CHAPTER: TWENTY-FIVE

JONATHAN opened the door to his apartment. 'Come in," he said. Andie's forehead creased the moment she stepped in. There comes that strange feeling of familiarity again. It felt like she stayed in that apartment for a long time. She turned to Jonathan, who was closing the door. 'How close are we back then?" she asked out of curiosity. He arched his brows and looked at her. She could tell that his mind was still processing at the moment. 'Why are you asking?" he asked instead of answering her question. 'It's just that… I have this feeling of familiarity in this house." Adie's eyes roamed around. 'You used to come here to bug me back then." He walked past her and headed to a door that he opened. 'You can use this room while you stay here. I'll be staying in the room next to yours, so don't hesitate to knock if you need something." 'Thanks." Andie went inside the room. The room's interior was made of blue and grey. From the looks of it, she was certain that Jonathan gave up his room for her. She closed her eyes and sniffed. The scent of his cologne was still there. Ah, even the scent was so familiar… Why do I have this feeling? She plopped down on the edge of the bed. Andie had no idea what would happen now. Would she see the grim reaper again? What if he was really after her? She just hoped that Jonathan could really help her. She laid her back on the soft cushion. And then, there goes that strange yet familiar feeling again. She sat up and drew a breath. Why do things get weirder and weirder? She decided to get some fresh air, so she stepped out of the room and went to the balcony. The sky was already filled with stars, and the moon was shining brightly directly at the balcony. Somehow, the beautiful sight brought her calmness. Andie leaned her back against the wall and closed her eyes. 'What are you doing here?" She heard Jonathan's baritone voice, but she kept her eyes close. 'It's cold out here and the mosquitoes will bite you." 'Let me stay here for a while," Andie said without opening her eyes. 'This is the only part of your house where I find peace…" 'What are you talking about?" She could feel his strong presence near her. Jonathan must have sat beside her. 'The feeling is… strange. Every part, every corner has this familiar vibe. It felt like I've lived here with you." Andie opened her eyes and turned to him. 'Be honest with me, have I run away from home in the past and lived here with you?" Jonathan smiled. Andie was beyond surprise that it made her heart jump. She could almost hear her heart's loud beating and the sound of her blood rushing through her veins. Now, her curiosity was growing too fast. Who am I to you, Jonathan? What was the secret buried deep down her subconscious? 'Why are you doing this to me, Jonathan?" she asked absent-mindedly. Andie palmed her chest when she suddenly found it hard to breathe. 'Why are you making me feel this way?" 'Do you really wanna know? Are you ready?" he asked in a low tone. Her eyes grew wider. So, it means that there is something that she did not know about. Andie swallowed hard. 'If it has something to do with me, then you should tell me."