My Immortal Boyfriend

Chapter 16

Aubrey’s POV

“You know him?”

I was back to reality. I was dazed and confused. Why did I act like that? Like I knew him for a long time?

“What?” The only word I could utter, still in awe at the man staring intently at me.

I saw Cass roll her eyes.

“You know my brother?” She repeated.

“Uh, no. But you did tell me about him!” I answered awkwardly.

There was silence for a moment and we just stood there… me and his brother, staring at each others eyes.

“Okay!” Cass snapped.

“Brother, this is my friend, Aubrey. Aubrey, my brother, Wane.” She spoke and broke the silence.

“Now, would you guys get a move on? I'm late for my facial appointment,” she added.

“Facial appointment? I dont think there’s any spa near here that is open, still.” I answered.

“Cass, why don’t you go ahead?” The man spoke beside me.

I turned to him and he was eyeing Cass as if they were talking to each other inside their minds.

But wait! Why would this man, who is still a stranger to me, let his sister go ahead? I don't want to be left alone with him… I just do not know him that much.

“Let me walk you back to the condo instead.” He offered.

I didn’t know how to react, its not like I want to turn down his offer, I just dont know him yet… but he really seems so familiar. Why do I always get this feeling? It's as if there is a void inside my heart that I cannot even comprehend.

“Uhh…” I managed to utter.

“Okay, well, I'm going first, see you back at the condo Brother.” Cass said and without a second thought she winked at me before facing her back towards me and walking graciously as if she had an evil plan up in her sleeve.

As Cass disappeared into the darkness, I looked at the man beside me. He was still staring at me and it made me feel somehow awkward.

Why did Cass leave me with her brother? That girl!

“Shall we go?” He spoke.

“Uhh… sure” I said, and we started walking. Silence enveloped us as we were walking down the streets of a bustling city. I could hear the traffic coming and going, the voices of other people from afar.

As we walked in silence, it didn’t seem to be as awkward as I thought it would be. It was somehow a comfortable silence.

I looked up at the night sky. From where we were walking, I could see the sky more clearly. The building lights and traffic were a little further from where the road to our condo leads.

I could see the start twinkling and shining brightly.

It seems weird that I am neither uncomfortable or felt awkward or scared to be alone with this man that I just met, even though he is Cass's brother. She didn't really mention her brother in our conversations, since she told me she is not that close to him but he is a dependable brother- well, that's what she said.

"Are you staying in the city long?" I tried to strike up a conversation. I glanced at the man walking beside me as he removed his hand from his pocket and combed his streaks of hair on his face as if he was modeling or doing a photoshoot at that moment.

"Maybe a couple of weeks. I am planning on bringing someone with me home," he said.

Someone? is Cass's brother engaged or something? -- I thought.

"Oh, where is she then? are you guys meeting here in the city?" I asked again.

He turned to me and looked at me with a goofy face as if I had said something wrong.

"Sorry, nevermind. I didn't mean to pry," I said, trying to get back the words I asked. But why do I feel weird? It feels like my heart was somehow gripped so tightly that I couldn't breathe properly.

"It's okay. She doesn't know yet that I am bringing her." he answered nevertheless.

"She doesn't know?" I asked curiously. Why am I so engaged in this conversation about his girl that I do not even know?

I saw him nod at my peripheral vision. We stayed quiet for a few minutes. Well, whoever that girl is, she is definitely lucky! If we base off his looks first, it's an eleven out of ten. I shook off the thought. Aubrey, try not to get busted that you are thinking about this man! Goodness, I do not even know him aside from being my friend's s***h condo buddy's, brother!

"Are you okay?" he asked. I was taken aback, since his face was closer to mine and he was staring at me with a worried face.

"What? oh... I am OK." I said, stepping back. He backed off and smiled.

"We're here, by the way," he added.

I looked at the surroundings and I didn't even notice that we had arrived. I looked up at the building towering above me. I never realized how little we are compared to these and how little we know of the world and everything around us.

"Thank you," I said.

"No worries," he answered, putting both his hands in his pockets.

"Are you coming?" I asked. I know he is staying with his sister. That is what Cass told me.

"Later, I still have an errand to take care of," he said.

"Alright, I will go ahead," I walked to the entrance of the condo and I saw him waving at me as he was walking back to the alleyway we passed by earlier.

I took the elevator and made my way to my room. I put my keys on the console table and made my way to my bedroom. I laid flat on the bed. I am tired. I still have an exam next week! Sometimes I wonder why I took up a hard course that needed studying 24/7.

I stared at the ceiling of my bedroom and reached through my pocket and grabbed my phone. I scrolled down on my messages and saw that James was still not replying to my messages! Just where is this guy? He's been absent for days now and nobody knows where he is. His girlfriend is also pestering me about him. I wonder where he could've gone?

I typed a text.

James boy! Where the hell are you? Your girlfriend is annoying me about you and I do not even know what to respond. She is being a b*tch again!

After that, well, I sent it. Well, I am really annoyed with Kristen. She keeps telling me I know where James is! Me and James has been bestfriends for as long as I can remember and this is the first time he's well... ghosted me. I am really worried about him. I will try asking his mom if I will go back to our old house after our exams week.

I stood up and decided to take a shower when my phone beeped. It was a text, so I immediately grabbed my phone and see who it was. Instead, my face turned sour. It was from Cass, asking if anything happened with me and his brother.

Geez! What is this girl thinking?

I paid no mind to her text and just replied 'Har,Har Cass!'

I proceeded to the bathroom and prepared a nice warm bath for myself. I will just sleep early today.

What a tiring day!