Saved from an angel

Chapter seven - I want to get to know you

Bri's POV:

Chase came to visit me. I don't know why he keeps doing it, but I like it. He is good and the only person who has spent so much time with me. I better stay away if I don't want to fall for him. There is nothing wrong with that, but I can't do it. I asked Charlotte about his dad, Dave Wilson. The man is rich and has high standards for people. He won't like it if his son is with a girl like me. I'm not that bad, but I'm homeless. Let's say that I don't have what his son does. It's not like I want it. That is too much for me. I also understood that his son might take over the company one day. This is not surprising, but it might not end well for him if he is seen with me. After all, I don't want to get him in trouble. Talking with someone is nice, but I better not get addicted. The other thing is that I have more important things to worry about. Chase probably has his own house or at least lives with his parents. I don't have any of that. I didn't want to tell him about my state, but he found out. I might haven't said it directly, but I didn't hide. There was no point in that. He will know if I lie. Since I know who his dad is, I don't think I have to mess with him. I'm not sure if Dave Wilson found out about me. The thing is that I feel like I might get in trouble. That's why it's better if I stay away from them. I mean, the father and the son. Chase is good, but I don't want to have problems with his dad. It's not a lie that I would love to see him again. For the first time, someone got interested in me. It's not like I know why. Well, I don't want to miss this chance. The next time he comes, I will make him stay for longer. I hope that I won't get in trouble for that.

Days are passing quickly. That doesn't mean anything to me. I do the same things every day. It's not like other people don't do that, either. After all, you have to work if you want to live. Money doesn't grow on trees. That is the sad truth. At least I got my paycheck. Now I have some money in me. Well, they are for the whole month. I have to keep that in mind. I can't waste them. Unlike some people, I know the value of money. If I want to eat for thirty days, I should be responsible.

I woke up and checked the time on my watch. It was 7:30 am. This time, I slept in a garden. It was open, and the flowers were pretty. Technically, I found some boxes and laid them on a bench. I took my things and walked to the local bathroom. It opened at 6 am. Luckily, there was no one here. I don't mind people, but I prefer to be alone. I took a quick shower and walked to work. Only my boss was here. Hopefully, she is in a good mood today.

- Good morning. I'm here.

- I see. You don't have to tell me.

- Ok, I will clean the tables. Is Charlotte here?

- Do you see her?

- No, that's why I am asking.

- Work and don't talk.

- Yes, miss.

I started cleaning the tables. I feel like she treats me like that on purpose. These were just questions. I don't know why she reacted like that. If Charlotte had asked them, there wouldn't be a problem. Maybe I'm taking this too personally. I will try to focus on my job and not on her attitude.

- Hey.

- What?

- I'm sorry. I didn't want to scare you. How are you?

- I have been worse.

- What did she say?

- Nothing.

- Bri, tell me.

- We'll talk later.

- Charlotte, I need you in the staff room. - my boss said

- I'm coming. - she said and left

Until lunchtime, both of us were working. My boss walked out. That was a relief for me. No offense, but I didn't do anything. I don't know what she has against me. Hopefully, she is not planning to fire me.

- Tell me what is going on.

- I don't know. She treats me weirdly. I don't want to get fired.

- Hey, she won't do that. I won't let her.

- I asked if you were here in the morning, but her answer was a question.

- What exactly?

- Do you see her here?

- Maybe she woke up in a bad mood. Don't take it personally. I can try to talk with her.

- No, don't do it. She might treat you the same.

- But I want to help you.

- Hey, it's ok. Maybe I am overreacting.

- If you say so.

The rest of the day, Charlotte and I didn't talk much. My boss kept looking at me. She was about to say something, but I didn't let her. It's visible that she wants to help me, but that might make things worse. After all, I have to keep this job. I have no idea how I got it, but I need it. I better be a good girl.

After work, I walked around. I stopped at a grocery store to buy something for dinner. I don't want to eat a sandwich again. That's when I saw him. Chase Wilson. When he turned around, I quickly hid. He doesn't need to see me now. I planned to talk with him, but maybe that is a bad idea. I bought yogurt, chocolate, and a bottle of water. That should be enough for tonight. I was at the cash register, ready to pay. Then someone moved in front of me. He told the lady to mark everything together. That boy is not making it easy for me. I will pay him back when we go out.

- Why did you do that?

- Because I wanted to be nice to you.

- I can take care of myself.

- I didn't say the opposite.

- Here, take this.

- Come on. Don't be ridiculous.

- I'm not. Please, take it.

- I can't do that.

- Please. It will make me feel better knowing I have paid you back.

- Why?

- You won't understand. Just take the money.

- Ok, ok. Here you go. I'll put them in my pocket.

- Thanks.

- Let's go to eat now.

- Where?

- I know a place. Will you come?

- Sure.

