Masked Feelings

Chapter 10: Horrible Day.

"Where are you going?" Rose asked as I walked away from the car. I hadn't tell her about what Jace told me. I didn't want her to worry. I'll tell her later.

"For a walk. Go home Rose" I said as I turned and gave her a reassuring smile. She frowned but still gave me a forced smile. She knew that it was better if she kept her distance from me right now. I made my way to the nearby Park. It was a long way. But that's what I needed right now. I needed to walk. I needed to forget. But hell! Walking was making me over think about this situation. I pulled out my phone and looked for his number.

"Hello, Damian Spears speaking" he said very formally. I rolled my eyes, knowing that he knew that I was the one calling.

"You were not so formal yesterday" I commented as I saw the park a few metres away.

"I'm quite busy right now. What do you want?" he asked in a really professional tone. My heart clenched a bit and this made me realize that all this was a deal.

"I'll call you later?" I proposed as I reached the park and took a deep breath.

Wow. Walking was really tiring.

"What do you want?" he demanded this time. I rolled my eyes, knowing that he wouldn't give up and would keep on pestering me till I answer his question. So I did what I thought was best to do.

I ended the call.

Damian was so playful yesterday and this morning. Grumpy Damian is not cool. Great. Now I'm talking like a teen. I walked to the lake and glared at the water. Thomas's little face appeared in my head and quickly my glare softened. I don't wanna lose my little brother. I walked to a bench and sat there, thinking of all the possibilities that existed to be able to save him. I know. It's unreal.

"Hey, Mind if I sit here?" I rose my head as soon as I heard this deep masculine voice. I shook my head as I took in the appearance of the guy standing in front of me. His messy dirty blond hair made him look like a teen but his muscular body said otherwise. He was wearing a Bermuda and a white shirt. He gave me a charming smile as he sat next to me. I sighed and closed my eyes as I leant over my knees and used my hands to support my face. "Is there any problem?" the blond guy asked from beside me. I turned my face slightly so I was looking at him. I noticed that his eyes were pitch black. I gave him a little smile and eventually shook my head. I'm obviously not going to narrate my life to a stranger.

"No big problems. Just usual" I said, offering him a smile afterwards. He stared at me a few seconds before nodding.

"I'm Ross" he said as he placed his hand in front of me. I sat straight and placed my hand in his and shook it.

"Athena" I told him and soon obtained a brightening grin from him.

"Goddess of Wisdom, eh?" he said teasingly, making me chuckle. I shrugged and leant myself on the back of the bench. I wasn't in the mood to talk and I was pretty sure that Ross realized that as he shut up and didn't utter another word. I let my eyes closed and let my head fall to the back. The fresh air was helping me to cool down.

"Rossy!" I heard a little voice said timidly. "The ball fell in the lake" I opened my eyes to see a little blond boy who was poking Ross's arm.

"It fell in the lake or you threw it in the lake?" Ross asked while playfully glaring at the boy. He seemed to be around nine or ten. The little boy gave him a sheepish smile and shrugged.

"Same thing" he said.

"No, it's not the same thing. It's the third time. Go and wait" Ross huffed. I chuckled at his facial expression.

"Rossy, eh?" I teased, making him chuckle. He watched as the little boy made his way to a group of children and motioned them to sit on the grass. Probably waiting for Ross to get the ball for them.