The Marvelous Elijah's Return

Dress to impress

Scratching the back of his hair, Elijah walked towards the face basin, grabbed toothpaste and toothbrush, squeezing the paste onto the brush before beginning to scrape his teeth. His thoughts subconsciously drifted back to yesterday, the moment he and Peach hugged, and he spat into the sink before rinsing his mouth out. “Maybe I have been going about this the wrong way,” Elijah mumbled as he unbuttoned his shirt slowly. After getting to the last button, he scowled and muttered, “I need someone that knows Syldavia… But can I trust Peach?” Pulling his shirt off his shoulders, Elijah took in a deep breath and eyed her reflection in the mirror. 

Since he entered Syldavia, he never really had the chance to explore the country because he was busy being a loyal and stay-at-home-husband to Melina. But now, he really needed to start learning his way around the country, and his first option was Peach, but the trust factor in their relationship wasn’t quite there. 

With another sigh, Elijah pulled off his pants, dropping them carelessly on top of his shirt, and shortly after, he walked into the shower, letting the warm water cascade over him. 

“I don’t have to trust her to use her,” Elijah mumbled, pushing shampoo through his hair.” We don’t have to be close friends or anything like that. I just need to make sure she doesn’t betray me like her cousin.” 

After turning off the water, Elijah turned around and stepped out, grabbing a towel from the rail. He dried himself off quickly, wrapped the towel loosely around his waist, and headed back into his bedroom. “Elijah?!” Peach’s voice called from behind the closed door. Sighing, he walked over to the doorway, grabbed the knob, turned it, and pulled the door open, looking down at her rosy cheeks and said, “What’s up, little buddy?” 

“Well… Umm… I just came back from the hospital, and I was planning to head straight to my room, but then James stopped me in the hallway, and he specifically said that I should get you for breakfast, and that’s why I came knocking on your door!” Peach blurted out so fast that Elijah was surprised that she didn’t choke. 

“Wait, wait! Slow down! What did he want?” Elijah asked with furrowed brows? 

“If you are hungry, go to the dining hall!” “Okay, thank-” 

Hastily, Peach turned around like a robot and started walking away, leaving Elijah staring after her with wide eyes. “What’s her problem,” Elijah mumbled, rubbing his temple, “I thought we were okay.” After shutting his door, he headed over to the closet, pulling out a pair of blue sweatpants and a white t-shirt. 

A while later, after getting dressed, Elijah came out of his room and entered the dining hall, seeing that everyone was already at the table, their food untouched. “Good morning,” Elijah mumbled as he pulled out a chair, and sat opposite Peach, their eyes locked for a moment before she looked away. Focusing to his right, Elijah gave Rayn a weak smile and said, “You and I are going to the bank together, after here, along with Matt.” 

Hearing those words, Peach perked up, looking at Elijah with a curious gaze, and then a smile grew on her lips when she remembered what he said at the hospital. 

“Yes, bos… dude.” Matt blurted out nervously, looking over at Peach who seemed way too focused on Elijah to care for what he said. 

“How’s your mother?” James asked as he stared over at Peach, who seemed way too invested in Elijah. “Peach!” 

whatever daydream she was stuck in, her cheeks reddened when she realized that she was caught staring at Elijah, and her gaze immediately went to

mother, how

than before. Doctor Ben said once everything

gaze on her, Rookie pushed his fork into a slice of his pancake and

Ryan added, giving Peach a friendly grin, then turned

don’t have to fully trust her. I just need to give her the chance.’ After breakfast was over, Elijah walked out of the motel

don’t want to get kicked out!… I don’t know why we are still holding on to this junk. Do we have an idea where to dump it?” Ryan questioned, crossing his arms, and looked towards Elijah who shrugged lightly. “Forget that piece of junk. I will get a rental car service to assist us with a decent vehicle to carry us around for today.” Elijah said as he dug through his pocket for his phone. Then he paced a little further away from his men to make the call, and as Ryan watched his back turned to them,

feelings for him… he just got divorced, and she’s his Ex-wife’s cousin… Her chances with him are slim.”

“But not zero.” 

will trust another after such humiliation from

so,” Smirking, Ryan fixed his gaze on Matt with a

he’s not going to,” Matt answered back, raising an eyebrow. “Five hundred dollars,” Elijah said as he turned to face

and they stammered out a quick response, “Umm… we didn’t… mean…” “I am fine with the price. Yes. Well… there are three of us… Umm… pick us up at 505 West 6th Street, Paz motel.” Elijah said, pacing in the same spot.

just now. It’s not like Elijah was going to do something to them for saying such things, but it was his

phoned the nearest car

black SUV drove in front of the motel and came to a complete stop in front of the entranceway. Then the door opened and a bald guy, wearing a black tuxedo and tie

forward, he stopped and bowed slightly before

nodded towards

nice to meet you, Mr…” The driver trailed off

“Darius, Elijah Darius.” 

are ready,

stepped aside, and Elijah, along with Ryan and Matt got into the back seats before the driver shut the passenger side door. When he got behind the wheel and had put the keys into the ignition, he glanced over at Elijah and

a boutique that sells designers’ men’s suits,” Elijah stated calmly