- I-i ha-have ca-cancer - Celestine confessed fighting with emotions.
"Bullshit", I thought to myself. The excuse was too la and obvious to be the truth. In my mind, it had to be a lie, but Tihana seed to approach the brunette's statent with a more open mind.
- Cancer? - she asked.
- Y-yes. I ha-had tho-se pa-pains i-in m-my ba-ack. I we-ent to do-octor to che-eck, and he-e to-old -e I ha-ave tumo-or in my sp-spine col-umn - miss Carter explained.
- Wait... Please calm down. Take a breath, and then we will talk. Ok? - Tihana proposed, and she took a few steps forward.
She actually touched Celestine's shoulder, robbing on it lightly, as she guided the woman to her bed, to sit down on the edge. This calm approach really worked. The brunette followed, and soon both of the were sitting down, giving an even better look at the situation through the keyhole.
After a mont spent on fighting with emotions, and wiping her tears and the snot off, miss Carter was able to speak properly. There were still so tears in her eyes, and so snot under her nose, but she was at least able to speak normally.
- I went to a doctor because I kept having those pains in my back. I thought that it was because of carrying all those heavy books, but the truth was much worse. I have a tumor in my spinal column, and it's growing. The doctor proposed to two options, a pricy operation that I would never be able to afford or signing up for one of those charity actions to receive help from one of the cities, like Arc - she explained, this ti properly. - I did so research, and I realized that with all the children looking for help, I will never be able to get high enough on the list to even have a chance.
- So you ca here? - Tihana asked.
- I t your father recently, and he told that being a hunter was actually great. So I thought that maybe I will be able to earn enough, to get my health back by myself. I was in a bad state, and the decision was very irrational. I didn't even check anything, just bought the tickets. I was desperate... Please don't tell your father. I don't want this to look like I'm trying to get the advantage of him... We actually barely know each other, and he has already helped a lot... Even before I arrived here... He probably saved my life - she said.
- He is quite aware, I think - said Tihana, and then turned her head to look at the door.
Our eyes t, but she simply couldn't know that. At least that's what I thought.
- A actually bet he is right behind this door, listening to everything we say - she then added.
It almost gave a heath attack. On my knees, I pinned to the side, resting my back against the wall.
"Shit, shit, shit..." My mind briefly went crazy, but there was no follow-up, so I cald down and returned to the door.
- Are you sure? - asked Celestine. - He seems like a very nice guy... He wouldn't do that, would he?
Tihana shrugged her shoulders.
- I'm not sure, but there is a way to find out - she pointed out, then approached the door.
I shadow walked the hell out of there.
- Damn you - left my mouth, when I appeared in the kitchen.
To make sure to kill their suspicion, I began working on so food. The fridge was full, so I had plenty of options, but the ti was working against , so in the end it had to be sothing simple, so I decided to make quick pancakes.
I mixed everything in a mont, then started cooking. Shortly after, the sounds of footsteps on the staircase reached my ears, and I knew that my decision was correct.
When the girls showed up in the kitchen, I was looking like I was in the kitchen for so ti already.
- Oh, hi - I said, turning around from the stove with a frying pan in my hand. - I'm making pancakes. Do you want so?
Celestine's eyes were still red. Tihana on the other hand looked normal but surprised. She never expected that I wouldn't go spying on her, and she was right, but there was no way in hell I would give her the satisfaction of knowing that.
- Yes - left her mouth before she could even think of my offer.
The brunette just nodded.
- Sothing happened? Your eyes are red - I pointed out.
- We just had a... Female mont - said Tihan, clearly lying to my face.
She wasn't even trying to sell the lie. It looked more like she was challenging with it.
- Female mont, huh? - I asked, returning to the cooking, and completely turning my back to them.
- Y-yes - Celestine jumped to help. - We had a healthful conversation. It made emotional, so I cried a bit. I'm such a wuss...
She laughed shortly at her own words.
- If you say so... You can wait in the dining room. I'll finish in a mont. How about you prepare the plates and the rest in the anti? - I proposed.
- Sure - Tihana jumped on the offer like it was so kind of lifebuoy.
Then they left, and I shook my head while smiling. The situation turned out in quite an unexpected way, but it was overall a good outco.
Celestine wasn't so kind of fraud or gold digger, she was just overwheld and confused, which was a very good thing for because I found her so damn attractive. Now I could make so moves, and not feel like shit about it.
A sche got born in my head, making feel even better.
I was smiling like stupid when I delivered the pancakes to the dining area. Both of them noticed, but I refused to elaborate. Instead, I imdiately sat down and began stuffing myself with food.
It was very good. After all, an upcoming master chef made it.
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