Chapter 24: CHAPTER 24: The Dead Soul

Harvey with Zion returned to the real world. They were safe except that Zion was no longer moving. They went out where the white hole appeared in John's room. The room was quiet so John was not there. Harvey walked toward the couch and put down Zion's unmoving body. He stared at the man for a long time and his mind and heart were telling him that he was worried. That feeling that you can't hide anymore. Harvey was thirsty so he quickly fetched water in the kitchen. He also brought a glass of it for Zion. There he placed the glass on the table and search for cotton. He dipped the cotton into the water and placed it on Zion's dried lip. It will douse the man's mouth.

Later, Harvey was already relaxed after napping for a while. He decided to return back with Zion to his room. Even though Zion was half dead, his body was not as stiff as a corpse. His skin was still fair and not pale. The clothes that he wore were black which exposed his milky skin. Harvey lifted the man with his back and there he walked out of the room. When he pulled the door edge with his foot, he saw John at the door. John was taken aback when he glimpsed Harvey carrying a person.

"Harvey?", John was blank.

"Yeah, I am back.", he said while still carrying Zion.

"Mmmmm... Who is that person?", John can't recognize Zion because of its head down.

"You forgot this man? This is the one you have a good conversation within my room.", Harvey spoke coldly.

"Your boyfriend? Why you are carrying him? Is he had a bad time?", John said mockingly while fixing his crooked eyeglass.

Harvey was surprised so he defended, "What are you talking about? I have no relationship with this man."

"Really? He said that you have some good time and that sort of thing.", John kidded.

"Oh, can you check him up? He's dying.", Harvey changed the topic and walked back to the room.

"Is he sick?", John returned to his serious expression and asked.

"Check him up. I want to know what is happening to that man's body.", Harvey already placed Zion's unmoving body and demanded John.

"Okay. I will.", John quickly rummaged through his bag and there he grabbed the stethoscope.

John listened to Zion's heartbeat and also checked the eyes. He fell silent before saying a word, "He is breathing. But, it wasn't audible enough. He had in a normal state and had no issue."

Harvey observed Zion and listened to John. He already understood what happened to Zion but still he needed to verify it with a specialist. "You mean, he is very much okay?"

"Yes, he is definitely okay. His body is still working.", John said while putting back the stethoscope in his bag.

"I think he is already dead.", Harvey said with an expressionless face.

John blinked his eyes as he registered something was wrong with Harvey's reaction. So, he asked, "You want that boyfriend of yours to be dead?"

"Can you put your words in the right place? I already said that we have no relationship then here again you are talking. Can you really understand?", Harvey was irritated and said hurtful words.

John smiled with embarrassment and he apologized. Harvey glared at him and quickly straightened up and carried Zion on his chest. The door was already ajar so Harvey reached the edge and opened it widely. John saw him while carrying Zion so he was more confused about what was really the relationship between these two men. He just shut his mouth after he was confronted by Harvey.

Harvey didn't spare any look at John even saying goodbye or thanks. He just stepped out of John's room with a very silent presence.

John's room was on the ground floor so Harvey needed to use the stairs. He thought it may be difficult but he had to do it. The other tenants saw him carrying someone so one of them asked Harvey, "You want some help?"

Harvey smiled at the tenant, "Could you lend me a hand for a while? I really think I need someone's help. This man was drunk so he can't stand up anymore." Harvey made a story to avoid suspicions since he knew that people living here were good eavesdroppers.

The tenant laughed while helping Harvey lift Zion onto the upper floor. They managed to carry Zion up and they placed him on the floor. Harvey said and joked, "Thanks. I will really place this man on a coffin if he drinks again that much." The tenant laughed and replied, "Maybe, that sounds good."

Harvey reached his room still carrying the man on his back. His room was dusty after being left for how many days. It was still day so he had no fear or worries about something phantom. He placed Zion on the sofa and quickly cleaned the dusty floor.

"You Zion. I will really break your legs if you wake up. Why did you do that, huh?", Harvey scolded Zion who was still in a deep sleep.

