11. Candle light dinner

I spent the rest of the evening in my room. I was too abashed to get out. Why did I even tell Eren that? He must be making fun of me. I really need to learn to think twice before I do or say something.

Unfortunately, I need to get out to take my dinner from the kitchen and bring it back in. As I get out of my room, I find myself in total darkness, all the lights of downstairs are off. 

Breathe Hayat. Don't panic.

There is only a strange orangey glow coming from the kitchen, which is enabling me to see. 

What the hell is happening?

With a throbbing heart, I slowly walk down the stairs, hoping that my bodyguard is somewhere downstairs.

"E-Eren?" I call out with a trembling voice.

"Eren?" I repeat more louder, walking down one more step.

"Hayat?" He replies, sounding not far. "Come, I