6 - THE ONE WITH THE BAKER 1.3
CHAPTER 6 – THE ONE WITH THE BAKER 1.3
Every time I get close to her, she cries harder and then she'll start calling herself bad names "I'm stupid" "I'm worthless" "You idiot". Because of that, every time Luna would walk out, before I followed her, I would stop by the store and with the money that mom gave me for snacks, I would buy pancakes for the two of us or cheese sticks and gelatin. Those are her favorites. Because food calms her down.
I always remind her not to push herself too hard. That's one downside of being an over achiever. Since childhood, Luna has really been the most accomplished of the three of us in many things. But because of being an over achiever, even the smallest mistake makes her feel bad. I care for her a lot. She's like my closest sister. I worry about her almost every day since she was hired, especially now that she's been assigned this case.
I'm glad Mykel volunteered to join his team to help him solve this case. Mykel knows how much I care for her and I also know that the only reason Mykel was involved in catching that serial killer was because he wanted to watch over Luna for me.
Even though he wasn't physically with me in this fight, I'm reassured that Mykel was there by his side. I really hope that serial killer is caught.
"That's Sky. Kel told me you're living in the mansion now. Is that true?" James asked, thinking the mansion was mine. "Is it true you're working for the Arentsvelts?"
I just nodded and smiled in response to his question.
"You're really different, Sky. It seems like the longer you stay, the more you don't fit in with my group. What's that, Mykel, step up your game, please!" he teased Mykel while grinning.
"What if I step on your face?" Mykel threatened James.
"You're too serious. If you'll forgive Sky and your serious boyfriend. He's worried that you're working for the Arentsvelts and still living there. You know, they're a very powerful family, and you're very beautiful. And their mansion is like a castle. Later, they say you'll meet Prince Charming there. There's a handsome lala---msakmkf." James didn't finish what he was saying when Mykel suddenly covered his mouth.
My eyebrows rose at James's words. Is it true what he said that Mykel was worried about me living in the mansion?
"Get out of there, we don't need you here." Mykel said to his friend as he hugged his neck with his right hand and covered his mouth with his left hand. James was struggling.
"You're just causing trouble," Mykel said again, pulling James out while they were still in the same position.
"There's no man there." I said without thinking.
Nothing. It seems like they think the same way. Even mom and Riley. Do they really think that way about me? Why do they think that I'm going to date someone else even though they all know that I have a boyfriend? And even Mykel thinks that way? It's a bit confusing.
Because of my words, Mykel let go of James, who took a deep breath as if gasping for air after covering his mouth.
"Oh, that's it, sir. There's no man there. Don't be nervous."
"Be quiet." Mykel said in a serious tone.
Why is that? Mykel knows who lives in the mansion. They're like idiots. "There's a boy there but he's 17 years old. He treats me like an older sister. And I'm there to teach." I excused myself. I don't know why I have to explain that to them over and over again.
"Oh, you heard that, Kel. There's no way you can fall in love with Sky," James continued to tease Mykel even though he was looking at him seriously.
"Shut up, Celestino. I think you're looking for a reason," said Luna, who scolded James because he was getting annoying.
"And why are you all worried about pogi?" Luna continued, letting go of my hand and then approaching the food on the table to close it...
"What if something good happens?" he added.
For some reason I can't explain, when she said that, I suddenly remembered Thera's face last night when we fell into the pool. What the fuck?! What is Luna talking about?
We both looked at him in surprise. What is he saying? And then---
And why is my heart beating faster again?!
"Huh?" Mykel reacted while giving her a confused look.
"I was just joking." Luna replied with a goofy smile on her lips. Will this work! After I cook her her favorite dish? I'll cook it and then I'll give it to Tanya to eat!
"You're really Detective, you're even imitating Sky. You're even making her look like a faggot," James teased, causing him to receive a sharp stare from Luna.
"You know, you've been a jerk for a while now." Luna replied sarcastically, approaching James. She grabbed him by the ear and dragged him out the door. "Get out of my office and work there! You're ruining my day." James, on the other hand, could do nothing but scold him.
I turned my gaze to Mykel. He's shaking his head while looking at them. After that, he looked at me and gave me a weak smile. He looks really tired. I approached him and I wrapped my arms around his waist and buried my face in his chest. "Sorry..." the words spontaneously came out of my mouth. Don't ask him why and I also don't know why I'm sorry.
"It's fine." that was his only response to what I said. No questions asked why I was sorry. Then he hugged me back. "Don't trust James. I should be the one saying sorry for being so protective. You're just doing your job. You're just hanging out with them. I trust you, love." he continued.
I raised my head because of what he said. Why do I feel guilty? I'm not doing anything wrong?
I smiled at him. He lowered his head a little to give me a kiss.
"Ahem."
But it didn't work out again because Luna suddenly walked between us, causing us to let go of each other. I looked at Luna. She looks...uncomfortable. Probably because of James. She's really stubborn.
That's it.
"Sorry, I just need to get my phone. And PDA's are not allowed." Luna stated. I felt her arm wrap around mine again.
"Let's go outside." he said as he walked away so I had no choice but to follow because he was already anchored. I looked at Mykel who just scratched his head but followed us.
I looked at my watch. Shit! It's already 9:30?! Why is time going so fast?! I have to go home.
I got home to the mansion around eleven o'clock. When I arrived, only a few maids and butlers were outside. Dahlia and the twins were already asleep.
I can easily take the elevator to get to my room. It's better to hurry or I might run into an enemy. Just kidding.
When the elevator reached the 5th floor, it quickly opened. I immediately got out but I was stopped when I heard a familiar sound. It's a melancholy sound and I'm certain that it's coming from outside. It's on the rooftop. It's the sound of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.
I know that's her. She's playing the piano again.
I slowly walked towards my bedroom door. It was better if I went inside before he saw me.
I grabbed the doorknob of the room but I didn't know what to do and I couldn't turn it. It's the sound of the piano. There really is something so hypnotizing every time I hear her playing that tune. It's like the sound is calling you. It's so relaxing to hear. I heaved a deep sigh while trying to fight the urge to go there and peek.