow, my son is disappointed in me,’ she said sarcastically. ‘He even said that like he was my dad.’ I chuckled.
‘You know what I mean,’ she plopped herself on the bed and giggled. ‘It hurts.’
‘Why? Because I didn’t tell you or because you don’t want to marry her? Would you prefer Imogen or Claire?’
‘Aunt Clover’s children are scary, I rather marry my toothbrush.’ She laughed and rolled over to lay on her stomach.
‘I thought you used to have a crush on Lyra? I mean that is the main reason you kept bullying her because you hated the fact that you liked a girl? What happened?’
‘Mom that was then, this is now. I don’t have that crush on her anymore, I don’t want her.’
‘Okay, give me five reasons why you don’t want her.’ She said smilingly, a very sweet smile.
‘One, Lyra is too weak for my liking. I don’t like weak girls, ones that can’t defend themselves. You and dad have survived this long because you’re a killing machine on your own, even more than him. I can’t spend the rest of my life worrying, panicking and looking out for one human being. If anything should happen to her, do you think The Oceans family will give me a big warm congratulating hug for killing their only daughter?’ I asked ironically.
‘And don’t you know there’s a word called “learning?” Xeris, she can learn how to protect herself…..’
‘That’s not possible. She’s just a over pampered princess, I hate princesses.’
‘Okay, reason two.’
‘She’s too obedient.’
‘What?’
‘Lyra is way too obedient, she does exactly what people want her to be, how it should be without even thinking of herself for once, without thinking of what she really wants.’
‘Isn’t that a good thing?’
‘You’ll think it’s called selflessness but it’s not, it’s called stupidity. Just look at her, she lives exactly like her mom, everything her mom wear, eat, like, she does too. Her mom said leave your hair and she left it, convincing her subconscious that she loves long hair too when she doesn’t. She doesn’t even notice it but she don’t even have a life of her own, she lives just the way her mother wanted her to. That’s why I disturb her, because she’s a fool.’
‘Wow, Xeris that’s deep.’
‘I’m just saying what I observed.’
‘Reason three?’
‘She’s a dunce. She’s not smart enough for my liking and I don’t mean this academically, I meant logically. You understand what I mean?’ She nodded. ‘Reason four, she’s inexperience, s€×ually….’
‘Xeris, how do you know that?’
‘I’ve being with girls enough to know an inexperienced one.’
‘I’m so proud,’ she said sarcastically. ‘But it’s a good thing. At least she won’t cheat, right?’
‘She being a V-rgin doesn’t mean she wouldn’t go wild in the future but yes, she won’t, Lyra is not the type of girl to care about love and feelings and that’s the last reason, she can easily dump me without caring. Things related to love don’t easily bother her, a breakup can never break her. Weaken her yes but only for a short while.’
‘So you want her to be soft hearted?’
‘No but…but….she can easily toss away a relationsh¡p once she gets bored and she will get bored easily….’
‘Xeris, you have never been in love, you don’t know how strong that thing can be. I’m a cold lady or rather was. I used to date and dump like men were gum I could chew and spit out once they lose their flavor, but all that changed when I fell in love with your father….’
‘Unfortunately,’ I murmured. She hit my bicep.
‘Xeris,’ she drawled. ‘Sure, breakup won’t easily bring her down but that is what makes a strong woman, one that can easily get back on her feet no matter what happens. At first I didn’t agree to this marriage thing but when she started growing up, when I observed her character and personalities, it matched yours perfectly.’
‘It did?’ She sat and tucked on leg under her butt.
‘Xeris you’re too stubborn both by heart and mind, your enthusiasm is way too extreme and you need someone that will be able to balance all those things well. Lyra is kind, sweet, generous and loyal. She’s a shining light, one covered by her own obedient but you are a cold, sweet and stubborn boy, one with a dark and mischievous light. You need her to balance that. Okay, people don’t really understand you, you’re caring and sweet but that’s not very easy to see. You need someone who is a great listener, a great chancellor, one that is very understanding and patient. Lyra is all of that, you might not have seen that part but she’s more of a listener than a speaker. She listens, an-lyze and bring out what one need to calm the soul. If you think I’m lying, you can ask Xena and Xerra. As cold and mean as Xerra is, she treats Lyra with the highest respect she can ever give someone that isn’t her dad. That’s because Lyra is patient, she don’t conclude, she observes, an-lyse and understand. She’s the only one who will really love and understand you, especially after seeing your stupid anger and knowing your heartless side. Believe it or not, Lyra can witness you killing her father, she would get angry but still let you explain, still understand and give you a chance to know why. That is why I didn’t cancel the betrothment. You know I can cancel it if I want to.’
