Chapter 3

On Fridays, classes ended early and sometimes pupils just sign the register and sit there doing nothing. I didn't see a point of going to school on that specific day. And so I would study in therary with a tutor helping me with my lesson's. 

When I was done studying I called Paul to come and train me. He did come and did not ask any questions since he knew that I was free on Mondays. A timetable set by me. 

"Your aims are not as hard today like every other day." Said Paul. 

I felt worried. 

"I must have not eaten anything. My limbs do feel strange." 

Paul analysed me. 

"Its called having a love interest on someone. Is this about that Sandra girl again?" 

I was caught. He knew me well. 

"I can't stop thinking about her." 

"Are you seeing her?" 

"Of course not. But I will very soon." I boldly stated as if knowing the future.  

Paul shook his head slightly. He sighed. 

"If I were you, I'd forget about her. You're a werewolf and she is human." 

I laughed hilariously. 

"I've dated many humans before." 

Paul eyed me. 

"But this one is different. You love her. And you know what happens when a werewolf loves a human. They become too protective. And even kill ruthlessly." 

"I won't do those things to her. I love her. Owning her is something else." 

"Owning something is a part of our instincts. It cannot be escaped it is who we are!" Paul pressed in a sharp tone.  "Your father won't choose her, you know that he won't." He added

 "My father doesn't like anything I do. He wants me to be his younger version." 

Paul rolled his eyes. 

"You know that's not exactly true. Your father wants you to be better than him. He wants a better life for you." 

"You can say whatever you like. I know what I know."  

"Well can I at least meet this girl that drives you crazy." 

I was surprised. Was he even serious.

"Really, what's the catch?" I asked, with great curiosity. 

"No catch. I just want to protect you both from being caught." 

"You would protect a human? That's new." 

Paul rolled his eyes in annoyance. 

"She is not just any human being now, is she?" 

I breathed out freely. I felt like someone finally understood me.

"She's my...well not yet my girlfriend. But she will be soon." 

"Maybe you need to take it down a notch. Did you ask her how she feels about you?"  

"Not yet. But I will." 

Paul laughed. I guess he saw me as a loser. With Sandra I felt more than a loser, I was afraid of her. Something I don't usually feel when around pretty girls. 

"Every girl in school melts when I pass by. I can hear their hearts beating really fast. I can hear their thought's. I know.." 

"Its a good trait, you know. Confidence. But don't over do it." 

I felt slightly offended by Paul's sarcastic comment. How could I not be confident. I was handsome. And I smelled good all the time, despite the fact that I was s werewolf. 

Sandra 

It was 2:45 pm, when Jake arrived at my  house. I could hear a car park on the sideway. I peeked 

through the window and saw Jake coming out of his red convertible. I quickly put on my red polka dot dress then ran down the stairs. 

The doorbell rang.  My mother, Estelle opened the door. 

"Oh, you must be my daughter's boyfriend." 

I could hear an annoyed tone in my mother's words and do I walked towards the door.. 

"Correction, he's name is Jake, the boy I go to school with and my hero. He saved me from the Finley sisters."

Estelle raised an eyebrow. 

"Well where are you two going?" 

"We have an assignment that we have to complete." I cried out. 

My mother's expression eased down. 

Rudolph came running towards Jake, he knelt down in front of him. As if it was subject to Jake. 

My mother and I we're surprised as well as amused. 

"If our dog likes you at first glance, then it means you can be trusted. Bring my daughter home safely. And don't force her into anything bad because I'll come after you and kill you myself. Capish!" 

Jake smiled. 

"I am honoured to have met you. I will definitely protect your daughter." He said, boldly. 

I felt awkward in that moment but did not want to make any unnecessary arguments with her.

"We will be alright mam. I promise." Said Jake, trying his best to rid of the awkward air in the room. I did not even wave my mother goodbye, she was keen on leaving the house before I could get disturbed with millions of questions. My mother was too protective about her family. But could not be completely protective when it came to losing my father. Sigh. That's a story for another time. 

Jake and I finally arrived at the Winslow's meat and grill. A local restaurant, which was also known for serving the most tastiest meaty cuts. It was also owned by Jessica's parent's. As in Jessica, Peter's crush. 

"Welcome to the Winslow diner, i will be taking your order today." Said one of the waiters. 

I hadn't seen Jessica for days, even though she wasn't my friend, she was my friend's crush..

"I want Jess to serve us, where is she?" 

"Miss Winslow unfortunately is not going to be here for some time." 

"Why?" 

A tall shadow came over our table.

"She's in the hospital." Jessica's mother, interrupted. 

She wore her yellow floral dress and put on a grey apron all around her waist. Her face was perfectly fine looking with no flaw. Her body, fully figured and her eyes forever green. You'd swear she was a fashion model. She never liked wearing uniform like the rest of the workers. 

"What happened?" I inquired. 

Mrs Winslow stared at Jake for a while, uncomfortably. Their eyes met with a sense of dislike. 

I was confused.

"Whats wrong?" I whispered to Jake. 

He didn't look in any other direction but to Mrs Winslow, as if waiting for something to happen. 

"My daughter will be fine, hun. Enjoy your food." Said, Mrs Winslow walking away. 

Jake returned his gaze to me, then smiled. 

"I think I would like a fillet steak with fried potatoes." He said 

"And I would love the usual."

The waiter noted down on his small book. 

"Do you know Jessica's mom?" I inquired. 

Jake looked perplexed. 

"No. I don't. But her face looks familiar. Must be why I couldn't stop staring at her." He said. 

I laughed. 

"Oh okay. Cool. You scared me there for  a minute "