Angel wings

Chapter five - This can't be real

Melanie's POV:

I still can't stop thinking about what Adriana told me. I don't understand what my tattoo has to do with my soulmate. I'm not a person who believes in this. It's not a lie that she made me start thinking. She knows who this person is. I have no idea why she doesn't want to tell me. No answers will come to me no matter how long I look at the angel wing tattoo. I want to know who he is. At the same time, I'm afraid he might not be what I expected. Well, I never thought I would be looking for a boy. He might be older than me. That's why I wish she could've told me more. Natalie can help me. I can't talk to her about that. My best friend will start asking too many questions. The other thing is that I never told her about my tattoos. Let's say that I still don't feel ready for this. I don't know if this day will come. There were a few times when they almost saw it. Of course, I had to lie to them. Since then, I have been careful. At least, I tried to be. Sometimes, I get lost and forget about things. The sad part of this is that I should lie to my mom. That is the last thing I want to do. If I tell her, she will get mad at me. I won't think about this. Otherwise, I will make a mistake. First, I need to find who my soulmate is. There is someone with the same tattoo as mine. The question is who this person is and where I can search for him. Also, Adriana told me to try the coffee from one coffee shop. Maybe I need to go there. I hope that I will find all the answers I need.

Today, I plan to go to the coffee shop that Adriana talked about. I don't drink coffee that much, but I know she meant something by that. I will do it after school. Something is happening there. What if he is there? No, I don't think so. Maybe he has a friend or a family member who works there. The problem is that I don't know who I am looking for. All I can do is go there and see what happens. I have no other option.

Currently, I am in class. Since Adriana told me this, I can't concentrate at all. All I can think about is this. I don't even know if I like him. I mean, how can you do it if it's someone who you don't know? That is impossible. I'll say that I'm curious. Natalie looked at me, but I didn't tell her anything. I waited for the class to end. Then I took my things and walked to my locker. Adriana is not telling me anything. Soon, the girls came. I don't want to talk with them right now. I already know what they will ask.

- Melanie, are you here? For the past week, your head has been somewhere else. Is there a problem? - Natalie asked

- No, everything is fine.

- Don't lie! We know you. - Chelsea said

- I have nothing to tell you. Can you leave me alone now?

- No, we can't. We are your best friends. You can share with us.

- Best friends who never stop talking. Please, not now.

- Then when? - Katy asked

- When I feel ready.

- This might never happen.

- I don't want to talk now. - I said and left

I went to the field. At least there was no one. I want to share with them. Well, I can't do it right now. There are some things that I can't tell them. Not now. Soon, I felt a presence. It was Natalie. Sometimes, I hate that I have such good friends.

- You can talk to me.

- It's not that easy.

- You don't have to tell me the reason. I only want to know if I can help you.

- You can't.

- Are you sure?

- I am.

- What is going on? I won't tell Chelsea and Katy.

- I still think about this.

- What? It has been a week.

- I know, but I need the truth.

- Hold on. Do you like this guy?

- How can I? I don't even know him.

- Well, you can try to find him.

- Where? I don't know anything about him.

- Didn't she tell you something?

- There is only one thing. I can tell you about this.

- Then use it to find him.

- If it had been that easy, I would've done it.

- Think about everything she told you and use this information in your favor.

- She kept talking about it.

- I don't know what to tell you. Maybe you can try to distract yourself. We can go out after school.

- That will be later. I planned to do something.

- It's ok. You can call us.

- Thank you so much for that. I needed it.

- You're welcome.

Natalie and I kept talking until we heard the bell. Then we went to class. On the lunch break, we went for food. I wasn't hungry at all. My mind was busy with other things. Chelsea and Katy tried to ask, but I didn't tell them anything. I don't want to talk about this.

After school, I decided to go to the coffee shop. I have never been there before. It's a bit far away from my house. Also, I prefer other types of drinks. I made an excuse for my friends and walked away. It took me forty minutes of walking. I will need a drink for that. I looked through the window, but there was only one employee. Did she lie to me? No, I don't think so. I walked in and heard the bell on the door. The place looks nice.

- Hello, what can I prepare for you?

- What is the best drink here?

- All of them are good.

- What are you drinking now?

- This is a frappe. Do you want one?

- How much coffee do you put in?

- About one teaspoon. Why?

- Can you make me one with half or one-third of a spoon?

- I can do a half, but I don't know what one-third is. I mean, the way I should measure it.

- Half a teaspoon is fine.

- Good.

- How much is this?

- You owe me three dollars.

- Give me a minute.

I took out my wallet, but other things fell from my backpack. The boy came to help me. That's when I saw it. His arm. This can't be real. My eyes are tricking me. How is this possible? He has the same tattoo as me. Maybe this is what Adriana meant. The only difference is that he has it on the other arm. If we put them together, they will face each other. Is it him? My soulmate? I looked him in the eyes, and he smiled. No, no. It can't be him. That is impossible.

