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The Forgotten Promise
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The Forgotten Promise - pt2
Pairings: Naraku x Miroku x Sesshoumaru / Naraku x Sesshoumaru / Naraku x Miroku (yes, in that order)
Summary: In order to keep Naraku from telling Inuyasha about what had happened between he and Kagome, Miroku reluctantly agrees to his wish but unknown to Miroku, he's not the only one to keep quiet.
Notes: If you like lemons, this chapter will have it.
The following evening, I left the hut without saying where I was actually going. My agreement to meet Naraku was sending warning signals out of orbit. But in order to keep him from telling what had happened yesterday, a secret, at least for now, I didn't have much of a choice. I hated him for putting me in this spot. Two things hung over me like a bad nightmare. My own hand as well as Kagome's feelings. If this was going to be the only way to protect either, then it's what I'd do.
I made it into the forest just before sundown. The air was sweet with the aroma of wild flowers, herbs and the unmistakable smell of Jasmine. I knew then that Naraku was nearby. He's the only one that ever brought about that scent, so strong. Deep within me, a forbiddesiresire began to surface. I heard footsteps behind me and automatically knew who it was and spoke without turning around.
"I see that you didn't change your mind, Naraku."
"Funny. I thought the same thing of you, monk. But then again, it would have been foolish if you had of. I have nothing to lose on backing out with my deed. But sadly you do."
"Can we just get this over with, please?" I asked finally turning to face him and seeing him for the first time. Trulys los long dark hair flowed down past his shoulders almost to the center of his back. His eyes, dark in color, seemed to shine brightly even though I knew that he held hatred within them. The smile on his lips caught me by surprise and I asked out of curiosity. "What is so amusing?"
Naraku circled me. Breathing me in deeply. He then answered standing directly be me. me. "I was just thinking about how delicious it's going to be just getting the chance to break you in. Miroku." He drug out my name and that honestly sent sharp tingles throughout every core of my body. It's no secret that I had an odd fixation with him but there was also only so much I could stand of him.
He spoke again leaning closer until I could feel his breath on the back of my neck. "I can still smell the girl, all over you, Miroku. And do you know, it actually turns me on." I then felt his tongue rake across the exposed area of my left shoulder. I closed my eyes allowing the feeling to permeate my senses. If I was hoping to not give into these teasing sensations, it was definitely not working.
I moaned softly tilting my head backwards a little more. Naraku chuckled then said as he began to remove my robe. "Such a submissive, you are Miroku. And I always thought you were the kind to take charge."
All I could do was answer with another moan. The coolness of the night air greeting my body, full force and I shuddered sliy. Ny. Naraku moved his arms around my waist and pulled me into him until I could feel his rock hard cock teasingly throbbing against my naked backside. I said while trying to maintain my balance. "Naraku. Please. Just get it over with."
"Huh uh. No. You are in my time right now. I will drag this out for as long as I want to do so. Torturing you is my decision alone so that is what I shall do that." He answered then slowly ran his tongue across a bare shoulder right up to my right ear and whisp. "M. "Miroku. This night will live with you for as long as you do."
I knew that he wasn't joking. I had my right hand to prove that much. I also knew then that he wouldn't be the only one to have their way with me. For at the instant, I saw Sesshoumaru appear from the shadows and stand directly in front of me. He said lifting my chin. "Seems as though we have a small party going on here. And it looks like you're the guest of honor."
Naraku chuckled leaning forward again then said running a hand from my waiown own on to my painfully throbbing cock. "It wouldn't have been right to have you all to myself, when Sess here, has instant access to his brother. He could tell him everything before I would even get there."
I sighed quietly. My thoughts were running wild now. I spoke softly in between gasps of being gently stroked by Naraku. "Please. Whatever you want. Anything." They both laughed at my state of giving in.
"Anything? You trust us that much?" Naraku asked letting go of me.
"Well. No, I don't trust you." I simply said then added without meaning to. "But if my own sanity is going to survive this, I'll do whatever you want."
Sesshoumaru leaned forward and quickly darted his tongue across my lips then asked with a cunning grin. "That is very brave of you. Miroku."
