2 Chapter 2: Beauty Go Out With Me

Alena didn't speak another word as she watched him walk away. He seemed to be not bothered and cold, as he gave her the cold shoulder with no response from his side. She found it a little strange but she let it go as she felt like it wasn't worthy to disturb him, especially when he clearly made sure she got the message that he didn't want to be disturbed. She respected that and sat back down on her seat.

She could hear whispers filling the room and stares in her direction as her classmates gossiped. She didn't want to pay any heed to their whispered opinions being exchanged, and their piercing stares in her direction. She decided to ignore them as she picked up one of her books and started reading it to distract her mind.

No matter how old you were, it always felt weird to be talked about by those around you. It would always make you a little uncomfortable.

It was not like it was the first time she's a part of other people's gossips and center of their attentions. She was used to it, but that didn't mean she was completely okay with it.

"Did you just see that?", one such opinionated whispering voice reached her sensitive ears.

"I know right? That was so scary! I'd be darned if I was beautiful and I attracted a delinquent's attention. It's not safe to attract so much attention, you know?", the other voice replied in a belittling tone, the tone was similar to how an insecure auntie would tell a person that it's not the fault of the perpetrators, it's the fault of the victim. Sigh, the world and it's brilliant people.

Soon her classes started and she got busy with studying. Her day had just officially begun.

Except for the uneventful morning events on her first day of high school, the rest of the day went pleasant for Alena. After that not-so-happening event in the morning, the classes started and continued in their regular pace. Alena liked her new teachers, especially the chirpy and cheerful class teacher Mr. Hiroshi who taught Chemistry and Physics. She was satisfied and happy.

During the lunch break, she was approached by her friendly, nosy and curious classmates who wanted to get to know her. Some of them even complimented her.

"Alena, you've got such beautiful skin", one said.

"What is your skin care routine?", Another asked.

"Do you like to play video games?", someone else asked.

For Alena it was like she was being interrogated by an intimidating officer or strict parents.

For most of the lunch break she was surrounded by her female classmates and thoroughly interrogated. She made many new friends that day and also explored the school grounds with some of them.

The boys in the class were mostly mesmerised by her and she heard a few of them arguing with each other. Somehow, she doesn't know how exactly, she ended up becoming one of the subjects of everyone's hot gossip topics.

Another eventful day, just like in the past but at a new school. For Alena, it was a curse in the disguise of a blessing as she heaved a sigh. She never liked the attention she attracted but she couldn't help it now, could she?

"I'm home, mom", Alena declared as she entered her house. The house was old but quite warm. She walked all the way back to her house and fortunately it wasn't too far from the school.

"Aww, honey, how was your day?", Her mother came out of her room. She smelled of an addictive sweet rose scent. Alena loved the smell of it, and the way it made her feel. It felt blissful, like she had ascended to another world itself.

"It was good, mom. I also bagged the role of class representative today. How was your day?"

"That's so amazing, honey. I am so proud of you.", Mrs Flameheart hugged her daughter and kissed her forehead, and continued, "My day was alright too. It's just that I met a really fussy customer. It was hard to please her, I'm just taking a break for lunch right now. The parlour is really busy today", she sighed. "I might be late for dinner", she gave a small tired smile.

Alena's mother was a typical modern and cool mom. She was a passionate career woman. She was hard working and loved her job. She was really proud of her daughter, and very supportive. Since Alena was a single child, Mrs. Flameheart would always come back home for lunch no matter how busy she was. She would always make sure to at least have the meals together with her family.

After finishing her lunch with her mother and changing out of her school uniform, Alena got ready and went to her mother's parlour which was a room attached to their small 2 storey house.

"Okay mom, I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself. Don't overwork, okay? Do remember to take breaks if necessary", she kissed her mother's cheek as she reminded her, caring for her mother as if she was the mother herself. She was in a rush.

"Bye, take care, honey! Be careful. Don't overwork yourself too! Come back home soon", her mother smiled and shouted while cutting the hair of a customer as she watched her daughter leave in a rush.

Alena had a part-time job. She was working at a cafe in the central market in an afternoon shift. The cafe was a bit secluded from the common public though, but it was convenient in that sort of way.

