Tessa: "You... You?!"
Ben smiled innocently and scratched his head, which only infuriated Tessa more.
Tessa: "Aishhh, you punk!" (she exclaimed, hitting him with her bag)
Ben: "Ahh, ahh! Yahhh! Why are you hitting me like that?" (he rubbed his hands, trying to defend himself)
Tessa: "Yahhh!" (she shouted, continuing to hit him) "How dare you call me every day and torture me? What's with that 'one who admired you every day' nonsense? Aishhh, you bastard! Are you stalking me?" (she accused, hitting him again)
Ben: "Omg, omg! Wait, yah wait!" (he pleaded, trying to calm her down)
But Tessa didn't listen, continuing to hit him with her bag. Ben, not knowing what to do, grabbed her hands to stop her. Tessa's eyes widened in anger, and she forcefully yanked her hands away.
Tessa: "Aishh! How dare you touch me! You-" (she started to say, but was interrupted by the waiter)
Waiter: "Mam, please don't do this here. People are watching. You guys can fight outside the shop, please." (he said, bowing)
Tessa realized they were drawing a crowd and turned to see many people staring at them. Ben giggled teasingly, which only made Tessa angrier. She gave him a death glare, took her bag, and stormed out of the shop, with Ben following close behind.
As they stepped outside, Tessa turned to Ben and demanded, ( It was drizzling outside )
Tessa : "What do you want from me? Why have you been calling me every day?"
Ben : "I just wanted to get your attention. I've been admiring you from afar, and I couldn't think of any other way to get you to notice me."
Tessa's expression turned skeptical.
Tessa : "Admiring me? You call torturing me with creepy calls 'admiring'?"
Ben ( chuckled) : "Well, maybe 'torturing' is a bit of an exaggeration. But I just wanted to show you that I'm interested in getting to know you better."
Tessa crossed her arms, still wary.
Tessa :"And why should I believe you? Why should I even care?"
Ben took a step closer, his eyes locked on hers.
Ben : "Because, Tessa, I think we could have something special. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove it to you."
Tessa raised an eyebrow, unsure of what to make of Ben's bold declaration. But as she looked into his eyes, she saw something there that gave her pause.
As they stood there staring at each other, Tessa's phone buzzed, displaying her mom's number. Noticing the time,
Tessa ( exclaimed ) : "I have to leave, it's my mom!"
Ben : "Oh, okay. Can I give you a ride?"
Tessa shot him a death glare, making it clear she didn't want him to follow her.
She then answered the call and quickly walked away from the scene, leaving Ben behind.
As he watched her disappearing figure, a smile spread across his face. He looked up the sky.. The thunders began to form.
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At College
Luna: "Aigoo, where's my phone? Aishhh!" (she exclaimed, sitting in the staff room chair, looking frazzled)
Harry: "Hey, Luna. You're still here? You didn't go home yet?"
Luna looked up and saw Harry who is holding a file to submit in the staff room.
Luna: "No, Harry. I lost my phone in my classroom."
Harry: "Gosh! Did you file a complaint?"
Luna: "Yeah, just now.
Harry : Come on we will search in the classroom.
Luna : But I've searched everywhere already." (she said, her face sad)
Harry: "Oh god, it's okay, Luna. You can get it tomorrow. It's raining outside, so go home soon."
Luna's eyes welled up with tears.
Luna : "It's... it's my dad's present... the only thing I have from him." (tears dropped as she put her head down)
Harry: "Omg, Luna, please don't cry!" (he sat beside her and patted her head, his heart aching at seeing her cry)
Just then, a staff member approached them.
Staff : "Luna, you can leave now.
Luna : My phone.
Staff : we didn't find it till now. We'll search for your phone and return it to you tomorrow. ( she told and left from the place )
Luna: "But, ma'am..." (she stood up to follow the staff member, but Harry held her arm)
Harry: "You'll get it tomorrow, I promise. If they can't find it, I'll search the whole college for you, okay? Now go home, it's raining. Please, Luna."
Luna nodded sadly, and they both left the college together.
As they exited the college, Luna said,
Luna :"Okay, then bye... I'm leaving."
Harry smiled and nodded,
Harry : "Don't worry, we'll find your phone soon." ( he said while wrapping his arm around her shoulder )
Luna smiled back and turned to leave.
Unbeknownst to them, someone inside a nearby car watched them while holding the steering very tightly, and mix of possessiveness and anger in his eyes. He couldn't see Harry because Luna is hiding him.
After Harry turned and left, Luna began walking down the road.
Suddenly, a car horn made her flinch. Her mind raced with fear:
Luna : ( in her mind ) "Oh my god, I'm dead now. I totally forgot what Raf told me this morning - 'don't come alone'."
She gulped, stood frozen, and closed her eyes in fear. Raf, drove up the car and stopped beside her, his face stern.
Luna opened the door and got in. As Raf drove away, he glanced at his wristwatch and asked,
Raf : "You're an hour late." ( with straight face )
Luna : I'm... I... My.. Phone was missed.. I searched for it.. Just now filed a complaint... So I'm late..
Raf : ( sighed ) Hmm..
Luna : You.. You were waiting for 1 hour ?
Raf : Hmm ( he looked straight )
Luna bite her lips in gultines..
Luna : I'm sorry.. I forgot..
Raf : Its okay..
Luna : Ah.. How is your.. Injuries.. ?
Raf turned to Luna and looked at her eyes and nodded as yes.
Luna suddenly looked out of the window her heart racing like a car.. He always look straight when he talks.. But now..
Raf : Anything wrong ?
Luna: Huh.. ( quickly shook her head as no )
Raf looked straight and they both came to the mansion within sometime.
