I was about to turn around when I was surprised by the door being opened, and a man so tall he stood in front of me that I had to back up a few steps and raise my head a little but, and only two things that caught my attention the first thing I saw was his beautiful hair seemed so soft that I wanted to caress him, and the second was his deep and intense eyes were like the starry night, I could not catch my breath that had held, his symmetrical face contained strong features, thick eyebrows and a lip so well drawn, it was beautiful totally different from the men I knew, I got lost in some marks on his face, they were some scars that some day caused him problems, now they were nothing but deep marks, forcing his beautiful face to look strict and angry, even if it was not on purpose, noticing that if I didn't say anything it would make that first meeting strange, I gathered all the courage I could find and got ready to explain the whole situation.
- Good morning sir, sorry to bother you. - I began shyly.- Are you all right? - He asked as I could feel his eyes analyzing me, and making two scars near his eyebrows stand out because his expression had become doubtful.- Yes, I apologize for my condition, my sink burst and got me all wet. - I said, explaining why I was soaking wet.- And what does this have to do with me? - He now looked a little annoyed and this made me even more embarrassed, after all it was not nice to bother people with their problems.- Flora told me that you could help me, and I will pay if you fix it. - I hurried to finish knowing that I had no choice but to ask her for help. He took a deep breath and rolled his eyes, looking irritated but giving me a view of a huge, ray-shaped scar that started at the curve of his nose and ended in the middle of his cheek, it was quite thin and only extensive so I hadn't fully noticed. He turned around and closed the door, startling me, I was in shock wondering if this was the reason Flora had warned me about her difference, was it perhaps because of her lack of education? After all I could have just refused, I would understand if that was the case.- Just say no! - I whispered begrudgingly, took a deep breath, turned around ready to go, but as soon as I started to turn around the door was opened again startling me and in the process I couldn't contain my body when I let out a small jump, I looked at him in doubt but was soon answered when I lowered my gaze seeing him holding a small bag with tools, not to mention that before he was only wearing a blouse but now he was wearing a black coat, making me worried after all the weather that morning was more hot than cold, besides his look conveyed that he was not very comfortable.- Let's go then. - he said, stopping in front of me after closing the door.- Of course! - I smiled gracelessly at my behavior and soon we started walking to my house. I opened the door, and soon I could hear the sound of water being muffled by the pot, which thank heavens was still there fighting to hold on to the life of my kitchen, with its steel shield.- Sorry for the mess, I haven't managed to tidy up yet, please be careful not to slip. - I said trying to be nice, even though I knew his shoes wouldn't allow such things, I led him to my sink while I noticed my floor was all wet, I would only have more work to do, it seemed like this would never end.- No problem, I'll shut off the water and show you where it is in case you ever need it. - He said as he reached down and put his bag on the floor while opening a compartment under the sink, and as if by magic the water stopped gushing and everything finally became silent, bringing me back to a sense of peace.- Wow, the silence! That was so fast! What did you do? - I reached for the pot and pulled it out of the hole that used to belong to the faucet, only this was my biggest mistake. Suddenly a stream came straight into my face, I screamed with fright as I slammed the pot back against the water gun.- Oh my God! What was that! - I looked down to see Ethan smiling softly, even though he was trying to cover it up, I was pretty sure he had done it, maybe he was taking it out on me for bothering him, but I still couldn't help but get mad.- Did you do that on purpose? - I looked at him angrily as he returned with a serious expression, as if nothing had happened.- I wouldn't do that, be careful, I think your sink is broken. - I said with a saintly face, he would certainly make a great actor.- And what can I do? Can you fix it? - I asked defeated and discouraged, I was no longer strong enough to participate in the games, besides feeling a little cold in my wet clothes.- I can do it, I just need a few minutes. - I was about to ask him something else, but I saw him sigh, looking annoyed, so I decided to just leave. I left the kitchen going to the boxes in the living room in search of a towel to dry myself, as soon as I dried off I started to tidy up that place, and since I don't have magic powers this wouldn't be easy at all, in fact as it always was, after all it was never easy for me.I remember that it was very difficult to get everything that I have achieved so far, even though it is a small thing, for me it is enough, only those who go through difficult times know the value of something so small but that was strategically thought out, when Beny and Susan died, they left me a sum of money good enough and that would help me a lot in the future, but as soon as we left the lawyer's room who had just read their wills they threatened me, I had to hand everything over, of course I couldn't complain after all I had no kinship with them and much less emotional ties, I was always a hindrance in their lives, perhaps because of pity, but clearly only to maintain the good reputation they had before the neighbors and their relatives I was allowed to stay in the house until I could get a job so I could move out, it was like telling others that I left because I wanted to, even if my intention was not to have anything of what my adoptive parents gave me, I thought of keeping only part of the money to be able to maintain myself while the rest would be for them, I know I was not worthy of any of that, but they did not allow me to keep even a miserable penny, luckily I got a job in a cafeteria, which helped me find an apartment near the neighborhoods but poor so the rent would also be cheaper.I was buying some things that I needed however the money was not so good and was not enough for almost anything, since in addition to rent came along the bills for water, electricity and gas daily needs not to mention everything was so expensive and as I was a minor the owner of the cafeteria took the opportunity to pay me below minimum wage, Luckily I got another job as a helper in a stationery store, after working two jobs and saving money I was able to pay for my college, I won a scholarship that covered half my expenses with the help of a program for needy young people, the scholarships were only awarded to those who got the highest score among the students and the score that the program required, it was difficult, almost impossible, since they complain a lot that only a few people could get it, I studied hard to win the scholarship, and not only that but in college I had to study twice as hard to get one of the places as an apprentice in the atelier, with two other people, among s
