La Nuit Tourne Paranormal

Chapter Nineteen

Yen and I sit together at the kitchen counter island as Hiromi finishes preparing our meal, I glance over to notice that Yen has a smile plastered across her face... she seems really kind and friendly, I like her bubbly personality.

"So what are some of your hobbies Zella?" Yen asks me as she looks at me, not catching me glancing at her.
"I love architectural design, I've always enjoyed sports... I guess I'm not that interesting." I nervously laugh to hide my anxiety... honestly I'm not very good at being put on the spot with questions.
"You never mentioned you liked architecture." Hiromi turns to us as he places a hot steamy bowl of ramen in front of me.

I look down at the beautiful assortment of delicacies he's built into the bowl as a smile spreads across my face. Excitement visibly expels from my body as I then glance up to Hiromi as my eyes meet his, as suddenly I'm no longer able to think of the ramen... the look on his face makes my heart race out of my chest, his slight smile, his relaxed expression... I watch as his small smile spreads across his lips tugging at both ends.

"I-I never thought to mention it." I bring myself out of the thoughtless daze into his eyes, as I shake myself back towards reality... am I nervous?
"She would love the architecture back at home, isn't that right Yen?"
Hiromi turns as he makes his way back to the counter, shortly returning with two more bowls of ramen.

He slides a bowl towards Yen as he sits across from us, still intently focusing on me causing my cheeks to burn red. I let my hair fall over my face as I begin to move my noodles around as the steam begins to warm my face.
"She would! You should take her there sometime." Yen smiles as she begins to dig into the ramen.
"Especially the sun room, our father personally created the glass art."

I smile at them as I start to realize something, they're both really good people, I start to feel bad for assuming the worse about Hiromi... but things still feel indifferent- with my power it's hard to trust people.
"That would be lovely." I say smiling as I begin to eat my meal, thankful of what I have for the moment being.

We all begin to finish eating as I push my bowl forward quietly groaning.
"I'm so full... I might explode." I complain as I turn to Hiromi to see an amusing smile on his face.
"How was it?"
"Somehow... better than last time." I say as my cheeks burn red as I realize I've said too much.

I glance over to Yen as I begin to feel embarrassed as I realize she's winking at Hiromi- as if she's approving of his actions... is she enticing him to pursue me? I try to ignore my last remark as I hear Hiromi clear his throat trying to ignore Yen's teasing.
"I'm very happy you enjoyed it... if there's anything else you need, please let me know." Hiromi smiles softly towards me as he cleans up the dishes off the table and walks away into the kitchen towards the sink.

"You must've broken him, I haven't seen him smile like this in years." Yen smiles as she stands up.
"Make yourself at home, you can continue to sleep in the guest bedroom Zella, it's very nice to meet you." She nods at me as she turns around back towards the living area falling back onto the couch as she begins to flip through channels.

I blink aimlessly as I realize she knows we've been staying here... I shake my head smiling silently as I stand up walking towards the guest bedroom where I assume my suitcase is... I could definitely use a shower... I feel like I haven't showered in years even though it's not been that long.

I turn the knob as I let myself into the bedroom closing the door behind me, I stare into the room as I notice my suitcase lying on the perfectly made bed. I make my way over to my things as I slide my suitcase to the floor next to the beside table, unzipping the side as I take out a pair of dark jeans and a black hoodie.