Chapter 05 : FANNY FINDS HER DAUGHTER CASSANDRA

[ CASSANDRA ]

After this statement of ANTOINE, I got angry. I then looked at him strangely and I said : 

-- Who are you to give me orders? I am not under your responsibility. You are not my family and I am not your prisoner. I'll go away and you won't be able to stop me.

Afterwards, I wanted to slap him when Inès stopped me.

-- ANTOINE and Cassandra please calm down. You're not going to fight because we're family now. (She says)

- You are not from my family. I don't know you and I refuse to mingle with you. (I replied)

After my statement, I left the room where we were. Once I found myself outside, I was facing a forest and it was vast. Inès and Antoine were behind me.

-- What are you doing ? (Asked ANTOINE)

-- I'm tired of listening to you. I want to go home.

-- We can't let you go this way Cassandra. I'm sorry but you're not leaving here. (replied ANTOINE)

-- No ANTOINE. Let her go. We're not going to keep her against her will. (Said Inès)

-- Inès are you crazy? Cassandra is no longer an ordinary human. She must stay hidden like all the werewolves in town. It is the law that wants it so. (Antoine answers).

-- I know the law ANTOINE. But this time, we'll make an exception for Cassandra and I hope she knows where to find us if she changes her mind and wants to join the werewolf family. (Said Ines)

After Inès allowed me to leave, I fled from this forest in a hurry. I didn't know where to go to get home but I ran without stopping. I was going so fast that it took me 5 minutes to get home. Unfortunately my parents were not present. I didn't go inside the house to check this, but I could notice their absence from outside. It's part of the abilities I acquired after being bitten. I wanted to turn around when suddenly I meet an attractive young man. He had blue eyes. They are captivating and his black hair was so smooth.

-- How can he be so perfect? ​​(I asked)

We stared at each other for a long time and he ended up smiling at me. A smile that I managed to return with difficulty. A few seconds later, I felt my heart stop. He looks calm and totally relaxed. My eyes locked on his. His gaze softens and he gives me a weak smile again. I quickly avert my eyes.

-- Can he really not hear my heartbeat? (I asked)

I felt him very close to me and I stared at him again without wanting too. It was as if I had to watch him. His gaze was heavy on me. In a calm voice he said:

-- Hello Miss.

I didn't know what to answer him because I no longer knew what was happening to me. I was shaking and my heart was beating very hard. It was the first time something like this had happened to me. I remained silent while staring at his seductive gaze that tormented me. He continues to stare at me tenderly and he says:

-- Miss ; I am speaking to you.

It was only now that I replied : 

-- Are you talking to me?

-- What are you thinking about ? Of course I was talking to you. (he answered)

-- I thought of nothing. Besides, I don't know what I'm doing here talking to you. I think I'm going to leave. (I said)

In truth, I was trying to run away. I felt uncomfortable in front of him and his way of talking to me bothered me too. I was about to leave when he grabbed my hand and said : 

-- Where are you going like that ? I apologize if I offended you. It wasn't my intention. I just wanted to meet you.

-- Ok, I understood. (I answered)

We started talking calmly like two adults and at the end, he made me understand that he was also a werewolf and that his name was PHILIPPE. And instead of hating him like I hated ANTOINE, something was burning inside me. I felt the urge to be closer to him and hug him. I didn't know what was happening but I knew that I had to get away from him as soon as possible or else I would risk making a mistake that I might regret. And he kept smiling at me all the time. A smile that made me dream. I was annoyed and shaking. His bewitching scent obsessed me. He approached me while looking me straight in the eyes. He was about to touch me when suddenly I heard a fine voice calling out to me. I turn around and see my mother Fanny coming towards us. She walked briskly. Once closer to me, she cries and said :

-- Why did you do this to me Cassandra? And where have you been?

-- I'm sorry mom. I don't know how to explain to you what happened to me.

-- And how are you ? (she asks)

-- I'm fine mom and know that I'm really sorry.

She looks at PILLIPPE and she asked me what he meant to me.

-- I don't know him mom.

-- Indeed madam ! I was meeting her when you arrived. (Said PILLIPPE)

-- Ok, I understand, and don't worry. Nevertheless, I would need to talk to my daughter alone. (Said my mother staring at Phillipe)

-- Okay madam. (Answers Philipe)

He was about to leave when he looked at me and said:

-- See you later Cassandra. This is my business card. Call me when you want.

-- Thank you. 

I take the card which I then put in my bag and he left. My mom was staring at me and she was crying . I comforted her though, but she wanted me to let her cry.