Chapter 32: Some Cute Little Moments

Noah's POV:

I returned my home and had my bath. It was so cold outside. The clock struck 5 as I got out and changed my clothes. I know she wouldn't reply, or maybe she does, but I messaged her.

"Get ready and come to the college at 7"

She saw the message then & there. I was shocked. Was she already up?

"Okay" she said. I sighed in relief. I still didn't know when her mother would come, but I was sure that I would have to keep her with me for as much time as I could.

It was 7. I passed my time by reading about her treatment and also I searched a few websites about what girls usually like and what they usually hate.

"Hey Astrid" I said as she came down the bus. "Let's go" I said and took her to my hotel. No, I wasn't planning to send her to college at the first place!

"Why are we here" to my surprised, she asked the question, which she should've asked way earlier.

"Because you.. you're not safe at college"

"And what makes you think that I'm safe with you?"

"A-Astrid?"

"You know what, I just downloaded this app. It's a great story app. See!!" She gave me her phone. My hands were trembling and my mind spinning, remembering the words she just spoke.

But in front of my eyes, I saw an app named 'your choice'. I replayed the part that was already played.

"Why are we here?" a girl said, to the boy standing in front of him. "Because I love you and all those people will kill you! You're safe with me only!"

"And what makes you think that I'm safe with you" she said. She took out a gun and pointed towards the boy.

The part ended here. But, I felt something on my head.. on the side of my head. I immediately turned around and saw Astrid pointing a gun towards me. I knew that it was all because of this bloody app and it had nothing to do with her emotions. I snatched the gun.

"Astrid, it isn't a plaything. Where did you even get it?" I said, trying to calm myself down, for I was so hell scared that a little app like this could make her do something like this.

"After I saw this, I searched 'gun' online. I bought it just today morning"

"Astrid... how could—leave it. Just listen to me" I said and threw the gun somewhere far away, where a fire was burning, again because of cold, I guess. Yes, I broke it into pieces before doing that. And yes, it was pretty much difficult to break it.

"Listen. From now onwards, whatever app you download, whatever anyone says to you, whoever you call, whoever's call you receive, you have to first inform me about it. Don't pick up or call anyone or do anything before informing me. Got it?"

"Okay" she said, and we entered into our room. 'My' room to be particular.

She went to the bed and sat down. "Did your mom tell when she's coming?" I asked her.

"No" she said. I took her phone and looked at the contacts. I dialed her mom's number. I can't take any risks. I'll make her call her mom, and I wouldn't come in between, or her mom will be suspicious of me.

"I'm calling your mom, ask her that when she will return"

"Okay" I dialed the number after I heard the okay from her, which was rather whispered in the unusual tone of hers.

"Hello Mom" she said as the call was picked up on the other end.

"Hello Astrid! Why did you call? Is anything wrong?"

"No mom, I just wanted to ask when will you return?"

"I'll come by evening beta"

"Okay mom, bye"

"Huh? Don't want to talk, Astrid!"

As the phone was on speaker, and I heard everything, I immediately put the call on hold.

"Tell her you're in college and the teacher is about to come!" I said and without listening any answer, I unmarked the hold button.

"Mom, I'm in college and so—" she was interrupted by her mom.

"Okay beta, it's fine! Bye! Meet you soon dear!" she said, and the call was cut. It was a difficult task though. To call her and ask about this. But we managed.

Noah's POV:

She has been listening to songs for so much time now. I guess, I should see what she's listening to.

I sat beside her again and took her phone. She was just listening music. It's good. My eyes fell on the song. It was set on repeat. Maybe it was her favorite one?

Let me tell you it's my favorite too!

And yes it's a pure coincidence!

Then I handed the phone back to her. I was thinking of some plans.

Some plans to bring her back soon.

Some plans to make her happy soon.

"Astrid, let's go out somewhere.." I said.

"Okay"

"Where do you want to go?"

"Anywhere"

"Let's go to a club"

"Okay"

"No! Just kidding. Let’s go to.. Well.. A.. A beach?"

"Okay"

I searched on the google to see if there's any beach nearby. It was, but it was far away. But I wanted to take her anyway, because I found out today that girls like beaches.

She got ready and me too, and we started heading towards the beach.

She was so lost on the way, that she didn't even hear when I called her name.

"Astrid!" I called again.

"Y-yeah?" she said.

Woah. She can stutter without any emotions!

"We have arrived," I said and stopped the car. Then we got out and saw the beach, which was very beautiful.

"Have a good rest here!" I said and she laid down on the bare earth, while of course having me by her side.

"Tell me when you want to go back, but we'll go back at 3, because your mom can come anytime near 4"

"Okay" she said.

I was looking at her. She laid with her eyes closed. I wanted to hug her so badly. Wanted to make her feel loved very badly. Her mom.. The only person she thinks loves her was away in the cruelest time. She must be really broken. Thinking about that.. Heats me up again and again. Don't worry Lucas, my revenge hasn't ended. I just didn't know that you've crossed all your limits. Otherwise, I would've killed you at the moment. Don't worry, you'll not miss any revenge.

I didn't know when she opened her eyes and saw me staring stupidly at her.

I looked away.

"Astrid, let's go take a stroll" I said and got up immediately, only to be held back by my hand.

"Don't stand up yet" she said, again whispered.

"Oh okay" I said and laid again.

I was confused. Why is she like this? I messaged the doctor about it. She told me to message her whenever she speaks something.

"Maybe, Noah, she is just afraid to open her emotions to anyone. That's why she has hide them. But if she'll be happy and if she trusts you, she'll be fine soon" she replied.

"Okay doc" I said and saw her again.

Just then I saw the time.

Oh crap! 2—55? Let's go back!

"Let's go!"

"Okay" she said and then we went to her house to leave her safely at her home.