TPN fanfic- Norman X Ray

Chapter 5

Ray's POV

After we ate the dinner and cleaned the dinning hall, it was time to go to sleep. At least, that was what I thought. But when I wanted to go upstairs to my room, Mama came past me, handing me a heavy,old book. This isn't good....

I opened the book on the first page. There was a piece of paper with a note on it:

Before sleep, come to my room. We need to talk.

.....shit. I was avoiding Mama these past days so I'm sure she's mad. I can't avoid her this time.

"Ray! Ray! Are you gonna tell us a tale?" Chris was approaching me with Jemima and Eugene. He opened his arms as a sign of a hug. I leaned down and ruffled my hand through his hair.

"Not today Chris, I'm kinda tired. But count on me tomorrow." I said with a smile.

"But you haven't tell us a tale for a long time~!" Jemima whined.

"I promise" I looked her in the eyes.

As the three disappeard upstairs, I turned and head towards Mama's room. This better be quick... I knock on the door quietly.

"Come in" Mama's voice echoed through the quiet hall. She didn't seem mad at all. But I know she is.

"What do you want?" I snapped. "I already told you that if I knew something more about the plan, I would tell you! And well, nothing changed so now I can leave-"

"Stop right there" Mama didn't even raised her voice but actually it's cold calmness was giving me chills.

"I didn't called you for that," she gave me one of her smiles filled with fake love and care. It's disgusting. "I trust you."

She then walked towards me and leaned closer. Now she's whispering to my ear. "Even though you're a liar, and a traitor"

What she said left me frozen. But that was the less cruel thing. "I know how much you care for them. Especially Norman." I blushed at that, "but you're my ally, not theirs. If you'll ever lie to me again...." the last words, she whispered so quietly I could barely hear her. But I did. I heard her so well.

"Well, good night, Ray" she said, the disgusting smile back on her face.

"Night" I mumbled, still in shock and as I turn to leave, I could hear her laughing. What a witch.....terrible, TERRIBLE witch. Even worse than that...

I headed upstairs and to my room. I then remembered Norman inviting me to the date today night. Should I call it a date...? Or is it way too childish? But I'm glad for that, it will be easier to forget about Isabella's words.

I headed to my bed, pretending to fall asleep quickly so that the children, especially Chris, Jemima and Eugene, think I'm really tired and not bothering me then.

I waited 'till the clock strikes midnight, then I crawl from my bed to the hall. Norman is waiting for me there, and from the expression on his face, he's lost in thoughts. It's cute.

"H-hey, I'm here" I whispered.

"Oh, Ray! Sorry, I was brooding. I didn't except you to come..."