III. Arguing is never fun

I don't know why, but my body froze looking at that man with such a firm bearing and an unshakable feeling of anguish took hold of me.     

That man walked in our direction, looked at Ronan's companions and they automatically made way, so it was obvious that he was someone very important.     

He immediately approached and looked Ronan straight in the eyes without saying a word until out of nowhere he quickly turned his face in my direction while he stood watching me, with the same attitude he walked a few more steps until he placed himself completely in front of me.     

The man exclaimed.   

"You're all right, miss. "      

Her voice was strangely warm and my body felt it instantly.     

 "Yes, thank you very much. "      

"I am very sorry for the attitude that the bastard of my son had," replied that one right away.   

In my mind the word son was repeated and I really could not believe that these two had a consanguineous bond present, because of how different both physically and in character they both were.    

"Neglect" retort "I was also to blame in such an incident try to apologize, but your arrogant attitude challenged my patience.     

"It's okay, don't worry, I know the terrible behavior my son has, first of all, he accepts your apologies. "      

But nevertheless Ronan had another thought because not very that man exclaimed that phrase that boy replied.     

"I won't apologize to this asshole, it's not my fault that she's so clumsy. "     

His father, hearing him, turned quickly in his direction and while such a man was watching him, that boy began to writhe in pain, I could say that probably that was not visible to those present, but without a doubt I could notice it, perhaps because of the proximity. 

It didn't take many seconds until finally Ronan resigned exclaim:     

"He accepted your apology. "     

Thinking about it, I don't understand what was bothering him so much at that moment, if no one was touching him, his expression resembled someone who was literally having his bones twisted, but from the inside and for a moment his face turned red at the same time it looked like he was clenching his teeth hard.     

"Perfect," his father exclaims, "since everything is arranged...   

Turning back to me that man with a somewhat cheerful expression approached, extended his hand and introduced himself.      

"My name is Claus Ricci, nice to meet you miss, I could if it's not too much trouble to know your name. "       

After his presentation, I thought it would be in bad taste not to also do it so I extended my hand to greet him by giving my response to him and exclaim:     

"My pleasure, Mr. Ricci, my name is Hope Deltori. "      

I don't know why, but when I held his hand I had the strange feeling that he was waiting for something that he presumed to see in me, but not being part of his task, he had been completely disappointed. 

"Well, Miss Hope, in view of the fact that everything is cleared up, I'm saying goodbye to you for the time being. I'll take this fool with me so that you can be calm. "      

Ronan over exalted shouted...     

"What, why? "       

To which his father replied in a very calm way, too calm the truth I would say.   

"Shut up and get out of the cinema. "    

That man watched him over his left shoulder and from there he could see Ronan out of the corner of his eye perfectly and that was enough for him to obey.      

I still remember his face when he was leaving the place, that boy kept a very visible angry expression linked to feelings of hatred and frustration along with an obvious desire to want to kill me.  

Ash!  my skin bristles just thinking about it and for a moment I wished that the earth would swallow me up and throw me away from there, but soon the image of my grandparents came to my memory making me think again.      

I said in a slightly low tone:     

"Another new war for the album as if it wasn't enough with the stress that was looming over me the next few days. "     

With everything that has happened, we have already been arguing for about an hour and I did not think it convenient to enter the room that corresponded to us because I still felt exalted, so I told Jacob.      

"We'd better get out of here," I said, while even my eyes remained fixed on the door that leads to the exit of the cinema.    

Jacob I proclaim.   

"You are sure. "      

"Yes, the desire to see the film has already taken away from me, besides it should have already started. "       

Close to the cinema there is a small playground for children with swings and slides place that Jacob and I used to go to as children, but behind it there is an extension of the forest so the children are a little afraid of it so at night it is difficult to see them playing there so tranquility was vital. 

Jacob and I walked to the park to relax a little so not very soon we arrived we sat on the swings, the night was beautiful and the moon was present in all its splendor.    

While I was looking at the sky with Jacob out of nowhere I started to feel observed; for a moment I thought maybe I was going crazy, and I tried to relax so that the fool who was next to me would not notice that I was still affected by the situation that had happened.     

We had already been sitting there for a long time, when I got ready to open my wallet in search of my mobile because I had the intention of calling grandpa to go for me and look for the spaces of that bag and nothing just that one was not so I continuously chatter.    

"What I was missing. "     

Jacob immediately noticed that I was restless so he set out to stare at me intently and intently in silence.    

"It would be better if I returned home Jacob" I said after having his full attention "you could call me a taxi, I can't find my mobile and it's already late, besides I don't feel very well the truth.     

Jacob, after listening to me, stood up, moving away from where he had been sitting a moment ago and approaching my subject with my hand and asked me to stay a while longer since he wanted me to relax before starting on our way.

So emphasizing the above, I reply in the same way that he would accompany me home, that I had nothing to fear and at that precise moment I remembered again how silly I am when the memories of my home came to mind.    

"It can't be, as it is that you always end up saving me and I end up good in the dirt. "    

What I remembered was accurate and had to do with my leaving my home because before I left I had attached the box that grandma had given me by the knot of the handkerchief to my bag, which ironically I didn't notice even when I fell to the floor, much less when I was looking for my phone so it was evident that I really felt bad.    

Quickly turning to the portfolio in search of something after finding such an object will desaté and opened it, it pretty much was my surprise to notice that disaster, for, although in my mind was the possibility of seeing, even if it is something in good condition it was full to the contrary, the fall had broken the cookies and the impact the small glass jar, which was the jam broke doing that in that box alone should reign the disaster. 

