Chapter 19: Shadow
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ANNIE's P.O.V
This was my first time riding a ferris wheel and I didn't expect that Kyo would be with me. ''You are so beautiful.'' he said out of nowhere. I was shocked by what he said. ''What happened to you?'' I asked him ''Nothing, you look as lovely as sunset.'' he said and because of that I looked away. I don't know what is in Kyo's mind. ''Thank you'' I just said. Actually surprised at what Kyo's action. Suddenly we are close. Is it because of what our conversation last time? He tapped my head and I don't know why he did that, but I just smiled back. I realized that he was not just here with me because of Lovely. I felt that he really cared about me. I looked out the window and it was now dark. I can see from the top the lights of the city. I am now thankful for what is happening right now. I am enjoying my life and have eventually forgotten the danger that I have right now. ''Are you enjoying right now?'' He asked. I smiled back at him. I wanted to ask why he changed so suddenly. He changed his action and I was shocked by that because he is fast. ''Kyo can I talk to you?'' I said and he smiled ''Why?''
I put down the bear that he gave to me. ''Why are you treating me like that? If I know you are a snob guy.'' I said. ''What if I am falling for you, What will you do?'' He said and suddenly, all I could hear was the air from the window. ''You don't need to answer my question. I still ask myself if I am falling for you or not, but if I am. I will court you and make you fall for me.'' I don't know why my heart beats fast. So much for today, he is straight to the point and I can't take it. When the ferris wheel went down, I got off as fast as I could. ''ANNIE!'' Zyreel ran towards me and hugged me. ''We were both looking for you and Kyo? I thought we would ride the ferris wheel together?'' She said. ''When we get back to our table you are both gone'' I said.
''I went to the comfort room and Vyrone went to buy another fri --- Woaaah! That's a huge bear!'' I looked at my back and saw Kyo holding the bear and smiling at me. ''You forgot this Annie'' He gave me the bear and Zyreel is teasingly looking at me. I just gave her a look. What?' She laughed. ''Are we going home now?'' Vyrone said. ''Yes I'm already tired, we still have class for tomorrow.'' Zyreel said. We both decided to go home. I am the first one to drop by because I am near to our school. ''Thank you guys! I really enjoy this day'' I said and waved my hand to them. I went to my apartment and it looked like my place was safe. I put down the bear that was Kyo's prize. What should I call this bear? I know what I will call you. ''I will call you Yo'' I get my clothes, I need to wash myself, I can feel the sweat on my skin. This day is really tiring, but at the same time, I am happy. I have never been happy about this before. While I was washing my face, I suddenly remembered what Kyo said. I don't know why I am feeling this and also Gill, it's so awkward. I don't know if I can face them. These are too much to take.
I was done with taking a bath and I sat on my bed looking at Yo. ''Yo what will I do?'' I didn't know what to do because Kyo and Gill are best friends and they both said something to me. Why am I so worried? Kyo said that he was still not sure about it and Gill didn't say anything, so why would I be thinking about action about that? But, as much as possible, I don't want to fall in love. I was already thinking about that and now I am still thinking about it. I took my phone and swipe all the pictures that we took. As I was swiping, I realized that there was someone in the photo. I can see a man from afar from our picture wearing a black mask. Is he the one who is following me? What if one of my friends is in danger because of this? I thought no one was following me. Why are they following me? What really happened on my parent's date? This is what I am scared of, that the happiness that I felt a while ago will eventually change into a mood that can fade my happiness. I am now overthinking because I am really worried. I have lots of what ifs on my mind right now. Do I need to consider what Lovely offers? I looked at my window and I could see a shadow from the pillar. I decided to get all of my clothes. Lovely's right, I can't be safe on my own. I need to live. Death is just a word for me. I am not scared of death. What I am scared of right now is leaving all the people that I met behind. I don''t want them to feel what I felt when my parents left me. I know how painful it is and I want to learn more. And about what is the reason behind my parent's death. If it was not because of their sickness, I would never forget what dad was thinking. I dialed Lovely's number. I needed to accept her offer while looking out the window. Suddenly, the shadow that I saw was gone. I am now alert. I got the knife that I have under the pillow. I know how to use this because Tito Henry taught me when I was young.
[Annie?] Lovely said, ''I am accepting your offer.'' I said.
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