Harvey sit beside the man and watched his face. This man who was a fool was now unconscious. Zion's face was really an exceptional beauty as Harvey stared at it. Harvey thought that this man was really unique, having an eye-catching aura. Those girls before were really enticed by this man because of his beauty. Zion's nose was thin and well-formed, his eyebrows were shaped and his lip was lean.

Man's hair was very black so Harvey laughed out loud and said, "You really that young, huh? Your hair was still very black but then you are now a centenarian."

Harvey mocked Zion who was still unconscious. This was the only time he can express his compliments or tease since he can't do it before while Zion can hear. Harvey looked at the wall clock and it was already 5 at noon. So, he went to his kitchen and find something to cook. He rummaged through his refrigerator but there was nothing eatable. The smell of his fridge was suffocating and he needed to clean it again when he had time. He had no energy to market so he just ordered food online. After a few minutes, there was already a knock on his door. So, hurriedly opened it and received his order. He already held the box but then the delivery man didn't want to release it.

Harvey was surprised so he asked, "Mister, may I know what is the matter? I already paid for the food. Could you drop it now?"

The delivery man loosen his grip on the box and removed his cap. He faced Harvey and said, "Harvey."

Harvey who was now already holding the food, widened his eyes when the delivery called him. He asked, "You know me?"

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"I really know you. You are the man that Kahuna treasured."

"You are the keeper in the netherworld? How can I call you?", Harvey asked questions.

"Yes, I am the keeper who saw you and Kahuna having fun. Hahaha"

"Bad boy. Come here. What is your name?", Harvey who was holding the box beckoned him to enter.

"I don't know. Could you suggest me a name?", the keeper asked for a suggestion.

"You are nameless?", Harvey didn't answer directly but he posed another question.

"Indeed. I have no name. Give me a nice name."

"Well, I can call you Mickey as Mickey Mouse."

"Nice, I love it even though that is a name of a mouse.", the keeper who had now a name complimented.

"All keepers had no name?", Harvey was confused.

"Maybe. I don't know.", Mickey replied.

Mickey entered the room and saw Zion laying on the sofa. He quickly ran toward his Kahuna and knelt before the man.

"Kahuna. I find you.", Mickey wept while bowing his head.

Harvey gazed at Mickey who was weeping and he declared, "He's not dead yet. What are you crying for?"

Mickey wiped his tears and stared at Harvey, "I am just worried."

"You're worried about that fool?", Harvey joked.

"Don't call him a fool. He's respectable.", Mickey reminded him.

"Hahaha. That horny and bad-mouthed man. He's no value to me."

"What? He sacrifices himself for you.", the keeper remembered.

"....", Harvey fell silent after he heard Mickey's words.

"I am sorry.", Mickey felt guilty after hitting Harvey.

"It is okay. Mickey, does this man have a family or some partner?", Harvey took a sit beside Zion.

Mickey smiled and explained, "The netherworld had no family and Kahuna too. Well, we were born from a human womb but maybe we are unlucky so we became keepers. As for Kahuna, I don't know. We had been taught that keepers won't meddle in other's business. That's all, I don't even know myself and how can I know others too? Hahaha."

"Ummm...Can you, you know, um...Do you also feel love?", Harvey stammered.

"I don't know. We are immune to death maybe we can't or won't feel it anymore.", Mickey said while scratching his head.

"About Kahuna? Does he feel it before as far as you know?", Harvey interrogated.

"Can't remember. I don't really know so much stuff about Kahuna. I can't answer your questions", Mickey was disinterested anymore after being asked questions that he can't answer. So, he declared, "Where is the food you ordered? Can we eat it?"

"Okay, okay. I am just curious about this man. I am sorry for bothering you so much.", Harvey dismissed their conversation.

Harvey went to the kitchen to bring a plate. There was a small table in the living room, so he placed the food he ordered. And, the two started eating. Harvey remembered something so he asked, "How did you reach here? How did you find me?"

"Well, it is very difficult to find you in this world but still I manage it.", Mickey replied while mouthing the chicken's leg.

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