Eliza's POV
I jogged through streets.It was all empty. I don't care if it's dangerous in this weather. I want to calm my mind and body.
Shivers ran down my spine as the icy rain seeped into my bones. My breath misted in the chill air, and my skin felt numb and raw. But despite the biting cold, I kept running, the motion generating a fleeting warmth that battled the chill. My muscles protested, but I pushed on, driven by a determination to outrun my thoughts. The cold air stung my lungs, but I welcomed the discomfort, letting it distract me from the turmoil within.The rain wasn't too heavy. Maybe i will get sick. No matter how much i run.
A car blocked my way which was familiar. Somebody got out from the driver seat.Clare? He was wearing some sweaters. "Eliza " he shouted. He is a bit shivering and me too. I wasn't wearing any sweaters just a Sportswears. He held my arm and pulled me into the passenger's seat. I looked at him. He hop in to the driver seat. "Claire. It's too early morning. What are you doing here?" I asked him. I was frowning and my voice was a bit loud like a scolding. He didn't say anything. That made me frustrated. I hate it when he take efforts for me. I tried to open the door but it was already locked. He looked at me. "Claire open the door, please " i said. He kept looking at me. He was breathing heavily.I sighed and looked out. I pressed the unlock button and "Stop bothering about me Claire" said. I was about to get out of his car but he grabbed my hand. His eyes was tearful. I fell silent. "Eliza..." He was sobbing. "Claire, please i am begging you... Please, don't be worried about me please " i said almost pleading.He started his car and drove to my home. What is he doing? It's almost 6:30 am.He stopped infront of my house. We both got out. He started shivering. So i quickly unlocked the door. I let him come in. He just looked at me first and hugged me. He tightened his hug evenmore and started crying. "Claire?" I called him. I can't do this. I need to go away from here. He is too worried about me. I even made him cry. I can hurt easily. "Eliza...."he was sobbing "I searched for you for almost a hour.where were you? Why didn't you take my calls?" He said and cried again, tightening his hug evenmore. "I... I am sorry... Claire " that's all i could say. He stroked my hair, pulled from the hug and wiped his tears. "You didn't sleep and didn't eat. Why? Why are you so harsh on yourself?" he asked. I just looked at him and looked away."Look at me" he said. I didn't dare to. To my surprise, he immediately knelt down. He bowed his head. I held his shoulder to make him stand."Claire, stand up. What are you doing? " i said but he pulled me causing me to sit beside him. "Claire " i called. "Eliza, please let me take care of you. Please. I can't lose you.. Please" he pleaded. I gently wiped his tears. "Hmm".
We both stood. I asked him to sit on the chair."I will cook something for you " i said and smiled. He held my arm and started to sway it to and fro. "Let's eat together " he said and i just nodded. "What do you want?" -me.
"Whatever" -him
"Sorry, i don't know the recipe of 'whatever ' '' i said and walked towards my kitchen counter. "I want prawns" he said. "You can't eat them" i said. He stood up and approached me. "Why? " he asked. Is he dumb? "You're allergetic to prawns" i replied.He gave me a confused look. "How do you know?" He asked. "When we were in the cafeteria back then, you said it yourself " i said without hesitation. "When?" He asked. Is he really dumb? "7 years ago" i replied. He was shocked by that "huh?" He asked.
I need a new fridge i think. Some eletric appliances too but only after buying this home.
We heard a doorbell. "Let me open it, wait here" i said and walked towards the door. "Wait, i will come with you" he said. I frowned at him " For what? I can open it" i said. He shook his head. Why is he shaking that dumb thing now? I walked again and of course he followed me.
I opened the door and saw a delivery boy standing infront of my house. He looked like a teenager."ma'am you have a courier, could you please sign here? " he said. I nodded and signed the papers. He signaled the pickup driver to put down the things. It was a lot. "You're Mr. Christopher's daughter right?" The delivery boy asked. I was about to answer but "No, she is not" Claire interrupted. The driver and his helper carried the things into my home and placed the at my living area.I was watching them. "But i saw you somewhere," delivery boy said. "I.." I was cut off by Claire again "you may have hallucination". I looked at Claire. Isn't he a bit rude now. "I don't remember, i am sorry " i replied him. He looked at me and smiled. "Why are you smiling now?" Claire asked him. "Hey!what's your problem?. I am talking to her and i am smiling at her" delivery boy lost his control. But that's what i am thinking too what's his problem?. I looked between Claire and the delivery boy. They are giving death glare to each other. "What are you guys doing now?" I asked them. Claire looked away. "Sorry ma'am" that boy said. So kind of him. Driver called out to the boy and said they are finished. He smiled at me then waved before getting inside that pickup. Claire was staring at him for a while. I snapped infront of his eyes. "What are you doing?" I asked softly. "He was looking at you for the whole time " he said. "So? Maybe he know me" i replied. "Whatever Eliza, he has a crush on you" he said. It was astonishing. I raised my eyebrows. "Did he tell you?" I asked. "No" he replied. I sighed and placed both of my hands on my waist. "Then how do you know?" I asked. He bent down to match my height. "You don't know men." He said while shaking his head at each words. then ran inside my home.I rubbed the back of my neck in confusion.
I decided to cook breakfast first and then i need to arrange the things i bought.
"Can we go out today?" He asked me. "No, i can't. I have work"i replied. If i go out with him, it will give him more hope."You were working all night. What is it, Eliza?" He said. "How do you know i have been working all night? And you also said i didn't eat and sleep. I thought it's because you know me well." I asked. "It's... Yes. I know you that's how i found you didn't eat and sleep. And i saw your laptop. It's drained." He said. I forgot to put it in charge. So i did it now. "What is it? Why are working so hard?" He asked. "For money" i said while cutting mangoes. He shook his head. "If you want money, just ask me. Don't be too harsh" he said, raising his voice, and also he was controlling his sobs. I looked at him "I want my own money" i said and continued my job. I am planning to make chicken noodles and waffles with mango juice. Weird combination while we both are wierd.
I made the breakfast and quickly eat them up. I was unboxing my couriers. "I will help you " he said and started to do it without letting me say a 'no'
My home look a bit different now. Claire left after getting a call from his mother asking him to accompany her to a party. Those buisness people always have dinner, party and much on... I already worked 6 hours today. It's 3 pm. No lunch yet. I am not hungry. I am more determined to buy this house. Then i want to renovate this. And i also need to pay my fees, buy groceries, pay bills and i should have some savings too. That's why i need too much money. Now i have 60000. I decided to call my landlord.
[Hello?] He asked
"Good afternoon, sir. I am.. " he cut me off.
[I know ]
"I want to buy this house" i said
[What? Are you kidding me? Huh?]
"No sir. I am willing to buy this house. I have the money you said." I told him
He agreed and started to prepare the papers that needed. And finally i am having my own home. I need more money for paper works and all. I worked the whole day. And i got 30000.I decided to sleep now. I also have class tomorrow and the registration is tomorrow too. I can't go to school. I texted Claire about my cut or he will come again.