All Chapters of Appearances can be Deceptive: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I was standing in front of my bedroom window on the second floor, from up there I could have a wide view of my new neighbor's house, I must confess that I found Ayanne Reese interesting, and I could clearly see in her eyes that she had a lot to hide, I wasn't sure what it could be, but there was a small suspicion. It was the first time that someone called me to dinner even if it was indirectly, my appearance always kept people away as much as possible, and I myself had already got used to this loneliness, not that the presence of Flora and Megan wasn't enough, but I knew that life was much more than my house and two people who one day might leave. I was surprised at myself when I spent that morning with Ayanne in her house and how my appearance did not affect her at all, it seemed so natural, it was so inviting to be near her, was it normal to be upset when I saw her with that snobby guy? Draven Leblanc, that man was full of masks, and here as it was a small town it was easy to know

I went into the kitchen, looked in the cupboards for a pot I could use and got a deep plate from my uncle's time, put the dog on the counter and turned on the water filling the plate, when it was finished I put it beside him. - Here, boy, I'll get you something to eat. - I said, watching the animal just approaching the plate and sniffing it before starting to drink. While he was distracted drinking water I looked in the fridge what I could give him, I found two bananas and grabbed the bottle of milk, even if he took water maybe he wants some milk too, while I put the things on the counter I heard three knocks on the door. - You can come in! - I let out, imagining it was Ayanne, and hit it when the woman opened the door holding a bag. - Hi, how is he? - She said, approaching and looking curiously at the animal. - He's fine, he just had some water, I got two bananas, but I know it won't be enough, what can we give him? - I asked, approaching the woman who was stroking the dog, which

Monday had arrived, and my alarm clock made sure to wake me up right on time to go to the studio, I was a little tired even though I had done almost nothing the day before, still lying in bed listening to the annoying sound of the alarm I turned it off in a slap I looked at the window and the weather was not pretty at all, it looked like it was going to rain, the morning temperature was cold, and I regretted taking off the blanket feeling all my hair shivering. - My God, how cold is this! - I got up protesting and went to the bathroom, took off my nightgown and went to the shower, turning on the warm temperature since I didn't want to freeze. - I guess winter is here. - I mumbled, starting my shower. When I finished there was a light smoke in the bathroom, I rolled myself out and walked to the sink, cleaning the fogged up glass and seeing my face rosy from the warm water, I grabbed the paste and my pink toothbrush, with the towel on my head and another on my body with my teeth brush

I asked, finding the smell of the tea strange; it was sweet, but with a hint of bitterness, not bad. - This is lemon tea with honey. - He said, sitting next to me. I took another sip, feeling the citrus taste, it didn't even seem like there was lemon in there, the taste was great and made me feel warm and comfortable, I smiled in the process. - Looks like you like it, no need to worry anymore. - Draven said with a smile on his face, he seemed relieved to hear that. - Thank you, Mr. Leblanc, for bringing me home and making me some tea. - That was a side of him that the man had not shown me when we were in the restaurant that day, and it was incredibly charming. - If you really want to thank me, don't call me Mr. Leblanc, I'm not older than you, I'm just your boss and teacher. - I said, leaning my head on the arm and the backrest of the sofa. - But no... - The man interrupted me. - There's no such thing, look at me! I don't want to be treated like you, and that's the end of it. -

- I asked if you like pepper, I'm thinking of putting some on. - He now looked at me. - Yes, I do. - I said, still feeling embarrassed to look at him. - Great, then I'll put some on. - He said as he went back to making his soup. - B-can I ask you a question. COF! COF? - Something at that moment had crossed my mind, but I didn't know if it was right to say it. - Won't your girlfriend think it's bad to see you helping me? - Ethan even with the way he looked was not ugly at all, and I think he would have many women accept him as he is, the man is so good at everything, I heard the man cough still facing the sink. - Are you sick too? - I asked, believing that I shouldn't make him help me since I was also sick. - No, I'm not. - he said, clearing his throat. - But if you are, you better get some rest too. COF! COF. - I continued, innocently, to the man in front of me. - I'm not, I was just surprised by your question! - he said, turning to me. - Why was that? COF. - I asked confused,