2. Knight in Shining Armor

I woke up early than usual. it's just 6:00 a.m. and my class is at 3:00 in the afternoon. That's our regular class when it's Tuesday. Since it's so early in the morning I decided to go outside of town to buy some things I will need. I stood up and go inside the bathroom. I am singing a song while taking a bath. I love to sing but I am shy when there's a lot of people watching me sing. I feel like they will judge my voice or talk behind my back so I just sing when I'm alone. Minutes had passed and I'm done. I walked out of the bathroom and put some clothes on. I grab my bag and went outside my room. I saw the lady sitting on the couch with a man of the same age as me beside her.

"Ah, hi, I just want to say that I will go outside Picks to buy some things, "I said to the lady.

"oh okay, by the way, my name is Maya and this is my son Ben. Be careful okay?" she said while smiling. She has a nice smile. When you look at them, it feels like you are drowning.

I just smiled and leave the house. I also borrowed Aunt Maya's family pick-up.

I started the engine and drove. the surroundings were very quiet as I made my way out of the Picks. shortly I reached Quane as well. This place is located outside of Picks. not like Picks, a remote area, there are many establishments here. this place is almost like a city but only small. I parked in the parking lot opposite the Mall and then got off. I entered the Mall and then enter a bookshop. I bought educational books such as biology books, history books, and many more. after choosing, I paid and then left. I went next to the department store to buy snacks and hygiene. Then I went to the counter to pay. After that, I walked out of the Mall. I put the groceries inside the pick-up truck and I was about to turn towards the driver's side when suddenly someone hit me. I fell on the cement because of the strength of the man.

"What the heck! Look where were you going tsk, " I hissed.

"Don't tell me what to do, " the man said angrily.

I looked at him and felt scared. He's a big man and looks like he is drunk. He leans towards me and pulled my Shirt to make me stand and lift me in the air.

"Put me down! " I said while trying to escape but he's too strong for a girl like me.

"I'll let you go once I'm done with your body hahahha hmmm what a nice body you have there, " he said while staring at my upper body.

"Let me go, you bastard, " I said then punched him in the eye.

I don't care even if it hurts my hands as long as I can escape this drunk ugly man.

"Ah, " he said as he let go of my shirt.

I didn't waste any seconds running. I run as fast as I could until a bumped into someone again. And it was Maldix, thank goodness!

"Maldix, " I whisper while catching my breath. He looked at me with confusion on his face.

"Why are you here and Why are you running? It's not safe here especially inside the forest, " he mumbled.

Forest?

I looked at my surroundings and realized that I reached too far.

"I run that far?" I unconsciously whispered.

"Yeah and you're not answering me, " he announced.

"I-" I didn't finish what I'm going to say when someone shouts at us.

"Hey, that girl is mine, " he said.

I froze because I thought I lost him. Maldix looked at me and my eyes become teary. I shook my head and whispered the word help. He hid me behind him and face the man.

"What do you want?" he asked the drunk man.

"That girl! " he yelled.

Maldix looked at me and pull my hands and we start walking. But the drunk man followed us and hold Maldix's shoulder to stop him.

"Hey- " he didn't finish whatever he wants to say when suddenly Maldix punched him that made him knocked down on the ground.

"Fuck off and don't get your filthy hands on my girl, Understand? " he coldly said that made me froze.

'My Girl'

'My Girl'

'My Girl'

It echoed in my head repeatedly! I stared at him until he pulled my hands again to continue walking.

I coughed. This is Awkward!

"Ah, I have a car with me, " I said.

"Where is it? I'll come with you, " he declared.

"It's in the mall, " I answered.

"Okay let's go, " he holds my hand while we were walking.

While walking I realized how far I ran earlier. I didn't notice it at first because I'm scared as hell. This is my first time being fetched by a drunk man.

I sighed.

"What is wrong?" Maldix asked me with a concerned tone.

"Ah, nothing, " I said then looked at him. He looks like he doesn't believe me but didn't say a thing. I can see the mall now.

"Where did you park your car?" He asked me again.

"it's in the parking lot opposite the mall, " I said.

"Next time don't park your car in there. okay?" he said while looking me in the eyes.

"O-okay, "I said while nodding.

"Good. Don't worry I'll protect you, " He said while smiling.

