Chapter Three - It The Devil's mark

'' Here we are'' Unlocking the door to my new apartment I announced as I walked in with Miya behind me, holding my suitcase

'' wow'' she gasp in amazement. '' this is beautiful''

'' I know right? It is exactly the way it is on the advert'' agreeing to her words

'' Yeah it is. But Winy. Don't you think relocating to a new town is to much for a vacation'' Miya walk to seat on the sofa, bouncing on it '' wow, this is perfect'' complimenting '' It would have been better if you took a trip to Paris or Italy''

'' I am not on vacation, I am on a break'' A break. The news of my sudden break has been all over the news. With many relating it to the break up. Fans has been going wild on social media about the matter. I sometimes I forget that I have so many people on my side. The have been flood the media with motivation comments and compliments, reminding me about how much they love me and how I am too good for a trash like Jonathan.

On the other end is Vivian's social media, as many fired her with hateful comments. Vivian released a video talking about how she and Jonathan had initially been in love but because Jonathan had felt sorry for me, he had chosen me but their love was to strong to resist that is why things turned out that way.

This created a big reaction to the media. With half the population suddenly on her side, calling me ungrateful and the others on mine calling her a thief.

'' Well, just as long as you get better, that is all that matters.'' she smiles and I walk to seat next to her '' But why Max city... I know it has been the hype for a while now but still?''

'' I have a friend here, she will be coming tonight to help me pack''

'' Winy'' with an eyebrow raised '' I am your only friend''

'' ha'' unable to hold back the laugh

'' You are my best friend and I met you in college, this is a friend from high school. We talk once in a while, she is really cool'' Miya nods in understand but I know her too well to know she isn't comfortable with the idea that I would be meting with someone I do not know '' When are my remaining things arriving?'' I asked and she goes though her phone

'' If not tonight, tomorrow''

'' Want to take a tour of the house?'' Miya nod and we both got up to look around. And apartment in Sky. One of the top building in Max city. Know for it amazing architecture, security and insane privacy. That is exactly why I chose to come here.

A private space, away from everything. I don't know how long I will be away but I know I will find peace of mind here. No one knows anyone one and even if they know, they know how to pick their mouth shut.

It's been two days since I came to Max city. Miya already left me after making sure I was comfortable. And I have been leaving the quiet life that I wanted. I even put away my old phone and got a new one and all I do is play games and watch my favorite shows, Cry about my break up then sleep, wake up and cry again, when I get bored I try cooking something new or take a stroll at night. Living the life.

Coming back from my usual night stroll, reaching the elevator, There was an elderly woman standing, waiting for the elevator to come down. She was holding a very large box and another paper bag around her wrist. I have always been that way since childhood. I never offer to help someone unless you ask me too. I find it cringe and call it sticking your nose in another person's business.

But for odd reasons '' hello'' I greated and the woman looked at me, and it took me a lot to hold back and not say the words very pretty. She had long silver hair packed in a ponytail, her eyes were the most beautiful shade of gold, a straight nose and thin lips. She most have been a model in her past life

 '' Well hello, pretty lady'' she smiles and my heart melted instantly 

 '' Let me help you with that'' I offered, the one thing I never do. 

 '' Oh, thank you, dear'' Moving closer to me, she hands me the box. The moment I collected it. i regretted offering my held. How the hell did she walk with this? why didn't she get the security to help. What the hell is even in this box?. 

The elevator door opened, and we entered. The both of us are in silence for a few moments, and I couldn't help but notice her stealing glance at me. I get that she is attractive but her stars are getting creepy. Or is she a fan? Does she recognise me? 

 ''Is that a birthmark or a tattoo'' she finally spoke and I flinch in shock

 '' huh?'' looking at her and I notice her gaze on my neck, instantly I understood what she was referring to. The three dots on my neck. My birth marks 

 '' oh, these are birth marks'' her gaze suddenly left my neck to my eyes and a gentle smile made its way to her lips. It appeared gentle and harmless, but still creeped me out.

 '' It is you indeed'' she said through her teeth and I took a step away from her. giving her space 

 '' sorry''

 '' Nothing'' she looks away '' it's a unique birthmark you have there. parent ever told you what it meant?''

 '' I... i didn't get to meet them'' 

 '' oh poor thing'' She size me up again, studing my face '' it much have been hard growing up alone?'' 

 '' not technically.. i have, I mean I had an adoptive parents'' the thought of them made me frown 

 '' he isn't worth it'' She said and I raised an eyebrow in confusion 

 '' who?''

 '' Him, your ex. he isn't worth it. He lost something he shouldn't have'' she spoke with that gentle smile before looking away and I couldn't help both wonder. is she a fan? 

 '' do you know me''

 ''Everyone here knows you, everyone here knows each other'', squeezing my eyebrow in confusion, she spoke straight words but it sounded like riddles. 

 The elevator door opens, and she walks out. I followed behind her to her apartment door. Just drop it here, my son will come pick it up''

 '' Oh'' I didn't debate and immediately bent down to drop the box. Standing straight again, I took the time to stretch and the sound of bone cracking filed the air making my eyes fall wide open. 

 '' wow. it much have been too heavy for you. so sorry'' worries and guilt in her eyes as she observes me 

 '' No it's ok, I am fine... happy to help'' Not at all, I wasn't happy to help but glad I did. If it was that heavy for me, how would it have been for her? 

 '' thank you very much''

 '' no problem, I should get going'' with that I turn around, walking away 

 '' It's the devil's mark'' she says making me stop at my track 

 '' what?'' I turn around to face her as confusion hit me '' you say what''

 '' That birthmark, is the devil's mark'' Well Winter, that is what you get for helping a crazy old lady. she will give you nonsense talk. But that nonsense talk had my heart racing, like those words really meant something

 '' W.. what are you talking about '' taking two steps forward and she smiled 

 '' Don't worry, no need to get scared... It will be of great benefit to you once utilized well'' 

 '' I..'' I looked around to see if I was the only one hearing this '' What do you mean'' Still smiling at me. We fell into silence for a while. I took another step, covering more space between us '' What is a devil's mark''

 '' Oh'' she flinch making me flisnch as well '' Oh my goodness, I am blabbing nonsense again'' she grins '' I am so sorry, I do that sometime'' the pleading in her eyes is clear '' Don't mind silly old me, I don't know know why I say things like that, hope you are not offended?''

 I studied the old woman, the crazy lady from earlier was gone, leaving me with a defenceless poor old lady. Yep, she is sick '' Oh, not at all''

 '' Oh please forgive me'' she reach to hold my hand robbing it and I nod in understanding 

 '' it's ok, I should go now. please rest well'' I tell her and she nod

 '' By the way have you gone to the roof top?'' she asked 

 '' haaa, no?''

 '' You should go up there? the view their is nice and I hear there will be fire works too night'' smiling '' Go get fresh air''

 ''Oh thanks'' with that I turn around and walk way, not looking back this time.