FOUR
I slowly open my eyes and look around. I was now in an unfamiliar place. Is this something like an apartment, condo, or something? I tried to find Chel or Leandro in the room, but I could not find them. I thought they had bring me to the hospital, but thank goodness they did not. I would probably die because of the bills I need to pay!
I slowly got up from lying on the bed and stood up. I quickly opened the door and saw Noah’s back. Right, I remember his name. He is Noah. But what am I doing here in his condo? apartment?
Noah sensed my presence, which made him look behind him right away. "Oh, you are finally awake. I cooked some breakfast for us. Pull a chair and sit; this will be cooked in a minute," he said in a gentle voice.
I looked at the table and slowly walked closer to pull up a chair. I am also hungry. "Breakfast? Does that mean I was asleep for hours already?" I ask him.
"Yes, you had a fever last night. Your two friends wanted to bring you to the hospital, but you insisted. Your fever was too high, however," Noah stops speaking for a moment. "However, when Karsen leaves after an hour, your body is brought back to normal," he added.
My eyes widened after hearing that. Which means Karsen is connected to what is happening to me. But why and how?
"Do not think about it; at least now you are in good condition. Here, eat," Noah abruptly said, putting the food on the table.
I smiled and looked at him. "Thank you." He responds with a smile on his face.
He pulls a chair and eats with me. "I have a question," I said, which made him look at me. He is waiting for my question. "What do you mean I insist that I do not want to go to the hospital?" I added.
I cannot remember what happened last night. I am afraid that I might do something that I should not do. Maybe an effect of the curse or what? I do not know since this is the first time that has happened to me. I did not have any fever before; I did not get sick, so how did I get a fever last night?
"Leandro keeps on trying to carry you, but you are pushing him away," he replied, and he ate the food. I let out a gentle sigh. I thought I was making a ruckus by throwing things at them or fighting and kicking their faces. I am glad it isn’t.
"Is there something wrong?" he asks.
I shook my head. "It is just that I thought I made something I would regret," I replied.
"Hm, well." I look at Noah when he suddenly stops eating and looks at the ceiling, which makes me look up as well, then look at him. I was surprised when he looked at me. "You punched Karsen in the face."
I was stunned and could not move because of what he revealed. How did I do that!? I punched Karsen in the face!? How will I be able to look at him straight in the face!?.
After hours of resting here at Noah’s condo, I have decided to leave right away. Luckily, Chel left clothes for me to wear. "You are leaving?" Noah asks. I nodded in response.
"I had to; there is something I need to do." I looked at him and caught him standing, leaning his body against the wall. Is this some sort of, uh, like guys in the novel? Well, I ca not deny that Noah is extravagantly handsome.
"Is there something wrong?" I shook my head and properly fixed my shoes.
"No," I replied and looked at him. "Is there a bus stop near here?"
"Yes, you can walk 500 meters from here. If you want, I can drop you off at whichever place you want to. It is much better than commuting. We ca not tell yet if you are okay," Noah offered me. I can see that he is worried about me, which makes me happy. Of course, a stranger you only just met treating you well like this? Despite my ugliness. Most people, especially handsome guys, would kick me out of their way.
"No, I am fine. I am already big enough to do things on my own. You do not have to worry about me, Noah. Thank you for letting me stay here, and you even bother to prepare some food for me. That kindness is enough for me," I replied, giving him a warm smile. He let out a sigh after.
"Okay then, I will take you to the first floor," he says, leading the way.
Moments later, we are finally out of the place where his condo unit is. I waved my hand and bid goodbye to him. He gave me his phone number, so if ever I need him, I will just text him, and he will come right away. What a good guy.
And now, I head to the bus stop and quickly get in there. It is now happening. After hundreds of years, this is happening. I do not know if he will help me break the curse, but I have hopes for him. However, if ever he decides to break the curse, is he prepared for what the consequences will be?
It is been hours already, and I am here at my destination. This is where Wayang lives; she is also a witch, but a good one. I came here to finally know the truth. It was thirty years ago when she kept insisting on reading me. She has a bad feeling about my future; however, I do not believe her because I did not expect this to happen.
I am wondering, what would be the reading about me this time? Especially that Karsen is here?
"Karsen," I say his name and tighten my grip on my bag. "Will you be able to help me break the curse?"