Chapter 6

Ynnah

"So, what would be our topic?" I asked nonchalantly while crossing my both arms at the front of my chest.

We are here today in the school canteen talking about what will be our topic in the case study we both will do.

"I like cases about murders and any other crime issues, but that wasn't educational enough so we should think other recent issues or topics that related in our rights. How about, human rights crisis in the Philippines? Was that fine with you?" he said while scanning his phone.

This man was very creepy! He likes those cases of murders? Goodness! Even a bleeding wound, I am still scared to look at.

"That's fine with me." I said as I wrote down on my notepad about the ideas he had said. "Do you have any social media account? I'll just add you so I can send to you the case link, later."

"No, I haven't," he answered which made me stilled in disbelief.

He haven't.. what?!

"Seriously? You don't have one? Even Facebook or twitter? How about IG or email?" I asked once again.

He's just shook his head that means, he really haven't any. What kind of creature is he why he doesn't have such social accounts ? Even maybe the fetuses already have a social account!

"What planet did you come from and you don't have one?" I asked unbelievably. " You're unbelievable! Nerds do have that while you don't? Gosh! You are stressful." I said as I massaged my head.

"Im not a fan of any social media accounts. I prefer reading books than wasting my time doing those stuffs." He said as he ate the beef steak he had ordered a while ago.

I just kept quiet as I sip my juice when he suddenly gave his cellphone to me causing my eyebrows to rise.

"What is that?"  asked.

"Cellphone," he answered seriously.

Okay Ynnah, relax. Just think that he's an alien who's trying to annoy you okay?

"I know it's a cellphone, what I mean is why are you giving it to me? "I said as I crossed my arms.

"Number."

"What?" Okay, just one! I'm already annoyed!

"Cellphone number. Put your cellphone number on my phone," he answered which made me rolled my eyes in annoyance.

Wow! He is able to speak directly to the point, but he still tortures me. This man!

I immediately took his phone which is still lying in front of me then I typed my number on his phone and gave it to him.

When he got his phone back, he immediately went back to what he was eating and never spoke again. How could he possibly do that? You know? Being silent all the time? Doesn't he spit saliva? But that's okay too. I don't want to talk to him.

"I'm going." I said and stood up while arranging my belongings, but before I left I talked to him again. "Dont you dare talk to me in class, except for personal matters, okay bye!" and I marched away.

I entered the classroom because it was only 20mins for the next subject. While I was busy reading the book which was my usual hobby while waiting for our political science instructor someone tapped me at my shoulder. I almost jumped when I saw that eros.

"Think of a schedule so that we can talk." He said and sat down in his chair.

This man! How dare him talking to me in class !? I just said earlier that he should not talk to me unless it is important and related to our class then, Ugh!

I didnt able to answer him when our instructor already entered our class. That's why I frowned as I listened to the lectures.

During the whole class, I was feeling this weirdness because on my side was eros strong presence which I really hate. I can feel his gaze all over my neck which was covered by my hair. It's scary because I know he's staring at me again.

Why is that? It looks like there is something you should be afraid of. I don't understand why but that's what I really feel when I know he's around even if he's near.

•

2 days passed since the first day and eros became my partner in our project. We have always been together for two days because of that case study which until now has not been completed.

We were a bit busy because of the assignments and projects we were doing but I didnt bother to complain. It also doesn't matter if I complain. I may even have turned out badly. The library looks like my classroom because I am researching things that can be related to the case study we are doing.

My case study partner Eros is also busy! He typed while I wrote what he typed. He is wearing big eyeglasses while typing that I know have no grades, props? It seems like that too. He is weird.

Sometimes my surroundings get a little creepy when I'm with him because I feel, someone was watching over us. I dont know but that's what I really feel. I know Eros presence has been scary for a long time but I felt something weird and creepy too and it wasn't from him.

I do not know! Just! That's it ..

Then sometimes he inserts the "Think of a schedule so that we can talk, already."

Ugh! He's annoying!

"Hey, are you okay?" from staring at my food I shifted my gaze to my older brother who now seemed worried about my actions.

I was out of focus because of Eros. When he came along I am losing myself. I do not know? Since that day at the mall, then at school especially in class and the fact that we're classmates for petes sake! And even being partners in our case study project.

Since those times he has been messing up my system. Especially the weird thing I feel around me when he's with me.

"Francis?"

"Hmm?"

"Do you know Sy Family?" I asked, well we know maybe Eros family is one of the big shareholders in our business company.

He shook his head. "How bout in business world? Do we have Sy investors? Clients? Or etc.?" I asked a series of questions.

"Thats familiar but as far as I remember, we haven't why?" he asked curiously.

"How come? He looks rich." I mumbled.

I don't know but he looks complete with gadgets and tools. Hmm I just guess.

"What?" my older brother asked which I also ignored.

"Kuya, do you know Eros Michael Sy?" I asked once more.

"Why? Why do you look interested in that person?" he asked me back.

"Brother, just answer me! "I retorted.

He thought for a moment and suddenly he acted like he had a light bulb on his head.

