He left, and got inside his blue Monte Carlo, and followed Nelle.
He went into the park, and heard her heart beat. He could separate her heartbeat anywhere, being so used to it.
He turned around, and saw her –just as she saw him.
Before Kerry could even blink, Michel hid behind a tree. He felt juvenile and ridiculous, but being his cautious self, he kept hiding.
"Kerry! You won't believe who is in charge of the new house we're all going to live in," said Nelle, stopping short of her excitement when she saw Kerry's expression. "Kerry? What's wrong? What happened?" asked Nelle, worried.
"Huh? Uhmm…nothing. I thought I saw someone. I probably just saw a shadow though," he heard her say. She had been a bad liar, he knew, and was surprised to hear some sincerity, though to his trained ears, he could hear it feigned. Maybe she hadn't forgotten him either.
No. I have forgotten her. She is probably just protecting her, he thought to himself. Hiding behind the tree was more than he could bear. He wanted to get away, before his memories would taint his decision. But it was already too late. He heard Nelle's heartbeat raise, and he listened, barely interested.
"You won't believe it, but the land owner is a total hottie, Kerry. And I think he might like me," he heard Nelle say. He also heard Kerry take a silent, sudden breath intake.
"Really? How hot?"
"Extremely hot. Like you wouldn't believe," said Nelle.
"Yea. Let me guess: Almost like his gorgeousness is beyond this world?" asked Kerry, with a little hint of sarcasm.
"Idiot," he muttered. But Kerry continued.
"What did your boy friend think of that?" Kerry asked teasingly. "Did he get jealous? Or did he boggle your land owner too?"
"No. He reminded me that you called. Oh! You should have seen John though. He was getting jealous," said Nelle.
"Hmm. I don't see why. I have already told him I see him as just a friend," said Kerry, annoyed at the turn of conversation.
"Oh, come on Kerry! You haven't had a boyfriend since the harvest dance. And you got worse when–" Nelle stopped short. She turned around, and saw a tree. Michel was laughing silently, but he didn't think anyone would hear him. No one has that sensitive ears.
"Did you hear that?"
"Uhmm…how about you wait in the car," Kerry said, wearily. "I left a book by a tree."
"Alright then. But hurry up. I'm sure someone is here with us," whispered Nelle. Michel could tell she was getting very nervous.
Kerry sighed. "This is New York silly. We are bound to run into a few people," said Kerry knowingly. "I'll be right back."
He heard her coming near him, straight towards him.
A small part of him wanted to just get away from her. He had come close to killing her two years ago, through intense power of will, but he knew today would be extremely different. Would she accept his offer? Another part of him wanted to tease Kerry into telling him what she told the police. Thinking diplomatically made him feel better.
"Ethan?" he heard her whisper. "Ethan. I know you're here. I know you followed Nelle. Ethan…Michel. I saw you. Please come out," he heard Kerry say. He could tell she was scared, though determined to talk to him.
He considered not answering. She stood there for about a minute, and then walked forward. Did she remember lack of conversation when he was willing to share?
He decided to stay. He would break the rules once again for this woman, and he knew he would let her walk out once again.
I hope you like it.
Thanks to MythStar Black Dragon and gigi-2000 for reading my story :)