Chapter 33- The past

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Since last night we were all too disturbed by the unwanted arrival. We skipped distributing presents to today morning.

I didn't expect any of them to give Ethan or me anything. But they did.

"Thank you," I said to all of them for their wonderful presents.

As it was my turn, I got the bag in which I stored the gifts.

"Lilith," I passed Lilith her gift.

"Why's it so heavy?" She asked, as she unrapped it.

"Thank you." She said delighted.

I had given her a set of different books, that I thought she would love to read.

"You're Welcome." I was pleased that she liked it.

"Maia." Honestly, I gave Maia a box of candies.

I bought gifts according to what I knew about everyone.

Lilith- books
Maia- Candies
Harry- expired lolipops

No, I'm just kidding.

I bought Harry and Jake a keychain that looked like them.

As for Chris, I bought him a watch.
The watch meant something when I bought it. It had You'll find it in time carved on the back. He didn't see it, but I'm sure he will, when the time is right.

"And, this is for you." I came close to Ethan.

"It's a boy-ish chain, with an I. I want to be close to your heart too." He grinned.

"God so cheesy." Lilith chimed in.

"Ida," Ethan called, "Let's go."

"Where?" I asked.

"Out."

I looked at Ethan through the reflection, "Where are you taking me?"

"A place I haven't been to in years."

"Why?"

"Because I love you."

"The real reason?" I smile.

"Because you love me."

"Hmm," I hummed, looking over at the chain around his neck.

"Also," his grip on the wheel tightened, "Cuz' I need to tell you something."

I turned to face him, "Then tell."

"Not now."

I braced my chin within my palms, "Are we there yet?"

"No."

"Now?"

"No."

I asked after a minute that felt like an hour, "Now?!"

"No." Ethan stayed patient with me.

I stood up on my seat annoyed, "Where in the world are we?"

"Ida!" Ethan shouted and I flinched. "Sit down now!" My heart skipped, and I immediatly made an attempt to sit.

"I don't understand why you even rented a car for one," I raised my index finger, "day."

Ethan pulled the car to a stop.

"What are you doing?" I ask. "Don't kick me out on the middle of the road." I grabbed the seat.

Ethan didn't answer, and brushed past me.

I closed my eyes, half expecting something.

When I felt like nothing happened, I opened my eyes.

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