Chapter 2 The encounter

Suzy's POV

I sat at the kitchen table watching mummy Emmy cook and telling her how my classes for the week went but I couldn't concentrate on the discussion as my mind kept taking me back to the incident with the college guard

" And And who a a are you" i turned my face quickly, looking pale as sweat drops forming on my forehead.

"No no please don't be scared I mean no harm. I just want to be your friend" he quickly reached out to me holding my face.

"My name is Carl and I am one of the college guards please don't be scared. I was just patrolling as usual and heard your voice and it attracted me. Please calm down." He said looking at me straight in the eyes.

We remained in that position for about 5 minutes before my alarm went off breaking the intense gazing and tension between us.

" Ok Carl but please I'll have to go now". I got up and hurriedly parked my belongings running out of the school garden.

" Take it easy Suzy your leg is injured" I heard him say from behind me.

" Why is my baby smiling and daydreaming this much? is there something she isn't telling me? " I heard mummy Emmy say behind me as she gently massaged my shoulders and brought me out of my thoughts.

" Nothing Mummy Emmy " I looked at her sheepishly as I fidgeted with my fingers

"Ohhhhh you know you can't lie to me right? I know you so well, baby spill the beans" she said tickling me

" Hahahahahah mummy please stop okay there's nothing " I said almost out of breathe

" I won't stop until you tell me what was making you smile that much " she insisted

"Okay okay mummy please stop I'll tell you " I said to her for her to stop

"I'm all ears" she said coming to stand in front of me, folding her arms and looking at me.

Just as I was about to tell her about the incident between Carl and I, the door to the sitting room clicked open and mum's voice was heard as she was laughing with a friend of hers.

" You need to go now baby, take care okay we'll talk later take the snacks and go eat while you draw those fabulous shoes you'll make for me when you become popular" mummy Emmy said as she hurriedly hugged me sending me out of the kitchen to my room.

As soon as I entered my room my mood changed as I wondered aloud

" Why can't I just be happy for one day" I said to myself self looking around my room which looks like a little storage that I had fixed to my taste with shoes and bags designes every where on my walls.

The day passed very quick as I couldn't help but think of the college guard, Carl. His brown eyes still stuck in my head as I remembered how soft and intense his gaze was.The feeling of his soft palms on my face and how secured and protected being around him felt.

I lay on my bed scrolling through tiktok after reading and doing my assignments when I heard a knock on my door.

" Baby open the door and collect your food" I smiled as I recognized the voice to be mummy Emmy's. I opened and collected my food which was kept in front of the door.

I couldn't eat on the dinning as I was told never to eat there when there was a visitor at home. And mummy Emmy never lets me stay hungry.

The weekend passed so quick and it was Monday again

I woke up to the blast of my alarm as I stretched on the bed feeling very lazy to get up.

I got up from my bed and freshened up. For the days outfit I wore a pink cropped up shirt and high waisted green trousers, pairing it with a low heel black shoes and bag.

Going down the stairs I met with mummy Emmy who handed me my food giving me a hug as I left for the car.

"Good morning Daniel" I greeted the driver as I got in.

Today being Monday meant I had fashion drawing and illustration for first period.

My leg had healed and that's all thanks to mummy Emmy who helped me massage over the weekend.

I reached school and my classes went very fast with me scoring a bonus for having all correct in the assignment of the first period.

I don't know why but I had this urge to see the guard again.

I had just finished from my class of the day which was project work and was heading to the school garden. My mind was filled with those brown eyes and soft face that I had met previously.

As I reached the garden I decided to draw but this time not shoes. I decided to draw a happy family of 4 sitting in their lounge and having a great time.

" That little happy girl must be as pretty as you are" I heard and looked up to see Carl bending to sit in front of me.

" Hello Carl" I said said turning back my attention to my drawing.

" How's your leg now I can see the bandage has been taken off" he said

" Yes thanks to mummy Emmy my leg healed quicker than expected " I said look up to meet those piercing brown eyes as a let out a small smile thinking of mummy Emmy.

" Oh ok your mum seems to love you and treat you so well I can tell from your smile" Carl said

" I wish that was the case" I said in a very low voice focusing my attention back to my drawing as I stopped a tear from falling down from my eyes.

"Sorry?"

"I'm sorry I was just talking to my self" I answered Carl

" Ok I'm sorry about that I didn't mean to touch a sensitive spot"

" It's ok bye I'll be taking my leave now" I said packing my things and running off to the gardens restroom as I didn't want to breakdown in front of a total stranger.

Inside the restroom, I went down on the ground hitting the floor profusely as tears rolled down my cheeks. I started opening my cropped up shirt to let in air as I felt like I was getting my attack again.

I had mastered how to control my attacks due to the fact that I was mostly alone when it started and if not alone only mummy Emmy was there for me during the attacks.

I cleaned up and left the rest room to see Carl standing not far and started approaching as he saw me.

"Please" I raised my hand to him indicating he shouldn't come closer.

He let out a lazy sigh as his face dropped looking sad and took several steps back

" Ok please take care but can we be friends?" I heard him ask but paid him no mind as I left the school entering the car.