Page 16 of Heal Me

Danylo looks up at me and smiles, but notice that he is sipping beer. I also take a sip. He curls his lips into an "O" sign, and I squeeze my drink, restraining myself from throwing something heavy at him.

"I think now it's definitely time for us to go," I look at Sebastian, but he doesn't notice me, is he really interested in these children's games?

"Is it time for someone to go to bed? I could put you in," KJ leans towards me, but I push him away.

I could take you down, idiot, but I have no desire.

I take the phone in my hands and leave the room.

"I'm going for a walk, if you're interested," I say to Sebastian, who nods in response.

Thank you, brother.

Although the prospect of walking alone at night doesn't please me, but I don't want to stay in that room.

"I wish you were here," I go down the corridor along the wall and cover myself with my hands.

"I am here," someone's voice is heard.

I look up. Well, no, just not you.

"What do you want? "

"I thought that it was dangerous for a girl to walk this late in a night." "Are you worried?" I laugh.

"About you?" Danylo shook his head. "Absolutely not," and smiled.

The bottom of my stomach twists again.

"Then what do you need, Bondar?"

"I need you to be safe and I’m going to take care of it."

"Fuck off."

"Where were you taught such manners? "

"In a boarding school for young ladies. Every Monday we read prayers, and every Friday we took an etiquette exam. I was the best student."

"I see, you were also taught sarcasm there," he tilts his head to the side. "Young lady."

"No, I was born with sarcasm. Amelia Sarcasm Melnyk, pleasure to meet you."

Danylo laughs. I hear his laugh for the first time. It’s deep and sincere. This also makes me want to smile.

"Why didn't you stay to play?"

"Because I am not interested in kid's games."

Danylo sits down next to me. I can smell his perfume and feel the warmth of his body.

"So, what are you interested in?"

"Sacrifice. By the way, we did this on Saturday evenings."

"So I won't expect a normal answer from you, right?" his smile spreads across his face.

Am I entertaining him?

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