A Way Back

Chapter 10

Elizabeth POV
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I blinked twice at the charming view I'm looking at. Dark blue jeans and a brown leather jacket, his hair was falling on his forehead. His hands were slipped in his pockets while his eyes were focusing on mine. I was holding the door with both hands laying my head on it when Daniel snapped  "Hello! Back to earth! "
"What? What did you say?" I said with a shaking voice. A cute smile was painted on his face.
"Aren't you inviting me inside?" Daniel declared. I gestured him o get in  with a playful smile. "Sorry the place is a total mess, I've just moved in and..."
"I know "he cut off my talking and place himself on the sofa watching my moves as I shifted the boxes from the living room. " I come for help. You told me about your new apartment yesterday and I decided to give you some lessons in organizing " I chuckled at his talking  "Look who is talking. It's like you are better than me at this. Your desk is a total mess. I wonder how is your apartment! " He laid his head on the sofa with a challenging smile" Trust me you won't  be able to close your mouth when you see my apartment. Work is another thing ."
"Prove it " I challenged him crossing my arms. He stood up and took off his jacket " why don't you say, please Daniel can you help me with these instead " He tied his sleeves Bringing the boxes to their old place.
"You go organize something else  and leave this to me" I nodded with a big grin. Daniel reminds me of Chris: Funny, Handsome, and kind.  I kept gazing at him intently before he catch  me." You are still here !" I narrowed my eyes at him and went to my room. From time to time I took a quick peek at him, It's just nice to see him around. An hour later, I returned to the living room to glance at a vast transformation. The decors added brought life to the patio especially when it's done in a beautiful way. I looked at Daniel with a small grin.
"That's like ....wow ! Are you a secret decorator? "I asked amused" You can say I have it in my DNA. Don't be so impressed It's nothing "He answered mockingly. Sarcasm's man is here again. I place myself near him. I can see his eyes sparkling in my direction.
"What's there?" I faced him questioned. He tickled his fingers on his thighs not breaking eye contact with me.
"you are different Elizabeth" his words cause me a shock. I widened my eyes at him in inquiry waiting for him to explain." I mean In everything. The way you look and .."
"Well, that's normal. I'm a different person" He grinned.
"I'm not stupid. I meant not just looks, behavior and everything" I laughed
" We have just met Daniel come on ! ".
" I wanted to play a  romantic role for a while. But I don't think you are the right one. "
"Maybe you are a bad actor ?!" I returned the gesture  "Oh I forget! My refrigerator is empty . You wanna accompany me to the supermarket?" I said as I stood from my place . 
He nodded directing his heels to the front door "I'll wait for you in the car hurry up" I smiled with a nod and run to the bedroom to change my clothes.
The supermarket wasn't full .there were some people here and there. Daniel took care of the cart as I was walking before him studying the place.
"So where should we start?"I looked back at him with a smile.
" meat I guess." I nodded and we found our destination. . He seemed bored as he occupied his eyes around not throwing a word, adding to that the deep breath he took every minute. When we get to the snacks  place I turned back to him "Hey ! why did you stop? " he cried "I was about to hit you".
"Is my company boring?" He widens his eyes in confusion.
"No" He answered, "I hate shopping".
"You could say No !" I Throw ships on his face.
"You are too pretty to be rejected "He throw the bag back.
"Anyway just complete your shopping alone. I will wait for you outside ." " what? Are you going to let me push this cart all alone? No way! "
"You are not going anywhere. yOu are the one who agreed on coming with me !" he narrowed his eyes
" And to not feel bored you'll choose with me every single object! Okay? " I watched him with challenging eyes.
"Okay Madam" He back his head in disbelief and then looked at me with a cute smile.
Daniel drops me at my apartment. he could finally get rid of me. I bit he is flying with  happiness.
I Made My dinner And set on the sofa watching TV And eating my plate of hot pasta. As I was switching between channels I heard door knocks. It must be Daniel. Maybe  he forgot something. I put the plate aside and  stood up to open the door. What the Hell? It takes me a lot of time to register for this. Chris Richardson  Is standing in front of me with his sports pants, Polo t-shirt, and sneakers. His hair was sliding back giving him a pure charm, And his eyes omg! The ones that I will never get over. I carry so many memories with me.  I shifted my thoughts and return the blank expression.
"Can I help you with something Chris ?" I asked holding the door. "Can I come inside first?" It sounded like an order but I think it's better to talk inside. I closed the door and showed him the living room. He throws a quick eye at the apartment and rests on the sofa. I set a little far from him. I don't think I could handle the tension between us.
"do you like your new home?" He asked looking at me emotionless. "Yeah"  I answered running from his gazes. but his eyes didn't leave mine instead. I dared to look back and to my surprise, his gazes were softer and like they carry tons of questions. I've known him my whole life and I can tell. it's like he is saying how did we become this way? Why?
"You are beautiful. Your eyes are innocent like always " Chris said breaking the silence And my heart skipped a beat, my breathing is heavier now. I don't know why his compliments still have their effects on me? Why is he complimenting me? I opened my mouth to speak but he cut me off " but that ugly heart though,  full of betrayal and selfishness.  How could you live with  two different things? " He hardened his eyes on me. I felt a ball stuck in my throat. Tears at the back of my eyes. But I'm handling it, I can do this. I had to face him anyway. I wish I could tell him everything right now. I need him to know that I didn't betray him, that his love is living  in my heart . But I was unable to throw a word as his eyes were focusing on mine. It's like I was a prisoner in those blue circles. shockingly, He stood up breaking eye contact.
"I don't know Why I'm here anyway "
"Chris wait !!" I finally break free "Come back I can explain" I shouted but I heard the door slammed.
"Please Chris, I'm not like that. And I can prove it "