In Love With The Devil

Chapter 2

He wasn't that far away but it felt like miles. Soon we were face to face I smiled and said "hi." He crooked his head to the side and replied "hello." My mind went blank for a second then I said "I'm Valerie or Val for short." He smiled and said "Roland, nice to meet you." He put out his hand for me to shake and when I did it felt as if a fire went through me. He must of felt something too because his eyebrows frowned and his eyes got wide in surprise. He looked at me and asked "have we met before?"

I shook my head no and I was about to say something else when his phone chimed. He politely said "excuse me", and checked his phone. Roland then looked up and said "I'm sorry it was nice meeting you, but I have to go." Before I could say another word he was off. I was pretty disappointed, I mean he was really cute, a gentle man, and I thought we could exchange numbers and meet up to get to know each other.

I walked back to Grace and Amy who wanted to know every detail. I told them, Amy replied "he didn't ask for your number?" I just shook my head no. Grace huffed and said "well....maybe he has a girlfriend or something." Amy then cute in and stated "if I saw my boyfriend looking at another girl like that I would lose it." I decided to let it go and said "Amy, we know you would." She knew I was only teasing her, and it made Grace laugh and Grace has a kind of laugh that makes you laugh too.

We left the mall and went our separate ways, promising to call one another later. I walked home but once I got to my apartment I didn't want to go inside yet. So I walked over to this old park that was nearby. It had a basketball court and a few swings. and took in the scenery, London in October.  People were coming and going, plus the trees with there different colored leaves. Then across the street I saw him, Roland. Then a car came blocking my view  and he was gone. I must be losing my mind or I saw someone who looked like him or something.

After a few minutes it felt as if someone was touching my cheek and I felt the same fire as when Roland and I shook hands. I could feel knuckles going down my left cheek and it felt as if a thumb went over my lips. Then it felt as if someone was holding my chin. I really must be crazy because no one was in front of me. I figured it was time for me to go home and leave these strange feelings behind. I ran home and in my haste I felt my scarf was gone and realized, I lost it at the small park.