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The two ate the snacks that her mom had prepared.After a while Jonathan got up to leave.

"Thanks Aunty for the food.You really cook well"Jonathan said.

"If you want to eat delicious food you can come here anytime"Mrs.Andrews said as she smiled warmly at him.

Jonathan waved goodbye at the mother and daughter and started walking in the direction of his house.After walking a few steps,

"Hey wait.I forgot to give something"Sandriya called out from a distance.

She ran to him and handed a small box to him.It was wrapped in a gift wrap with a small bow.

"I forgot to bring it when I came to your house in the morning"She said."Come on open it"

He carefully removed the wrap and opened the box.Inside the box, was a wallet and at the side the name 'JON' was neatly embroided.

Jonathan kept staring at the purse.

"Do you like it.I made the embroidery.Your name was too long so I shortened it to Jon."she explained.Still he didn't talk.

"Its okay.You can tell me if don't like it"Sandriya's voice saddened.But suddenly,

he hugged her.Sandriya became flustered.Her face turned red.

"What are you doing?"

He just hugged her without a word.Sandriya started getting anxious.But he finally spoke.

"Thank you so much Dearie.This is the first time someone has spent so much effort into making me a present" and he tightened his grip.

She could guess that he was not with his parents because he never spoke much about them and he didn't have friends.But she didn't expect him to feel so alone.So she let him hug her.He hugged her until his emotions stablized.After a while he slowly released her.

"I am sorry.I shouldn't have done that"he apologised.

"Thats okay.I understand how you feel.Don't worry you are not alone.I will always be there for you"

"huh?!"

"I mean we.We will always be there."she corrected immediately.

"Okay.Its dark already get back home"he said

"Okay."she nodded.

And the two went on their way to their houses.

Sandriya returned home and sat on the sofa.

"I really like that boy.He is handsome and well mannered too"her mother said.

"Yeah Mom.I have known him only for 8 days now.But we have got really close.Though he teases me most of the time,he is really a nice guy and I really enjoy his company."Sandriya said facing her mom.

"Oh really.I have never heard you say nice things about a guy before.Are you sure he's just a friend"her mom teased.

"Mom.I told you already.We are just friends"she said glaring at her mom.

"Okay okay.Stop glaring."her Mom said and went into the kitchen to make dinner.

Jonathan was on his way back to his house.His palms were placed in his pocket.His scarf was waving in the cold breeze.His skin started to pale due to the cool night air.He rubbed his hands and placed it against his face to warm it a bit ,as he continued walking towards his house.Finally he reached the street where his apartment was.Just then he was blinded by the bright light from a car's headlight.The car came very close in full speed as if it was charging at him.But his legs were fast and he dodged the hit just in time.The car didn't stop.Instead,it took speed and drove away before he could note the number plate.

But what he did note was that it was the same black car.With that he walked home and made a call to Steve

"Young master.How can I help you?"Steve politely inquired.

"Steve I need you to trace a black Benz car and find the owner.Something is really off about it.It tried to attack me twice.I think someone is watching my moves.I know this is not much of a clue,but look into the matter."he ordered.

"Yes master.I will report as soon as I get an info"Steve replied.

"And Steve,you did a good job with the food today."he said.

"Thank you Master.Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas" Jonathan replied before disconnecting the call.

He then went to take a hot shower.Once he was done he went and stood on the balcony facing the sea.He then recalled everything he did that day.He had never had this much fun,though they didn't do much,he really enjoyed the day.Then he thought about the Car incident.

"Once might be an accident.But twice makes it suspicious"he thought to himself.

Just then his mobile lit up and a message popped up.

"You are added to a new chat group"he read the notification and clicked it.

"Friends 4 ever"he checked the group info.Sandriya,Cathy and Elena were also in the group.Sandriya was the admin.

Just then a few messages appeared in the group

Sandriya:Thank you for today especially for the food and the cake.We really had a lot of fun.

Cathy:Yeah.Best day.

Elena:Totally enjoyed the day.

Jonathan smiled at the screen and typed 'Thank you too'and sent it with a smiley.He then turned off his phone and stared at the ocean in the distance....