Naraku gripped the back of my neck causing me to involuntarily groan under his touch. He then said. "Yes. Indeed it is." What have gone and done? I remembered asking myself. The next thing I knew, I was on the cool grass beneath me, next to tree with my arms securely fastened to it with some type of thick wrapping. What it was, I didn't know. The first one I saw was Naraku. Of course, he'd be the first. It wouldn'trighright, he wasn't. He knelt down next to me then applied something cold and sticky on my bare skin.
I sucked in ap brp breath and asked squirming a little. "What is that?"
"Just something that I like to use for myself. It's only cold for short bit. But the heat is something that you will most likely not enjoy. Well unless of course, you like the instant aal bal bit."
My eyes grew wide at that mention. What did he put on me? I found out right after I thought the question. Every single fiber of my being was awakened and the heat was so intense that it did indeed give me an instant arousal and it was painful. I cried out laying my head back. Trying to keep my breathing as shallow as possible. My body was already aching for release but I knew that Naraku wouldn't do that. He was enjoying this far too much to end it so soon. He spoke leaning down to my mouth. "Now, my little monk. As I said last night. I want you the same way that you were with that lovely girl. Only, in your case I plan to absolutely break you."
"Please, Naraku. It hurts." I pleaded in response. He slowly trailed his left hand down my stomach and stopped just before reaching my aching shaft. I closed my eyes. The pain was getting to be unbearable and it was all I could do not to cry out.
He said softly while teasing the tiny hairs that encircled my manhood. "You are going to be mine, Miroku mat matter how long it takes. For now you're secret is safe but your cursed right hand is not. I shall only remove that, if you agree to become my servant. Adhering to my every whim and need. No matter what I ask. If you do not agree, it shall remain, and slowly eat you alive."
I whimpered from the increasing teasing pain. Wanting so much to be released from this madness. Without really realizing I was doing so, I nodded to what he'd said. I felt someone different on the other side of me and turned my head to look. Sesshoumaru knelt there, with nothing on except his long hair and the white fluff that adorned his left shoulder. He said nothing, but had a look of longing in his eyes. I found myself entranced by them. And the pain I was feeling suddenly seemed to vanish.
That was until he touched me and a sharp tingle shot through me making me cry out again. They had wanted to torture me and that was exactly what they were doing. Naraku moved between my legs and slowly began to lift them. I knew that this would be a much different pain but at this point, I didn't care. My body needed released and the only way it was going to happen was if I allowed them to do whatever they chose to.
Naraku positioned himself for entrance then placed something onto his endowed cock. Something told me it was the substance he'd used earlier on me. This was going to be extreme. He lifted me up a little then placed his tip against the opening alid lid forward. The cold feeling soon became burning hot and it was more intense than I first thought. Whatever this substance was it strangely heightened every movement he made within. I felt everything.
Every time he pulled out and then returned inside, his shaft seemed to burn me. My cock was throbbing so bad that I thought I was going to pass out until Sesshoumaru took it into his hands and slowly began to stroke me in the same rhythm that Naraku was. I remembered thinking that if they kept this up; I woul hav have to worry aboutrighright hand killing me because they would do it themselves.
I felt a sensitive area within me being manipulated by the tip of Naraku's cock and each time he touched it, I groaned aloud. I knew that when they finally allowed me my release it was going to hurt like nothing else. Sesshoumaru kept his teasing strokes until he without warning placed me into his mouth.
I nearly yelled when I felt his tongue touch me. Managing to control that impulse I pleaded "Please. Stop." But he didn't listen to me continuing to take me deep into his mouth. My heart was pounding wildly in my chest and felt like it was going to explode. I couldn't take anymore of this. Naraku must have read my thoughts because he increased his own rhythm within me. Tormenting that sensitive spot to the point where it seemed to be screaming as well. Sesshoumaru removed his mouth and pumped me harder than before just as Naraku spilled his seed deep inside of me. My entire release came at the instant, both inside and out and I cried out as it unfolded around me.
I prayed that they'd leave me be and allow me to lie there. At first I didn't think it'd be heard, until Naraku pulled himself out and Sesshoumaru let go of me. Naraku spoke leaning down to my trembling lips, his hair falling onto my exposed skin, causing more shudders throughout my body. "Now, my pet. You are mine. You shall do your fideeddeed by watching Sesshoumaru and mys Th Think you can handle that?"
