Chapter 75: The Room Of Mirrors
(Arata)
Over the week Caysir moved into my apartment building and pretty much became my shadow. Although he was cool and tried to keep out of my way except when I needed him, I still felt a grilling sense of frustration at not being able to move freely.
I knew Karsten meant well but I couldn’t help giving him a cold shoulder and only spoke to him when it was extremely necessary.
He noticed that and tension between us grew.
It was the weekend and I had planned on meeting Azul. The only problem was dodging Caysir.
I spoke to Azul, and he told me to come to Super Mall. He promised to pick me up from there through the back route and drop me home safely later.
I chose a skin-tight Azul shirt, a black leather jacket and pants with black combat boots. Since he promised me a bike ride, I was dressed accordingly.
"Drop me at Super Mall, a friend will drop me home later, so you don’t have to worry," I informed Caysir while settling in the backseat of my car.
Caysir seemed slightly unsettled at my decision.
"Miss Arata, I can wait for you."
"No, I will be home late. It’s the weekend, and I want to enjoy it," I told him flatly, and he started the car.