- Here you go.

- Thanks. You can take this. Keep the change.

- Are you ok?

- I'm fine. Bye.

On the way to the door, I bumped myself into a chair. I quickly walked outside and sat down on the ground. This is unbelievable. I don't understand. It can't be him. How did she know he would be here? Well, he is an employee. My brain can't accept this. He looks like a nice guy. The thing is that I don't know if I can trust him. I need to stop overthinking this. One thing is sure. He can't find out about this.

- What happened?

- What are you doing here?

- You looked pale. I came to check on you. Do you need something?

- No, thanks. I'm fine.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am. You don't have to worry about me.

- You can come and sit inside. We have chairs.

- Thanks, but it's better if I go. I have many things to do.

- I found this under one of the tables. You probably dropped it. - he said and gave me a piece of paper

- That is for one of my classes. I forgot my notebook today.

- It has happened to me a lot.

- Really?

- Yes. I wasn't the best student.

- It's not like I am one.

- At least you are trying.

- I should do it.

- I agree here.

- Look, I have to go. Thanks for the coffee.

- No problem. If you like it, you can come here again.

- For sure. Bye.

- Bye.

Adriana needs to explain. What the heck is going on? Who is this guy? I should've asked for a name. Yeah, but then he will ask me why I need it. I can't tell him. It's better if he doesn't know about this. I quickly walked to her office. She needs to tell me the truth. I believe that she knows him.

- I need an explanation.

- Hello to you, too.

- From where do you know him?

- Know who?

- Don't play games with me. You sent me to this coffee shop on purpose. You knew he would be there.

- Maybe.

- How?

- Because I have been there before.

- Why didn't you tell me?

- Where is the fun?

- Adriana!

- Ok, ok. I didn't tell you because I was sure you wouldn't believe me. You had to see it with your eyes.

- What do I have to do now?

- Hold on. Didn't you tell him?

- Are you crazy? I won't tell him anything.

- Melanie.

- No! He can't find out about this.

- Why not? I'm sure the boy won't do anything to you. He seems nice.

- I don't care. This is my secret. Only you are allowed to know it.

- Really? He has no idea who you are. I don't think he will be interested in causing you problems.

- You never know.

- I think you need to be more positive. He is not a demon.

- But also is not an angel.

- It's not like you are.

- What do you mean?

- Angels don't hide anything.

- You know why I have this tattoo.

- I do. There is nothing wrong with it.

- All I want to know is why you told me he was my soulmate. This thing doesn't exist.

- Are you sure? You two have the same tattoo. The difference is the hand on which you have it.

- I don't care. Tell me why you said it!

- Because it's true. This is not a coincidence, Melanie. Think about it.

- I think you are not right.

- You two need to talk.

- That will never happen. I won't go there again.

- You say this because you are mad. I know you will go there. You are interested in this guy.

- What? That is not true. He is old.

- Only a few years. It's not a big deal.

- For you. Also, I'm not looking for a boyfriend.

- No one said that he would be yours.

- You said it. Well, indirectly.

- I said that he was your soulmate, not your boyfriend.

- Where is the difference?

- There is a big one. Why don't you go home and calm down?

- Maybe I will do it.

- You need this. When you are not mad at me, you can come here again.

- You wish. - I said and left

I can't believe her. This boy can't be my soulmate. I don't even know him. It's better if I don't think about this now. I went home and started with my lessons. I managed to do everything before dinner. Later, I went to help my mom set the table. I'm not that hungry, but I have to eat something. I made a mistake going there.

- Honey, are you ok? - my mom asked

- Yes, why?

- Because you look distracted.

- Mom, I'm fine.

- How was school today? - my dad asked

- Good.

- That's it?

- What else do I have to say? Teachers give us homework all the time. It's not something new.

- Do you know what you will do after graduation?

- No, I have no idea.

- Maybe you can start thinking.

- I can, but it won't be today. I'm tired.

- Did something happen? - my mom asked

- No, but I want to rest.

- I made a dessert.

- Thanks, but I'm not that hungry.

- Are you sure? It's delicious.

- I am. I might try it tomorrow.

- If there is some left. You know your dad.

- Hey! I will leave her some.

- I'll be in my room. - I said and left

I need to think about something else, but I can't. I don't understand how this is possible. We can't have the same tattoo. This is weird. I could've asked him where he got it, but I had no words. It was like someone took them away from me. Also, he will wonder why I ask. That is something I can't tell him. It's better if he doesn't know anything about this. I don't want to mess with that. I have no idea why Adriana said all this, but it's not true. Soulmates don't exist. There must be a mistake. One big mistake. I don't see any other explanation. I hope that he won't find out about this.