My Emotionless Goddess

One week. Two weeks and the news about Ezekiel’s whereabouts never reached the girl’s ears. They followed the lawyer who was the legal advisor of Ezekiel and the Hawk construction company but never got to trace Ezekiel. The newly appointed CEO also refused to say anything about Ezekiel’s whereabouts. The secretary knew nothing about his boss’ departure.

Lucia tried begging Ezekiel’s parents but they refused to talk saying they respected their son’s decision. The four girls were seated together with their fiances and husbands. They had tried looking everywhere for Ezekiel all in vain .

” He must be somewhere in the country. I already checked every record from the airport. Ezekiel never Left this country, but where could he be hiding?” Miranda wondered out loud.

“Isn’t there a place, Maybe a property he bought secretly?” Ronald asked Justin who had a contemplating look on his face.

” Now that you mention it, he once talked about a beach house he liked and was planning to buy. Back then he said it was Ideal for hiding from the world.” Justin revealed.

” Where is this beach?” Lucia asked eagerly. She could feel that they were about to find him.

” South of pirates beach. It’s secluded and the only house around that place.” Justin recalled how Ezekiel explained the location of the house he intended to buy.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

” Now that we have an idea, let’s leave and find him.” Lucia urged her to take her purse and car keys.

” Are you sure you want to do this? We could go and confirm if he’s there first.” Justin asked doubtfully.

” Then by the time I get there he flees, no way am going now.” Lucia replied with certainty.

The seven people drove in two cars heading to the pirates beach. It was a two hour drive from Lucia’s Villa. The whole journey, Lucia was preoccupied thinking about his reaction when he sees her. Will he be Happy to see her and their child or will he be angry at her for not heeding to his words? But there was no way she could be at ease without knowing where he was or whether he was doing alright. As long as he was alright, if he insisted she leave then she’d do it. If staying away from them was a decision he Made without being influenced by anything, she would respect that and leave him alone, but until then, she would stick to him like glue.

The cars finally arrived outside a Villa. It was a one storey building. It was a European design house painted with grey and black giving a desolate vibe. It was in the evening and the sun was setting. The sun rays reflected in the blue Sea water created a beautiful scene. The salty water smell Carried by the ocean breeze signalled that they were standing on the shores.

The gate was not closed so Justin pushed the door and the rest followed him inside. They didn’t need to walk inside, they spotted Ezekiel seated on a lounge chair facing the Sea. Today he was wearing a casual black T-shirt and slacks giving a carefree vibe.

They all stopped in their tracks and observed him. Although only his back was facing them, they could see loneliness reflected by his figure.

Lucia was the first to take steps towards him alerting Ezekiel of the presence of someone around him.

” Tony, is that you? Why are you back so early? Didn’t you say you’ll be late tonight? Ezekiel inquired without turning to look back. Lucia found his behaviour strange. Not only Lucia, the others too.

Ezekiel waited for an answer but did not get any. He was used to Tony announcing his arrival whenever he got home, so why was this person not saying anything? Could it be that it wasn’t Tony but someone else? But who could it be? Nobody apart from Tony knew of this house, not even Justin which made it the Ideal location to spend his last days without anybody seeing his pathetic self.

” Who is it?” Ezekiel asked but still got no reply. He could hear subtle footsteps approaching his way, they were light and… familiar? ‘ oh no no! I can’t let her see me like this.’ he said inwardly as panic settled in his heart.

” Stop where you are Lucia! Don’t come any closer!” He said, pleadingly making Lucia to halt in her steps. Her heart clenched in pain hearing his words. What broke her more was the fact that Ezekiel didn’t turn around to spare her Even a single glance. Was she so disgusting in his eyes that he couldn’t bear to look at her anymore?

Before She knew it, tears were already flowing from her eyes. She was heartbroken. Her silent sobs immediately turned loud and heartbreaking, even Ezekiel Who was prepared for this couldn’t bear to chase her away. Standing from his chair, he picked his walking stick and Made his way to her. When he turned around, only then did Lucia and the others see the white cloth covering his eyes.

For a moment, Lucia thought like she was dreaming, or perhaps her eyes were playing a trick on her. How could he be blind? While lost in thought, Ezekiel stumbled upon a stone and was about to fall when Justin dashed forward at a terrifying speed and supported him, stabilising his footing.

” Be careful.” Justin reminded him. He didn’t Know what he was feeling or how to feel upon seeing his friend in that situation. He couldn’t help but take a good look at him. Aside from the White cloth covering his eyes, he had lost a lot of weight. His skin colour was also pale, like an anaemic patient.

” Justin! What are you doing here?” Ezekiel asked, surprised. ” Who else is here?” He added, one could tell that he wasn’t happy to see them here.

” Hi Ezekiel, Long time. we came to visit you.” Ava greeted making her presence known.

” So you are all here?”

” Yes.” Ronald replied. He couldn’t help but pity his friend. Who knew he was living his life like a blind person? Was that why he chose to hide away here? Away from his family? Away from his friends? Away from the people who cared about him?.

Right at that moment, Tony arrived. He was surprised to see two cars parked outside and had hurried to check on his cousin. He didn’t expect to see all of Ezekiel’s friends here.

” Why are you here?” He asked the most stupid question of the century. He was greeted with disapproval looks from the visitors and could only lower his face guiltily.