I let him lead. I have no idea where we are going, but I'm happy to see him again. Soon, we arrived at the garden. He better doesn't know that I slept here last night. We sat on the bench and ate our food peacefully. He is so calm. It's like the world is his. I looked away before he thought I was staring at him. It might be the truth. Well, he doesn't need to know it.

- How did you find this place?

- Well, I like walking around.

- Interesting choice of clothes. I thought you only go out with a suit.

- That is true, but sometimes I want to be myself. I dress like that if I don't want people to recognize me. That way, I'm invisible.

- I guess it's working. Well, not on me. - I said, chuckling

- I don't want to hide from you.

- What do you mean?

- Nothing.

- I hope it's true.

- Have you been here before?

- No, I don't think so.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, why?

- Because I can read you like an open book. You are so innocent.

- I have no idea what you mean.

- I think you do. - he said and moved closer

- No, I don't.

- Why don't we go for a walk? Would you mind?

- No, but I already had one. It was after work.

- So? You can have one with me.

- I don't think it's a good idea for you to spend so much time with me. It might get you in trouble.

- What? How?

- I don't think your dad will like homeless girls.

- You said you didn't know him.

- That is true. I asked my co-worker. He is a wealthy man.

- Yes, but it doesn't mean he can tell me who I should go out with.

- Are you sure about that?

- Yes, I am. Let's go now.

- Ok, then. Where are we going?

- To the unknown.

- What?

- I'm kidding. There won't be a direction.

- I understand.

Chase and I were walking around without talking. The thing is that I don't know what to tell him. I feel like he is too good to me. A boy like him should have fun with friends, not be with a homeless girl. No matter that I like his company. I looked at him and saw him smiling. He has a beautiful smile. Honestly, it's not only that. I will be surprised if girls are not walking after him. Well, I'm not one of them. I don't have time for this. It's better if I stay in my world. We are too different. His hand slightly touched mine, which made me jump.

- Are you ok?

- Yes. I was thinking about something.

- Can I know what it is?

- It's not that important.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am. It's getting late. You should probably go home.

- I can go whenever I want.

- Won't your parents get worried?

- I live alone.

- Oh, I'm sorry.

- No, it's ok. Sometimes, I stay in their house. Mostly, that is because of my mom.

- I see.

- What about you? Where will you go?

- Home.

- Bri, you don't have to hide from me. I won't tell anyone. I promise you.

- I'm not hiding. Wherever I go, I call it home.

- Bri.

- Ok, ok. I don't know where I will go.

- Do you want to come with me? I have a guest room.

- Thanks, but no. I can't do that.

- Why? I won't take your money for rent. It will be only for one night.

- No, it's not that. I have other reasons.

- If you say so. Can I help you find a place?

- Look, I appreciate your help. The thing is that I have to do this alone.

- Now I am the bad guy.

- No, it's not that. I'm sorry.

- Maybe the next time you will let me get close to you.

- Why would you want that?

- Because I want to get to know you. Hey, I won't do anything to you, ok?

- If you say so.

- I know you don't trust me, but I'm not a mean, selfish, rich boy. I'm trying to be different.

- I never said I didn't trust you.

- Don't you?

- No, I trust you.

- Thanks. It's good to hear it.

Chase and I continued with our walk. I don't know why he said all these things, but it made me feel good. Maybe he is not like the rest. There is a chance that this is a game, but I don't think so. Not every rich person is horrible and mean. There are some good ones. No matter how rare they are.

- Where are we?

- This used to be a hospital. It's been closed for years, but the building is in good condition. I mean, it won't fall apart. Some beds have been left. I think you will feel comfortable here. Well, my offer is still available.

- Thanks, but I prefer to stay here.

- When can I see you again?

- I don't know.

- You still haven't told me in which coffee shop you work.

- Let's leave that for another day. Now it's getting late. You better go home.

- You don't want me here, do you?

- No, it's not that.

- So I can spend the night here?

- What? You have a whole house.

- I'm kidding. Well, kind of.

- You should be in your comfortable bed. I'll be fine here.

- Let's say that I believe you. Do you have money and food?

- Chase, I can take care of myself.

- I'm only asking. Will you answer my question?

- Yes, I do. I had my paycheck.

- Good. I will come to see you soon.

- You don't have to do that.

- But you will like it.

- Well, yes.

- Have a good night. I might come again tomorrow. Well, if I find you.

- I'm sure you will. Bye. Good night.

- To you, too. - he said and left

I don't know why he spends so much time with me, but I like it. I still think he shouldn't be doing this. I don't want people to talk negatively about him because he was seen with a homeless girl. He should be living his life, not staying with me. No matter that I enjoy this. That is because no one else has paid so much attention to me. I feel like I'm getting spoiled. It will be better if we don't spend much time together. We are too different. I'm not saying this is something horrible. The thing is that our social levels are different. He is way higher than me. I hope that he won't get in trouble because of that.