Chapter 14: A Different FeelingEmber CorbinWhile getting ready to go to Happy Kindergarten, Lance suddenly called me and asked me where I was. I told him that I was going to work, even though he was supposed to know it was my work hour, yet he told me to wait for him so that he could pick me up.These past few days, Lance has been acting weird—a good kinda weird. It wasn't like I was complaining, as it was actually good for me. I was getting free rides from Lance Storm.I immediately stood up and got out of the house when I saw his car approaching from my window. He rolled down his windshield, and I smiled brightly at him."Good morning, Lance! What a lovely morning, isn't it? I hope it stays this way. The clouds are so pretty too. Anyway, how are you feeling this morning? Did you have breakfast?" I chirped."Just get in quickly," he said disinterestedly to me. I shrugged since I wasn't even expecting him to reply and rushed into the car."Where is Sebastian?" I asked when I saw it
Chapter 15: Tempting Offer Ember Corbin I was now sitting at one of the chairs inside the restaurant while staring at the bullet that was supposed to pierce my skull. I sighed, realizing what had happened, and tried to touch it when a hand suddenly caught mine. "Let's talk," Lance said seriously while glancing sideways. I gave a curt nod and followed him into the corner of the restaurant. With every step, I felt his grip on my hand tightening. He was definitely getting worried about me. "Don't worry about me. I already told you that I don't fear death. But I must admit it was a bit scary knowing that I could have died a minute ago without me having a chance to say goodbye to anyone. Geez," I tried to lighten up the mood. But he stopped walking and glared at me this time before speaking out, "Let me talk, okay?" I nodded obediently. "I have been doing some thinking and decided to teach you how to fight. Even though you can't punch a bullet, I'm sure as hell you can punch the assho
Chapter 16: Confusing LessonsLance StormI stared at Ember in disbelief. She asked me if I was a virgin with an innocent look on her face, as if she just learned the virgin word, which I knew wasn't true.I had to act normal.I cleared my throat. "Why are you asking that question? Do I look like one to you?" I asked, folding my arms against my chest. I leaned against the wall behind me, blankly looking at her."I mean, your plain room gives that kind of vibe," she replied.I arched an eyebrow. "What kind of vibe?""A vibe which means you have no life. And no life means n
Chapter 17: CrampsLance Storm"Ahhhh!"The screaming from my torture chamber was like soothing music to my ears. These doctors and nurses weren't that talkative and brave, unlike what Ember had told me. However, I really couldn't understand how someone could hurt a pure soul like Ember. Yes, she was a walking chatterbox, but she had a kind and clean heart."That's three," one of my men announced when the nurse who they were torturing to talk finally took her last breath without being unable to handle the pain."Let's continue this tomorrow. I have lessons with Ember today," I said and started texting Ember to see whether she was up for the practice yet or not.I walked directly outside to go to my car
Chapter 18: Sister ShenanigansEmber CorbinI woke up the next afternoon, feeling a thousand times better than yesterday. Lance did a wonderful job taking care of me last night."Lance?" I called out when I didn't see him anywhere inside my room.As my health felt better, I marched towards my living room to look for him, but he was nowhere in sight. I was slightly disappointed."It's already the next day, Ember. Do you really think he'll stay in this humble house of yours?" I joked to myself and just shook my head with a smile.When I passed by the couch where we ate ice cream, my mouth suddenly watered. Damn, period cravings.
Chapter 19: Emergency CallLance StormI couldn't believe that I was now standing in the kitchen and preparing food for these crazy ladies. But most of all, I couldn't believe I ran here in the middle of torturing those people in the Mafia Thunder dungeon just because Ember said she was hungry."I can't believe you're making me do this. You could have just called Sebastian to get you some groceries and cook them. I was doing something important! I don't have time for this—" My sentence stopped midway when Ember shot me with her innocent, hungry face."Make sure you are going to eat everything on your plate," I threatened Ember like she was a little child, and she nodded at me in an instant reply.I smirked at her and started chopping the ing
Chapter 20: Disturbing ThoughtsEmber CorbinI was still sitting on the couch while staring blankly at the door from where Lance exited. I couldn't believe what happened, even though it was an accident."Pull yourself together. It's not like you've never kissed someone before. You have a lot of kids in your class who are always asking for kisses. This is nothing..."Was I right? I mean, the kisses with the kids were the same as Lance's, just the kids would kiss on the cheek while with Lance, it was on the lips—not like he did it on purpose.When bedtime came, I couldn't sleep, because every time I closed my eyes, Lance's face was popping in my head continuously—the way our lips locked by mistake.
Chapter 21: Burning HeartLance StormI came home still thinking about what I did wrong. It was obvious that Ember was avoiding me, ever since last night. And last night we just... kissed. It was more like a brush of lips, but still… that few seconds… they were… indescribable."Did something good happen, Lance?" Marie, my caretaker, who has been there with me since my childhood, asked me as she placed delicious food in front of me.I stared at her, so she could continue talking."It's just that you are smiling a lot lately," she commented, which made me furrow my eyebrows."Me? Smiling?" I asked her cu