Chapter 56
Ruby
I got enrolled thanks to my sisters, I had it in mind, but I didn't know it would be this soon. I'm now in my hostel room, my roommate is already out, she is a wolf from another pack, though I can tell she doesn't like me, so I mostly keep to myself. I only know her name and that's it.
I'm just glad that Zama will be joining me soon, though she just enrolled on a short course, beauty therapy. I on the other hand, have another three years here.
Today is my first class, I am both nervous and excited. I woke up to an encouraging voice note from my family. It really boosted my spirit. I have to go home during the weekend though, Damien is being crowned the Alpha of the Ice moon pack and Pearl the Luna. she is more than excited. The ceremony will include their wedding so I can't miss it for the world. The school is only four hours away.
I comb my hair backwards and tie it behind, I just apply some mascara and lip balm. I have an official jumpsuit on, and black low — heeled boots. I pick my sized handbag where I place my exercise book, some pens, and pencils, I place my lab coat in it too before walking out.
The only problem though is that I don't know where the classes are in this enormous college. I follow the signboards placed along the paths, good thing all the classes are labelled. So I focus on finding the class AB101, forgetting the stairs, as I am walking, I miss one step and find myself flying in the air.
St, this is really going to leave a mark since I can't heal faster.
I scream due to utter shock, I expect to land and feel excruciating pain and maybe break some bones, but instead I land on something soft and strong. Presumably a pair of hands.
I slowly open my eyes only to be met by the most warm, sexy and charming pair of ruby eyes. My heart flutters as I get lost in his eyes, I feel my heart beating so rapidly in my ears. He looks so arrogant, and the dead look in his eyes makes him even hotter.
His face is symmetrical, it's like he was carved, the goddess spent an enormous time just making sure he looked like this. His chiseled jawline and high cheekbones complete his look. His skin is fair with a natural glow in it. His hair is black and so long it flows freely and wavy to his shoulders. He looks like some arrogant god.
In short, he is perfect.
I find myself biting my lower lip involuntarily.
He mans doesn't break contact, I look deep into his eyes, his ruby eyes seem so sad though that my heart aches in a way I can't comprehend.
He opens his mouth as if to say something but immediately closes it. He then helps me up and walks away without a word.
He doesn't even give me room to thank him. I'm glad he was there though, I really could have hurt myself.
He leaves me yearning though, I wonder why his brief touch and the proximity affected me this much. I don't think I've ever felt like this before. His sadness clouds me, I even forget what I'm supposed to be doing, I take a seat on the terrace wondering why I'm feeling like this.
“Hey gorgeous.”
“Möbius?” He takes me off my daze, I turn to look at him. He has a smile plastered on his face, I wonder what he is doing here. “What are you doing here?” I ask, I don't remember him telling me he was coming to see me. And how did he know I was here? Zama... of course, she will get it from me.
“You don't look happy to see me, I only wanted to surprise you on your first day class that's all.” His gaze is indifferent, though, it's like he is telling me one thing and meaning the other. “Did anyone look for you here?” He asks as he looks around.
“Anyone? Who exactly.” I ask, he seems so strange.
“It's nothing, how was your class?” He asks.
“Class, it's still morning, Möbius.” I laugh.
“Morning? Have you seen the time?” He asks. I look at my phone and gasp, it's already noon, I thought I have only been sitting for some minutes, but it seems it's been hours. I've missed two classes already, how come? Did I lose time or what, or maybe I blacked out? That's the only reasonable explanation.
“You are joking, right.” He asks in a more concerned tone, at the same time my stomach rumbles. “I came right on time, let me take you for lunch.” What's wrong with me, I just nod.
“Cheer up please Ruby.” He takes my hand in his, and escorts me down the fleet of stairs towards the main gate area. I don't know why, but I can't shake the feeling that someone is following us, I feel prying eyes on me.
“Can we rein check please Möbius, I am hungry, but I don't have an appetite right now?” I say midway.
“What? Please, I came all the way here for you Ruby.” He says in an angrier tone. But I didn't ask him to. Though I say it inwardly, if I say it out loud it will be so rude of me.
“Alright then let's go eat, but I will leave right after.” I don't want to disappoint him and come out rude. He has been so patient with me, but I don't know why he irritates me. There is something that I don't like about him, but I really don't know what.
We head to a cafeteria and I just order some fries, it takes me like two hours to finally finish it. I just force myself. All this while, I notice how annoyed he seems. I just want him to leave, so I can have some time to myself.
“Ruby.” He calls when I space out again.
“Yes Möbius.”
“Is something bothering you?”
“Not really I'm just in my head today.” I say, simply brushing him off.
“Why do you ignore me Ruby?” He asks in a weird tone, somehow scary.
“What do you mean?” I ask getting up, but he grabs my hand and pulls me down.
“Can't you see, why are you ignoring me. I came here just for you, why can't you be a little appreciative.” His tone is now higher and scarier, and his grasp on my hand grows tighter.
“You are hurting me Möbius, please stop.” I'm now aware of the stares from the rest of the students in the cafeteria but no one is confident enough to intervene.
“Can't you see the efforts I'm making here, huh? Do you know how much I love you, do you know how much I have sacrificed for you?” He asks, his eyes boring into mine. My hand is on fire.
“Stop please.” I feel tears stinging my eyes, why is he doing this to me. This is the same reason why I don't want a man in my life. His gaze softens when a tear escapes my eyes, and he lets's go of my hand.
“How dare you Möbius, don't ever show your face before me again okay? I didn't ask you to come here, so please leave me alone.” with that I rush outside and head for my hostel ignoring all his attempts to call after me.
How dare he, that's why my spirit doesn't want him. He isn't a good person.
He is just obsessed with me, no love can be like this. My hand already has a bruise on it, I feel so enraged. I wanted a quiet like here in school why did he have to ruin my first day.
I sigh... Just then the image of the Ruby eyed man flashes before my eyes calming me down completely. I'm just left wishing that I would see him again, soon.