FLOWER

CHAPTER 8.2

Then I leave and go straight to school. I'm actually too early to reach my destination. All I can do is sunbathe in the morning sun. But it's tearing me apart from the inside. Maybe I should stay and listen to them. They can regale me with lies. Since they have done it so far. How sure can I be about their truthfulness? When will I know? I know one thing, I don't feel like listening to them. For them to do this type of stalking is the worst slap in the face to me. Do I want to know why they wove such a web around me? Why they don't trust me.

Maybe I should at least change a seat away from the parking lot. This thought occurs to me when I see the car and the Davis brothers pulling in. Even more so after yesterday. The triplets are getting off next to me. Because where else could they? After all, the entire parking lot is empty. From my place it's not the closest to the school at all. And it's still the most comfortable here. I reach into my pocket where I have pepper spray gel. I won't give up alive.

- What's up mongrel? Finally someone showed you how much you matter - And that's the real Asher. Not the fake one from yesterday.

- Don't say anything like that.

Nathan scolds him. And together with James he leads to the buildings. Don't move without any guards.

- Everything's all right. If there's anything I can do to help. - Lian says. Looking at me with those beautiful black eyes. I'm about to melt.

- Nice of you, I'm fine. I'm sorry about yesterday.

- Unnecessarily. I know you have nothing to do with this stinking mess. -My sister did not initiate me into the whole plan. I should ask. After all, I've known her for so many years. -You prefer specific action. You don't play tricks like this.

- You're so sure of it.

- Of course.

The wizard leaves the car and sits next to me. I try to focus on the individual clouds in the sky. I'm very distracted by his proximity. Maybe he won't repay me for yesterday. I bite my lip.

- All I need is the image of you hitting on Alexander. Something beautiful. - Great. Who else saw this?

- You are a liar.

- I never. I made a bet with Asher who you would choose, me or Alexander. I have to thank you for winning.

- More like a draw. I didn't choose you.

- We are just a formality.

I really need to have my hearing checked. My infatuation must be constantly playing tricks on me.

- In what sense.

- Being a couple! - I open my eyes even wider. My heart starts beating faster. I must be dreaming.

- Are you telling me that you want to be in a real relationship with a golden girl?

- Your profession doesn't bother me.

- How gracious you are.

- It happens to me sometimes. You probably won't have many customers with such a pick-up line. There's nothing for you to worry about.

I turn towards him. The wizard watches the sky. There is a blissful smile on his face. Even in profile he must be so handsome.

- Lian, you're deluding yourself about us.

- My dear, do not deny the truth.

- And I thought Asher was the only one talking nonsense. However, it runs in your family.

He shifts on the bench, turning towards me. Now we are actually touching each other. Suddenly it radiates a gentle warmth that envelopes me. He looks into my eyes with his hypnotizing ones. I need space. And fast. Inhale, exhale, focus on basic life functions.

- Róża, I know what I'm talking about.

- I don't think so. - A mocking smile appears on his lips.

He reaches out and tucks a stray strand of hair behind my ear. I knock the intruder away. But he grabs my hand mid-flight. He pulls her to his lips. Hot breath touched my skinre. To be replaced with a touch of wonderfully soft lips. A shiver runs from my hand and spreads throughout my body. Accumulating in one place. This reaction of my body definitely scares me. However, I stare at his mouth, swallowing my saliva ...

- You see! - He says tenderly. - I feel the same way.

I look into his eyes, which suddenly seem hungry. When I almost throw myself at him in the middle of the school parking lot. Like an animal. He lets go of my hand. He gets up. And gets into the car. Those beautiful lips stretch into a mischievous smile.

- Róża, don't miss my classes. - Then he sets off.

And I'm staring like a complete idiot at the empty space when it's long gone. I was caught in a sorcerer's trap. What a naive creature. Inhale and exhale. I need to download some dating app. I'm starting to feel sick. I promise you, I don't believe in my sanity. Inhale and exhale. I clear my thoughts and my mind, which keeps coming back to one sorcerer.