Chapter 4

Kim had a sudden visitor, so she couldn’t come with me to go to church that afternoon.

"Your tire is flat!"

I heard someone shout. I saw the gray car and I knew who was driving it.

"Have mercy. If I were you, I'd just walk. If your car could talk, it must have been complaining for a long time. It might even cry because you're heavy!"

"You're a jerk!"

"Fat!"

"Put that car aside and get out!"

"No way!"

"I'll beat you and I won't stop until you've had a lot of bruises on your face. You'll see!"

Kier let out a loud laugh. "You need to lose weight! I swear, your car will be happy. Believe me!"

"I said get out of the car! Coward!" Both my ears warmed up. I showed him my fist.

"Bye, Fatty!" he said and sarcastically laughed. His car sped up until I could no longer see it.

I took a deep breath. I calmed myself. I'm going to the holy church this afternoon. I don't want to go there if I'm still upset.

Deep breath!

WHEN I came to church there were a lot of people. I looked for space to park my car.

I was surprised when I got out of the car, I saw Kier.

"What are you doing here, huh?" I gave him a disgusted look. "Don’t tell me you’re going to listen to the holy words?"

"Isn't it obvious?"

"My advice to you is, don't go inside the church," I said sarcastically. "There is no doubt that you will be burned. Remember, there are innocent people inside the church. Seek another place to hide your wickedness."

Kier chuckled. "Wow, nice one. Can't you think of anything more effective than what you said? You can't annoy me with an attack like that."

Kier doesn't seem to be affected. He even smiled at me, intentionally showing me his white teeth. I chose not to speak and just turned my back on him. I didn't want to make a scene because we were already in front of the church.

I entered the church. 'I didn't look at him even though he was following behind me. I didn’t care about his presence. Most of all, I don’t want to spoil my mood.

I looked around inside the church for a moment to find a seat. I saw an empty seat, I approached it and then sat down.

I felt someone sitting next to me. I hesitated to look at who it was. My attention was focused on the altar. I signed off the cross when the mass began. I looked at the person sitting next to me.

I almost fell from my seat, when I saw his face. Kier!

"Pst, quiet..." Kier put a finger to his lips when he saw that I was about to speak.

Is he kidding?

Haist! Why is this guy so numb?

I simply looked around inside the church. There are many vacant seats. Why did he choose to sit next to me?

I calmed myself.

I didn’t pay attention to him. I focused on listening to the holy words from Father Sebastian.

Kier simply glanced at Fatima. Her neck was straight as if she had a stiff neck while listening to the word of God.

Father Sebastian. "But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."

Kier secretly smiled. He knew that the girl was just holding back from being annoyed with him.

I was happy. The mass ended and Kier was silent. He respected the sanctity of the mass. But I prefer to think that God heard my prayer that Kier would be kind once.

But in peace be with you, I widened my eyes at him.

"Peace be with you," he said and smirked at me.

NOW, I'm out of the church. I heard Kier call my name but I didn't look at him. I just kept walking until I reached my car.

I was about to open the car door when someone grabbed my arm.

It was Kier. My blood boiled when I saw him.

"Can you please leave me alone? I just finished asking God for forgiveness for my sins." I sighed angrily and slapped his hand that was holding my arm. "Find someone else you can annoy–"

"Would you like some coffee?"

Did I hear it right? I was surprised. I didn't expect him to ask me that.

"What?"

"There's a coffee shop near here in the church. I've only been to that coffee shop once. I'm sure you'll love their cakes. Their hazelnut vanilla coffee is also delicious."

"You don't seem to know that my family has a café business. Whatever I would see in the coffee shop you're talking about, it's not new to me."

"I know. But to be different," Kier said. "I'm positive everything in 'Lover's Café you've tasted. I know you very well, you're greedy for sweets."

"Hey, watch your words!" I warned him. "I'm not greedy. I am the daughter of the owner of Lover's Cafe so I can eat and drink anytime I want."

"Come on, come with me."

I didn't want to go with him but he quickly took my hand.

"I'm full!"

"It's not obvious."

Gosh, he must be joking!

"Kier, what about my car?"

"Just leave your car here, we won't be, long. Lando is here, he will look after your car." He was referring to their family driver. "Their chocolate cakes are limited. Their banana muffin, cheesecake, blueberry cake, egg pie, and cinnamon bread with apple are delicious."

Hmmm… I was suddenly hungry because of the cakes he mentioned. I didn’t realize that he was making me obey while pulling my hand.

Sweets are my weakness. So while we were walking, my mind was busy wondering what cake flavor I would eat.

The coffee shop is just behind the church. Even though we haven’t quite gotten close to it yet, I already liked the place. Very classy!

I entered first, while Kier was behind me. I frowned when I noticed the customers inside the coffee shop. If I observe them closely, I can tell they are sweethearts. If they are not married, they may have a relationship, like a boyfriend and a girlfriend. Or whatever…

I noticed customers were looking at me. Then, they will look at Kier.

I raised my forehead. Duh... I don’t care what they think about me. I’m here to eat so many cakes!

I knew what was running through their dirty minds, that maybe Kier and I had a relationship. And I also know that they secretly say that the man with the fat girl is very unlucky.

I don't mind.