Chapter 3

I turned to Nicolas. “Hi! Let's go? Sorry, Shan can’t go so it’ll only be the two of us. ” He nodded and pocketed his hands. He’s hot. I give you that. Despite his scary aura. I wonder if she’s got a girlfriend? If he doesn’t, can I apply?

When he turned to me, I turned to the other side, we can’t risk the possibility that he’ll be thinking that I was looking at him! He suddenly laughed. "You're cute." He said and my heart suddenly beat but it also immediately disappeared. I smiled awkwardly at him.

"What do you want to eat?" I asked him even though I feel awkward. Can I just leave him here? "You." He whispered but I did not hear it. "I'm sorry but what is it?" he suddenly coughed and answered. "Whatever." I was confused by what he said. "Ahm… there is nothing on the menu of my favorite restaurant that’s called whatever." I kidded. But he didn't seem to like the joke so I just changed the subject. He’s not much of a talker. Are people like this now?

"Let's just eat ice cream." I suggested to him and he nodded. "You're boring." I am not ashamed to say. I mean it’s true. He’s boring or I am? Maybe not.

"We plan on eating ice cream tonight since I won an award." I chatted with him. Maybe it's okay, right? "What award?" he asked. "Are you an artist?" his innocence added that I laughed out loud. "You can say that." But he did not seem convinced. We finally arrived at the ice cream stall. Just here, it's delicious.

"Is that why you're wearing a gown?" he asked. I just rubbed my forehead. I haven't changed my dress yet. "Yep."

And I remember what happened earlier. The way my father looked at Agnes is the way he looked at my mother before. I smiled bitterly.

"It's my father and his new wife's wedding anniversary." He was surprised when I told him that. He probably wouldn’t have thought I would say that. "You're the daughter of the mayor." It’s a statement, not a question. I nodded at him. Is it a big deal though?

"I see. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? ” and he even waved the ice cream. He’s cute. But why does it feels like he seems to be forced to do things? Is he like me too?

We talked about things first. He lives in another town. It's just around the corner. Maybe an hour ride? If you’ll be able to get out of the black forest safely then you will get there. Well, that is if you need a shortcut. The highway is not lost.

"So your parents?" I asked him. Everywhere we talk because I still don't know.

He hesitated before answering. "They're… dead." When he said that, his fists suddenly clenched. He seemed furious. What could have happened? “I’m… I’m sorry. I didn’t know. I shouldn’t have asked. ” I was scared of him. But there is also a part of my heart that I want to comfort and embrace him.

I turned to him but I was surprised when his eyes turned red. WHAT THE HELL? "Your..eyes are r-red." I stammered to him. Is he on drugs? This is what I am saying! Later it was a serial killer. Will he kill me? I hope not.

He closed his eyes and when it opened, the red one disappeared. What was that? Is it just my imagination?

"You can breathe now." Only then did I realize that I was no longer breathing. I think I will die early because of my stupidity. I took a deep breath before speaking.

"Can I go home now?" I asked him carefully. He seemed surprised by what I said. Did he expect to stay with him the whole evening? Well, he just has to beg and I’ll gladly oblige. Kidding!

It will be early in the morning so the breeze is cold. "It's getting late too," I added to him so he could understand. I know that he saved me but that doesn’t mean I will be with him the whole night.

"You don't have to explain." I seem to be shocked when I hear that. Thank god he’s not a killer.

"Good night, Nicolas."

"Good morning Amelia it's nice to see you again."

It was ten o'clock in the morning when I woke up the next day. I also came home late last night or should I say earlier. I’ve been thinking about what he told me, what does he mean by again? I thought we would never meet? That man is also in trouble! I really can’t remember meeting him or maybe I just forgot? as the mayor’s daughter I should be polite to everyone but that doesn’t mean I can’t forget them. And argh! I can’t forget the fact that his eyes turn red. What is he a vampire? Ridiculous. It sent shivers down my spine. But we really can’t deny the fact that he’s handsome. Tsk I only met him and here I am confused because of him.

But his voice it’s familiar. Just one type of his words you will follow. But at the same time be afraid because of its depth. Oh, he’s like a sexy devil.

I was going down the stairs when I heard someone laughing at the living room. It must be Agnes and her friends again. The thickness of her face. They were shocked to see me down the stairs. I was shocked when Aunt Alexa was there, she’s my ex-boyfriend's mom’s, and well she doesn’t like me. The feeling is mutual by the way.

I was about to pass them when Agnes called me. Fuck! I turned to her and smiled. "Yes?" I asked Agnes with a fake smile. “Your dad wants to see you, he is in the municipal hall. I nodded and went to the kitchen.

When I got to the kitchen I found my brother eating. "Good morning sister." He greeted me that I just nodded. His name’s Yohan. He’s the fruit of dad’s and Agnes’s obscenity. And like everyone else here I do not pay attention to him either. I wanted to have a brother or a sister yes but not if the mother is Agnes. I know it’s not my brother’s fault, but he’s just the living reminder of dad’s infidelity. He’s already thirteen so he maybe he understand me?

I walked towards my feeling a bit off. But I just shrugged it. I drove to the municipal hall hoping to see a beautiful view. That way I will feel lighter.

When I got there everyone was busy. Someone is already colliding because of the rush. I also have a job but it's not like this, they are serious. They’re working their ass off.

“Amelia! Your dad’s expecting you! ” Janice greeted me. She’s my dad’s secretary. She is a happy person. I think she has been with daddy for a long time. I don't even know how she endured my father's attitude. I am a child who can not stand her own father so how can she? He took me to daddy's office.

I went into dad's office. I know he knew it was me but he didn’t even budge nor look at me. What else is new?