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Chapter 3

​"Why are you asking about those assholes? They deserve to die," Eron said, his voice now serious.

​I looked at him. He's now wearing gray pajamas and a white tank top; his muscular, tattooed arms are exposed.

​"They harassed you... Don't you want them to die, hmm, Cristina?" he asked as he came closer to me. He sat on the bed but still kept some distance. I just stared into his eyes as he looked at me.

​I couldn't answer his question. I remained locked in a staring contest with him, trying to figure out the answer to that question... I hate those guys who harassed me, and knowing that there's a huge possibility that they harassed and did something worse to other women made me hate them even more... I don't know what my heart truly wants to happen to them... but punishing those men is up to God. But there's also a part of me that wants them to die. I don't know anymore.

​Eron chuckled and caressed the back of his neck. "Chill, stop thinking about them. It's better if you don't know... Whether they are dead or alive, just think that they got what they deserve."

​"You shouldn't take the law into your own hands," I said softly, looking away from him.

​"Well, thanks for that advice that I will never ever do... So, do you want to go home now? I can drive you as long as I feel like it. If I get lazy, you're on your own," he said with a laugh and stood up.

​I froze. I bit my lip and clutched my t-shirt even tighter... Oddly, I don't want to leave yet. I don't know why, but I want to stay here a little longer. What should I do? Of course, I won't admit that embarrassing thing to him. I have to think of an excuse for me to stay here a little longer... Think, Cristina.

​I stopped when something suddenly came to my mind.

​"Um, E-Eron... where are my clothes?" I asked. "I can't go out wearing this," I said and pointed at the shirt I'm wearing.

​"Oh, I washed them. I don't have a dryer, so they're probably still wet... Do you want me to just buy you some clothes?" he asked.

​"No!"

​He was clearly surprised by my sudden outburst, and I was also taken aback by my own action. I just swallowed and bit my lower lip. I want to punch myself right now.

​"I-I mean, I'll just wait for my clothes to dry. You've already helped me so many times. I don't want to bother you any longer... By the way, thank you so much for helping me earlier and for not taking advantage of my weakness," I said.

​Eron chuckled sexily. "You don't have to thank me for a mere bare minimum. Men shouldn't take advantage of women's weakness and vice versa. That's how it should be... but well, enough with this corny talk... Are you hungry?" he asked.

​"N-Not really," I answered briefly.

​I want to keep our conversation going, but I'm so awkward when it comes to this. I wish I had experienced having a boyfriend or an intimate relationship so I wouldn't be so awkward... Wait, what the hell am I thinking? I've been imagining too much. It's impossible for someone like him to be interested in me.

​"Are you sure? I'm going out; you can sleep here for tonight. Just wait for your clothes to dry. They're hanging over there." He pointed to the balcony of the room. I blinked when I saw my dress hanging there. It looked like he was trying to dry it there.

​I looked at him and smiled. "T-Thank you... and sorry for the inconvenience," I said, holding the back of my neck.

​"Don't mention it. I'm just in the living room if you need something. There's food in the kitchen if you're hungry... I'm going out," he said, turning his back on me and leaving the room.

​I just sighed when I was left alone in his room. I scratched my hair. I'm disappointed that I didn't get to talk to him a little longer, but what can I do? I don't know how to keep the conversation going, and besides, I don't know him that much. I only know his name, so I shouldn't be feeling this way.

​I stood up and looked around his room again. I smiled when I saw my sling bag on the bedside table. I immediately grabbed it and opened it. I sighed when I saw my contact lens case and my glasses. I immediately took out the case and removed my contact lenses. I just took my glasses and put them on... I think I'm more comfortable with my glasses than contacts. I guess I'll just use the contacts when I need to.

​I paused when I looked at the bedside table again. I adjusted my glasses with my wrist and tilted my head when I saw a woman's picture there. My lips parted, and I stared at the picture. The woman in the picture looks beautiful... Is she Eron's girlfriend?

​I just sighed and licked my lower lip. That's my cue to stop this act. I don't want to like a man who has a girlfriend or a wife. I'm a woman, too, and I don't want to be fooled.

​I admit I was disappointed. I have a little crush on Eron, for some unknown reason. I really don't know why I'm so attracted to him, but knowing that he has a girlfriend... I should stop it right now.

​I went out of Eron's room. My mouth fell open, and I looked around the place. This house is bigger than I expected. I paused when I noticed there were guns of different shapes hanging on a wall, as if they were for display... He has a weird taste in design, I guess.

​I went to the living room. I saw Eron sitting on the huge couch while typing on his phone. He has a cigarette between his lips... I just gulped while staring at him... He's really attractive. Whatever he does, he still looks handsome.

​He stopped and looked at me when he noticed my presence. He stopped typing on his phone and put it on the table. He took a drag from his cigarette and blew out smoke before putting the cigarette in the ashtray.

​"Do you need something?" he asked.

​I smiled awkwardly at him and nodded. "I'll go home now. I won't wait for my clothes to dry," I said.

​"Hmm? Why? I thought you'll wait for your dress to dry first?" he asked while staring at me.

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