Without being able to help it the shame took hold of me and I said while I lowered my head. 

"Since this afternoon while I was with the grandparents I have felt very strange, I'm sorry and now with this I feel even worse, it has completely ruined our outing. "     

I said this while trying to hide my face from Jacob who, like a guardian, remained even in front of me, that boy took his right hand, hand that I gently deposited under my chin which I use to delicately raise my face so that I looked into his eyes and replied. 

"Look at me Hope, you know that I enjoy everything cooked by your grandmother's hands, but, it gives me a lot more peace the fact of knowing that with everything that happened nothing bad has happened to you the box right now is secondary and I'm not going to deny you that I would have loved to try them, but your well-being is much more important. "    

The truth is that when I saw him I couldn't help but be stunned looking at those striking green eyes that he has and I couldn't help but notice how much he had already matured since he was not the shy, fearful and weak child that I knew at the age of twelve. 

He grew up becoming a handsome and brave heartthrob, one of a noble and helpful character, without a doubt neither he nor I were simple children anymore, we were even about a month away from our birthday because curiously we had been born on the same day, only in different years to be even more united. 

Seeing him there I smiled remembering our antics and all those feelings that were tormenting me disappeared, he has undoubtedly always known how to calm me down "maybe that's why I feel so attracted to him" I thought very hidden in my mind.    

Jacob noticed that I had begun to draw a smile on my face, although I was resisting it, but knowing him as I do I know that after such an achievement he would not limit himself only to seeing me because he is one of those men who prefer to act before pronouncing any word. 

So using his hard-earned knowledge to finally make me explode he had the brilliant idea of tickling me and he started acting like a clown until he achieved the truth I don't remember how long we were laughing at the top of our lungs until we left the park after making use of such silly things.     

Jacob once we were ready, he took the mobile phone out of his pocket and dialed those numbers on the touch screen quickly and after talking for some time with the person on the other side, he said after addressing me.   

"Now that you feel better we can leave, it's just a matter of time to wait until the taxi arrives" and nodding his head confirms what he heard. 

For a few minutes we both waited until finally that yellow car stopped right in front of that small park and honking indicated that we were approaching.  

When walking to the taxi again I felt that something was not right feeling that increased after feeling some movement from the undergrowth that by that time was behind us causing everything in me to bristle. 

As a result of that I was forced to stop abruptly and then turned my face to see what was happening, but I just ended up finding the games where we were previously sitting together with the thick darkness that could be seen coming from the forest and if that feeling of uneasiness returned again.

Jacob questioned me full of curiosity to see that I remained fixed in the direction of that area, because I was not able to take my eyes off that place.  

"There's something wrong Hope. "   

"No" I said so as not to worry him because I thought that probably all this was some game formed by my own mind.   

So we both got in the car and Jacob pointed the way to the taxi driver to my home. 

Jacob is first of all very stubborn because, although I insisted that there was no problem in leaving me in the residential division because my home was relatively close to the entrance and I wanted because I didn't walk a little to get some fresh air, he simply refused even though he lives on the opposite road.     

The taxi driver stopped precisely next to the tiled path that leads to the facade of the house following the directions that Jacob had been giving him and from there once I could leave the car, I said goodbye to Jacob and the taxi driver accelerated.     

The lights on the facade were still on and I could see through the window through the fabric of the curtains the flickering light of the TV so I knew immediately that my grandparents were still awake a complete relief for me.    

Still standing there without moving, I organized the loop of my bag over my shoulder, I opened it and pulled out my keys as I wanted to be ready to quickly enter the residence, but when I wanted to finally start my running I was shocked because out of nothing, and after watching the rabiza of my eye I saw in the house next door through the window in one of the rooms above, despite being completely in the dark, that area of a figure exactly a silhouette along with a few grey eyes very bright.  

For me they were too visible even more they became noticeable thanks to the scarce, but precise moonlight that illuminated the edge of the window standing out exactly above it, allowing me to notice such a silhouette. 

The truth is I always had good eyesight, although I used to hide my eyes behind glasses so I knew that what I had seen was totally real.    

I quickly regained my senses taken by nervousness and walked as fast as I could to the stairs leading to the facade.    

It was about ten thirty at night, the street was relatively lonely, being that the only thing that reigned were the sounds of crickets, so when I was able to open that door I quickly made way, although trembling and distressed.    

Once in the hall I took off my coat, put it in the closet and went to the common room where my grandparents were. 

Not very well, I settled down in the middle of them and told them that I loved them I needed to do it because I knew that the only reason they were still awake was because they were waiting for me. 

Immediately those as if by the work of a sixth sense noticed that something was happening, but they didn't want to ask what they just hugged me tightly, a few minutes later I calmed down and said goodnight and went to my room.     

Upon entering the surprises did not cease to be participants of the moment because I precisely saw where I had left the mobile that I thought lost, I saw it so comfortable on the bed as if it had never moved and I breathed deeply.        

Not very well I did even at that moment I took off my clothes and I got ready to take a shower I needed to rest it was first of all necessary so when I got out of the shower I looked for some underwear next to a comfortable pajamas and after entering the bed I settled in its soft sheets. 

I was so overwhelmed that day that I could not distinguish the exact moment between when I finally closed my eyes and when I finally woke up for the first time in a long time I had slept running all night.