Episode 49
By: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
….Mykel’s pov……
I thought It would be easy to leave after the way she treated and spoke to me. I could see how much he hated me at mere sight.
I wished I could disappear from the mansion if I had a chance.
But then, things changed.
I can’t stop thinking about her and I stupidly kssed her though I knew I was leaving her soon. I kept giving in to my silly thoughts and I’m sure she now wants me too as much as I wanted her.
I can’t stay.
I made a deal and if I must protect her, I’ll have to go on with the deal. It’s too late to change anything.
It was that evening, I was able to track down Mr Frosh and I met him at his hideout.
He told me alot of things I find so hard to believe but I didn’t deviate from finding Rissa.
He told me she was being rapped at the moment, part of his revenge to her father.
I demanded for her to be released knowing fully well he wouldn’t flinch at my threats – then, I had to plead with him to set her free and that’s when he took advantage of my pleas and gave me a condition I must fulfill.
And I’m doing it for my late parents too.
…..Rissa’s pov……
After dinner, Mykel and I headed upstairs together and i really didn’t know how to talk to him about his empty room.
Well, I might know a way he would explain himself.
We got to the hallway where the doors of our bedroom was just few inches apart.
He stopped walking like he was expecting me to go into my room first before he moved into his.
“Okay….goodnight” He whispered with his hands in his pocket.
“I want to spend the night in your room” I stated pouting my lips..
He shook his head negatively.
“No…let’s stay in your room. I think it’s much better, don’t you think?” He asked and I noticed he didn’t want me In his room.
Probably, he doesn’t want me to see that he has packed up his things.
“No. I’m tired of my room. I need something I’m not used to. Please?” I asked with my hands clasped together.
“Rissa…I wanna be alone, tonight. I hope you can understand” He said lowly.
“I understand. Goodnight…” I replied and he nodded.
He still stood there waiting for me to take the first step.
To make him less comfortable, I took the first steps and headed for my door but I didn’t go in immediately. I waited for him to reach his doorstep too.
“What are you waiting for?” He asked staring at me.
“Nothing. See you in the morning” I said yawning.
I opened the door wide and acted like I was going in.
I heard his door creak open as he moved In.
I quickly ditched my door and raced into his room squirming past him.
“Rissa!!” He called getting a hold of my wrist.
I ignored him upon seeing his packed up luggage and bags again. I wasn’t dreaming after all!!
“What is this? Why did you pack your things?! What are you hiding from me??” I hooted quizzically.
He rubbed his scalp with his right hand with a doleful look.
“It’s personal, Rissa. You won’t understand” He replied coyly.
“I’m no longer a child so what’s there that I won’t understand?” I shot back folding my hands.
I don’t get any of this?
Why would he suddenly pack his things like he was leaving for good. I’m sure mom and dad doesn’t have a hand in this…
“I’m leaving” He muttered with his gaze lowered.
‘He’s leaving??’ I swallowed hard.
“But, you don’t know anywhere in America” I pointed out swinging my eyeballs around the corners.
“I’m going back to Korea. I told your mom about it and she’s coming tomorrow to find out more—” He paused and leaned against the door.
“Why are you leaving?” I asked short of words.
I didn’t even know what to say!
He can’t be serious…
“Is it because of me? I’m sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable—”
“It’s not you. You’re the best thing that has ever happened to me in a long time. I just can’t keep living under your father’s roof. I have my own life to build and I can’t do that while I’m here” He explained but I just stood there, transfixed and definitely scared.
It was like everything around me had crumbled to the floor. My feet were starting to get wobbly too.
I had no idea about what to think or say anymore.
‘He’s leaving me’…
….Mykel’s pov…….
I think she is taking it well…
I imagined it to be worse than this.
At least, she’s not screaming or angry.
G©sh! I wanted to tell her at the last minute so it doesn’t get to hurt me too.
I felt so bad inside.
It was eating me alive…
Why did I have to fall for her this badly??
What is wrong with me?…
She rushed into my arms hugging me like she have never done before.
I held her closely and stroked her hair.
“I don’t think I can live without you, Mykel. You don’t have to leave…” She whimpered into my ears.
I knew I made a big mistake the night that I kssed her.
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