CHAPTER 15
We’re both quiet the whole time we’re walking down towards the ice cream shop. He’s walking behind me, and I am very conscious because of it. I feel like he’s staring at me. I can’t believe that I am getting conscious because of him. I have never felt this way before. Even with Alqamar. I was always proud and confident but when it comes to him…I am losing it all.
We both stopped in front of the shop. I glanced at Ronald who’s also looking at the shop.
“Find us a seat, I’ll order for us,” he suggested. We both looked at each other. I raised a brow and crossed my arms.
“Do you think I’ll let that? I’m gonna pay my own ice cream,” I said snobbish and walked first inside the shop. I smirked when I felt him followed me. I suddenly forget why he chooses not to throw hate at me. The first time we had interaction, he hated me to the roof, maybe because he
CHAPTER 16After we finished our ice cream we decided to come outside. I noticed how dark the night is. The stars are only few, and the moon is covering with the fog from above.“I’m going now. It’s late,” I told him. I felt his eyes went to me, but I refused to look back. I remained my eyes to the lonely dark night.“Isn’t it a bit dangerous for you to stroll around when it’s late?” he said coldly. I was a bit stunned by his words that I couldn’t help myself anymore but to look at him, to know if he’s serious or just being funny. But when I met his eyes, it was so serious that I almost felt goosebumps.“I-It’s safe—”“Where’s your house? I’ll walk you home,” he insisted. I bit my lower lip as a smile slowly creeping on my lips. I don’t know why but it’s making my heart explode. What the hell am I feeling? I feel lik
CHAPTER 17“Are you sure you want to guard Lexis?” I heard Fin asked me while I am spreading the jam on my toasted bread. The morning is so clear and here is Fin still suspicious about my reason.“You know what? You’re paranoid. I won’t harm Lexis if that’s you’re worried about.” I shrugged and took a bite of my bread. He shifted on his seat, and I felt him glared at me, so I looked at him and raise a brow. He sighed heavily after that.“I am…worried about you,” he said in silent. I stopped at that and stared at him for a moment. He’s looking away. There’s something made me nervous, and it makes me uneasy. But I erase that idea. It’s impossible. Fin has been my friend since we’re still a little. He feels like a brother to me. He protects me and because of him I learned how to be a brave girl. So, maybe…he also treats me as his little sister.I c
CHAPTER 18I was so conscious while eating with him. I don’t know what’s wrong, but every bite is awkward for me. I would always steal glances at him and if I’ll notice that he’ll look at me I’ll look away. I hope he didn’t notice that or else I’ll be more embarrassed.The lunch finished quietly. When he stood up, I also did the same thinking that we’re done now and should leave this place but when he looked at me with his cold eyes I stiffened on my place. What the hell? Why am I getting nervous in just one look? This is so new to me. Damn it!“Stay here until my classes finishes. Don’t leave or I’ll know,” he warned. My brows furrowed. We’re now alone in the kitchen because the other nurses are on their work now so I can freely talk to Ronald without getting conscious by the others. But damn I am wrong. Ronald’s eyes are enough to make me feel so conscious. Shit!
CHAPTER 19Doctor Raymond told me that he has something to supervise to, so he left me alone for a moment while I remained in front of the portrait. My eyes were stuck on it while thoughts are circling around my head. There are so many things I want to know. There are so many things that left unanswered. And it’s bothering me. Something is pushing me to find out all about these, something is itching inside me.A minutes after I decided to go back to the kitchen and checked the wall clock there. 30 minutes and Ronald would be here now. I sat down on my chair, and I suddenly felt sleepy. So, without noticing, I fell asleep on my seat, while resting my head and arms over the table.“Mom!” I shouted so she could hear me. We’re now in the forest and mother is looking for an herbal medicine. I don’t know why, mom looks healthy, so I don’t get it why mom is looking for it.“Don’t be so loud, Cristine!
CHAPTER 20I don’t know what’s happening. The nurse is talking nonsense. Why would she say those things to us? Was she insane? She said the same thing! Was it all true? Our mothers are murdered? With whom?“Do…you believe it?” he asked when he noticed my silence. I looked away and continue walking passing by him.“That nurse…also tell me the same thing,” I said almost in a whisper. I am still confused if I will say it to him.“What do you mean?” he asked, he is now walking with me.“She told me…that your mother didn’t die in giving birth to you, she was murdered.” I said without thinking. I felt him stiffened but he can still manage to keep up with my steps. I glanced at him, and I saw his blank expression. I can almost see his face darkened.I stopped in front of the eatery. Ronald also stops and quietly enter the eatery to order for our foo
CHAPTER 21I am still thinking about the mysterious nurse until today. What is her intention? Or…was she telling the truth? I baled my fist in frustration. If she’s telling the truth, I won’t forgive whoever killed my mother. She was the only family I have. I was all alone after she left me. I won’t accept this. Damn! This is all ridiculous.I sighed heavily and didn’t notice that I am now in front of Ronald’s house and the most unexpected is I saw Ronald in front of me, wearing his all-white uniform with his both hands slid down on his pants’ pocket. He was staring at me as I slow down on my steps.“What are you standing there?” I asked as I looked at him. He raised a brow and I saw how his lips rose for a smile. And damn it…his smile is making my heart stop beating. I feel like everything slowed down. Am I imagining things? Damn it!“Because I saw you walking while spacing
CHAPTER 22I was so pissed that I just get any book that my hands could get before I walked out and find a seat where I can read peacefully. And the annoying nerd still had the audacity to seat in the same table where I am sitting. I gave him death glares but he’s acting like nothing. He just flipped his thick scientific books and started to read seriously.I stopped and stared at him a bit. When he’s mad, his face is shouting of handsomeness, when he’s smiling or laughing my world is in a slow motion, and when he’s serious like this…my heart is literally jumping up and down. I swallowed hard and looked away to stop myself from staring too much.I looked at the book I am holding, and my lips parted when I saw that it was a men magazine! What the hell?! I immediately stood up and I heard Ronald chuckling! I glared at him, and he noticed it.“What?” he asked innocently but a smirk is very evident on h
CHAPTER 23After we ate ice cream, we headed in our different path to go back home. I watched his back while the sight of it is going smaller and smaller. While I am walking in the middle of the forest, I can’t help but to over think. I have so many questions in my mind, and it needed an answer. I badly want an answer. If I can just find it in a snap, I am not thinking like this.“Why is a princess walking alone here in the middle of the night?” a baritone voice spoke behind me. I am already sensing him behind me earlier, but I just let it pass as long as he’s not bothering me and now, he decided to talk to me?“Mind your own business, Carlos,” I said grittily. I heard him chuckled, but I still continued to walk like nothing, but he’s still following me behind.“You smelled different tonight,” he said in a whisper, he was so fast that he closes the distance between us in a snap. I gritted