Hello Love Goodbye S1 (Episode 3)
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Episode 3. Distracted
When I arrived home, I collapsed onto my bed. I couldn't shake off what happened earlier from my mind. How close I was to her. But her attitude really dampens any motivation.
Ugh, what's wrong with you, Sam? I swear, I'll punch you if you keep this up. I'm talking to myself like a lunatic.
The next morning,
I woke up early, finally having a day off today, so I had time to go out and...
Ring... Ring... Ring...
Why could this be so early?
"Hello? Who's this?"
"Is this Miss Imperial I'm talking to right now?"
From the tone of the voice alone, I already knew who was calling, but why was I nervous?
"Um... Y-yes, good morning, Ma'am Patricia... Did you call?"
"I need you."
Wow... Just last night, she practically pushed me away, and now she needs me? Is she messing with me or just being foolish?
"Miss Samantha? Are you listening to me or not?"
"Um, yes, I mean, yes, I'm listening..."
"Tsss. Are you coming or not?"
"Well, Ma'am Patricia, it's my day off today..."
"I know... Okay, never mind. Enjoy your rest."
"Thank you, p... click... click... click..."
Was she angry? Here I am, sitting on the couch, and I still can't get Patricia out of my mind. It's like I'm feeling guilty for not accompanying her now. Ahhh, Sam, it's just work, but what if it's really important?
What if she's still having headaches, and she's all alone in her condo? I don't know what happened, but here I am, standing at Patricia's gate. She immediately opened it when I rang the doorbell.
"Why are you here?"
Judging by Pat's expression, she was not okay. I quickly touched her forehead to check for a fever, but she immediately brushed my hand away.
"Are you okay? You look pale."
"I said, why are you here?"
Here she goes again... Angry as usual. Does this girl have visitors? Always in beast mode. "I was worried about you."
"Tsss..."
She was about to close the gate, but I stopped her and quickly went inside. Sometimes, I can't figure out what's on Patricia's mind. Sometimes, she's nice, but most of the time, she's grumpy.
"Is that how you treat people who care about you, Miss Patricia?"
"We just want to help. Are you that angry at the world that you're driving everyone away?"
"How dare you raise your voice at me? Don't forget that you're in my house!"
Ouch!
Oh my, it hurts...
My eyes widened when I saw Pat suddenly collapse.
"Patricia! Are you okay?"
"Don't touch me——"
"For once, just listen."
I supported Pat as we walked to the sofa. "Don't move. I'll get your medicine. Drink this first."
"Thank you."
"Wow..."
"First time saying thank you, haha, nice."
She nodded.
I just watched her, admiring her profile. I can't deny that she's beautiful. Anyone would be captivated by her beauty. Oh no, here I go again, my mind wandering.
I snapped back to reality when she spoke again.
Ugh, why am I feeling this way around Pat? Am I in love? No way...
It's just admiration, Sam. Don't be like this. But why do I feel happy when I'm with her?
Am I falling for her?
Suddenly, I felt Pat lean on my shoulder. Her peaceful face as she slept was mesmerizing. I gently brushed her hair away from her angelic face.
"Sam."
"Hmm?"
"Please stay. Just for now."
I held her gentle face in my hands.
"I won't go anywhere, Pat."
She took my hand off her face and placed it on the pillow near hers. Why did my heart beat faster when she held my hand? It felt the same as when we first met.
What's happening to me?
Do I really like you, Pat, or am I just attracted to your beauty?
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