I blinked at what he said, knowing full well that I'd be tormented even more just by watching them without being able to do anything to release my own arousal. As laid there still tied to the tree behind me I watched as Naraku embraced Sesshoumaru then kissed him deeply. Sesshoumaru’s white fluff encircled their naked forms, but I knew who would soon be the lead in this encounter.
He gently moved the white haired demon onto his knees and knelt behind him. Unlike he did for me Naraku didn't ready himself before entering. But the pain received didn't seem to bother his partner. I felt my own arousal beginning to surface again and I moaned softly as it throbbed with longing for severe release.
I laid there watching every thrust that Naraku gave the demon beneath him. Sesshoumaru groaned aloud, tossing his head backwards, allowing his long mane to fall freely. He grabbed Naraku's neck with right hand just as he pulled him down hard onto his cock. They kept pace with every thrust given causing my own cock to throb. Sesshoumaru took hold of his own shaft as Naraku enclosed his hand over it. They stroked the length beneath as Naraku pushed himself harder within.
I knew that both were on the verge of releasing their seed just by the increased actions from them. As Sesshoumaru closed his eyes, a half smile, half grimace slowly appeared on his face. Naraku leaned down to his neck and softly nipped at the bare skin. When thrusting forward again he threw his head backwards, yelling out. Sesshoumaru collapsed on the ground, lying on folded arms. With the fluff softly twitching in the aftermath.
Naraku held his hips in place still continuing to push forward until he laid down on him. Other than heavy breathing, neither of them moved. I laid where I was in utter silence trying to ignore my own need. I was beside myself. What I'd just witnessed between them was in one word, beautiful. It was obvious to me that they had an attraction for each other, but until tonight, I didn't know it was like that.
The coolness of the wind blew across my body disturbing my thoughts reminding me that I still had a problem below and the pain returned. I moaned and sputtered. "Please. Release. Me. I beg you."
I heard footsteps then Naraku's voice. "You want me to release you, Miroku?" I only nodded in response. He grinned straddling me. I knew that he would only do so by making me spill myself within him. But I didn't have time to protest to this as he grabbed my cock causing me to gasp out loud. He then pushed me within him. I felt myself enter with one movement. And it was painful. I drew a deep breathe as he finally settled comfortably. Soon after he moved himself on me. First in a slow rhythm then gradually increasing his rocking motion. I tried to closing my eyes and managed to succeed momentarily until he ran his fingernails down my chest, cutting me in the process then said. "No. Open your eyes, my pet. I want you to see what you do to me."
Then leaned down to my mouth and bit my bottom lip until I felt blood then sucked at the wound it produced. I could feel his prostate every time he moved down on me. I couldn't move my hips at all, he saw to that. All I could do was endure this sweet assault that this beautiful man demon was given me. I hit the gland n ann and heard him groan loudly which made him increase his movement on me.
I watched his face as he allowed my shaft to continue its assault of stroking him within. Both contorted in pleasure and pain and a slight smile formed. His breathing became heavier as he grabbed his own cock and began stroking himself. My release was beginning to happen and once he pushed down on me and I hit the gland once more, I exploded within. Naraku groaned louder as an extreme waved carried through him causing him to release his own seed on to my body. Moving on me once more another current rang through both of us.
When he finally laid down on me, I closed my eyes. I was honestly not aware that Sesshoumaru had long since left. A cool rain had begun to fall. Not heavily, but it was enough to mat Naraku's dark hair to his face and shoulders, making him look vulnerable. Even though he was dangerous, he was still very beautiful and I shuddered at the knowledge that I would now be his toy for however long he chose. I do not remember falling asleep, but I apparently did.
I awoke to the sounds of birds chirping and distant voices. It took me a moment to register that they belonged to Inuyasha and Kagome. Fully awake now, I tried to move and found that not only could I, but I was also fully clothed. Sitting up I grabbed for my staff, noticing that my right hand was no longer wrapped in it's cloth and the beads were neatly placed around my wrist like a bracelet.
I studied the area of my hand that had once held my families curse. Although, there was a faint scar there, the gaping hole wasn't. I paid no mind to the scar, simply because my hand was whole again, for the first time in my life. I knew then that what happened the night before, was real. Even though I still felt that it would not be the last time I'd see him, it didn't matter, because he had kept his end of the deal. I slowly hoisted myself off the ground and left the tree that held me captive last night and silently went to join my friends. Little did I know, the curse really wasn't lifted and the knowledge of that was about to become apparent to me.
