Kyla, the Ghost Hunter

At the Krauss' Mansion (chapter twenty five)

"You Brat! How dare you disobey me?" Richard said and slammed the door of my room.

"Stay there until midnight. Think about what you've done." He added.

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The next day:

"Young master, Sir Richard said you should have breakfast with him today." The maid called at the door of my room.

"I'm coming." I said.

I didn't have any rest. I was locked again by that beast. I wish he never went back. I wish he never adopted me.

"Karl, sit down." He said as I arrived at the dining room. It really seemed awkward to have this vast dining room while only the two of us eats here on this long table. It would be also rare for us to eat together because he's always away. I didn’t know what kind of facial expression I must wear for him not to get mad at me.

"Take off that frown on your face or else I'll scrape it with my fork, young boy." He said.

I smiled.

"Good morning, Sir." I said, and started to have breakfast.

As I was taking a little spoonful of my soup, he asked, "That girl from yesterday, who is she?"

I accidentally dropped my spoon. What does he want from her? Its none of his business. I took my napkin, wiped my mouth and said, "Kyla, her name is Kyla. She's my classmate."

"A friend?" He asked.

"Yes" I said.

"I will let you go to school today. But just to meet Kyla. I would like to know her. Invite her for dinner tomorrow." He said.

My heart was beating so fast about what I heard. What on earth does he need with Kyla? But I do not have the courage yet to fight against him. I am just a coward boy.

"Yes, sir." I answered.

At school, I was so nervous. I saw how Kyla cried in front of me yesterday. I don't know how could I tell that Sir Richard wants to meet her.

"Karl, I thought you were expelled." Kyla said as we met at the corridor.

"I am." I said. "I just came here to tell you something."

We went to the school's garden to talk.

"So, what is it?" She asked.

"My limo will fetch you after class. My father wants to invite you for dinner." I said. I could not explain what kind of reaction Kyla had. She was a bit shocked. She already knew how evil Sir Richard could be. I bet she's a bit scared.

"Don't worry. He'll never hurt you. I'll be there." I said.

"Can Jack come with me?" She suddenly asked.

"I think so. No one would bother if he came, anyway." I answered.

"Thank you." she said.

She smiled and went back in the classroom. She really is one kind of a woman. The kind that would capture my heart so effortless.