Chapter 289

With Heaven wanting to become the first female ruler, it would be good to have a woman known in the trading world as well. Zamiel would like to support her if she was willing to work hard. Zarin sat silent the whole time, confused by where the topic went. Helen came with the tea and served them and Gina and Zamiel went on to talk about trading and Heaven. She was also curious about Irene, but he couldn’t disclose any details since he wasn’t sure himself. He just assured her that everything would be alright. "It was nice meeting you, Lord Zamiel." She said, standing up at last. Zamiel stood up as well. "I am sure we will see each other more but I’ll leave you alone with my brother now." She was enjoying her brother’s misery. "It was nice meeting you too." He took her hand again and kissed her knuckles. She gave a nod and then disappeared. Zamiel was left with Heaven’s less interesting friend now. He already knew why he was here, so he sat down to see if the boy had turned into a man. Hopefully, he wouldn’t disappoint. Having a tough sister and parents and Heaven as his friend, he must be better than this. Zamiel wanted to believe that he had only been lost for a moment. "So, what brings you here?" He asked. Zarin took a deep breath. His shoulders rose, then fell before he spoke. "I came to apologize and thank you." Zamiel nodded and let him continue. Zarin’s eyes darted and he didn’t know where to begin. His thoughts were a mess, but he decided to just say whatever came to his mind at last. "It is people I envy that I hate. People I envy have qualities I don’t have but want to have." He paused and looked at him to see if he understood, but Zamiel pretended to be clueless. "What I am trying to say is I like you and that is why I hate you." He shook his head thinking that his words made no sense but Zamiel understood what he meant perfectly. "Heaven was also changing and becoming someone independent, and that is why I hated that change. I hated everything good because it made me realize where I was lacking and I didn’t want to admit it or change." Zamiel remained quiet to see how far Zarin would take his apology. "I said very hurtful things and did unforgivable things. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me." Now Zamiel was impressed. The boy knew how to speak. Or shall he say the man now? He was speaking like his father. "I forgive you." He said. Zarin let out a deep breath. "Thank you." Zamiel could see that this was still difficult for him. Apologizing wasn’t something he was used to, but at least he was trying. An awkward silence followed the apology, and Zarin sipped his tea in the eerie silence. When he put his cup down, he gazed at him, looking a little nervous. "Would you like to go out for a drink?" He asked.