CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1

I stared at the night sky from my window. I am now wearing my favorite hello kitty pajama and as usual mom and dad were in the city doing their business leaving me with Grandma in her old ancestral house here in San Isidro.

"Why won't you sleep now? It's late, Lexis," Grandma said while lying on the bed. We used to sleep together because she said that she was worried for me to be alone in this lonely room.

"Grandma the moon isn't full. The monster is gone now right?" I asked while staring at the crescent moon from above. But even though it isn't full it is still shining brightly from above.

"Why did you suddenly think about them?" She asked that made me silent.

Because I am worried to the guy I met earlier. He is living in the forest and staying there when it's full moon is dangerous because like Grandma said full moon is always the monster's hours.

I can't help but to think about that guy. I am still young and maybe immature but my eyes can't lie to me. That man is very handsome. He has this aura that girls can't ignore.

He is so manly and masculine. But his eyes are screaming of danger and even though it's gray it is still very dark. But is it just my imagination? I saw how his eyes turned gold and in just a matter of time when it turns to gray again! 

It can't be possible right? Should I ask him if he was wearing contact lenses? I chuckled at that thought.

I glanced at Grandma who was now peacefully sleeping in our bed. I really want to tell it to Grandma but I can't cause I made a promise with that man. 

I wonder if we will meet again? Should I go back there tomorrow?

I excitedly lie on my bed and hugged Grandma. I'm gonna sleep now so I can go to that place again! I will check if that guy is still there!

That's why when I woke up in the morning I was so excited to get up and dressed. I even finished my breakfast very fast that made my Grandma ask.

"What are you up to? Are you planning some silly things again?" she asked, suspicious. I pouted and rolled my eyes.

"Of course not! I am just excited to roam around your flower farm, Grandma," I reasoned out. She raised her brows.

"Is that so?" She's still suspicious but I didn't mind her anymore. With my doll on my hand I slowly walk towards the flower farm through the secret passage I found yesterday. 

I was smiling widely while roaming around. I wouldn't get tired of seeing these beautiful flowers everyday! I am glad that Grandma loves flowers!

I entered the secret passage and surveyed the area but I didn't saw anyone except for the tall trees and grass in the ground. The birds are singing above the trees and I can hear the bees chirping. I tried to seek every corner but I didn't saw anyone.

"Sir?" I called because maybe he was just sleeping like yesterday. I was about to walk slowly through the huge mahogany tree when I felt some presence on my back. I can also see the huge shadow of someone from my back. I slowly turn around and I smiled awkwardly when I saw his serious handsome face!

"Hi!" I greeted with my damn awkward smile. He raised his brows and stared at me. For a moment I felt awkwardness in me. His eyes are intimidating. They are dominating. His eyes are just too much and enough for me to tremble.

Am I scared? Why am I feeling this, then?

"Why are you here?" He asked with his critical tone. I got nervous. Did he knew that I came back because I want to see him? Am I too obvious?

"I-I...was...strolling...a-again!" I stuttered! His brows furrowed. I step backwards because he is too damn...intimidating.

"Did you accidentally went here again?" He asked. I immediately nodded.

"Yes! I didn't know that I am here again-"

"But it looks like that it isn't accident anymore. You are planning to go here," he concluded. 

I panicked. Why is he so quick-witted? Am I that obvious? My god!

"O-Of course not! I was just playing and-"

"Don't stroll around here. This isn't a playground," he said coldly and walked towards the tree and sat there. 

"I'm too bored in the house. I can't stay there anymore! I am dying with boredom!" I said with my lips pouting. I hugged my doll on my chest while saying that. He closed his eyes and I was mesmerized again.

His eyes are deep and I can clearly see his thick eyelashes and brows. His pointed nose is very proud. His lips are red and it's very...kissable! I couldn't help but giggle that made him open his eyes again and looked at me. I almost jump in shocked.

"What are you giggling about?" He asked while curiously looking at me. His attention is making me tremble so I sat down in the grass to stop my knees in shaking.

"S-Stop asking so many questions!" I am trying to make myself calm! Damn it!

"Tss," he hissed and closed his eyes again. I stared at him again and I can't help to admire this man. 

I wonder what his name? Would he answer me if I ask?

"I wanna know your name," I broke the silence between us. He remained closing his eyes. 

"You don't have to know," he said that made my walls crumble down. Why is he so uptight? He's so serious I couldn't even get him!

"But I really want to know. My name is Lexis Midnight Castillo," I said and stood up and walk near him.

I squated beside him. He opened his eyes and my heart almost jump when our eyes met. He is even more handsome when he's this close to me.

"Stop meddling around me," he said a bit critical. 

"Then tell me your name first!" I won't stop until I couldn't get his name!

"Are you this importunate?" He asked, snobbish.

"I just want to know your name! Is it wrong? Your name isn't gold so what's wrong if you tell me?!" I shouted angrily. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. I sat down beside him with my heavy movements that he would clearly feel that I am now mad.

Well, I'm just acting. My acting is very spectacular that my mom and dad always buy it whenever I'm acting! 

"I won't buy your silly acting," he said that made me stopped. My jaw almost drop while looking at him.

How did he know that I'm just acting?!

He stood up and clean his clothes. I also stood up and looked at him. He's so tall that's why I am looking up to him.

"You're so mean. I'm just asking for your name so that when I see you the next time or when I search for you the next time I won't call you 'Sir' anymore," I said while pouting, trying to touch his heart with my heavy drama. 

"Just go back and leave this place. You're not supposed to be here," he said and when he was about to leave when I hold his arms.

He stopped.

"W-Why? You don't like me here?" I asked, nervous.

He put away my hands and continue leaving. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from crying. I felt sad and embarrassed. I just want to make friends with him. Why is he so cold? Why is he so arrogant?

I cried loudly and sat down in the grass. I throw away my doll. I can't believe it! He did what my parents always doing to me! I am always left behind! They are always leaving me alone! Why are they so rude?!

I cried so hard and loudly that even the birds got distracted. I covered my face with my small hands.

I am just merely 10 years old that having her tantrums in the middle of the secret forest!

"I hate you! I hate you!" I repeated those words over and over again. 

But I stopped crying when someone handed the doll that I throw. A bit sobbing I uncovered my face full of tears and stared at the doll in front of me. My eyes went up and my heart beat faster when I saw the man I wanted to be friend of. 

He came back? I thought he left already?

"You're very loud," he said coldly and squated in front of me. I got taken aback when he wiped the tears on my cheek with his calloused hand.

"I don't know why you're crying for this matter but I'm gonna spare you this time," he said and looked straight in my eyes.

"Alqamar...Alqamar San Diego is my name," he whispered.