Confrontation
I quickly looked at the right side of the bed and saw no one. I also scanned around and sighed in relief when I saw no signs of that man in the room.
Was that real? T-the things that he did to me? Can he do such thing? But...
Maybe that was all just a dream? A nightmare? He's not the kind of person to do such things, right? Besides, if it was really just a nightmare, why did it...disappear? Then, suddenly, it was replaced by a wonderful dream?
This is the first time that it happened.
Ever since I've been having nightmares, I would stay awake or be awaken because of it. Even in the middle of the night. But today, it's different.
I don't want to conclude something that I'm not sure of so I'll just ask him.
Where is he, anyway?
I stood up and went inside the comfort room. I'll just find him after doing my morning routine.
• • • •
I went down the stairs. Now that the room is full of light, you can clearly see the beauty of the mansion.
The walls were painted dirty white. It was clean and soft as if it was just newly painted. High ceiling and large windows covered by thin, light-blue curtains. The area was very spacious. No dust particles in every corner your eyes can see. It is really very well taken care of.
Even on the living room. It's really pleasing to look at. The area was an open space. Just by standing on the living room, your eyes can scan around the kitchen and the dining room. No walls were between it.
I continued to roam around the space, admiring each furnitures, designs and paintings neatly placed and designed everywhere. Freshly picked flowers of any sort put into a vase and was placed on the tables.
"Lovely." I went near the table where the flowers were placed and smelled it. They smelled really fragrant and are even neatly arranged.
I looked around me but I couldn't see him. Maybe he went somewhere? But where, exactly? Ugh. I'll just eat my lunch first while waiting for him.
I was about to go to the kitchen when my eyes caught a sight of a picture frame. I took it and stared at it. It's them. Him and his family.
'Beautiful' I thought. Even if they're still young, I could clearly see where Neal and Ate July inherited their gorgeous features. Ate got her blue eyes from her father while Neal got his from his mother's.
Just by looking at them, you could certainly see how happy they are. Especially Neal. There's a very big difference between the old and the new him.
In the picture, his face was radiant. His eyes glowing bright and his smiles very wide. He's so handsome but the present him was different.
Even if I just met and saw him this evening, I could still see how stoic his expression was. How he stared at me was very deadly and cold and how he spoke was unwelcoming.
He is still good-looking but he's more attractive when he smiles. I guess he's become like this because of the death of his mother. He has changed a lot, I could tell.
Whatever happened to his mother had made a very huge impact on him for him to be this way.
𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘭. Oh, right. I haven't eaten yet since this morning because I woke up late. I returned the picture to its place when I captured a very familiar scent nearby.
Mint and Vanilla.
I smelled it on the sheets earlier. Is this...his smell?
If that's so, he's here?
I turned around and saw no one. Oh, I am now imagining things . "Hmm."
"Looking for someone?" I screamed from where I was standing as I held my chest tightly. I looked at him standing behind me, his arms crossed while he leaned on the table where I got the picture frame just a second ago.
Why didn't I saw him there just standing a while ago? And more importantly,
"Are you trying to kill me!?" Damn him! I thought I was going to die of a heart attack!
"I thought you noticed me."
"I was deep in thought. You can't blame me."
"You're just hungry." He stated calmly and walked towards the kitchen, ignoring how shock I was. Seriously?
I stared at his back while he was preparing food. I really admire how broad his shoulders and how toned his muscular body is under his fit, sleeveless T-shirt. He has a light golden brown messy hair that compliments his very beautiful slightly tanned skin. He also has long, slender legs.
In short, he is perfect.
He was probably out in the open when the sky was raining of perfection while the other men were hiding.
Josh is also handsome but not as close as him! I bet, he had a lot of hook-ups with girls because of his gorgeousness.
He faced me and stared at me with his usual expression. He didn't mutter a single word and sat down silently. His cold stare was still on me while I looked on the table and saw two plates. One for him and one... for me?
My stomach growled again so I went near him and sat across. He started eating and so I did the same.
Spaghetti and meatballs, roasted sweet potatoes and stir-fried shrimp were on the table. I guess he's not a rice-eater. Probably one of the reasons why he's healthy and fit.
The two of us were eating silently. Only the chinking sound of the utensils were heard when hitting each other.
I tried glancing up at him but he was too focused on eating. He's very handsome and to be honest, I couldn't take my eyes off of him even if I wanted to.
He noticed me eyeballing him so he looked at me. I quickly looked away, pretending that I wasn't staring at him but I know too well that what I did was just too obvious.
"I know now."
I looked at him surprisingly. "What do you mean?"
"It's quite obvious, you see."
"What's obvious?" I asked quickly at him. My heart was beating out of my ribcage as my palms became sweaty, waiting for his answer.
"That you're not my babysitter."
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Fair• • • • •"I will pick the song since you picked the challenge."How is she so confident with all the people looking at us?"Okay." I breathed heavily. Damn, I really hope it's not that hard especially when it is still my second day today.We were now in front of the big screen while Neal was leaning on the railing that was not that far away from me.Omg. I wouldn't have noticed until now that more and more people are gathering around us if it weren't for me peeking at Neal. This is making me so goddamn nervous.Yes, I did join a dance squad before but that was all just for fun. I never danced in front of a lot of people nor do something in front of a stage. It's too embarrassing.I looked at Neal again and he was already staring at me. He gave me two thumbs up and smiled, making me feel relaxed.My gaze went back to the screen again when it showed a song which is 'Sorry not Sor
Just Dance• • • • •I silently observed both of them. The tarsier's boyfie was very nervous and shaking while Neal was very calm and cool for me but I bet that others would see him as cold and evil for having an intimidating aura around him.Even his opponent seems frightened.I covered my ears. People started to cheer loudly for Neal when his opponent has started to miss a lot and lost the match while he continued, reaching for a very high score of 550.Wow. I bet this is his first time playing basketball again since graduating high school or college and yet, he is still this amazing. He barely missed a shot as he fires them at the net with a breakneck pace.I grinned widely and approached Neal, giving him a thumbs up. He smiled at me and kneeled down, picking up the tickets that were endlessly pouring out of the machine.I peeked at
The Basketball Match• • • • •"Match?" I looked at the woman in surprise. Why is she challenging me suddenly for that? And, what match?"Basketball. I want your boyfriend and my boyfriend to have a competition right here and right now. Let's see who of our boyfriend will win." She proudly said while puffing up her chest.With that being said, she grabbed her boyfriend by the arm and kissed him in front of everyone, telling him things that are...well, things that are inappropriate. It's probably her way to cheer for him."You will do your best, right babe? Show them that you are the best of the best. That no one in this world can defeat you! Didn't you tell me before that you were better than your classmate? Who was it again? Was it Neil?" The man gulped several times while peeking nervously on my back.'Oh?' I raised my eyebrow at his actions suspiciously. Was the
Get Ready to Lose, Oldie!• • • • •There are straight, zigzag, E, C, and other routes but nah, who cares about those when there is a pretty awesome route right where I'm staring at?Ten tenenenen!The zigzag route!Wouldn't it be more challenging and fun? And besides, I don't really have to worry because I chose automatic! All I have to do is sit and steer!"Get ready to lose, oldie!" I laughed at him naughtily.He sneered. "Right back at you."I gripped on the steering wheel tightly while the race begins its countdown. When the screen displayed the 'go' sign, I quickly steered the wheel but nothing happened.Huh? What's wrong?Neal has started his while mine didn't. Oh no! What should I do!? I frowned and poked Neal's side. He stopped and looked at me confusingly, "Is t
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