Am I being selfish again? While I was talking to Jacob earlier, I made a decision. I'll stay here in Magnuth since I'm already here. I can't risk going back in Asthad without an answer or cure because there is no certainty if I can come back here again, especially since I am wanted by the Rogues. I can come back but I can't be sure if I will be lucky the second time I come here. I will lose contact with Jacob once I return to Asthad. More than that, I don't want to bother him anymore because it looks like I'm really bothering him. He was supposed to be patrolling around as Leon said earlier but here he is, taking care of me. So I can't go back. I will only go home when there is medicine for my father's illness. "Dad, I promise. This will be the last time. After this, I won't leave again. Just.. just this once." My father on the other line was quite and I knew he was upset with me even if he didn't say it. I shook my head and looked down at the town below. Up until now, all I've bee
"Let's go? We have to go back downstairs. I'm starving too," said Jacob. I nodded. I can still see his discomfort when he helped me stand up. My back really needs to get healed. I don't want Jacob to always take care of me like a child. And because of what happened earlier, I started to feel awkward whenever he's close. I simply looked at him as I fastened my seat belt. He was very quiet but I noticed that his neck and ears were red. I just didn't pay attention to that and just kept quiet. I took his baseball cap again and put it back on even without his permission. The car started and we started and no one dared to speak for a long time. The tension between us grew and the air around us was suffocating.I couldn't stop myself and let out a violent breath. I looked away when Jacob turned to me. I focused my eyes to the view on my side. I don't want to admit it but I feel annoyed with Jacob because of what happened earlier and it worsen even more when he apologized. Why would he apo
"Where is your house here?" "My house? We've already passed it," he answered simply."What?" I turned to him. "Then where are we going?" Jacob quickly glanced at me, his eyes looking hesitant. He was probably anticipating my reaction if he told us where we going. "In the pavilion. We will have lunch there." Pavilion... "Why there? Can't we just go to your house?" I said a little nervous. "They've prepared food there. And we often eat in the pavilion.""Are we going to eat with someone?" I added a question. Jacob sighed. "Yes, Lauren," he answered without looking at me. I shut my mouth and didn't say anything. I'm getting the same concern again. I don't want to speak anymore because Jacob will probably repeat his words again. I know that I'm like a broken plate with my repeated fears and maybe if I do it again, Jacob will be completely annoyed with me. I will not only face simple wolves but his family members, the highest clan here in Magnuth. What are they going to tell me? Th
I adjusted my seat and looked at Sir Isac. His face is just normal as if his son's disrespectful response as if he is used to that kind of speech. The others were still eating just like nothing happened. They didn't even give him a single glance."Where are you going?" a woman asked Leon but he didn't answer. He walks with a chair in his hand. "What the heck Leon?!" Jacob exclaimed when Leon pushed the chair between us and sat there. Leon is facing the sharp edge of the long table. "Hand over the plate, Dad," he said. "What are you doing there?" Jacob asked again, frowning. "I'm going to sit and eat here. Is there a problem?" "Why there? There's so much space there!" Jacob said while pointing to George where he came from earlier."Hey, this is what I want. If you don't want to be next to me then leave there and go there yourself," he said to Jacob. I saw how Jacob's fists were clenched because of Leon's reply to him. "Dad where's my plate! I'm hungry!" "Go and get it yourself.
"I'm sorry Jacob. It's just my adrenaline and my emotions that took over. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings," I apologize. "You hurt my feelings~.." the blonde sang while holding her own chest but I ignored him. "I'm fine Lauren. I understand how you feel," he said. "So what are we waiting for? Let's go Galha," said Leon. "You're not going with them Leon," said Sir Isac. "What?" he growled. "Do you agree, Uncle?" Jacob asked. "Do I have a choice? Lauren is too young to stay on a wheelchair. She still has a lot to do in this world, so go ahead, go to Galha." I couldn't resist. Because even though I know going to the Galha is dangerous, I have to gamble. I need to heal. I don't want my body to come home crippled and if my father sees me in that condition, he might get sick even more. "Are you sure Uncle?" Jacob assured again.Sir Isac nodded. "Leave the town on my hands. I'll take care of Magnuth while you're gone." "Thanks Uncle," Jacob said happily."You two are the only o
"Those jerks," Jacob cursed under his breath. His face is grim while he grips the doorknob tightly. What happened? Did someone steal from his house? "I'm sorry that you have to see that," he apologized when he turned to me. "What happened?" "It's my cousins. They used to do this to pester me, rummaging through my things and when they like something, they take it. What's even worse is that they deliberately mess around." Seriously?"Stay there first, okay? I'll just clean it. It'll be fast," I just nodded. He closed the door when he got in. Just a few moments later, I heard quick movements inside and the clatter of things. I laughed softly. The door opened again and his sweaty face and neck revealed to me. "Let's get inside." When we entered, his whole house was already clean. Very clean and without a trace of clutter. I looked at a wheelchair. When jacob saw where i was looking I spoke. "Is that.." "Yeah. That's for you. So even if I can't support you, you can still go to an
I watched Jacob arranging his purchases. If only I could stand, I would help him fix it. I stared at his back, wondering while he was left behind. He is a responsible person, caring and perfect. if he just goes to our place, the girls will definitely fall to their knees to chase him. "Aren't you going to rest?" he turned holding a bottle of wine. "I was going to rest but I want to take a shower first."He stopped and rubbed his forehead. "I'm sorry. I didn't think of that," he apologized then scratched his head and thought. "Who should I call?" he talked to himself. "Right!" he exclaimed then flicked his fingers in the air. "Remember Kristine?" "Kristine. The little girl?" I asked with a frown. "Why her?" "Eeryone is busy and they have their own work. Don't underestimate Kristine. Even though she's young, she's strong."Jacob did call Kristine. After awhile someone knocked on the door. "See? She's even fast," he laughed then went to the living room and opened the door. I followed
I checked the time upon waking up. It's almost 6 in the evening. I seem to slept too much. I feel strange though because I didn't feel any discomfort and I was even comfortable while sleeping. I grabbed the wheelchair and it took me a lot of effort to transfer myself and sit there. I should be doing it by myself. I can't just rely on others and I'm not sure if Kristine is still in the house.I left the room and was greeted by deafening silence. I think I'm all alone in the house. I went straight to the living room and was surprised when I found Kristine on the long sofa sleeping. Next to her is the empty plate and milk that has not been consumed.I approached him and reached for Jacob's big shirt that was hanging on the back of the sofa and used it as a blanket. After that, I went out of the balcony. I hesitated to go out at first because there were a few people passing by outside but I still decided to go out. The longer I stay here the more I get used to it and feel comfortable. I