ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕖𝕥 : 𝔼𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕙 
𝕃𝕠𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 : ℍ𝕠𝕤𝕡𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕝
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"So... Basically you're a saint from other planet where a man can't love woman but, your friend tried breaking that taboo and thus, you're here?" Sevyn looked ready to faint after Evangeline narrated her part of story.

"Yeah... But, that's just my theory. And as i said before, maybe, your friend got teleported to my place. Do me believe me?"

"Why won't I?" Sevyn looked up into her eyes. Not only was this body- swapping thing absurd, but, apparently nobody except for Sevyn could see Evangeline as someone with blonde hair. Even the nurses found her tired from exhaustion when she rushed to tell them that her friend is missing. For everyone else, Evangeline looked just like Aislinn. With things turning out like this, how could she pretend not to believe this girl's theory? As 'out of the world' it may sound, she couldn't say that it were entirely impossible.

"Uhmm... You're surprisingly nice. I've heard that people outside from our planet are really mean." Evangeline stared deep into Sevyn'n eyes.

"You're just lucky that you found my friend to switch bodies with. I am from a few exceptions from those 'mean' people. Why though? Are people on your planet never mean?"

"That's not it... It's just. I'm sorry. I've nothing to say in my defense." Evangeline bowed her head remembering how everyone on her planet shunned Nox without ever thinking how he felt. They weren't nice. What was she even thinking while saying that? She was somewhat embarrassed with herself.

"You don't really have to apologize. Anyways, since you aren't Ash, you shouldn't be here in hospital. Let's go home for now. I've already got the discharge papers." It was shocking for Sevyn when the hospital staff refused to agree that Ash ever had a stab wound. They reminded Sevyn that Ash just fainted on road seeing serious violence and thus, was temporarily admitted. She truly wanted to exhaust her brain for possible reasons but, she knew better. Nobody would believe her and her life has already changed it's normal course. There was no use in showing useless resistance.
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"You should wash yourself over there. Till then, I'll prepare our meal. I don't know what your food is like, so, let's just eat some veggies for starters and then, you can tell me all about your way of living. We'll try to adjust you here and don't worry, I'll take care of you." Sevyn dropped the hospital form in the bedside drawer of their room.

Evangeline was in awe for the whole ride. Everything here was so new and different here. It was almost magical. With this thought, she stepped inside washroom. But, how was she supposed to get water? On her planet, everyone had a mini lake inside their home, in which, they used to wash themselves. Since this water has the 'Sacred Tree' as it's source, it never got dirty and thus, would renew it's essence every night.

Evangeline shook her head while remembering her home. She understood that it was impossible to return without God's permission and so, she'll have to adjust to this new lifestyle. She didn't want to burden already troubled Sevyn. She looked inside and found some knobs on the wall. She tried turning the knob in middle and the shower started. This sudden flow startled her and a small scream left her mouth. Sevyn rushed on her small voice and immediately turned off shower.

"Are you okay?" She dabbed Evangeline' small frame with a towel. She was wet from head to toe and her feeble clothing wasn't going to help in preventing the effects of cold water on her body.

"I'll help you wash up till you learn these yourself." She turned around and adjusted the temperature of water. She folded her shirt sleeves to help her undress. Suddenly, Evangeline stopped, somewhat startled.

"What's that?" She pointed her fingers towards Sevyn' wrist.

"This? It's a tattoo I got when I got to travel to a foreign land for the very first time in my life. I was eighteen then." Sevyn answered nonchalantly.

But, for Evangeline, it meant something more, something deeper than just a tattoo. For she had the same 'mark' on her eighteenth birthday. It was such an emotional confirmation for her that she had to struggle hard to subdue her tears.

So she wasn't alone? The whole time, she had a partner somewhere very far away from her... But, from what she saw and learnt till now, was that this world permitted man and woman to be together. Does this mean, Sevyn also loves/will love a man? Did God send her here for this bitter truth? If yes, what if she fell in love with her? What if Sevyn never loved her? There were so many unanswered questions. But, Evangeline knew better than to rush for answers. She'll first get to know this land and Sevyn so that, she gets sure of why it happened.

𝓞𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷, 𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯, '𝓭𝓲𝓭 𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓰𝓮𝓽 𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓬𝓪𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓯𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓸𝓻 𝓲𝓽 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓫𝓮𝓬𝓪𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓱𝓪𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓯𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓲𝓷 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮'?
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Number of words (Excluding Author's Note) : 852
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Author's Note :

So... Let me show you what my initial plan of Sevyn' and Aislinn' home was... (Now, it's Evangeline' home too btw)

This was how it was supposed to be. What do you think? Isn't it comfortable and cozy for our main characters?

And those who are curious about the mark Evangeline shares with Sevyn, this was my initial thought on that design. But it was intricate to describe that I gave up on that.

Anyways, how's it? This resembles a dreamcatcher, know?

And, we're finally here with our first couple. Sevyn + Evangeline

Have you heard of this quote:

"In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything, and two minus one equals nothing."

– Mignon McLaughlin

It fits perfectly with our characters here. What the quote is talking about is how love doesn’t follow the normal rules of mathematics.

One plus one should equal two, but the quote says that it equals everything. For those who have been head-over-heels in love, this part of the quote makes perfect sense. When you’re apart, all you think of is being together again. And when you are together, it truly feels like you have everything.

The other half, two minus one, should equal one. But the quote says that it equals nothing. Again, for those who have been head-over-heels in love, this part of the quote makes perfect sense. It’s the exact opposite of the prior equation. When you’re apart, nothing is any good anymore.

The question is, "can we apply this in our life"? Trust me, you already have. (Obviously we don't need romantic feelings Everytime in love)

Do you have someone to talk to when you need advice, or just to unload some of your problems? These are the kinds of people, and the kinds of relationships of which I speak.

Take a moment and think back through your life and see how many people fit in that description, even if loosely. I was amazed at how only few people fit in mine. chocoSK being the very best one.

Someone who is a true friend stands up for you. When others try to hurt you emotionally or physically, they do everything they can to make sure you stay safe. They don't care who is trying to harm you; they will defend you anytime, anywhere. If they can help you, they'll do it without reservation or reward. A true friend is not one who repeatedly is telling you negative things other people say about you. First, they make it clear by their words and by their actions where they stand when it comes to you. Secondly, they don't just merely standby silently when others are tearing you down no matter what consequences they may face socially.

True friends aren't phony with you. They show you who they really are. They're honest with you when it matters most. They never try to deceive you to make themselves seem stronger, more successful, or better than they really are. A true friend goes beyond the surface, any true friendship requires some level of vulnerability.

You are not only honest about yourself, but you are always so honest about me. Only you are able to have difficult conversations in telling me things that sometimes I may not be eager to hear. The key is that you do it in love and with grace. You don't tear me down but rather you try to hold me to a standard you know my character is worthy of.

EOD everyone has their own ideal friend. Mine just happens to be you.... Thank you so much for existing and being with me. I love you. You know that right?

Anyways, that's all for this chapter.  Till the next time. Take care...