Protect me? but why??

I froze with his smile. it was a good smile and it feels like it's attracting me to kiss those lips. before doing something stupid I look away. We reached my car but he's still holding my hand.

"I'm going now, " I hesitantly said because he's still holding my hand and I don't know what to do!

"Okay, drive safely, " he said, still doing nothing.

"Mhmm, my hand, " I nervously said.

"Oh,y-yeah, " He said then immediately let my hand go.

"Thank you for saving me. You save my butt earlier, " I said while smiling.

"No, problem just be careful next time. By the way, where do you live in Picks?" he asked me.

He didn't know? But, he escorted me yesterday when Bully Betty and her friends beat me. Did he forget?

"Ah, I'm temporarily living at The Picks House, " I answered while entering the car.

He didn't answer for a second. "Ahh, I see, " He said with his cold expression again. He tapped the door of the passenger seat. I nod then wave goodbye as I started the engine of the car.

"What a day, " I burst out while letting my body fall on my bed.

I put my two arms under my head as if it's a pillow. I can stop thinking about what happened earlier. being chased by a drunk man and save by Maldix. it's all looks like a dream to me. I never thought that Maldix would save me. Though he's kind to me when we met at school. He's unbelievable and undeniably handsome.

I can't also stop thinking about his lips. He has very red lips, very white skin, and slightly reddish cheeks.

Until I fell asleep.

I woke up because of the sound of the water outside. I looked at the window and saw that it's raining heavily. I sighed. I hate rain. I looked at my phone and realized that it's already 1:30 in the afternoon. I hurriedly went to the bathroom because I have class at 3:00 pm.

While going downstairs, I saw Maya watching some cartoons in the living room. I continue going down and went to the kitchen to find something to eat. I forgot to eat lunch.

I also brought some apples and a can of coke. I'll eat them at break time.

I wave goodbye at Maya then walk out of the house.

It's a good thing the rain had stopped. And the soil is starting to dry.

I just arrived at the school in time. I saw bully Betty's smirk when I entered our classroom. I just ignored her.

I just don't want to make another trouble since my goal is to change my behavior.

I want to leave this area immediately.There are no fun things to do in here.

Our mathematics teacher came in.

"Good afternoon, everyone! " she greeted us.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Mia!" we all responded.

She smiled and start her lesson. she didn't even ask us to introduce ourselves, but I don't care.

I hate when the semester just started because every teacher is asking for us to introduce ourselves in each class. it's not cool!

I'm listening eagerly when the bell rang.

It's break time.

Ms. Mia is already outside the room. I didn't even see her walk towards the door.

Strange!

I grabbed my bag and left the room to go to the bench in the garden. The only great thing about this school is that they have a garden.

I'm not about a simple garden because their garden is mesmerizing.

It's so beautiful and relaxing!

So, I decided to spend my free time there.

I sat under a tree and opened my bag. I grab one of the apples and wiped it on the edge of my sweater then took a big bite. I also opened the can of coke that I also brought.

After eating, I decided to go to the library to have advanced reading in History.

Supposedly, Our History is our next subject for today but the teacher has met so we're excused.

I entered the library and look around. I'm looking for a good study place. I spotted an empty sofa at the end of the room so I walk towards it.

It's also near a big window. I can see different students doing their things outside. I placed my bag on the sofa and headed towards the librarian to ask where is the shelf of the history book of the Picks.

The librarian smiled when I finally approach her.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Castro. The history book is on the shelf near your chair, " she said.

Wait!

How did she know that I'm looking for a History book?

Before I said anything she smiled and started to talk again.

"You're a new student, Ms. Castro. Every new student here is looking for that book so I automatically knew that you're looking for it, " she explained.

I just nodded but was not convinced.

Things are getting weirder. First, Ms. Mia leaving the room too fast, and now this librarian.

Something smells mysterious.

I walk back towards the spot that I chose earlier and sat down.

Picks History.

It's written on the book's front page.

I was about to read it when I felt like someone is looking at me.

I looked around but failed.

I looked at the window and saw Maldix.

He's looking at me from outside. he's with a group of other people. I think they are all related because I always see them together.

I don't know why but the unusual feeling that I felt when I stared at his eyes yesterday is back again.

What's with his eyes that keeps on urging me not to look away?

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