Mended by Destiny

CHAPTER 3

It's been two months ever since Hanna has started seeing Caleb and the two of them could be described as friends. When the female woke up the day after she saw the ghost boy for the first time, she debated with herself whether she should make a scene again or just try to be calm and collected about it. In the end, it turned out to be the best thing that has happened to her for the past two months. The man – Caleb – was very nice companion and Hanna felt at ease. Almost too comfortable with him but she didn't complain. They talked a lot, and it was that exact distraction Hanna needed. At first, she was embarrassed when she thought that Caleb has seen her naked. The male assured her that he has given her privacy though, and it made her feel better. After a while, Hanna couldn't help, but notice once again just how handsome Caleb was. His personality was no joke too, so she was even glad that this ghost was with her. Throughout those two months, Hanna's health got better because Caleb had wicked ways to make her eat and drink. Even exercise. He would beg her to cook again because he wanted to 'learn how to cook and then cook for old people in heaven'. The female knew that it was stupid and impossible, but that didn't stop her from really cooking and giving him instructions which he could remember.

"So, now, you just stir it together and let it all cook on medium heat. That way will the sauce and noodles mix together perfectly," Hanna said while turning off the stove.

"Hmm, I see. It smells so delicious," Caleb licked his lips while watching the woman put small portion on a plate. "I wish I could taste it," he sighed and then smiled at Hanna. "You can eat it instead. It would be a waste if you didn't, after making it so delicious."

Surprisingly, it was enough for Hanna. Enough for her to smile and shyly eat her portion. She felt much better although soon after that, she had to go grocery shopping. Hanna hated the idea of going out but the puppy eyes which were pleading her to go, were enough to convince her to go.

It's been two months and Hanna got used to their routine of waking up, taking a shower, eating, and then talking. Her favorite place to be, was her couch. Hanna got to know Caleb. She found out that he had no siblings and that he worked in a music shop. He was selling music instruments as well as CDs. He was honest and funny. A dork, actually. He liked joking around, but when he got serious, his words were very deep and meaningful, and also soothing. Talking to Caleb was very easy and opening up to him was even easier. It was scary because Hanna has never talked so much to anyone before. Not even her past lovers. She told Caleb about her childhood and how clumsy she was. About how she started dancing and wanted to be a dancer, but her feet didn't cooperate with her. And how it didn't matter anyway, because she started reading books and she decided to be a writer or a journalist, which came true in the end.

She realized that Caleb really changed her. Not her personality, but it felt like she was being healed by some fairy. Who was, in this case, a ghost.

"I'm hungry," Caleb whined, lying next to Hanna on her brand-new bed.

Both of them were past the shy stage in their friendship. Hanna didn't freak out anymore and Caleb didn't really hold back with his behavior. They were perfectly comfortable.

"You're dead," Hanna rolled her eyes, flipping pages through the magazine, her eyes lingering on each interview for a few seconds.

"Now, I'm hurt," the ghost boy huffed, and Hanna rolled her eyes playfully again.

"No, you're just bored," she said, lips twitching as she tried to hide her smile.

It's been like this for a while now. They could be playful and joke around without getting hurt even if either of them touched a sensitive topic.

"Ugh, Hanna, I'm hungry!" Caleb sat up, ruffling his hair, which was totally cute and charming at the same time. Hanna started noticing those small things, which was weird, but she didn't think about it too much.

"Geez, you can't eat, Caleb,"

"But you can? If you cook and I can watch you and talk to you while you eat, I will feel like I'm eating, too!"

Hanna was silent for a moment before she sighed. "Ugh, okay!" she mumbled and stood up, heading to the kitchen. "And stop grinning, you idiot."

"But I'm happy," Caleb grinned, following her, and sitting down on the kitchen chair.

"Yeah, of course you are. You learned how to manipulate me," Hanna accused him, pointing spatula at him before resuming her cooking.

Caleb laughed and shook his head. "That's not true. You're just naturally so sweet and caring."

Hanna blushed lightly over his words and mumbled something incoherent.