Forgotten Face

Part 10 : Old house

As the day progressed, the sun reached its zenith, bathing the surroundings in its brilliant warmth.
Felix wandered through the narrow road, his mind filled with thoughts about his journey ahead. He could see other people scattered along the path, going about their own business.
He was on a mission to find a familiar yet oddly unfamiliar place - Misa's home. As he walked, he took in his surroundings, searching for any recognizable landmarks that could lead him in the right direction.
With focus and determination, he navigated his way through the winding streets and pathways. Finally, he arrived at Misa's home, his heart pounding with anticipation and hope.
He knocked on the door, hoping for a response. However, he was met with no answer from within. He then asked the neighbors for any information about the girl who used to live there four years ago. To his dismay, they had recently moved into the neighborhood and had no knowledge of her existence. He continued his search for the benevolent uncle who used to give him fruits. Unfortunately, it was discovered that he had passed away two years ago. With no leads or answers, he headed back, feeling more lost and confused than ever before.
As he neared the building, Felix was suddenly startled when a figure suddenly jumped in front of him. It was Rosie who landed right in his path.
As usual, Rosie sported a cheerful smile on her face.

"Where have you been? I've been searching all over for you,"

she said, her eyes beaming with joy.

Caught off guard by her question, Felix felt a sense of panic wash over him. He didn't want to reveal that he had been here before. Quickly thinking, he tried to come up with a believable excuse.

"I.. uh.. I was just taking a walk around the area, you know, for some fresh air,"

he stuttered, hoping that his lie wouldn't be exposed.

"You should've mentioned it,i would've joined you. It's dangerous to wander around alone; what if you get lost?"

Her concerned tone cut through the air as she spoke to Felix.

"It's fine, really. I wasn't far away. I was just a short distance from here."

He felt a strong urge to reveal the truth, but he worried that if he told them he had been here before, they might think he was strange.

"From now on, if you want to explore the surroundings, remember to tell me. I'll join you."

She leaned in closer to him, her eyes fixed on his. Her voice held a hint of sternness as she spoke
As she drew closer to him, he felt an unexpected shyness wash over him. His heart raced, and a blush spread across his face. Unconsciously, he took a small step backward, creating a small gap between them.
Whenever Rosie interacted with Felix, he couldn't help but notice a hint of flirtation in her tone.
He was not someone who typically appreciated girls who engaged in flirtatious behavior. He found it rather uncomfortable and preferred more straightforward communication.
Yet, every time he saw Rosie, a glimmer of hope flickered in his mind. He couldn't help but wonder, could she possibly be Misa. He didn't want to hurt her feelings or damage their budding friendship, even though her flirty nature made him uneasy.
Just as Rosie was planning her next move in her attempt to flirt further with him, Ren suddenly appeared from the door and called out to them, requesting their presence inside.