Make Love Not War

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

The next morning I woke up glad that I don't have any more dreams. I tried to move but there was something on my chest and it was heavy. I looked down and Iah had turned and was holding me. I was staring at the flowers on the ceiling thinking, what am I gonna do now? So, I tried to move his arm and I felt him grab my hand. He was awake now and looking at me. He said: good morning, are you trying to leave me. I answered quickly: no, nothing like that, is just…. Just what? He said. I then said: Well I have to use the restroom and I didn’t want to disturb you. He then said: Fine, let's get up because I need it too. But I'm going to the one in the hallway okay. I said okay and took off to the bathroom. While sitting on the bowl I was thinking. I've never had a boy who is a friend, a boyfriend, not even an acquaintance, what was I thinking? I had a man in the bed with me. I mean, it wasn't bad and all we did was sleep. I smacked myself on the forehead and kept asking questions in my head. While arguing with myself like always Iah knocked at the door. Are you okay there? Do I have to come in and help you? I said: no i'm okay go get ready and i'll meet you downstairs for breakfast. He then replied: Are you sure you don't want me to wait for you? I said: No, I'm gonna take a shower and then go down. He said then: okay, call me if you need anything. He walked out and I heard the door slam. I got out of the bathroom, got some clothes and rushed into the shower to get ready. After I was done I came downstairs for breakfast and everyone was already at the table. I said good morning and they all replied in unison like always. I smiled and got some coffee before sitting at the table. Mr. Koray asked how I slept. I answered that it was okay after the bad dream was gone. He put his paper down and asked: What bad dream? Iah didn't say anything. Iah said: I took care of it dad she was okay. Mr. Koray then said: You have better behaved and don't do anything you will regret later. Iah said; I was a perfect gentleman and she slept the rest of the night okay. I laughed and looked at Iah and said: By the way thank you and I'm sorry for having a bad dream.

We were talking for a minute in the front room when Iah got a call. He excused himself to answer it. While Iah talked on the phone in the other room. MrsLucia said: I have a question for you Noel. I said yes ma'am, what is it? She then asked me: What are your feelings for Iah? I looked confused. I told her, well I like him a lot but we are just friends. Why? She then said:Well it seems my son has had a lot of feelings for you since the first day he found and helped you. I told her I knew but I had told him he didn't want to be with a person that has so much trouble following her. She then responded: I think that is an excuse to keep him away. I told her, no, it's just not fair to fall in love with someone you can’t have. I don't want to break his heart. At that moment Iah came in and said: We are ready. Everyone stood up and I stayed behind. He asked what was wrong and I said nothing. Let's go find out what the next thing is that we have to do so I can move on with my life. I passed by him and he grabbed my arm. He asked: What is wrong Noel? I said nothing and he let me go but was not buying it. We walked into an office room and Kage came in. He asked if I was ready. I said yes. He took out a piece of paper and started explaining what I had to do.

So I have to go to the bank and pay my fathers debt in person? Get a receipt and walk away? I asked: Do you think they are going to let me walk out just like that? I don't think so, I said. Mr. Koray said: we know they are not gonna let you go that easy. We will put a device on you so we can hear what he has to say. If anything gets out of hand we will be right in. He can't force you to do something you didn't even agree for and he forged your signature. I asked: So what are we looking for exactly? Kage answered: A confession about your parents and what he thinks he can do with you. I asked back: So you want me as bait to find out the truth of everything? Kage nodded and I agreed.