4 Chapter 4
De Novo
Bella's Point of View
"My ghad, Chase! What happened— are you alright?" A group of woman probably this beast's classmates came and asked several questions. They tried to touch him but he insisted. Instead, he grabbed my wrist and started to walk away from those people.
Chase is his name, huh? That's why they're always after him...his name was the proof itself. "Chasemond!"Vanessa exclaimed seeing Chase's bloody face. "Are you okay, Chase? Let's go to the hospi—"she paused and her eyes went down to his hand that's still gripping my wrist.
"W-What happened? Bella, what did you do to him?" My jaw dropped abruptly. I can't believe she's accusing me right now without even knowing the truth. I pulled my hand away from Chase and gawked at Vanessa. "Do you really think I'm that kind of woman? Would you think I'll go this far? Know everything before you accused someone, it was insulting!" I began to walk away but Chase followed me. I did not bother to look at Vanessa again.
"Why are you following me?"I confronted him. "Tss. Just shut your darn mouth and grab a cab,"he ordered, annoyed and at the same time tired. I followed what he wanted because it feels like I owe him my life today. "Go see a doctor,"I recommended trying to be nice but he protested.
"Leave. Stop minding my business,"he said in his husky and cold voice. I endeavored to understand his situation and stopped myself from getting angry. He close his eyes as the taxi's door shut. 'Jeez, that man was rude and egoistic. He wanted everything to be done his way. Acting as if he's everyone's boss!'
I expressed my outrage through my mind. I started to walk and decided to go home. I need to rest before I do my chores in my apartment. I'll try to cope up and get used with those stuffs who's new to me. Such a shame, I'm penniless.
TWO WEEKS LATER
CASTELVANIA UNIVERSITY
LUNCH BREAK
I'm having my luch again under this mango tree behind the school. I'm happy that Chase wasn't here. We haven't interacted nor crossed our paths neither since last week where that incident happened. It's a relief to me. He's my bad karma for leaving Arcadeo.
I tried to call my friend, Alexis but still she's unreachable. What happened to her? She isn't picking up. I am freakin' worried about her, she's not the type of a friend who'll ignore me like this. Darn it!
Vanessa's Point of View
I didn't eat my lunch today because I'm freakin' worried of Chasemond. I'm still thinking about that incident. It's almost one o'clock where afternoon classes will start. I waited for Chase to come in this pool area. I know it's their swimming lessons today and he'll be here soon. I made up my mind, I'll make him love me back even if it means to risk my life.
I saw him at the entrance of this pool area. He was smirking and smiling towards his friend, Dion. I wonder what they're talking about—how I wish it's all about me. I smiled at that thought and waved my hand towards Chase. I saw Chasemond's smile vanished. Dion mocked Chase that made him pissed. "What are you doing here, Van?"Dion asked as if he's the reason why I'm here.
I ignored him and questioned Chase instead. "C-Chase c-can we talk?" Darn, why am I even stuttering? "Tss, it's almost class hours. Leave,"he uttered coldly. "Please...for a while,"I begged because I am darn sure that after this, he'll gonna ignore me. "Spill it." He arched his eyebrow and looked at me, annoyed. "I'll just get my swimwear." Dion tapped Chase's back and walked away.
"Chase...I like you." My hands were trembling and I am completely lost in his stares. I saw his lips curved a bit. He smiled wickedly and brushed his hair using his fingers. How dare him do that in front of me? I am darn falling...Chase.
"You like me?"he queried, smiling without any hint of humor—full of sarcasm that's it. "Why?"I asked out of nowhere, confused of his reaction. "You like me but I don't like you. Weren't even so leave already." My jaw dropped for a moment and I could feel the heat all over my body. My eyes started to water and I am darn hurt of his states. It was cold, dark and bored.
