All Chapters of The Untitled Love Story : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

I wish Jacob had mentioned how much that drink cost before sending me off to the store. Between it and the lavender I bought, I almost didn't have enough for a taxi to the hospital "Hopefully he's awake." I muttered to myself as I walked the hallway to his Ward.The nurse at the reception greeted me with a warm smile as her eyes landed on the flowers in my hand."Oh my, are those for me?" She chuckled."I'm sure a pretty lady such as yourself would prefer something a little more exotic than a lavender." I smiled back.She giggled lightly at my comment as she wrote my name down in the visitation register before nodding that I could go up.I met Granny sitting outside the room, casually chatting with a young male nurse about something."Evening Granny, how is he?" I greeted."Oh Eiran, he's awake at least. I see you brought him a little something." She smiled, seeing the small paper bag and flowers in my hands."Yeah, this little something almost squeezed me dry of all the cash I had i

"It's not really a happy story, so you should probably not look at me with such anticipating eyes." He said, peeping through the corner of his eyes."Don't mind my eyes, the story." I urged."Fine." He replied, playfully rolling his eyes at me."I grew up in the very troubled suburbs of Felanto. We weren't well off, but we managed to get by. I started getting scholarships from elementary school and tutored my sister, Kaila so she could start getting hers earlier-""So, your sister's name is Kaila? Cute." I commented.Yeah, it is. And she's off limits." He replied with a stern gaze."Trust me, she couldn't capture my intention even if she tried." I replied with more leisure than intended."Good. As I was saying, our parents weren't perfect, but they did their best to provide us with food, clothes, and a warm bed to sleep in at night. Things were good. That is, until my dad found out something I had hoped would remain a secret forever. Then things started to fall apart-""You didn't kil

After waiting thirty extra minutes while peeping out the window, I decided it was safe enough for me to leave the house. Though Jacob didn't know where I live, I'd wager he knew where Theron did, not that I was certain he would talk to Jason.While getting some cash from my bag, I realised the numbers weren't adding up. Not that any of it was missing - Granny would never. On the contrary, there appeared to have been an addition.An addition equivalent to my taxi fare from the hospital to the house then bureau, plus the fare back, and the little change I had left in my pocket. She had mentioned wanting to go see her friend again, so she wouldn't be at the hospital for me to thank her."She gave me straight from her own purse." I realised.I felt a little guilty knowing Granny had now funded my wallet in addition to free food and a rent-free room. She still looked at me like I was her late grandson."I'll make it up to her." I swore to myself.Being the start of the weekend, the hospita

Theron blitzed through town, snaking through traffic like cones on a practice track. Something told me Theron didn't just take a few basic lessons. In no time, we arrived in front of Granny's place.Granny was sitting on the front porch with a friend of hers, untangling a bunch of wires. Probably for the little get-together she was having with her friends from the elderly home.It had been my idea when she mentioned them needing a house with enough room since it would probably be too late for most of them to make a home on their own afterwards.The next problem had been that they would need my room as well. We were still at the hospital at the time so Theron had suggested I sleep over at his place for the night. The offer came as a surprise to both Granny and me, especially when he said and I quote:"The company would be nice." Granny immediately stood up to check his temperature, believing he must have been delirious from a fever, or something.We had a good laugh about that moment

The last thing I recalled before falling asleep was trying to memorise the final line in the book. Something about one of the greatest achievements a detective could attain was being able to solve a case without harm coming to anyone who doesn't deserve it.Theron had woken up much earlier than I had; I could perceive the aroma of something savoury and mouthwatering coming from the kitchen.No offence to anyone, but Theron's cooking skills were surprisingly well-refined. His meals put the food stall and even Granny's cooking to shame.This made me wonder why he had even bought takeout that day I encountered him at the park.I stepped into the kitchen after brushing my teeth to see what the master chef was up to. Unfortunately for me, I came a few seconds too late as he was already plating the meal."Good morning, detective." He greeted and placed the used utensils in the sink."Good morning, Theron." I greeted back.He took off the apron he had on, placing it on the counter as he walk