She was working there for the past few months, it must've been 5 months by now, she recalled. She was already well acquainted with the cafe workers and liked her eccentric boss, who was strict but nice to his workers.

Due to the financial crunch situation at her house, Alena decided to work part time when she was in middle school, to help with the finances at home and to save up for her education. Mainly her dream art school.

***

The next day at school went alright, and in a flash. Although the gossips didn't stop but by now people seemed to be over that incident that occured the previous day. She had fun with her new friends and still attracted attention as usual.

After school, while Alena was still in the school campus, walking her way back, she was stopped for a confrontation by Ruco and his gang again.

After yesterday's affairs, he was still dissatisfied. He really wanted her, he was mesmerised by her beauty and couldn't help imagining what she would look like in his bed. His thoughts were as disgusting as the look on his face.

To get her attention he tried everything he could yesterday but all his attempts went futile, since he had to back down soon. It was mainly because of that asshole Kai, he cussed him hard in his head. He couldn't forget the insulting moment Kai had grabbed him by the collar lifting his body up a few inches above the ground with his bare hand, that too in front of the woman he was trying to pursue. How despicable. How insulting. His face twisted wickedly as he recalled the events.

Then he decided to just go for "by hook or by crook" method. He was frustrated wondering why she won't notice him. He was so frustrated that he bit his lip so hard that it had started to bleed a little.

Then he discussed his plans with his lackeys, and whatever the plan constituted, it was notorious, it wicked. He had an evil grin on his face, after the plan had been settled. He was sure this time he wouldn't let her get away from him. He would do anything to get her, anything in his power. He would force her to say yes if push came to shove. He smiled sinisterly.

This time they snatched her bag, refusing to give it back. They were picking on her again, especially when she was alone. They actually made sure she was all alone and helpless. They even waited for Kai to leave the school grounds just for this moment, just to corner her without his interference this time.

"Yesterday I had to leave, but today I won't return your bag until you go out with me baby", he smirked, creepiness dripping off his face.

"This time you have to say yes and I will make sure that you do it", he added, as he raised his eyebrows and smirked smugly. There was a strange sternness, a strange uncanny resolve in his voice this time.

One thing was for certain, Alena had also figured it out by this time that Ruco was pretty stubborn and it won't be easy to get away from him this time.

But to everyone's surprise, including Alena, a tall figure with silver hair arrived to her rescue. This time he threw a hard punch at Ruco's face, sending it sharp in the opposite direction. Ruco probably broke a tooth too, as he felt blood in his blood, the inside of his cheek was bleeding and it soon swelled up.

"Give the bag back. Stop bullying and bothering other people", the deep husky voice of the boy or rather the man, was stern and demanding, he stood with his hands stretched out as he exuded a dominating aura.

Ruco picked himself up, the shock and surprise were clearly marked on his face. He was baffled as he shook his head trying to steady himself.

He looked up at Kai who was standing in front of Alena as a shield and glared with disgust on his face, which soon flattered with something he saw on Kai's face.

Kai's handsome face was dark and looming, it was stiff, his eyes were narrowed, his beautiful thick brows were knit together as he glared daggers into Ruco's eyes.

Intimidated to no end, this time Ruco and his gang ran for their lives after he handed the bag as quickly as possible. They knew they won't survive this time if they stayed any longer.

Kai turned to look at her, again his eyes looked at her coldly, he held his hand up waiting for her to take her bag. As soon as she grabbed it, he started to leave.

"Thank you so much again for helping me out!!", Alena shouted loudly to grab his attention since he was already on his way to leave. Again.

He again turned around, just looked at her "No need", he spoke this time, his voice was stiff and walked away without sparing a second thought or a second glance. It was deja vu, the event had repeated itself again.

***

Kai watched her leave secretly from his black luxurious car.

Although he's was giving out cold stares, and the anti social vibes, Kai couldn't help the beating of his heart when he looked at her beautiful face.

She became popular just on the first day of high school, right after entering. She was the talk of the school currently, a hot gossip topic. Even he couldn't deny that she was an extremely beautiful, charming and attractive young lady. Even the ice cold heart of Kai was running fast just from a look at her.

He didn't know exactly why but whenever he saw her stuck in a situation, he wanted to help her out. It was strange how he felt when he was around her...