Summary: In order to keep Naraku from telling Inuyasha about what had happened between he and Kagome, Miroku reluctantly agrees to his wish but unknown to Miroku, he's not the only one to keep quiet.
Notes: If you like lemons, this chapter will have it.
The following evening, I left the hut without saying where I was actually going. My agreement to meet Naraku was sending warning signals out of orbit. But in order to keep him from telling what had happened yesterday, a secret, at least for now, I didn't have much of a choice. I hated him for putting me in this spot. Two things hung over me like a bad nightmare. My own hand as well as Kagome's feelings. If this was going to be the only way to protect either, then it's what I'd do.
I made it into the forest just before sundown. The air was sweet with the aroma of wild flowers, herbs and the unmistakable smell of Jasmine. I knew then that Naraku was nearby. He's the only one that ever brought about that scent, so strong. Deep within me, a forbiddesiresire began to surface. I heard footsteps behind me and automatically knew who it was and spoke without turning around.
"I see that you didn't change your mind, Naraku."
"Funny. I thought the same thing of you, monk. But then again, it would have been foolish if you had of. I have nothing to lose on backing out with my deed. But sadly you do."
"Can we just get this over with, please?" I asked finally turning to face him and seeing him for the first time. Trulys los long dark hair flowed down past his shoulders almost to the center of his back. His eyes, dark in color, seemed to shine brightly even though I knew that he held hatred within them. The smile on his lips caught me by surprise and I asked out of curiosity. "What is so amusing?"
Naraku circled me. Breathing me in deeply. He then answered standing directly be me. me. "I was just thinking about how delicious it's going to be just getting the chance to break you in. Miroku." He drug out my name and that honestly sent sharp tingles throughout every core of my body. It's no secret that I had an odd fixation with him but there was also only so much I could stand of him.
He spoke again leaning closer until I could feel his breath on the back of my neck. "I can still smell the girl, all over you, Miroku. And do you know, it actually turns me on." I then felt his tongue rake across the exposed area of my left shoulder. I closed my eyes allowing the feeling to permeate my senses. If I was hoping to not give into these teasing sensations, it was definitely not working.
I moaned softly tilting my head backwards a little more. Naraku chuckled then said as he began to remove my robe. "Such a submissive, you are Miroku. And I always thought you were the kind to take charge."
All I could do was answer with another moan. The coolness of the night air greeting my body, full force and I shuddered sliy. Ny. Naraku moved his arms around my waist and pulled me into him until I could feel his rock hard cock teasingly throbbing against my naked backside. I said while trying to maintain my balance. "Naraku. Please. Just get it over with."
"Huh uh. No. You are in my time right now. I will drag this out for as long as I want to do so. Torturing you is my decision alone so that is what I shall do that." He answered then slowly ran his tongue across a bare shoulder right up to my right ear and whisp. "M. "Miroku. This night will live with you for as long as you do."
I knew that he wasn't joking. I had my right hand to prove that much. I also knew then that he wouldn't be the only one to have their way with me. For at the instant, I saw Sesshoumaru appear from the shadows and stand directly in front of me. He said lifting my chin. "Seems as though we have a small party going on here. And it looks like you're the guest of honor."
Naraku chuckled leaning forward again then said running a hand from my waiown own on to my painfully throbbing cock. "It wouldn't have been right to have you all to myself, when Sess here, has instant access to his brother. He could tell him everything before I would even get there."
I sighed quietly. My thoughts were running wild now. I spoke softly in between gasps of being gently stroked by Naraku. "Please. Whatever you want. Anything." They both laughed at my state of giving in.
"Anything? You trust us that much?" Naraku asked letting go of me.
"Well. No, I don't trust you." I simply said then added without meaning to. "But if my own sanity is going to survive this, I'll do whatever you want."
Sesshoumaru leaned forward and quickly darted his tongue across my lips then asked with a cunning grin. "That is very brave of you. Miroku."
Naraku gripped the back of my neck causing me to involuntarily groan under his touch. He then said. "Yes. Indeed it is." What have gone and done? I remembered asking myself. The next thing I knew, I was on the cool grass beneath me, next to tree with my arms securely fastened to it with some type of thick wrapping. What it was, I didn't know. The first one I saw was Naraku. Of course, he'd be the first. It wouldn'trighright, he wasn't. He knelt down next to me then applied something cold and sticky on my bare skin.
