See You Again

CHAPTER 6. Hope

-Madison-

Have you ever been in a situation where you are completely clueless and naive? That happened to me, I was surprise the minute I realize that Liam was possibly blind. I wasn't quite sure though that explains the little evidence I have noticed. How he can't make an eye contact with me or how he just stood his ground looking far away like I was not infront of him during our short conversation, or rather when I was talking to him while He stayed silent and only response when he wanted me out. Now I understand why He acted the way He is when I suddenly appeared unannounced. He must have been frightened at some point because If I was in his place, I would definitely think the worst scenario. Like a thief at mission or a killer who wanted to add another victim on his list and so on.

Just yesterday when I return from my usual morning walk Mrs. Reed approach me. She said that they needed a favor and have trust in me to accompany Liam for two months while they are away, for business purposes. And then she dropped the news of how Liam is blind and just needed someone to cook for him to which confirm my intuition about his situation. Being me I said yes without much hesitation. I can cook just fine so it's not going to be a problem, I have a lot of free time because I only have online classes three days a week and mostly just study the subject myself and report. Regarding my parents I know they wouldn't mind since they know Mrs. and Mr. Reed and because they live just right beside us and always have their trust on me with my decisions.

Two hours since Liam's parents have left and was currently in their kitchen putting the pasta on the plate. I'm confident with this one because Carbonara is actually my favorite and found out Liam likes pasta too. So I hope He'll like what I made. I made my way upstairs in his room, knock and ask for permission to let me in. It didn't surprise me when I hear nothing from the other side and decided to open it myself maybe he's in the bathroom. I turn the knob and it open thankfully. I saw Liam sitting at the couch beside the window facing me. He was wearing a shirt with a lion printed on it and a sweatpants. "You're here, why you didn't answer?" I said trying to make a conversation which was silly because I know He's not actually fond of me being here. I told him that I made Carbonara and how I learn he like pasta but still didn't hear anything from him and just face the window. "Do you need help with your food?" I said and heard him scoff "I know I'm blind but I still have two perfectly working hands." He said with annoyance to which I quickly apologize for offending him and told him to call me when he needed anything.

After closing the door behind me and make my way downstairs and prepare myself a plate. While eating my mind kept wondering to Liam and if he's enjoying the food I made. Why and when did he become blind? I thought to myself. I'm sure He wasn't born like that because I saw a few picture of him looking really happy with his family and friends. Or maybe something happened. I'm becoming more curious day by day and inside me really wanted me to help him in some way. But I know it's not going to be easy with the way he's acting towards me.

After I'm done eating and put the dishes on the sink, I run up the stairs to get Liam's plate. Upon getting there I was a little sad to see the tray on the ground. But the sadness quickly vanished and replace by a smile on my face when I saw the plate was empty. Maybe he did like it thank God. Hope filled me thinking maybe this wasn't so bad. I just have to keep trying and maybe become friends later if fate allowed us.

Time sure flies because when I look up at the time it's almost time for dinner. We still have Carbonara left so I'm just going to heat it and added ice cream for dessert. I run and make my way upstairs for the second time which was a bad idea because I almost stumble when I took a wrong step. Good thing I didn't and caught myself. Now facing the door I took a deep breathe and knocked and told him I'm going in since I know for sure he's not going to answer. This time he's not just sitting but holding a book with his hand which I assume was a braille book. I really wanted to ask what he's reading at the same time I don't, I fear if I disturb him He will hate me more. So I kept my mouth shut. I notice that's how he always respond to me either him being annoyed or just completely ignoring me with a blank look in his face. I walk myself out when I realize I've been standing at the middle of his room for too long and bid him good night before I close the door.

-Liam-

"Enjoy your dinner, good night." That's the last thing I heard from her. Today was eventful than my usual normal days. With my parents far away doing God knows what. I thought about the days where everything around me are still normal and I was still normal. Where would I be and what I have achieve? And just those days where I believe that I can do anything and be happy. It's just so far away from my reality now. These are the things I keep on thinking about before I totally shut my eyes and let sleep consume me.