Chapter 13 - Crush

We stopped across a gigantic villa. Is this his friends property?

"Don't tell me i'm going to meet your friends. I am a serious introvert." I mentioned.

"No friends, no strangers, nobody other than us." Cason assured

"The ...I mean ... umm... is this villa-"

"It's mines."

I looked at him, startled and shocked. How could he afford this? He stopped before a steel black gate and pressed some random numbers on the keypad that was present beside on a thick rectangular pole. The gates opened without a noise and Cason drove in. He stopped in front of the villa, which appeared to be dark inside. I removed my seatbelt and got out of the car.

The cold air wafted over me. Cason walked towards the front door which had the name 'Cason Ademar' in bold font. He inserted the key into the keyhole and the door effortlessly unlocked.

He pushed the door and flicked the lights portraying the luxurious, elegant furnitures and the velvet carpet. The walls were painted white along with several paintings and pictures, though I couldn't recognise what the pictures were about since they seemed to be far.

"Why are you still outside? Come in." he coaxed.

As I was removing my snickers-

"You don't have to do that, just come on in"

Ignoring him, I removed my snickers anyway, and placed it at the corner beside the door, indoors, and entered the living room. It had a huge flat screen TV, along with several cream coloured sofas and a small, low table in the centre. There were numerous pictures as well of two small boys, probably around the age of 7, with his mom and dad, I assume.

All I could this times was leave my mouth WIDE open and inspect every sophisticated object. When I was done surveying I had the courage to ask him the question I longed to inquire.

"I thought you worked as a driver?"

"Well," he gave of a smile along with a blush "I had to cover up for my best friend, he was drunk that night, and his shift was about to end soon so, yea. I didn't know I would meet such an alluring girl like you." Cason professed.

I reacted with a light smile. He started taking tiny steps closer to me. Wait, what's happening? He then finally stopped inches away from me. I could smell the mint scent on him. I didn't have the audacity to give a eye-to-eye contact. He then cupped his left hand to my cheek. Um, what is going on? I barely know him, it has just been a day, is he already trying to, kiss me? No no no, i'm legit 15, no age for all romance and stuff. He was about to kiss me, but I moved back and folded my arms as if it was freezing.

"I...um...sorry for that, I couldn't-"

"It's fine" I cut him off. "Can I please get some water?"

"Sure sure."

As he went away, I suppose to the kitchen, I glanced at the many pictures that were stuck in the wall. One of them was a younger version of Cason in the graduation attire. So adorable! Sighh, another year then I would be graduated too. Suddenly I was freaked out. Crash! indicating a glass broke. I walked quickly, searching where the kitchen was.

Cason's P.O.V.

I had a freaking crush on her. What is wrong with me? I just went to help my best friend, by taking his shift so that his boss wouldn't cut his pay, but in turn I met a girl who looked so stunning, irresistible and heavenly. She didn't allow me to call her ma'am even though I was a complete stranger to her. The day I met her, she looked exhausted, the gown she wore was stained with mud. Having no idea what had happened to her, I dropped her.

The way she looked at me everytime, I felt so engaged into her. It must have disconcerting when I almost wanted to kiss her. It was my fault. She is just a teen, how could do this to her! Crash! my thoughts were ceased when I heard a glass breaking noise. I turned down to see that instead of throwing the water bottle, I threw the glass in the bin. Wow.

Just then I saw the person the caused all this to happen. Don't get me wrong. I am not blaming her at all.

"What happened? Are you okay? Was that a glass?" she blurted.

"Uh, I threw a glass instead of a bottle." I muttered.

She giggled so melodiously that I kept gazing her.

"And what caused you to do this?" she mocked.

I took no notice of her question, and proceeded to take another glass and filled it with water. I gave it to her and within seconds it was empty.

"Thanks" she said.

It would be awkward to tell that I actually like her. So i'm going to take everything slow and steady. I returned to the living room to see her texting someone in her phone. She had a serious look on her face. I hope she doesn't notice that I am staring at her.

Addilyn's P.O.V.

I was sitting on the cosy sofa when I got a notification from my phone. 8 messages from 2 contacts. As soon as I unlocked my phones I saw that Aiden messaged me.

Aiden :

Sis! where did u just go?! u srsly didn't tell me anything.

hey sis just wanted 2 ask u, can my friends stay over?

Me:

yea, as long as there's no mess. And also could u just lock the main door and also the apartment's okay?

Then I moved to the other messages. I didn't believe my eyes. Elodie! It was Elodie. I quickly clicked at her contact.

Elodie:

ADDILYN, PLS HELP US ADDILYN!

WE ARE TRAPPED IN THIS DARK PLACE

I THINK IT'S THE BASEMENT.