I sucked in ap brp breath and asked squirming a little. "What is that?"
"Just something that I like to use for myself. It's only cold for short bit. But the heat is something that you will most likely not enjoy. Well unless of course, you like the instant aal bal bit."
My eyes grew wide at that mention. What did he put on me? I found out right after I thought the question. Every single fiber of my being was awakened and the heat was so intense that it did indeed give me an instant arousal and it was painful. I cried out laying my head back. Trying to keep my breathing as shallow as possible. My body was already aching for release but I knew that Naraku wouldn't do that. He was enjoying this far too much to end it so soon. He spoke leaning down to my mouth. "Now, my little monk. As I said last night. I want you the same way that you were with that lovely girl. Only, in your case I plan to absolutely break you."
"Please, Naraku. It hurts." I pleaded in response. He slowly trailed his left hand down my stomach and stopped just before reaching my aching shaft. I closed my eyes. The pain was getting to be unbearable and it was all I could do not to cry out.
He said softly while teasing the tiny hairs that encircled my manhood. "You are going to be mine, Miroku mat matter how long it takes. For now you're secret is safe but your cursed right hand is not. I shall only remove that, if you agree to become my servant. Adhering to my every whim and need. No matter what I ask. If you do not agree, it shall remain, and slowly eat you alive."
I whimpered from the increasing teasing pain. Wanting so much to be released from this madness. Without really realizing I was doing so, I nodded to what he'd said. I felt someone different on the other side of me and turned my head to look. Sesshoumaru knelt there, with nothing on except his long hair and the white fluff that adorned his left shoulder. He said nothing, but had a look of longing in his eyes. I found myself entranced by them. And the pain I was feeling suddenly seemed to vanish.
That was until he touched me and a sharp tingle shot through me making me cry out again. They had wanted to torture me and that was exactly what they were doing. Naraku moved between my legs and slowly began to lift them. I knew that this would be a much different pain but at this point, I didn't care. My body needed released and the only way it was going to happen was if I allowed them to do whatever they chose to.
Naraku positioned himself for entrance then placed something onto his endowed cock. Something told me it was the substance he'd used earlier on me. This was going to be extreme. He lifted me up a little then placed his tip against the opening alid lid forward. The cold feeling soon became burning hot and it was more intense than I first thought. Whatever this substance was it strangely heightened every movement he made within. I felt everything.
Every time he pulled out and then returned inside, his shaft seemed to burn me. My cock was throbbing so bad that I thought I was going to pass out until Sesshoumaru took it into his hands and slowly began to stroke me in the same rhythm that Naraku was. I remembered thinking that if they kept this up; I woul hav have to worry aboutrighright hand killing me because they would do it themselves.
I felt a sensitive area within me being manipulated by the tip of Naraku's cock and each time he touched it, I groaned aloud. I knew that when they finally allowed me my release it was going to hurt like nothing else. Sesshoumaru kept his teasing strokes until he without warning placed me into his mouth.
I nearly yelled when I felt his tongue touch me. Managing to control that impulse I pleaded "Please. Stop." But he didn't listen to me continuing to take me deep into his mouth. My heart was pounding wildly in my chest and felt like it was going to explode. I couldn't take anymore of this. Naraku must have read my thoughts because he increased his own rhythm within me. Tormenting that sensitive spot to the point where it seemed to be screaming as well. Sesshoumaru removed his mouth and pumped me harder than before just as Naraku spilled his seed deep inside of me. My entire release came at the instant, both inside and out and I cried out as it unfolded around me.
I prayed that they'd leave me be and allow me to lie there. At first I didn't think it'd be heard, until Naraku pulled himself out and Sesshoumaru let go of me. Naraku spoke leaning down to my trembling lips, his hair falling onto my exposed skin, causing more shudders throughout my body. "Now, my pet. You are mine. You shall do your fideeddeed by watching Sesshoumaru and mys Th Think you can handle that?"
I blinked at what he said, knowing full well that I'd be tormented even more just by watching them without being able to do anything to release my own arousal. As laid there still tied to the tree behind me I watched as Naraku embraced Sesshoumaru then kissed him deeply. Sesshoumaru’s white fluff encircled their naked forms, but I knew who would soon be the lead in this encounter.
