Meet Me in Secret

Unexpected

It is weird. My life is okay, I would like to say that I'm in an acceptable situation. It is the 4th day. We had a FaceTime with "The Strong Ties". We had a small conversation. We didn't talk about anything important during FaceTime we just needed an update of what was going on. They were having a lot of fun. They were so happy. So were us. Today we decided to do something different. I invited Jon to my place to have dinner with my family.

Since none knew about us, we needed to act still as we were best friends best friends, but few know about us and that few is Jon and me. My mum had cooked a lot of delicious meals. But not forgetting that all her meals were healthy and most of them plant-based. I did cook, too. Well since cooking isn't my strongest point, I can cook something that none knows. I did my specially cooked pasta sauce. This is the best meal I can cook. And my mum likes it, too.

Jon knocked. As soon as I heard it, I ran to open the door. It was not. It wasn't my Jon. It was a random stranger who was worn with a black jacket, vintage blue jeans, black shoes and a black woollen hat. Something of his that got my attention was his ring. He had a silver ring on his left hand in the middle finger and that ring had a sun design on it. Weird. After checking him from the head to the feet and especially his ring, I saw his face.

-Hello?- I said to him being doubtful.

-Good evening. I am Klaus, the new neighbour on the corner of the street. I just moved in this neighbourhood,- he explained to me.

-Oh, so you're the new neighbour?! I am Hana,-I introduced myself.

-How can I help you?- I asked him confusingly and in hurry.

- I am making a barbeque dinner and I haven't brought all my kitchen utensils with me, so I need a knife, a sharp one to cut the meat.

I couldn't get my eyes out of his ring.

-Dad?!- I called to get out of the situation. Even though it was not an embarrassing situation but I just was feeling doubtful and uncomfortable.

-Yeah, honey?

- Mr Klaus is here. The new neighbour.

He didn't give me good vibes.

-Hi. You're Mr Gim, right?- he said to my father.

Then I left and let them talk.

After 5 minutes, we were all at the table and we were ready to have dinner.

- So, Jon. How's your leg?- my mum asked.

- I got over it, I think. The doctor never gave me hope but here I am. Healthy and...healthy.

We all laughed.

-Thanks for asking though, Sasha!

A quick explanation. Jon calls my mum by her name. He has always been close to my family, especially with my mom. They have a food relationship. And I have a more formal relationship with Jon's parents. I always call them with Ms or Mr.

-Hana, Hana made my recovery easier.

Hold on, hold on! Jon! I glanced at him making any sign to make him stop.

-What do you mean?!- my protective father asked.

- I didn't finish, Mr Gim. Hana, Ben, Kristal, Beku, Albi, Greta, Kris, Silvana, Izabela. They all helped me by being felt supported and more motivated to continue my life.

- I get it! Lucky you, Jon! You have such a wonderful friendship with each other.

I felt relieved after hearing these words.

After having dinner, we asked for permission and went straight to my room. I wanted him to see some of my stuff about him. I told him my secret diary. I've never told it to anyone before. He has invaded my heart totally and my invaded heart was inside that diary.

-Oh, that's really romantic teen stuff!- he teased me.

I did not say anything. It was silence.

- Can I write something in your diary?- he asked me.

-Yes, you can.- I permitted.

He wrote something but he didn't let me see what.

- See it later! After I leave!

Time already was 11⁰⁰ p.m . Jon needed to leave.

After he said "Good night " to my parents, I put on my jacket and went out with him.

wanted to say him "goodnight" privately.

-So, see you tomorrow then?

- OK!-he says.

I gave him a warm kiss on the cheek since it was really cold outside.

Right in the middle of my kissing process, we heard somebody screaming on the corner of the street. The kiss was pending for a little bit and we approached more to hear and see what just happened.

- What the f*ck was that?!- Jon said by whispering.

- I think it was the scream of a lady, based on the voice, - I replied.

Through the window, we saw a murder case.

It was a woman getting stabbed. I had a deja vu of the thriller/ horror film- " The Woman in the Window". These two were two similar situations. My heart was pumping hard. I was shocked. It was a terrorist act. We saw the victim. It was a brunette white lady. But we didn't see the murderer.

We heard some steps behind us but we were not able to turn back and check. We just saw a horrifying crime scene. All these made us freeze and not moving. Jon was on my left and then a hand was suddenly in my mouth. As soon as the hand was in my mouth, I turned to see Jon but he was in the same situation as me. I was trying to scream but I was unable.

Then everything was BLACK....