‘So you’re saying I should try and love her?’
‘Xeris, don’t love her. Try to win her heart and see what will happen to yours. You just need to calm down and try to get to know the real her, the one you haven’t noticed yet. As for her living to please others lifestyle, that’s because she’s over considerate and too caring. She just needs someone dear to her to spell it out, she needs someone to let her know and maybe that someone is you. Try Xeris, for my sake.’
‘Mom, I can find someone else in the future.’
‘The chances of finding someone like her soon is very slim, I’m not saying she’s the only one out there but there’s just one thing that differs her from others, one thing that makes her the right one.’
‘And that is?’ I asked curiously.
‘She’s Lyra Oceans and you’re Xeris Xanders, the music that tames the beast.’
‘That doesn’t make any sense! Music don’t tame beast!’
‘My joy, I’m not just your mother, I’m your guiding angel. Have I ever said anything and it happened wrong?’
‘What if she doesn’t love me back?’
‘She will, just try.’ I sighed, who can argue with her logic. ‘Come on, I’ll make you chocolate cookies and sing for you.’
‘Can I die tomorrow?’
‘Don’t insult me.’ She snapped hitting me hærd on the head. Ow!
#LYRA
I sat at the corner of a road thinking. I understood why dad didn’t tell me, he didn’t want me to get upset and hate him. I was all he had since mom was dead and Lyle was in a coma. It was unfair the way I ran out on him, he would be freaking out.
Gosh!
Marriage to Xeris would be hell! I could barely survive enmity. How would I survive marriage?
‘Lyra?’ Hilda’s voice asked quizzically. I looked up and saw her staring at me from her car. ‘What are you doing out here alone dressed like that?’
‘I just found out I’m betrothed to Xeris, I don’t know what to do.’ I sighed.
‘Come on, get in.’ I stood up and plodded to her car. Once I was in, she drove off fast, like she was being chased. ‘Tell me, do you really hate him?’
‘Do you see me liking him.’ I scoffed.
‘You don’t hate him Lyra. You’re too lighthearted to hate anyone, that’s suicide to you. You just hate the way he bullies you, the way he doesn’t acknowledge you….’
‘What is that suppose to mean? That I like that fool?’
‘It means maybe you like him more than you let yourself in on. I’m not a adviser but just spend one week with Xeris and see if you won’t like the him you see.’
‘Xeris is too arrogant….’
‘Lyra, we both know that being the king is his nature. You understand him more than I do so I’ll let you decide.’ She stopped at the Xander Estate, dad was outside the gate yelling at his mother, cars were everywhere but luckily, no paparazzi. ‘Go, just hug your dad and you’ll know what to do.’
‘Thanks Bethilda.’
‘Get out of my car.’ I laughed and got out, she didn’t wait for me to say bye, she drove off. Crazy somebody.
‘Lyra!!!!’ Dad shouted, he was first to see me. I smiled, he looked like someone who just lost his wealth in a day. He hurried to me and pulled me in a bear hug. ‘I was so worried, I’m really sorry I d….’
‘It’s okay, I’m fine now. Can we go home?’ He nodded and carried me to his own car which was absolutely not necessary. He didn’t say bye to anyone, just ordered the driver to drive off. ‘Dad, will you be happy if I’m sad?’
‘You know I won’t be.’
‘Dad, Xeris can’t make me happy.’
‘Can we make a deal?’
‘What deal?’
‘If you can try to spend twelve days with him and see he’s not a jerk, you’ll give him a chance but if he is a jerk like you claim, I’ll let you return to being Ruby Mask. Is that okay?’
‘It’s a deal.’ I smiled and rest my head on his th-gh.
‘I’m sorry I didn’t tell you.’
‘It’s okay, I still love you.’
‘Love you too my love.’ I closed my eyes, he better be a jerk so I can get out of here.
 
To be continued.