Chapter 145 145
I woke up with a heavy heart the next day. My head was also pounding because I didn't get enough sleep. I spent my whole night thinking about Luca and in what way I had confused him, because I don't know if I did.
I just sighed and went out of the bathroom after I took a bath. I looked in the mirror and brushed my hair. I also put on my eyeglasses and took a book from the paper bag before leaving. I went straight to the kitchen and found Luca there, cooking. I didn't bother to talk to him and just went to the kitchen counter to get instant coffee and make it.
I could feel Luca glancing at me, but I didn't look at him. I continued making the coffee. I left immediately and sat down after I was done. I opened my book and started reading it.
We were both silent. I tried my best not to give him any attention and just continued reading my book. I didn't understand what I was reading, but I just continued. I don't want to talk to him right now. I don't even want to look at him. Not yet. I still feel heavy-hearted.
I just felt for Luca. He sat down across from me and was setting the table. He cooked a soup, and it really smells good, but I'm not in the mood to eat right now.
"Crescent, aren't you going to eat?" I heard him ask.
I shook my head and drank my coffee. "I don't have an appetite," I said curtly, then continued reading my book.
Luca was clearly stunned by my answer, but he didn't say anything else and just started eating. He should eat soup anyway; he was very drunk last night and surely has a severe hangover now.
We both remained silent. I just continued reading what I was reading while drinking coffee. Surely, I'll get hungry later. I'll just look for something to cook in the fridge later.
When I already finished drinking my coffee, I immediately stood up and washed the cup I used and went to the living room. I sat on the couch and continued reading my book. Honestly, I still didn't understand what I was reading. My mind was still wandering somewhere... to Luca.
I was stunned when I noticed Luca also went to the living room and sat on the couch where I was sitting. I just sighed and was about to stand up, but he immediately grabbed my arm.
"Is there a problem?" he asked. For some reason, he seemed worried.
I just forced a smile and shook my head. "Nothing, I just want to be alone," I reasoned.
Luca didn't say anything else. That was my cue to leave. I immediately went to our room and sat on the bed. I put the book on the bedside table and sighed. This won't do; I couldn't concentrate at all. I'm just wasting my time.
I just took a deep breath and took the remote. I just turned on the TV to watch something, then lay on the bed. Somehow, I was distracted, but I fell asleep again. Probably because I was so sleep-deprived.
It was already 1 p.m. when I woke up. I immediately got up when I felt my stomach rumbling. I immediately went out of the room and went straight to the kitchen. I opened the fridge and to my surprise, there was no food left in there. I just sighed and went to the living room to look for Luca. I found him with his eyes closed, lying on the couch, but he also opened his eyes, probably because he felt my presence.
He immediately got up and looked at me. "Are you hungry? I can reheat the soup for you," he said and massaged the back of his neck.
I shook my head. "I'm not in the mood for soup. I just want a burger. I'll just buy one outside," I just said awkwardly.
"I'll buy it," Luca immediately said.
I furrowed my brows and looked at him in confusion. Why does he seem so nice right now?
"No, I can buy it by myself," I just said curtly.
"Crescent... Did something happen last night?" Luca sighed and licked his bottom lip. "Why are you suddenly... avoiding me?"
I bit my lower lip and fixed my eyeglasses. "Why do you care?" I asked and looked at him. "Just be thankful that I'm not clinging to you... I know how much you hate it when I do that," I mumbled and avoided his gaze.
I didn't wait for him to speak and immediately turned my back on him and went to our room. I got my wallet there, then immediately went out. I saw Luca just standing there, but I didn't mind him and immediately walked past him. I was stunned when I felt him hold my arm.
"Crescent."
I looked at him. "Hmm?"
"I'm about to go to the mall too... we can just go there together," he said and cleared his throat.
"There's no need. I'm just going to the nearby fast-food restaurant--"
I was stunned when he cursed softly. He just pulled me. I gasped at what he did and just went along because of the shock. When we got to the garage, he seemed annoyed as he opened a car and made me get in. I just blinked as he quickly went around and got into the driver's seat.
"L-Luca, I said--"
"I don't have a lot of patience, Crescent... I'm pissed off," he said, seemingly annoyed, then sped up the car.
There was nothing I could do, and I didn't protest anymore. I sighed and just looked out the window and didn't say anything else.
"Crescent."
I didn't look at him. "Hmm?" I asked.
"Sasha called me earlier and she told me about what happened last night," he said softly.
I was stunned and finally looked at him. His eyes are still on the road; I couldn't read what he's thinking right now.
"Were you hurt?"
I couldn't answer his question right away. I just swallowed and looked away again.
"I like you, right? Of course, I was hurt," I mumbled and looked at the window again.
Luca didn't say anything after that, but he seems uneasy. Is he feeling guilty? Does he pity me? If so... it's better not to. It will only make me more annoyed. I will just feel more pathetic. It's better if he doesn't feel anything about it.
We were still silent until we reached the mall. I didn't wait for him to open the door for me; I immediately got out of the car and went straight into the mall. I discreetly looked back at Luca; he was still following me.
I just shook my head and went to the nearby fast-food restaurant to buy a burger. Luca is still following me. I just ignored him and just ordered a burger, fries, and a drink. After I ordered, I went to a table and put my order there. Luca still followed me. He sat across from me, put his elbows on the table, and looked at me.
"Why are you following me?" I asked and took a bite of my burger, trying to act cool and unaffected.
"Nothing, I'm just bored," he just said while still looking at me, as if watching me eat was amusing to him.
I just scoffed and continued eating and didn't mind him anymore. While I was eating, he just stared at me. I really want to offer him some, but I want to stick to not paying attention to him. Besides, he doesn't seem like the type to eat fast food.
"Look, they're so cute. Her boyfriend is just watching her."