"Chase, please give me a chance. I'll do anything for you to like—love me back!"I pleaded on my knees trying to reach for his hands but he step back. "I said, leave!"he shouted that sent shiver down to my spine. Now, I realized that everyone was watching and talking about us. "I'll leave here once you give me a chance. Please, Chase I can be someone for you. Call me pathetic but I love you!" He shut his eyes and I could sense his anger right now. That's good, I know he'll do what I wanted because everyone was watching.
"I'll jump on that swimming pool if you reject me. Chase, I can't swim." If my life will be my way to have him then I'm not afraid to die for Chase. "You're crazy." He shook his head and gawk at me, disgusted. "Crazy in love with you." I could feel my tummy partying just by staring at him. His eyes made me crazy like this. "Die, instead,"he uttered that made me stop adoring him. He started to walk away but I am darn determined. You'll love me, Chase...you have to!
Bella's Point of View
"I heard that Vanessa and Chase were talking at the pool area. I'm curious about it." I automatically turn my back towards those two lady from section Lakspur. Did I heard it right? Vanessa was there and talking with the beast? I gave a nervous glance towards the direction of the pool area. I'm worried for Vanessa, I know Chase wouldn't talk to someone without hurting that person. He's a hell-raiser, remember?
I hurried and ran as fast as I could to reach the pool area they're talking about. As I arrived, my eyes widened and the sound of water splashing from the swimming pool fills me with terror. I saw Vanessa trying to save herself while students around her were just watching—especially the beast. I knew it, he'll go this far just to hurt people!
I pushed Chase and slap him hard on his face that made his lower lip bleed. "You're evil!" Before, I could hear him or them curse me, I jumped in the swimming pool without even thinking that I don't know how to swim. I looked at Vanessa's direction and held her hands. I was surprised when she shook her head towards me. What is she doing? She tried to kick me again and again just to stop me from saving her. I don't understand this girl.
I was surprised again when I saw her swim like a pro. This pool was seven feet deep, I guess. Now, it's time to shook my head in utter disbelief. What am I going to do? It seems like everyone will just watch me till I die. I'm still not ready to die, I haven't return the necklace to that woman's son yet!
I couldn't breathe but I can't do anything. I try to ask for help but it's impossible for them to hear me. I stopped waving my hands and watch myself drown to death. I could see light from afar and I smiled bitterly to my tragic end. How cruel this world was, it never gave me a chance to experience genuine happiness—for a long time.
As I am about to give up, I saw someone swim like a hero in front of me, bringing my hope I've lost earlier back to life. I met his uncomic and cryptic eyes that made me lost in it. He pulled my waist towards his chiseled body but my eyes were ready to shut. Is he too late? I spontaneously opened my eyes when our lips touched. I felt his soft reddish lips on mine and tasted his rust like blood. I could feel something strange from my tummy again, my heart was racing and my face would explode any minute soon because of the heat I'm feelin'. He gave me an oxygen for me to breathe well. Is this a part of my nightmare or something?
It was confirmed that I wasn't dreaming when he grabbed my hand and pulled me out of this pool. I lost all of my energy and I drank a lot of water. I closed my eyes and acted as if unconscious just to avoid him—his stares. I am blushing for sure and it was a shame on my part. Knowing that everyone was watching us and they saw me slapped him hard but here he comes rescuing me like a fictional superhero. My heart throbbed because of that thought. This isn't normal, stop it!
I was shocked to feel his lips again on mine. He gave me a cardiopulmonary resuscitation without even knowing that I'm wide-awake. He pressed the part of my chest and started to push it a couple of times. I'm ashamed of what's happening. I vomited water for real and started to open my eyes. I don't want his lips on mine again, darn!
A wicked smile crept into his lips. His wet hair and the trace of blood on his lower lip made him more attractive. Dang! He bend over and whispered something embarrassing for me. "Tss, you're a bad actress." I swallowed instantly and closed my eyes in shame. "Don't die yet, I am just startin',"he whispered in a soft but firm voice. His breath on my nape sent shiver down to my spine once more. This feeling was new to me.
Again, it feels right but it was wrong. This man is after something, I guess but...
he saved me...de novo.
