DIANA
Liam and I decided to take a walk instead of bringing shadows with us. The market is not that far anyway and the warm afternoon with a little breeze is something we want to personally enjoy. The weather is not particularly hot at the moment so we chose to walk instead.
I am mostly silent as we walk on the street. It must have caught him so he elbowed me on the side. "Everything okay?"
I forced a smile but I know I can never escape from his scrutiny.
"What's the problem now? tell me."
"Nothing."
"Hey." He stopped and held my shoulder. "What is it? tell me so I know. Don't you like the idea that I'm tagging along?"
"No! no… it's not that…I was just…."
"What?" he was looking at me but I evaded his scrutinizing gaze. All I want is to know what's in his mind, what's troubling him, what are they doing here, who are they looking for and why? what about Cole and the team? why are they keeping it a secret? Why? I wanted to ask all those but I do not know how.
And how can I tell him about my growing feelings towards him? how can I tell him that he makes my heart flutters whenever he touches me? whenever he smiles at me?
He is waiting for my response only to see me heave a sigh. I can't really say all those things to him. What if he'll find me a nuisance and instead of considering me as a friend just like now, what if he'll go back to being cold just like before? I really don't want that to happen.
"We decided to become friends right?" he further. "So tell me anything without any reservations."
I faked a smile as I look into his eyes. "It's nothing. I'm just missing my mom." I blurted. I saw him furrowed his brows but I cupped his cheeks with my hands and then pinched it lightly. "Your being so dramatic Mr. Gorgeous." I chortled as I walk passed him.
**Unknown to the woman, Liam's heart stopped beating for that few seconds she cupped his cheeks. His heart skipped a beat and he could feel his cheeks burning.
"Hey, faster!" I shouted to the man who was watching me with a blank expression. He was still standing still so I went back and clutch into his arms once again. I think I am getting used at it now.
He was looking at me the whole time we were walking. Guess my reason didn't convince him at all.
"You know you're a bad liar." I suddenly heard him when we are at the market.
"Eh?"
"You're a bad liar." He raised his brow. "Think of a better excuse next time, okay?" he flicked his finger on my forehead.
"Ouch!" I pouted as I caress the spot he hit and glared at him. dang this man! can I kicked his ass right now?
He chuckled in amusement. Now I wonder how we became like this for a small span of time. Friends, just friends.
"I'll see you in the restaurant after an hour. I'll just visit someone while you go to that store." He caressed and smiled before taking a different road leading to who knows where.
LIAM'S POV
Dang it! I got surprise when she held my cheeks a while ago. I suddenly felt a burning sensation at the spot she touched. As usual, her hands are soft and warm, and I like the feeling whenever she touches me, whether clinging in my arms or a soft touch, it doesn't matter at all.
I told her to meet me at the restaurant after an hour. Though I love watching her cutesy side as she plays around but I need to check on someone. This region was the least of my concern for the past few years. Though I've been to its other towns and villages but not in this particular city. I hate this place so much.
It brings bad memories that I tried so hard to forget.
A lot has changed though. I can't seem to recognize the old houses and old buildings from the new ones but the streets and some landmark didn't change at all so I manage to pave my way to a certain residence.
It's the same residence but they seemingly had it renovated since it looks new from the outside. Same old, I can see servants running some errands but I am looking for a particular servant among them all. where could that old man be? Is he possibly dead? I gulped at the thought of it.
"Excuse me, are you looking for someone?" I heard a female voice from behind so I spun around and found a good looking young woman smiling sweetly. "Do you know someone from this family?"
"I'm looking for someone." I replied.
"Are you possibly one of the master's friends?"
"No! Not them, I'm looking for Mr. Simon."
"Simon the old man?"
"Yes."
I saw her glowered for a few seconds then looked at me sadly. "D-did something happen to him?" I got worried.
"What is your relationship with him?"
"I'm an old friend. I owe him a lot and I want to thank him after all these years."
She looked at me in awe and unbelief at the same time. "How can that old man have a friend like you when he never left this residence for almost the rest of his life! except…." She inches closer and gawked at my appearance. "Except if you were once a slave…"
I froze for a few minutes but I must take my stand. I can't let my guard down or what not. No one must know about my past, not even this lady stranger. "Miss, I don't mean to be rude to you but I appreciate it if you keep your nose out of my business."
The woman sighed defeated. This man is handsome but she knew she'll regret it if she upsets him.
"I know where he is. He is not here. follow me."
I followed her and I could see how she kept glancing at me. Her actions tell me that she was trying to wreck her memories of who knows why. Did she saw me somewhere? Cause I don't remember her at all.
She stopped at a small hut located at the outskirt city. "He's inside." she uttered.
My heart stopped and I couldn't stop the tear that escaped my eyes. My heart ached thinking of my old friend living in such a lonely house. Is he even eating properly? I thought.
The young woman led the way and knocked when we are at the door. Then I heard a weak voice that says 'please come in.' the woman opened the door and peeked inside. Guess the house was too small that she can't enter in.
"Mr. Simon, it's me, Beverly." The woman introduced.
"Y-Young miss! What are you doing here?" I could hear his frailness outside and guess he was trying to sit up but the woman stopped him.
"Please don't force yourself too much. I came here because someone is looking for you. he said he is an old friend."
"An old friend?" the old man was thinking but no person came into mind. He never had a friend except for the young boy who died a long time ago.
The woman came down the stairs and motioned me to go up and see him. I was shaking at the thought of seeing my old man… the first man who showed me love and kindness before.
I slowly climbed up and sat on the doorway. Upon seeing him, I cried. My old man!