The Twisted Fantasy

Chapter 3 : The Encounter II

After the sudden approach of rain, the dropping droplets drenching all.. Eleanor almost fell into Vulcan Lake But fortunately suddenly she was saved by an anonymous person who showed up, and protected her life.
With kindness, he offered assistance to help her find her car keys, after the discontinuation of rain. But, at least for the time being, they are heading towards the unknown person's shed to take shelter...

Ele - How far is it??

?? : We are almost there.

As the path is slippery, they had to walk carefully. Eleanor grabbed her dress in her fist so that it doesn't drag down on the muddy pathway.

?? : We are here.

Eleanor - Where??

?? : Over here

The structure was like, a store house which probably had been used to tame animals before.

Eleanor entered the shed, carefully yet delicately. She was drenched completely, water dripping from her body drop by drop.. her being soaked in it.. It was mid September, but it was still cold. Eleanor folded her hands and started to rud her elbows to stop shivering.
Eleanor turns a side and sees the stranger standing, holding a towel.

?? : Here use this Towel.*Passes the towel to her*

Eleanor felt a bit weird, yet she convinced her heart over something..

"!!!"
"Thanks" Eleanor said, drying herself with the towel.

However, it was still freezing, after swiping off the water 

?? : Here, take my jacket.*Offers his jacket to her*

Ele - Uh- I- I am okay. *Hesitants*

*Sneezes*
Eleanor caught the cold by then..

Feeling Embarrassed yet..
She takes the jacket

?? : I have never seen you here before. What were you doing in this forest?

Ele - Well- I was here to get some fresh air. But, then rain suddenly started descending. And then I slipped myself and was about to fall. Then you came. And The rest you know..

*Pauses*
Ele - But, how did you find me?

?? : Oh-
?? : Actually- I was chopping woods in the forest, and saw something like a dark shadow.

Ele - Shadow??

?? : Oh my- Forget about it. I think I was hallucinating, I haven't had anything to eat today. So, I must have been dreaming. But, when I tried to close, the gap between me and that strange thing, then I came across you. I saw you walking away, and then when you were about to fall. And, yeah you know the rest of it.. That's pretty much of it

Ele - Oh, My apologies. For not thanking you properly..

Eleanor gracefully apologized as she thought that she bothered him.

?? : Oh no- Don't worry about it. I'm sure anyone would've taken the step.

Ele - But, still let me repay you. You said, you didn't have anything to eat?

?? : Uh- no please don't bother yourself. It's fine.

The anonymous person was feeling overwhelmed due to Eleanor's delicate gestures.

Ele - Please...

Ele insisted on cooking some food for him as a way to repay for his help and also she felt bad knowing he was hungry.. ?? Couldn't further resist Eleanor's word and agreed on letting her do so..

Eleanor starts cooking. She made vegetable stew, scrambled eggs, omelet and beacons for him. Then they both had the meal together.. Eleanor was feeling shy but she shrugged it off.

*After the meal*

The anonymous person got up from the couch and took the dishes into the washing sink.

?? : Thank you so much for the meal. It's been quite some time since I had a good meal like this.

Ele - Huh! Don't you eat proper meals??
*Shocked*

?? : Actually. I have been very busy lately. So, I eat convenience store food.*Shy and Embarrassed*

Eleanor was kind hearted so she easily got worried and showed concern towards his health..

Eleanor - But, that's not good for your health...

Eleanor and the anonymous person sat on a soft couch.

They were having a nice chat. They laughed and talked about their interest, and liking the rain and nature with each other. 
Soon 38 minutes had passed by.

After 45 minutes the downpour had finally stopped.

?? : Oh! Look the rain stopped. As promised, let me help you find your keys! *Gets up from the couch*

Eleanor - Yea Thank you!! I don't know how to repay your kindness *also got up* *smiles*

?? : It's absolutely fine. Also you have cooked for me. I should be the one thanking you.

?? : Now let's go! And find your keys.

They both went out, in the forest, searching for her car keys. After searching for quite some time, they finally found her car keys.

Eleanor - Thank you!! For helping me find my keys.

Eleanor - Thank you so much for today! I really had a lot of fun with you. The tension which was brewing inside me is gone now. Thank you!

?? : But you were the one who helped me. I am grateful that I was of some use to you.. Thank you too! for today.

Eleanor - Aw Mention not , Goodbye! I must go now it's late already..

?? : Alright! Goodbye

Eleanor started her car engine , and bid bye .

*Car starts*
Vroooooooom!!
Vvvvvrrooooom!!!
Vvroom!!

And she drove off...into her prison..

The person realises something after her departure.
?? : Uhhhhh!! Oh oo I forgot to ask her name.

Even though we talked for just some time..... *Places his palm on his chest*

?? : She didn't treat me like a pest.... *Softly smiles*
?? : SHE WAS THE NICEST PERSON. I HAD EVER MET IN MY LIFE.. *Shouts in the open air with his arms open*

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In the Gravielt Mansion

After driving for some time, she got home. She sneaked into her room while taking a deep breath in and out.

She went into her rest room, and was about to take a hot shower...

But, then she started removing her wet clothes and that's when she noticed. She didn't return the stranger's jacket... She took it off..

Ele - OOH!!! WAIT-WHAT  *almost screams*
I DIDN'T RETURN HIS JACKET!!!!

AND DIDN'T EVEN ASK FOR HIS NAME..

". . . . . . . . ."
". . . . . ."
". . ."

"But... why do in my heart.."
"I feel like..."
"Places her palm on her chest...."
"I had met him somewhere before.."
"And.. he was kind aswell..."

".. ... ... ..."
"Master-"
"........"
".."
"My lord A-"

"!!!"