The moon peaked at the dark sky. There were numerous stars, but still it was a good night. T
There was a dinner party at Belasco hotel this evening. I was with Gerrard, on the rooftop. We sat at the edge of the building, while our eyes were focused on the bright moon.
"So, what was your plan after this dinner?" Gerrard asked.
"Nothing." My answer was no lie. I didn't know where to go.
"Do you want to go with me?"
I didn't answer.
"I wanted to walk in the park."
"This evening?"
"Yeah, there were no other people at the park and I seemed to made my mind into peace."
I think about what he said. I also didn't want other people to see me. I found it peaceful when I was alone, or with people I was comfortable with. I didn't say that he was part of those people, but nothing wrong with him. Besides, we became friends. And enemy at the same time.
"What do you think?"
"Sure. But..." I paused for a moment and looked at him. "But you should take me home after," I added.
He laughed and looked away. It made him even handsome; the moon tells me how important this man was. Even though I didn't want to mind my heart, I knew that I had fallen for him. I hope I can cope with this, and don't feel the same heartbreak like before.
"What is funny?" I asked him, and turned my eyes to the moon.
"Nothing. I thought you didn't want to be with me."
"I didn't."
"Then why did you want to join me?" He lowered his voice.
"I wanted to go to the park. is there a problem?"
He didn't respond, so I was quiet and continued to look at the moon.
I remembered those days with my friend Alice. When the full moon shows, we are always at the river to wish the moon Goddess.
I missed my friend.
Before my disappearance, she went to the city to be with her parents. Since then, I haven't seen her anymore. But I hope when I go to the city, I will meet her again.
Minutes later, someone called us. His voice was not familiar, so I turned my back and looked at him.
It was a tall guy; his old look was not that bad. I looked at him, until I realized that he looked like someone.
"That is my father," Gerrard whispered.
OH... that was the reason why he looked like him. But his father looked more handsome than him. He even looked younger.
I haven't seen him before, maybe he was not at my eighteenth birthday.
Gerrard stood up and offered his hand to invite me to stand. When we got down, we walked straight to his father.
"Well, my princess? You were beautiful." His father held my hand and kissed it. For a moment I looked at Gerrard.
"Nice to meet you," I said.
"Are my parents there?" I asked, I wanted to leave and give them privacy but I guess it wasn't needed.
"Yes, I was with them before coming here. Let me take you there, he said as he offered me his hands"
He has a good attitude. When we first met, I remembered how good Gerrard was at my party. But then, his attitude shocked me. I hope his father was not like him. We get into the elevator, while Gerrard held me at my back.
"How is my son, princess? Is he good to you?" Finally, his father asked about him.
I looked up to see Gerrard's face. I smiled at him and spoke. "No." Straight from my heart.
That was true, he was not good at me. He always wants to see me suffer from the things he wants. At least his father knows about it.
"I was good to her. But she was not good at anything." As I expected words from Gerrard.
"You too good together, I didn't know something was going on between the two of you?" There was teasing in his voice.
I was about to speak, when the elevator opened. The one who got out first was Gerrard's father. I didn't know his name; he didn't even say it to me.
Even Gerrard didn't tell me about his father. Since then, he hasn't told any stories about his family. Now, I was interested to know more about him.
None of us talked, until we went to the place where our dinner would be held.
Soft music from the violin hugged me. There were no other people here than the five of us. My parents, Gerrard's father, me and my heartless trainer. I walked straight to my parents and hugged them.
They had a small talk. I didn't know some of their topics. Besides, it didn't involve me. Not until, my mother mentioned about my plan to get enrolled. After my mom talked about it, I looked at Gerrard.
I couldn't explain why he was the one I looked at. I wanted to see his reactions regarding my decisions, but I couldn't see anything. He was focused on his food.
He was not interested.
"So, when would you go to the city?"
I drank my water before I answered the question from Gerrard's father.
"The day after tomorrow." "That is nice, right, Gerrard?" He didn't respond.
"Was there something wrong?" I frowned while I asked about this.
"Nothing, darling. Gerrard studied at that university too. So, it means he would also be with you for the whole school year," my father answered.
"Oh..." I nodded.
That was the reason why he didn't say a word.
"That should be nice. You two would get along together. At least we know that you are in good hands," my mother said and held my hand.
"Nothing to be worried about, I am fine. I can handle myself."
When I said those words, I saw Gerrard's shoulder move that indicated he laughed at what I said.
"Is there anything funny, Gerrard?" I couldn't control myself, but I asked with respect. His father and my parents were here. It was not good for them to see us fighting over a small thing.
All the attention was on Gerrard. He put his utensils and grabbed the napkin. He slowly looked at me.
"You can handle yourself? Okay." It sounded like he was not convinced of what I said.
I didn't say a word. I continued to eat my food. I would talk to him later and discuss it. He has no right to look down at me. Yah, he was strong but I know that I could handle myself when needed.