Illusion Of Love : Truth Blindfolded And Scars

CHAPTER 2: A letter for Shane

SHANE'S POV

We move towards the dining area. And it feels like home. The aroma spreads in the air and the fire lit in the chimney makes it cozy and warm. A six-seater dining table.It was a feast; the huge table was layered with a lot of dishes.

"Don't worry Shane, it suits your appetite, have your seat." I hear Natasha say while arranging the dishes.

I take my seat opposite Natasha and Mia,when Natasha serves me a plate full of dishes.

"Shane here you go." 

"Thanks ma'am but I'll help myself please don't bother."

"Formal? You're being one! And what's with ma'am? Natasha is fine and you’re like Ray." While speaking she fumbles but continues speaking."Ray of sunshine…What's wrong with pampering you. Come on! Try this.." With this I see my plate full of dishes.

Not to forget each dish on the table was full of veggies and bread with no meat and apples.

Now That we've mentioned apples I'm sure what Natasha means.

FLASHBACK

I was burnt out from the journey

Exhaustion taking the best of me. My stomach grumbles, from starvation but all I wanted was a good 8 hour sleep.Finding the trainers lodge with my heavy eyelids,all I remember was crashing on my bed. After waking up,my steps pull me straight to the canteen area to find no one around.

 Thomas suggests I check with the incharge of the canteen,Natasha.

The room was empty,Leading me to whisper~yell. "Is there anyone here."

My eyes wandered around to find someone who could attend to me when my eyes fell back off the kitchen counter,spotting someone kneeling.

The person was engrossed in listening to music, her earphones plugged in. while she absent~mindedly moved to the back side of the shelf to grab something.

I keep on calling her and try my best to grab her attention, "hey you! Hey Na.. Nata…ahhhhh.. whatever!" 

I was too lazy to go near her, with a vicious thought in my mind.

I plugged in the cable of the table fan connected to the back counter to the switchboard near me, with this I was all set to grab her attention. In a split second she was shocked and frustrated which led her to unplug her earphones, still showing her back to me.

When I irritatedly ask,

"Hey! You. there?" I command.

She finally faces me with frustration making me laugh hard but I control it.

Probably Natasha (i.e, Mia) was organizing the kitchen and it was time for flour which was now emptied on her face rather than the container.

I clear my throat trying my best to maintain my composure.

"Do you have something to eat?"

She replied " yes! The apple pie, toasted bread, and a few beverages are available for now, as the time is up." I cut her off.

"Don't you have something else?"

She replied coldly. "And don't you have manners to speak, I'm afraid,this is not a restaurant but a small camp~caterer."

Now this has shocked me, never in my life have I once encountered such a situation.

I welcome her with sarcasm.

"With all due respect Miss... whosoever, I am allergic to apples."

"Can I get something to eat?"

She says,"Well,that's better." Crossing her arms towards her chest.