THE OTHERS R HERE 2

And also Josiah, he's the one who got hurt the most, the bad guys HAD HIT HIM WITH A GUN, we are so scared, there's one guy who told us he wanted you, then he will leave us. I'm sure u can settle this Addilyn, pls come soon

Ok, i have 2 go, I hear footsteps

I looked up to see Cason looking at me.

"You okay?" he questioned.

"Hun? yea I am" I responded.

"Why don't we walk in the backyard?"

"You have a backyard?" raising my eyebrows.

He then went away, so I followed him. He took me to the backyard, which had a vast pool and few trimmed bushes. We both chatted for a while, and I came to know that he worked as a businessman in some bank, he played the guitar when he had free time and it's one of his hobbies. Even Alora was learning to play the guitar. I miss the girls so much.

It was 9 pm. The night was getting bitter.

"Cason?"

"Yea" He turned towards me.

"Would you mind dropping me now? My brother's home alone" I lied.

"Can't you wait for a while?" he pleaded.

I gave him puppy eyes. Ha! it worked.

"Ok Ok" he sighed "But before you go I want to give you something."

I went inside the villa and waited in the front door. Cason went upstairs, not knowing what rooms are there above. After a few minutes he came back with a medium sized gift box.

"You didn't have to bring me whatever that is." I complained.

Cason took my hand and placed the box. It had a navy blue wrapping and it was shiny. The box was neatly wrapped and my name in cursive written on it.

"Now now, I don't want thank you's or telling me you don't wanna keep it."

I gave him a smile and hugged him. He was a few metres taller than me. The hug lasted for a minute when I moved back away. I opened the door and walked towards his car which was resting peacefully in the dark. There were a few decorated lamp posts around, but they were off. After locking the door Cason pressed some button in his car key which caused the car to make a "beep beep" noise and the headlights flickered too. I pulled the handle of the door and sat in. He came in the car and started the engine.

We were on a highway when I got a call. My dad was calling me. I answered it.

"Hello papa?"

"Hello dear, just wanted to say we are going to going to the plane now. Your mother was eating my head, telling me to call Addilyn, call Addilyn several times."

I laughed. "I'm fine, and yall?"

"We are good."

"Now give me the phone." my mom said one the other side.

"Hello dear"

"Hi ma"

"Everything good there? How is Aiden? Did both of you have dinner? "

Aiden? Oh shoot.

"Uh, Aiden's fine, he called over,um, some friends, so they are playing video games and all."

"You didn't call your friends dear?"

"No ma, I had lots of assignments so...I'm busy" I lied again.

"Ok dear, remember to have your dinner, bye dear, we have to go, mwah love you"

" Bye ma. Bon voyage!"

I cut the phone.

"Miss them?" Cason said as we he was holding the steering wheel.

"hmm"

When we reached in front of my apartment, I waved him goodbye thanking him 4 everything he did. He the took off and went.

The main door of the apartment was locked. It had to be locked since . I held the the gift box in my left hand while I took my phone from my pocket with the other hand. I called Aiden.

"Hey you unlock the door down here"

"yea okay okay chill I'm doing it." he ranted. I rolled my eyes and waited patiently. I heard a 'click' noise indicating that the door was unlocked so I pulled it and close it again. I entered the elevator. Everything was quite. Not a sound was heard except for my own breathing and the movement of the elevator. I reached the floor Finally, and rushed to my room. I opened the door, which was already unlocked and screams of excitement and gasps. Ugh here we go.

"Oh hey sup sis, I had my dinner, go get yours."

What a nice way to talk to your elder sister. I walked towards my room, not caring that his friends were busy with the playstation. Placing the box in my study table, I changed and went to have dinner.

After finishing, I went to my room, I was so excited to open the gift box that Cason gave to me. I picked the tape that kept the wrapping in place. It exposed a Velvet box. I opened it to find a polished silver necklace with a locket of my name. I gawked at the beauty of it, when suddenly I remembered that I had taken my room keys and hadn't noticed after I reached.

I hastily searched the pockets of my jeans and couldn't find anything. I must've dropped outside the apartment door. I changed to simple crop top and sweatpants.

"Hey Aiden, I think i dropped the room keys down the apartment door. I gonna go and check."

"yea"

What. Is he out of his mind playing those games for several hours? I took my phone incase the door would be locked. I wore some slippers and went out.

When I reached down and ran out of the apartment and searched the ground. Then I saw something shiny at the corner of the door outside. The keys! I picked it up and dusted it.

Suddenly someone grabbed me by the waist. I was about to scream, but my mouth was covered. I then felt a needle in my neck which made me feel tired. I tried my best to open my eyes but the dizziness took over me.