Sweet Aphrodite's POV
　　I expected that he's gone when I wake up and I was not wrong. I sat and sighed in dismay. But he did the right thing because he should not be seen by Stella and Irene. Looking at the space beside me, I remembered how I fell asleep on his arms. We kissed but that is the only thing that happened between us. He watched me falling asleep and he even kissed me on my forehead. I really feel happy and special when I know how much he controlled himself.
　　I felt the emptiness inside me due to his absence. And I know that he is not a mere stranger to me anymore. He already occupied a space in my heart.

　　He probably left before the sunrise.
　　I touched my chest and feel my heart beating. I want to admit that I like him. There might other men who could make my heart react too, but I know that mysterious man behind the mask is above among them. Sadness crept inside me upon the realization. He is probably a vampire based on his traits and I am a human. Aren't we forbidden?
　　And does he even like me?
　　Basing on the things that he did for me and the words he said, he has deep feelings for me. Deeper than the attraction that I have for him. But is that enough for me to be contented and to believe?
　　It is not enough. Those are just my assumptions and it is hard to assume. The reason why a lot of people are in emotional pain because of the unmet expectations and assumptions. I don't want to be hurt like that.
　　I shook my head.

　　Then I should push these feelings aside. I should not let this to linger in my mind to avoid the confusion and pain. And maybe I should not let this grow and let it remain this way.
　　I don't even know how he really looks like and what his name is. He is a mystery and yet, my heart is already affectionate to him.
　　There is no guarantee. My life should go as it always do. Romance is not on the top of my priorities.
　　I glanced at the door when the knob twisted. Stella came in after it opened. She stared at me intently as if she's examining me thoroughly. I am suddenly intimidated and can't stand her gaze. It feels like she could see my soul, reading all my thoughts and secrets. I looked away and started to arrange my pillows just to avoid her.

　　"The breakfast is ready," she uttered coldly.
　　I immediately turned my head to her and nodded while smiling. "Thank you. I'll just finish this."
　　I can't help but to clear my throat to ease the awkwardness when I saw her still standing few steps away from my bed. We stared on each other's eyes but I can't stand her dull and dark eyes.
　　"Stay away from him while it is still early," Stella said.
　　My forehead creased, can't understand what she just said.
　　I smiled. "What do you mean, Stella?" I uttered.
　　"Stay away from him so you can still avoid your tragic fate." Then she turned her back to me and left me dumbfounded.
　　I can't understand her fully but her words sent shivers down my spine. My heart pounded heavily on her warning. From him? Tragic fate?
　　Her words keep on echoing at my mind even when we are already eating. Irene asked me if I am already fine and I gladly answered.
　　"How about your job? Have you found a new one?" she asked then took a bite on her bread.
　　I nodded. "Yes and fortunately, it cooperative in my class schedule. I'll be cleaning that mansion in a village after class."
　　Her eyes widened. "You're a maid? That must be exhausting? Are you really fine about that? How about your salary?"
　　I can't stop a smile because of her concern. "It's really fine and the salary is bigger than my previous job."
　　She pouted. "Wow. I badly wanna experience to work but Mommy and Daddy won't let me. They want me to focus on studying."
　　I just smiled at her. She is lucky to still have her loving and supportive parents. They support all her expenses that is why Irene's only need to study. Same as Stella. Among us, I am the only one who is an orphan and works to support myself.
　　"You'll experience to work, Irene. In a hospital, as a doctor," I said to her that made her giggle.
　　"What village are you talking about?"
　　My lips parted a bit in shock when Stella suddenly asked. Even Irene looked at her with wide eyes. Stella is very silent and rarely talk. For her to join a conversation is very surprising.
　　"Ah..." I composed myself and smiled at her a bit. "At the old village," I said, enough for her to understand because that village was pretty famous since it was a residence full of rich people.
　　She stared at me for a long time that it made me nervous. I held my breath and only let go when she focused on her food again.
　　In whole duration of the class, I feel so bothered. I know that the twin is staring at me since the class began. I can feel their stare on my back. I tried hard to focus to the professor but the scratch paper beside my notebook starts moving.
　　I bit my lips while watching it. I know they not human. I am aware that they are witch. But things like this still shocks me.
　　I glanced on their place and I saw Daniel listening to the discussion while Daniella is playing with her pen on her fingers. She stretched her lips into a mocking smile.
　　I chose to ignore her and focused again but the paper caught my attention when it suddenly crumpled. My eyes widened when it flew then landed on my professor's face. My heart feels like it stopped beating that moment.
　　A lot of my classmates saw that and some failed to suppressed their laughter. The blood on my face drained and I know I look pale while watching my professor's face turning mad. She picked the crumpled paper and opened it. I know I am doomed when she looked at my direction.
　　"Miss Villegaz," she uttered with a shaking voice, probably because of madness. I closed my eyes tightly while feeling the sweat on my palm. "You have no manners. Get out of my class!" her voice thundered.
　　I flinched because of her voice. I want to explain but who would believe me that a witch made the paper move. Sighing, I accepted my defeat and gathered my things. My cheeks heated in embarrassment.
　　"I'm sorry, Ma'am," I uttered sincerely.
　　She just glared at me and pointed the door. I nodded and walked out. Before I fully exited, I glanced at Daniella then scowled at her. She just smirked triumphantly.
　　Damn it!
　　With heavy heart, I went to the pavilion. My last class was ruined. I have never disrespected anyone, especially the professors. And knowing that it tainted my clean record even I did not do it upsets me.
　　Why did she do that? Is that her revenge for what happened to her last time? Is she threatening me because of my awareness that they are not human?
　　I would never spread that. As if someone would believe me. I'll just make fool of myself. That won't even benefit me.
　　My vision went dark when someone covered my eyes with their hands. I was about to remove it but the familiar tingling sensation crawled on my skin.
　　"Guess who?" he asked softly.
　　I licked my lips. "Rage."
　　He chuckled and removed his hands from my eyes. He then sat beside me and when he saw my expression, concern spread on his face. I smiled sadly.
　　"What happened?"
　　I sighed. "The professor is mad at me for the thing that I did not do."
　　His brows furrowed. "You should have explained it then!"
　　I shook my head in defeat and remembered what happened. "No one would believe me. It will just make her more angry."
　　The paper obviously came from my seat and it has even my name and solution on the math problem. There is no escape. In a situation like that, pushing that I am innocent will just make it worse because the professor would think that I am making her stupid.
　　He went silent for a moment and just stared at me. I sighed again. I am still upset but his presence made me a bit better. A kind smile slowly spread on his lips and it is contagious.
　　"Let's go somewhere then eat and enjoy. My treat!" he happily said.
　　I liked that idea since I still have a lot of time. I nodded excitedly. He stood and hold my hand then ran. I laughed when I almost trip because I was not ready.
　　Rage makes me feel happy and free. The lightness in my heart is amazing. I feel this when we are together. I know he affects me in some way but this kind of feeling is innocent and lovely. He is like a bestfriend.
　　We went to a park where there are a lot of kids. We ate street foods and played at the playground. I enjoyed it so much that I did not notice my time. But it was worth it because I feel happy now. I'll make a formal apology to my professor.
　　I gently pushed the double door of the mansion. It is already quarter to seven. With the help of the dim light, I looked for the switch of the main light here in the living room. I almost jumped when I saw my boss at the stair of the grand staircase.
　　His arms are crossed in front of his chest while he is leaning on the wooden railings. The menace on his eyes told me that he's mad. I swallowed hard and composed myself.
　　"Good evening, Sir," I uttered.