Today will be my first day at Draven Leblanc's atelier, I'm so excited, I couldn't even close my eyes most of the night, it was really a dream, to be able to work in the area I dominated and not to mention that it was my favorite hobby, I got up before the alarm clock, got ready with the best clothes I could find in my small closet, I prepared my coffee and as soon as I was drinking it I grabbed my cell phone to call Mr. Joseph, since he assured me that I could call him, it would be easier for me to find the studio, it might be crazy, but I had never even visited the city and I didn't know where the market was if I hadn't asked Ethan - Hello! - I heard Mr. Joseph's voice on the other end. - Hi Mr. Joseph, this is Ayanne, you gave me your number two days ago. - I explained as I took a sip of my coffee. - Oh, yes, of course I remember you, how can I help you? - She asked, looking a little happier. - Well I'm going to work today, but there is a small problem, I'm not sure where the ar
- Yes, you didn't! - I spoke up in shock and turned to look behind me, seeing the man who was busy on the phone talking to me. - Did you like it? - I wasn't sure what his look meant at that moment, or if he was upset that I entered without greeting him, but he still had a slight smile on his face. - I apologize if I startled you. - He looked at me intently and at that moment his gaze became attentive. - No, I apologize. I came in quietly, not wanting to disturb you. - I said embarrassed. - I guess it's hard not to notice you coming into my humble studio. - I hoped that my blush hadn't become apparent at that moment, because I felt my face heating up, I looked at the paintings in front of me trying to disguise my embarrassment. - Yes, I loved it, the paintings are beautiful and show a lot of feeling. - I tried to cut the mood. - Sorry, I didn't even introduce myself, my name is Ayanne Reese. - I held out my mother, and he held her gently and kissed her, making me very embarrassed.
That morning, I woke up at the same time, with the sun beating on my face, and warming it up, unfortunately the day had already arrived, and I was not enjoying it. I got up, took a deep breath and went to my shower, looked at myself in the mirror seeing my tired image, my moss green eyes had deep dark circles under their eyes, denouncing my bad night's sleep, my light brown wavy hair was terribly messed up, from the several hours of tossing and turning trying to sleep. I got under the shower to get rid of that dead image and wake up, untangle my long unruly strands as I liked to call them, took a nice cold shower, got out wrapped in the towel ready to choose any outfit, I went to my closet seeing already a flowered straps dress in various shades of blue was round and hit the half of my thigh, light and cozy. I took it and laid it on my bed, moisturized my body with a rose and cherry cream, I loved this cream, its smell was so soft. I combed my hair and let it loose, put on some light
Loneliness, for many, is synonymous of emptiness, the dark, of a deadly silence, where there is nothing and no one. The loneliness for many is unpleasant, cold, suffocating, but not in my case, the loneliness for me, brought me comfort, peace where for many it would be a storm. But why? Do I think like this? When did this start? I have no answer, but I know something that is related. Should love be a choice? Should a mother's love be a choice? If a mother wanted her child, carried it for nine months and still loves it, why did mine choose not to love me, but to erase me from her life, simply discarding me, like garbage which could be thrown into a shredder and nobody would miss me, maybe I should be angry, but no, these people would not have any kind of feeling from me, I would never give this taste, the marks on my body? I am constantly reminded of this already, every moment reminding me that I am a monster, reminding me that those who should love me, have simply turned me into a frea
Compared to the fiasco that had been our breakfast, amazingly enough when we saw each other at work Draven seemed completely different when he saw me he was very gentlemanly and recognized that he had talked a lot and only when he got home he realized that we had not talked properly, I will not deny that his attitude made me very happy, and so he promised me a more inviting lunch promising to behave properly which in fact was quite funny when he said that, and here we are sitting in a small restaurant with a much more fluid and pleasant conversation. - But tell me, what did you do before you moved to this small town? - He asked, smiling. - Well, I was a waitress in a diner near the college. - I replied, annoyed by this subject. - I understand why you chose Snow College? - He said, referring to the nickname given affectionately by the students. - Well, I thought it was better to go there, because it was the college where my parents met. - It wasn't totally untrue that my adoptive p
Flora cut the cake while I went to make an orange and beet juice to refresh that hot day, it was totally natural except for the industrialized sugar, but it contained a lot of vitamin for the body, and that was what I needed the most at that moment, I put some ice cubes and put two glasses on the counter and took a smaller purple plastic glass to Megan not for fear of breaking the glass one, but for the little girl to feel more comfortable in taking the juice and holding a lighter glass in her hands. I went back to the counter and waited for Flora to put Megan's piece on the plate, and only then I could serve myself. - Did you manage to fix the faucet? - Flora, my neighbor, asked after sitting down in front of me, taking a piece of the wonderful dessert she had made. - Yes, everything worked out in the end, Mr. Black is great with these things, I didn't even have to buy another one. - I said, remembering that I didn't really change the faucet. "Will it be a problem if I leave it as
My heart was fluttering, inside my chest, Ethan had stopped, but hadn't turned around, maybe he was pondering whether to ignore me or not, luckily the man turned to look at me. - Did he? Is there a problem? - When I heard him, I let out all the air I didn't know I had been holding. - Eh, Flora and Megan are making dinner, something called lasagna, I've never had it, so I don't know if it's any good, but they would like you to join in as well, Megan especially. - I was so embarrassed to talk to the man at that moment that I couldn't stop talking, after what happened I pinched the skin on my fingers. - And you want me to come too? - His question had sounded strange to me. "What did that have to do with me? I wanted to ask more like a programmed response I answered." - Yes, of course the more people the better! - I replied with a shy smile. - I understand, I don't think I should go, but have a nice dinner. - Ethan was already turning around, denying my request my mind went into a pa