* * * * * Crystal’s POV * * * * *
After lectures were over for the day, it was already 5 p. m. in the evening. Michael and I walked out of the school gate and headed for home, things were still awkward between us ever since he tried to kiss me.
I was actually feeling bad about how I had pushed him off, not like I wanted to kiss him but it made me feel ungrateful. I mean he had just found me a job, something I needed desperately and yet I couldn’t let him kiss me.
But come to think of it, why did he try to kiss me in the first place? What should I make out of this? Does he want us to be more than just friends? Is he in love with me?
If so then I am scared that I would end up hurting him, I only like him as a friend. He is very nice and always makes me laugh like he did today, he has made me forget my worries.
“Crystal, I want to apologize again for today. I should not have done what I did, it’s just that I couldn’t help it,” he finally broke the silence as we walked home.
He couldn’t hold back? Does that mean he feels an attraction for me?
“It’s really fine Mike, let’s just forget about that.” I said and smiled
“Alright. So when was the last time you went to Pasadena?” He asked.
What? How did he know that was my hometown?
Yeah, I told him that I don’t stay with my parents but I don’t remember telling him that they stay in Pasadena, so how did he find out?
Hmm… Maybe, I had told him before but I don’t remember it.
“Well I had only gone back there once ever since I moved to California, but it was quite a long time ago. I can’t remember when,” I replied
“Oh… Okay, so don’t you miss your real parents?” He queried.
“Of course, I miss them every single day of my life, but they have made their decisions already, so I should let it remain that way.”
I wonder why he is suddenly interested in my parents and Pasadena. That’s not a topic I enjoy discussing, it just reminds me that I am the different one who was never able to fit in the werewolf society.
“So where exactly is your house?” I asked.
I wasn’t really curious to know where he lived, I just wanted to change the topic.
“Well my castle isn’t really far from your step parents house, it’s just a stone throw but in an enclosed area.” He replied.
Castle? That reminds me of Logan, he had been calling me since morning but I purposely ignored his calls.
I don’t know what else he wants to say, probably tell me a new lie to get me back on his bed.
Now, as for Michael. Saying that he lives in a castle gives me the idea that he’s rich and perhaps he is. I mean how else was he able to get me a job in ten minutes, only the rich have such connections.
We arrived at my step parent’s house and I bade Michael goodbye.
Once again I was feeling sad, I had a splitting headache .
Aidan was already having dinner when I arrived. Isn’t it too early for that?
Well my baby just can’t help but eat all the time. I greeted my step parents and went up to my former bedroom. I wanted to rest a bit before I left.
I left Aidan to play downstairs with the neighbor’s kids. I also used that opportunity to do his assignments, he’s probably going to get upset if he finds out that I helped him do it. He prefers doing it himself, but I’m just so bored so I have to do it.
When it was seven PM, I went downstairs and had dinner with my step parents. I guess it is time to go to my boring little apartment.
I went in search of Aidan and found out that they had fallen asleep.
Great! Aidan is a very deep sleeper, which means it won’t be easy waking him up and I don’t have the strength to carry him home either.
I think I should just leave him to spend the night here, tomorrow is the weekend after all.
Just then I remembered that I had promised to take him to the zoo on Saturday, but then I had told Michael that I would resume work tomorrow.
I guess we will postpone the weekend fun to Sunday, that would be the best option.
I informed my step parents that I was leaving Aidan behind, they did not have a problem with it and I did not expect them to anyway.
He already had dinner and he probably won’t wake up till morning.
After that, I picked up my notebook and sluggishly walked out of their house heading for mine. I noticed that Mary had not come back yet.
I wonder if she had really traveled to see her parents or if she had left the job. The last time I saw her, she was not looking too happy and I had no idea what was bothering her.
Did she perhaps have issues with my step parents?
Well I will try and find out later, I just need to have a good shower and rest right now.
I arrived at my house and walked in, locking the door behind. I threw my bag and book on the bed, then I walked into the bathroom to do my thing.
Not up to five minutes after I was in, I heard a loud knock on my door. It looks like whoever was there had perfect timing, he or she must have been behind me.
I walked out of the restroom after washing my hands. The person was knocking so loudly and continuously.
Could he or she not have a little patience? I’m already in a bad mood and some lunatic has come to worsen it!
“Crystal, open the door right now!”
I froze the moment I heard that voice.
Logan? What the heck is he doing here? How did you even find out my address?
He must have followed me here. I looked around and noticed some of Aidan’s clothes and toys were on the bed, my heart skipped a beat and picked a race at the same time.
If Logan sees Aidan’s stuff, he will become suspicious and my secret will be exposed. I can’t let that happen.
“Crystal, open the door or I will break it down!” He yelled.
Oh no! I have no doubt he is more than capable of breaking the door open.
He’s a werewolf, not just any werewolf but an Alpha at that. One heavy strike from him could bring my door falling flat, what do I do now?
To be continued!!