Mia’s POV
The next morning I woke up to go to school. As I came downstairs, I saw that the scary man was having his coffee and talking to Mary. When Mary saw me both of them went quiet.
“Good morning dear. What would you like to have?” she asked me. “Good morning Mary. I would just have an apple.” I said as I grabbed an apple.
“You sure dear?” she asked eyeing me. “Positive.” I said back. As I was about to go, “Wait.” the scary man said abruptly.
My feet stopped on their own. Both my mind and body can never go against him. Urgh. “I’ll drop you off at school.” he said as he stood up.
“W-What? Why?” I asked too quickly. “Its on my way.” he said eyeing me suspiciously. “No its ok. I don’t want to t-trouble you.” Why do I always stutter when I talk to him?
“Its no trouble.” he said with a stoic face. “W-What about after school? I-Its ok. I brought my c-car here anyway.” I said as I showed him my car keys.
“I’ll pick you up after school. Text me once your school finish.” With that he walked off expecting me to follow behind. When I looked at Mary she encouraged me to go.
With a huff I went along. As I stepped outside he came with his car. I went to seat behind when he told me to seat in the front.
With no choice I did as he said. The car ride was awkward. This is why I wanted to go in my car. I would have blasted my radio and have a sing along.
Too bad I cant do that. “What subjects do you study?” he asked wanting to make small talk. I told him my subjects combinations to which he nodded his head.
He tried to make small talks to which I answered not wanting to be rude. When we were nearer to our school I realised that the people in our school might actually see him and me. Shoot. People will know I am the mysterious girl and I would become the talk of the school.
As we reached outside the school, “You can drop me off here.” I said quickly not wanting people to see us together.
“Why?” he asked questionably. “It would be crowded inside and you won’t able to park either.” I quickly came up with a lie. I don’t know why but I feel bad when I lied to him.
I got rid of those thought and shook my head. “T-Thanks.” I said as I got out.
As I went towards the school, I turn back to see if he was still there. And indeed he was still there. I quickly turn back and walked to inside,
I went to my locker and took my books. I waited for Ash as we usual meet at my locker and go to class. But he didn’t come. I went to his locker and he wasn’t there, That’s weird.
The school bell rang and I went to class thinking maybe he was there already. But nope. I got worried and texted him.
I didn’t get any reply. Maybe he wasn’t feeling and is sleeping. I thought of calling him during lunch. Classes went by in bore without Ash. We would be fooling around and now without him is boring,
Soon lunch came and I called Ash but he didn’t pick up. That weird, he always pick up when I call. I sat in the bench bored and talking to some of my classmates.
The rest of the day was the same. Me not paying much of attention what the teacher has to say. The day finally ended and I realised that the scary man wanted to pick me up.
I didn’t want anyone seeing him pick me up. So I came up with a plan and waited for everyone to leave.
Once everyone has left, I texted the scary man saying school was over. And by the way, he’s name in my contacts is ‘scary man’. I laughed at that.
Within 10 minutes he was right outside my school. That was quick. I quickly got in not wanting him to wait.
After few minutes of driving, “How was school?” he asked me. “Erm ok?” I said doubting myself. He raised his eyebrows to continue.
“I-Its was kinda boring.” I said with a sigh. “Why?” he pressed on. “My best f-friend didn’t come to school.” I said finish.
“Oh” was all he said. We didn’t talk much after that.
Once we reach, I went to my room. After taking a quick shower, I started on my homework. As I was doing my homework, Ash texted me.
A- Hey sorry. I wasn’t feeling well. I was sleeping.
M- Finally. I thought someone kidnapped you or something.
A – what! why would you think that?
M- I was kidding.
A- Oh. anyway you cannot get rid of me that easily.
M= True. Anyways, I have your homework with me.
A- Urgh. I hate them.
M- I know. But too bad.
A- whatever. see ya tomorrow.
M- See ya
END OF CONVERSATION.
I got back to my homework after that.
After an hour or so, I was finally done with them. It was exhausting doing them. Just then I heard a growl. I realised it came from my stomach.
I went to the kitchen to see if Mary was there. But she wasn’t. That is weird. Usually she would be here by this time. I went to check if she has cooked anything but there was nothing.
I wished I could because my stomach is growling right now. I found a cookie jar and start munching on it.
When I was walking up the stairs, I saw the scary man coming down. With my head down, I climbed up. As he passed by me, I felt his stares on me, but I didn’t look at him. Few seconds after he passed by me, “Wait.’ he called which made my legs stop immediately.
“Mary isn’t home.” he said to me. “I k-know” I said with a low voice. “Erm, do you want to got out and eat?” he asked questionably.
That question made my eyeballs come out. No way! I didn’t want to go out with him. “No its ok. I-I don’t w-want to tr-trouble you.” I said as quick as I can.
“I am going out for dinner anyways. its no trouble.” he said as if it was no big deal. But to me it was a huge deal. HUGE DEAL!
I realised he wouldn’t let me go until I said yes. So with a big sigh I said yes. “Great. I’ll meet you back here in 10.” he said as he walked off.
I nodded my head and went to my room with the jar of cookies. I don’t know where we going. So I decided to wear something simple and casual.
I wear a light blue dress where the sleeves from the shoulder to the was net and stopped slightly above mid thigh.
I didn’t put any make up or anything. Its not like I’m going on a date or something. That thought made me froze. I mean we are not going on a date right?
Please say no. I mean he said it himself. We were just going to have dinner that’s all. There is no way, The scary man would bring me, out of everyone, on a date.
I trashed away those thoughts and put on my blue sandals and grabbed my purse. I rushed down not wanting to be late. As I went down I realised he was already. I quickly went down not wanting him to wait and end up biting my head off.
As I reached down, he was facing away from me. After hearing my footsteps, he turn to me. And that’s when I forgot how to breathe.
He was wearing a black jeans with black shirt and black leather jacket. I did not know why but I stood still. This man I described as scary man, looked nothing like the man I know.
He looked different. He looked attractive. What I didn’t realise was that he was gazing all this while I was reading him. A blush came up my cheeks.
Sensing he cleared his throat. “You look stunning.” he said as he rubbed the back of his neck. I didn’t know what to say so I just nodded my head.
He started to walk out as I followed behind him. We went to his garage as I saw many cars lined up. Along with mine. To say that my car looked different from others will be an understatement. But still she’s my baby.
Instead of the regular car, he walked to a sports car which looked sleek. I didn’t know much about cars but this was too good. If I am not wrong this is a Porsche car. He opened the passenger seat for me, as I got in.
He quickly got into the car and we drove off.
During the ride I kept thinking. This isn’t the man that I knew. This wasn’t the man who warned me the first time we met. This wasn’t the man who forced me into marriage. This wasn’t the man who scared me shitless. He was different.
I don’t know what was happening to me. Am I going crazy? Have I judged the book without reading? Was this an act? I don’t think so. I saw truth in that deep blue eyes if his just now. The last question made me shiver.
Am I starting to like him?