BLACK WATER
By Dark Willow
Date: August 30, 2024
Ch. 42SUBTLY REJECTED


Walking side by side, just with Sebastian suddenly made my heart beat uncontrollably. I looked at his face from the side; he was truly a near-perfect creature of God. This is the first time I have met a young man who is able to shake my body and soul at the same time. Is this what is called really falling for someone's charm? It felt different, just looking at his face was enough to make me nervous for no reason.

Sebastian stopped his steps, "this is the cafeteria. Have you decided which menu to choose?"he asked as he pointed to the row of stalls in front of us. The hospital canteen is still quite crowded by some visitors, although not as crowded as the canteen on campus earlier. There are many choices of food outlets, almost similar to the food court in the mall. From a distance, I began to look for which outlets I would visit.

Suddenly, Sebastian's cell phone rang, a soft classical music could be heard from under the jacket he was wearing. Apparently, he is a connoisseur of classical music. Unexpectedly, behind his stern and brave face, there is such a sweet side.

"Yes, hello?"Sebastian immediately answered the phone call, unceremoniously asking permission like Amelie did before. Hmm, maybe this call is not so important, I thought. However, just when I thought so, Sebastian directly signaled that he would accept the call in a quieter place. He asked me to sit waiting in one of the empty seats, with a hand gesture indicating that he would be back soon. I just smiled as I took the sign. While waiting for him to finish calling, I sat in an empty row of cafeteria chairs, while Sebastian was seen continuing his phone conversation.

Again, the same situation as with Amelie was repeated. Since the seat in the area Sebastian had designated to wait wasn't too crowded, I could hear part of the conversation.

"If it wasn't for my real parents, I would have taken the old man to the authorities. I don't want to get my hands dirty with things that don't matter! Just take care of everything yourself. I don't want anything to do with him anymore. He wants to marry ten young girls! I don't care anymore! What is clear is that all matters related to my mother and sister, are no longer his responsibility! I don't cares about that old jerk. I will take care of all their divorce papers as soon as possible, whatever he wants to refuse or what, he must have agreed with my plan!"Sebastian's voice sounded filled with hatred, not much different from Amelie's tone earlier.

The topic of the phone conversation Sebastian was having was almost the same as what Amelie was talking about earlier, I'm sure they were discussing their biological father. I can conclude that Sebastian is currently taking care of his parents divorce.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," Sebastian's voice suddenly sounded behind me. I, who was leafing through online reading applications while waiting, was a bit surprised.

"Oh, um, no problem."

"Come on, let's choose the food," Sebastian said briefly. I hurriedly stood up and walked after him. I watched Sebastian's back which was so interesting. So dazzling and perfect looking, absolutely every woman's dream type. How foolish I was to miss the opportunity to hug him that night. Suddenly my mind went wild. I immediately patted myself on the cheek, in order to quickly realize that this is not the time to fantasize about the No-no!

"Have you decided what to eat?"Sebastian stopped his steps and looked at me. The look in his eyes was so cold, I'm sure he was still angry at his father.

"Already," I hurriedly averted my eyes, the cold look in his eyes seemed to pierce through the bones, making me feel how angry he was.

"Hmm, so which one do you want?"

"That one ..."I'm pointing at a typical Chinese restaurant, I want noodles.

"Okay. Come on, " Sebastian then walked ahead of me towards the booth I had just pointed at. Oh my Gosh, he only answers as necessary, making me feel a little awkward to talk longer. Why is he so different from Mr. B who is chatty when we communicate through messages?

Arriving in front of the booth, Sebastian immediately ordered food. I saw him speak kindly to the clerk who greeted him. I shook his hand, " here ..."I handed the money over to Sebastian. "For my order."

Sebastian looked at me with a little surprise, "didn't I just say, I'll pay for your order? Just keep your money, I'll buy it."

"You buy the food, then I buy the drinks. What do you want to drink? Sebastian then smiled broadly, " my God, you are stubborn too huh. I smiled as I heard him say, "so, what do you want to drink?"Sebastian then pointed towards the stall assorted fresh fruit juice.

"I want strawberry juice, Amelie will want orange juice."

"Oh, all right. Well, then, let me go over there and get you a drink, so we can finish up at the same time."Sebastian nodded at my words. "Please. I'll be there when the food is ready."

**

Amelie's mother smiled as Sebastian and I walked into the room, "Oh my gosh, you guys look so good together ... hearing her mother's words, Amelie laughed along, " Hmm, that's right, it looks good, Mom."

"Ah, what do you mean Mom ... don't make Amelie friend feel bother." Sebastian put the package of food he brought on the table while walking towards the bed where his mother was sitting.

"The doctor had come, the results were all good, so the permission to go home was out," said Amelie as she approached Sebastian.

"Oh, thank God then. Then you better eat first, " Sebastian said, pointing to the package he had just placed on the table. "After you guys eat, we can go home."

"You're not eating, Bastian?"Amelie stared at the package, which turned out to contain only two servings.

Sebastian shook his head, "I'm not hungry, I've had enough of the strawberry juice bought by your friend," he said, lifting a plastic cup containing fresh strawberry juice. I sighed softly, so sad, my name he didn't even remember, there was really no hope of getting close to him as Raveline.

"Raveline, you have a boyfriend yet?"Suddenly Amelie's mother again asked a question that surprised me quite a lot. Why would she ask something like that?

"Not yet ... I haven't thought about finding a boyfriend yet."

"If the future husband, are you already have?"Again the question of Amelie's mother sounds irrelevant. Makes me clear my throat slowly because it is difficult to swallow the food I am eating.

"Mom ... don't start again, I already have a candidate, so take it easy, don't make Amelie's friends feel uncomfortable," Sebastian said with a slow sigh.

For a moment, it felt like I had fallen into a deep abyss and slammed on its bottom. My heart was pounding, as if it were carrying a heavy load.

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