"I think I know him."

"Really? When and where?" I asked.

"He's the one who I saw outside our gate the last time you got home badtrip. That was last summer at 8 in the evening if Im not mistaken. I thought it was your boyfriend eh I would have let him in but he just rejected my offer and told me not to tell you. " And with that my eyes suddenly rolled.

What the —,

How did he knew our house and what the hell is he doing outside our gate ? Is he my stalker or something ?

I'm not really mistaken, he is creepy, mysterious and, and— ah still! He is scary ! He even read my mind ! He looks like a handsome alien who got lost here on earth!

Or is he really an alien? That is not vague! That's what I watch on TV, especially in dramas! That My love from the stars drama? The only difference is that he is more handsome than Mateo Do.

"Your boyfriend?" my older brother asked, which surprised me again.

"Hell no!" I trailed of.

And how did that boyfriend thingy get into our conversation ?

"Then, what is he doing here that night? And why are you so interested bout him? Well, for me. He is not a bad choice afterall, I think he's more better than your ex," he continued his statement.

"Brother, I will never like that person! As in never! He is weird," and creepy. I just didn't add that.

I know every girls finds him very attractive .

Well, physically he is very attractive but he is creepy. He is scary, especially his presence.

"Well, it's really weird to wear all black from head to toe but if it is? It doesn't look like it." I just ignored what my older brother said.

My only real concern is who he really is? What is he doing outside our gate? And how did he find out about our house when I knew I told him not to follow me ?? and what is the weird and creepy feeling I feel everytime that I'm with him?

He is something mysterious .

I think I'm going crazy!

I don't want to think about him! It just hurts my head!

After I ate I brushed my teeth immediately and then I went up to my room. When I got to my room I immediately closed the door then dropped my body on my soft bed.

Much has happened today, and much I have learned. But I still couldn't find the person I was looking for, and I was even more confused by the events around me, and it all started with the mall incident.

Who are you really Eros Michael Sy? What do you need from me and why do you want to talk to me? What is your real role in my life?

With so many questions forming in my brain I did not realize that I had fallen asleep.

•

I woke up to the faint crackling and sound outside, which is on the terrace of my room. Yes, my room has a terrace, the door to the terrace is glass door.

Daddy really made my room like that because I love star gazing every halfmoon, because there are more stars during the halfmoon.

I took the lampshade on my bedside table and looked at the time, and its still 2:35 am. It's still early. I said in my mind.

I was about to go back to sleep when I heard the scratches outside on the terrace again and my heart began to pound when I saw a shadow behind those curtains that covered the glass door.

Slowly I got up and walked towards the terrace door and peeked at whoever was there but was not. Unbeknownst to me I touched the door lock and took a deep breath and then slowly opened it.

I peeked through the slightly opened door and roam my eyes across the terrace and was shocked to see a bulk of a muscular human body sitting on the railings of the terrace.

I took out my body more and slightly looked at who that person was but before I could see him he suddenly jumped up which surprised me.

I ran over to where he was earlier and looked down which I also regret because there was no body lying there but a pair of black and very beautiful wings.

My heart beats faster when I saw that person who owns those two black beautiful wings. That face ...

"Eros?"

After I mentioned that name, there was something that passed through me that I didnt know if what was it because of its speed. When I turned my back I almost had a heart attack when I saw that person who had just been below.

He is now wearing his death grin while staring at my both eyes.

"E-Eros? W-what are you—" I was cut off of what I was about to say when his wings opened in an instance.

Oh my god! H-how did he-? How come that he has—?

I saw the color of his eyes was different, it was not the same eyes that I saw everytime that he'll stares at me.

Hazel brown eyes with an anger that draws in it. His hair color, his hair color matches and his eyes also changed. He is very different from the Eros I see. This Eros in front of me was making me more scared to the fact that what I saw in his eyes, it's anger. He wants to kill me!

I was sweating cold while our eyes were still focused on each other. I feel so scared of him, so scared! It was only then, that I noticed his hand holding a very sharp knife and it was shining because of the light brought by the moon.

I wanted to shout and ask for help but I cant find my voice, my mouth was shut as my eyes opened widely.

Please .. dont kill me please!

My brain screamed. I closed my eyes slightly as my heart did not beat at the speed of its pulse. When I opened my eyes I trembled even more with fear.

He slowly approached me. Feeling he was inside me, telling me in my head some words that seems incomprehensible. I covered my ears trying not to hear what he was saying but I can't!

I know eros was the only one person who could do that thing! He even reads my mind!

It was as if my head was going to break because of the pain caused by his speaking to my brain. I close my eyes and tried to shout at the top of my lungs because of the pain I felt inside my head. Its too painful that in any moment from now I could die!

Please stop it!

I shouted at my head as if he could hear me, but he keeps on talking with his voice dull and deep. It was so scary that coming somewhere deep and creepy ...

"Stop it !!" At last I find my voice but still its no use.

He still doesn't listen to me. He keeps on talking to my head. "Stop it please! ... Eros, please stop it !!"

And I continue shouting as I felt trobbing in my head.