He gently moved the white haired demon onto his knees and knelt behind him. Unlike he did for me Naraku didn't ready himself before entering. But the pain received didn't seem to bother his partner. I felt my own arousal beginning to surface again and I moaned softly as it throbbed with longing for severe release.
I laid there watching every thrust that Naraku gave the demon beneath him. Sesshoumaru groaned aloud, tossing his head backwards, allowing his long mane to fall freely. He grabbed Naraku's neck with right hand just as he pulled him down hard onto his cock. They kept pace with every thrust given causing my own cock to throb. Sesshoumaru took hold of his own shaft as Naraku enclosed his hand over it. They stroked the length beneath as Naraku pushed himself harder within.
I knew that both were on the verge of releasing their seed just by the increased actions from them. As Sesshoumaru closed his eyes, a half smile, half grimace slowly appeared on his face. Naraku leaned down to his neck and softly nipped at the bare skin. When thrusting forward again he threw his head backwards, yelling out. Sesshoumaru collapsed on the ground, lying on folded arms. With the fluff softly twitching in the aftermath.
Naraku held his hips in place still continuing to push forward until he laid down on him. Other than heavy breathing, neither of them moved. I laid where I was in utter silence trying to ignore my own need. I was beside myself. What I'd just witnessed between them was in one word, beautiful. It was obvious to me that they had an attraction for each other, but until tonight, I didn't know it was like that.
The coolness of the wind blew across my body disturbing my thoughts reminding me that I still had a problem below and the pain returned. I moaned and sputtered. "Please. Release. Me. I beg you."
I heard footsteps then Naraku's voice. "You want me to release you, Miroku?" I only nodded in response. He grinned straddling me. I knew that he would only do so by making me spill myself within him. But I didn't have time to protest to this as he grabbed my cock causing me to gasp out loud. He then pushed me within him. I felt myself enter with one movement. And it was painful. I drew a deep breathe as he finally settled comfortably. Soon after he moved himself on me. First in a slow rhythm then gradually increasing his rocking motion. I tried to closing my eyes and managed to succeed momentarily until he ran his fingernails down my chest, cutting me in the process then said. "No. Open your eyes, my pet. I want you to see what you do to me."
Then leaned down to my mouth and bit my bottom lip until I felt blood then sucked at the wound it produced. I could feel his prostate every time he moved down on me. I couldn't move my hips at all, he saw to that. All I could do was endure this sweet assault that this beautiful man demon was given me. I hit the gland n ann and heard him groan loudly which made him increase his movement on me.
I watched his face as he allowed my shaft to continue its assault of stroking him within. Both contorted in pleasure and pain and a slight smile formed. His breathing became heavier as he grabbed his own cock and began stroking himself. My release was beginning to happen and once he pushed down on me and I hit the gland once more, I exploded within. Naraku groaned louder as an extreme waved carried through him causing him to release his own seed on to my body. Moving on me once more another current rang through both of us.
When he finally laid down on me, I closed my eyes. I was honestly not aware that Sesshoumaru had long since left. A cool rain had begun to fall. Not heavily, but it was enough to mat Naraku's dark hair to his face and shoulders, making him look vulnerable. Even though he was dangerous, he was still very beautiful and I shuddered at the knowledge that I would now be his toy for however long he chose. I do not remember falling asleep, but I apparently did.
I awoke to the sounds of birds chirping and distant voices. It took me a moment to register that they belonged to Inuyasha and Kagome. Fully awake now, I tried to move and found that not only could I, but I was also fully clothed. Sitting up I grabbed for my staff, noticing that my right hand was no longer wrapped in it's cloth and the beads were neatly placed around my wrist like a bracelet.
I studied the area of my hand that had once held my families curse. Although, there was a faint scar there, the gaping hole wasn't. I paid no mind to the scar, simply because my hand was whole again, for the first time in my life. I knew then that what happened the night before, was real. Even though I still felt that it would not be the last time I'd see him, it didn't matter, because he had kept his end of the deal. I slowly hoisted myself off the ground and left the tree that held me captive last night and silently went to join my friends. Little did I know, the curse really wasn't lifted and the knowledge of that was about to become apparent to me.