TEN
I am not sure how to respond. It was as if my mouth had frozen in response to his compliment. I just smiled and felt a little shy. "Thank you, it was Chel's idea anyway," I said. He chuckled.
"It suits you. Anyway, let us go. I have a place I really wanted to go with you," he said, as we walked outside the cafe. I forgot to log out! I looked at Missis Matilda, but she just gave me her warmest smile, which made me smile back.
While we were walking to the parking lot, Karsen's big hand touched my waist, causing my body hair to rise. He was assisting me to get to his car. Yes! It is a black car; I am not sure what kind it is, but it's very dazzling to look at!
He opened the door to the front seat. "Head in," he said, and I looked at him. This was my first time to ride a car like this. It does not fit my status. It felt like I was being dated by a crown prince.
I slowly head in the car, and he closes it. After that, he quickly got into the driver's seat and started the engine. I can already feel the air conditioning and the cold! I may appear to be an ignorant person, but I have been living in the province for the past few years and am not particularly familiar with expensive items and cars.
Karsen already started the engine and he had been driving his car for about twenty minutes already but we were very silent! I do not know how to initiate a conversation but I really want to have a conversation with him.
"Hey," we both said at the same time, widening our eyes and laughing immediately. "What is it?" he asks.
I shook my head before replying. "It is nothing, it was just I just wanted to start a conversation with you since it is been twenty minutes of awkward silence."
He nods slowly. "Me too, I really do not know how to start our conversation so I thought of calling you. I didn't think we had the same thought," he said. I smiled and then looked at him, who was serious about what he was doing. He resembles him a bit.
"If you do not mind, can I know which place we are going to?" I asked him which made his eyes turn to look at me.
"It is a secret but I hope you will love it," he replied with a smile on his face. Of course, I will love it.
After two hours, we arrived at the location he mentioned. I cannot see the precise spot yet because he said we still had to climb the staircase he was pointing at. "Let us go?" he asked, reaching out his hand to hold it.
I took his hand, and now we're walking with our fingers intertwined. It is making me blush again! He was helping me to climb the stairs. Of course, I wore my dress with 2 inches high heels, making it difficult for me to walk! Thankfully, I know how to walk in these heels from Chel's wardrobe.
"What kind of place is this?" I ask him while still holding his hand.
He replied, looking at me. "Secret but I am sure you will love it! I have seen this place on social media many times but I do not have the energy to go here so when a post passes through my newsfeed, I suddenly think of you," he responded in a way that made me smile. He remembers me.
I am not sure, but I have a sense of being valued. Even in the most trivial matters, he remembers me. Karsen, do you still treat me like a friend? Or does seeing me also make your heart happy?
"Here we are!" Karsen exclaimed, prompting me to look around and be amazed by the views. The sun began to set, and the beautiful lamps decorating the area made you feel as if you were in an ancient time. There are only a few people here, so it is not crowded, which makes me feel relaxed. The sound of the wind made me feel at peace again and how gracefully the trees and grass danced when the wind touched them made me smile. It is very windy here!
"There is also a cafe here and a restaurant that cooked deliciously. Do you want to check it?" he asks questions again while looking at me happily still holding my hand.
"How about we go for a walk first?" I ask him and he nods his head.
"Sure, if that is what you want. Tell me if you are hungry so we can head quickly to the restaurant. The owner of it was one of my friends too," he happily and proudly told me with a smile.
"Your friend?" I ask as we continue to walk, our hands still intertwined. I do not want it to let go. His hands somehow make me feel safe and protected.
"Yes, he has already graduated," he says, pausing briefly before continuing. "After college, I want to become a Doctor."
"I know for sure you will get it. You have a talent and a kind heart, and I support you with that," I calmly told him, causing him to tighten his grip on my hands before gradually loosening them.
"Yes, thank you," he replied, smiling. "Let us go there," he said, pointing to the area where the children were playing. I nodded in response.
After a few minutes of walking, we decided to go to the restaurant. It is an expensive restaurant; when I looked at the menu, the price surprised me! You can already build a house and pay for your tuition! What kind of food do they cook here? Are they putting a pinch of gold?
I let Karsen choose what kind of food he should order since I really do not have any idea of what kind of dishes it is. The name's also a bit difficult to understand. Are rich people really like this!?
While we waited for the food to cook, we decided to discuss our future plans and share our past experiences. Of course, I gave him a fake one. I still need to hide the fact that I am immortal and cursed. Because if I did, Karsen would definitely laugh at me.
After a few seconds, I was surprised to hear someone call out Karsen's name. I looked intently at the woman behind Karsen, trying to confirm that it was her, and it was! We both look at her, who is staring at us. Her eyes then turned to face me, and I gulped as I saw her enraged expression.
"Who the heck are you?" she asks. I look at Karsen, who is also looking at her intently. The two seem to know each other already. What is she doing here? Maybe is it because she is?