Chapter 2

"When did you have an accident? You have amnesia?" he asked while sitting in my dining area. I didn't give him an answer and just continued cooking our dinner.

I let him into my apartment because I wanted to talk about what he was saying. I left him earlier in the living room to cook dinner for the two of us but he followed me here in the kitchen. I feel awkward because I know his sight follows all my actions. However, amid everything he hints at and shows, I don't feel any fear.I knew he wouldn't hurt me because he looked like a nice guy.

After I turned off the stove, I felt his presence on the side. He took our plates, glasses, and cutlery. He laid it on the table and then took a pitcher out of the refrigerator.

I was amazed at what he was doing. I could feel him being comfortable with me because of what he was saying that this is not our first meeting. I don't know why I feel happy with this stranger. Maybe because I crush him? Yeah, right. I think I have a crush on him physically. He had no trace of egoism and his body and height were just right.

We face each other at the dining table while he ordered me to serve a spoonful of rice on my plate. He shifted his gaze to me when he finished.

"Are you alone here?" he asked. I nodded in response.

"Let's eat first. Don't be shy, eat as long as we still have a dish." I smiled at him.

I have already started eating and I am confident that my dish is delicious. I looked at him to see what expression he had on the taste of the adobo but he had not yet touched the food on his plate.

I swallowed what I was chewing and then asked him."You don't want to eat?"

"I'm waiting for my food to be cold. I can't bear not to taste this dish of yours."

I swallowed and averted my eyes. I can feel the redness of my cheeks. I reached for the glass and drank some water.

I never looked at him and just ate again.I know he sees how much I am affected by what he said that's why I tried to take off the awkward atmosphere.

"Put it in the freezer to cool easily." I joked.

I didn't expect he will do what I said. He stood up and went to the refrigerator carrying his plate. He came back and met my unbelievable reaction and he just shrugged before taking a seat.

"Where's auntie?" he asked after drinking some water.

I averted my eyes from him."I don't want to talk about every detail. She just died when I was twelve years old."

"Oh, sorry for asking about her."

"It's all right." I turned my eyes to him and gave him a smile. "Maybe your food is cold, get it before it turns to ice."

He nodded and stood up. He returned to the table with the plate and began to eat. After we ate, he presented to wash the plate that we used. He removed the jacket he was wearing and I didn't think he would throw it in my face.He just chuckled when he saw my reaction! What the heck with this boy?! He has a manly scent, so mesmerizing!

I left him in the kitchen and sat in the living room. I read my notes earlier and gathered some example problems on the internet to solve. After a minute, I felt his presence sitting beside me so I moved a bit. There is only one sofa here in my apartment but it fits two people.

I felt he turned to what I am solving and I just let him.I wanted to speak because I was not comfortable with the silence between the two of us but my pride did not let me down. Like what I've said, I-don't-do-first-move!

"STEM?" he asked. Thank you and he have spoken. I nodded and then laid my notebook on the mini table. I turned on the tv and watched a cartoon in nick jr.

"You? What strand are you?" I asked even though I wasn't sure if he was a senior high like me.

"HUMMS." I turned to him while he was watching the paw patrol show.

"Oh? Which school?" He looked at me as a smile grew on his face. Every part of his face was exceptional. Her lips have a natural color while her nose, eyebrows, and eyes are perfectly etched. His jawline, his reddish ears, his black, and curly eyelashes. Everything on his face was perfectly made so how could I not recognize him if our paths of destiny had already met? "Don't give me a look like that," he said chuckling. He flicked my forehead reason for my aura to changed. I caressed that part and was ready to criticize him but he got ahead of me.

His expression was serious as he arranged his position so we were facing each other properly."You kept me waiting for seven years. What are you busy with in life?"

I gulped but I tried myself to retain my gaze at him. I don't want him to see my nervousness. I don't know but I want to hear his side even though I don't have any information to remember seven years ago.

"I-I'm really focused on my studies. I'm sorry for that but I really missed you," I lied. I don't care if I'm lying and I'm hoping that I had amnesia before thus I don't remember him. It is impossible that he mistook me, isn't it?

I had an accident before but I know I have not forgotten. But what if I may have forgotten some things and there is a possibility that he was there?

I grabbed him by the shoulder and looked him closely in the eye. I want him to believe what I say.

"I don't really know who you are. But something inside bothering me right now and I just can't let you go away from me." I removed my hand resting on his shoulder. I sighed and bent down to reach his palm.

"Don't leave me first even if I forget you. Stay and remind me of what I forgot in the past."

He squeezed my hand and smiled. After taking off, he hugged me and I couldn't help but reciprocate.

Now I know. It is possible to feel better about someone you just met. I am willing to acknowledge him and appreciate him as he does. If he hadn't been a part of my life before and if I was holding the wrong possibility, I will assure him he would like me as I am and not the one he had known and been with in the past.

I only get acknowledged once.

I'll only be loved and appreciated once, thus I can't help but be ready to feel whole.

My auntie, uncle, and cousins, I know they love me because they don't want me to feel alone, and I appreciate their thoughtfulness, but I can't help but think of the word "pity."

I can't help but believe that they loved and cherished me so much because they felt sorry for me as my own family despised me.

With huge smiles on our faces, we let go of the hug.

There's a reason for everything.

Perhaps we were supposed to meet, which is why I had a coffee accident earlier.

"I'm not going to ask why I'm not in your memory, El. Just tell me if you're ready and I'm forgiven you for your felony. Now, I'll introduce myself first." He held out his palm so I look for it. "Jasper Cardius Leus, 17, from HUMMS 11-A of Cannard University."

I reached his hand first."Nice meeting you, Jas. I'm Elanor Geove Trivor, 17, from STEM 11-A of Cannard University."

Our palms parted and I don't know why I felt such unparalleled joy. O-M-G Lord, I've only been with him for hours, yet my feelings have already changed?

I used to have a crush on him, but now I like him.

Maybe I'll fall in love with him right away tomorrow.

It makes me doleful to consider it.

Is he also one of them who will

destroy me?

"What with that face?" he asked in a worried tone. I look deeply into his eyes and tried to read what he was thinking but I could find nothing. He is difficult to read compared to those I have encountered.

"W-what if you find out that I'm not the person you were with before? Will you leave me?" He was silent. He stared at me intently as if memorizing and examining my whole face. He bit his lower lip.

"That was you! I'm sure!" He flicked my forehead again.

At that moment, I realized something. He will leave and put me aside in case I am not the person who was a part of him before.

"How about you, El?" he asked, trying to cover his grief with the smile he usually used. "Can you accept that something has changed in my life? Would you still want to be with me even if there was—" I cut his word by putting my index finger on his lips. "I will accept and understand all about you. Trust me, Jas. You have no reason to be afraid because you are the only one with the authority to depart between us

Mark my word, Jas. I will not leave unless you do not drive me away.

I'll accept anything, even if you claim to be an Illuminati member, but don't expect me to be like you." I laughed at the last thing I said because I could see the frown on his forehead.

Lord, why is he so handsome? I said keep me away from distraction! What time is it but I don't have enough reviews yet!