Deja Vu [ Lilian Ashley ]
43. A Psychopath

AS usual, in the morning I was getting ready to go to college. However, there is one thing that is different from ordinary days, delivered by Zack.

The guy had been waiting in the main lobby and greeted me with a refreshing smile.

"Where do you live, Zack?" ask before we get out of the lobby. Zack got to this apartment so fast that it made me wonder how far he lived from me. "Maybe I could stop by."

"I'm homeless." A very surprising answer.

I blinked my eyes for not believing his words. But, remember that he fell asleep on a park bench before other personalities strangled me.

"I wouldn't think of having a permanent place to live, because I'm an overseas worker" he added, clarifying my confusion.

Does the job he was referring to was working in a dark company?

"So, someday you'll leave me for a job?"

Instantly Zack stopped, then turned his body to face me. His body bent down to align his face with mine. What he did made me feel wrong.

"Ashley," he called her softly. "You're the first woman I've ever dared to be with. How could I possibly do that to you?"

"Don't!" my sergeant pushed Zack's face slowly.

He laughed softly as my attitude began to fall apart as a result of his face being so close to me. Hearing the word 'first lady' has made me a little proud or is actually misbehavior.

We continued our journey until we reached the campus. Zack leaves immediately and leaves, then at the same time, Kai appears surprisingly.

"Gue see lo street with si ... Jack's? What's name?" ask by guessing the name Zack.

"Zack," I replied, correcting Kai's words.

Kai snapped his finger. "Well, that's Zack. How are you really familiar with him?"

"Because I'm her boyfriend." My words made Kai pause for a moment, then patted my shoulder.

I know, it would be unnatural for Zack to get to know me in just a daily period. Kai didn't manage to shoot me even though he's been around a lot of times.

"Good, if this becomes clear," said Kai as well as breathing a sigh of relief.

My head turned and asked, "Obviously what?"

"It's clear that my hopes were dashed from the beginning" he continued, "and I don't need to be willing to change my heart."

Immediately I nudged Kai on the shoulder and gave a ignorant smile because I knew the meaning of his words.

"Who is the girl you're picking up now?" I raised my eyebrows so many times that Kai laughed.

He put his hand on me. "Goban first."

Since I didn't bring any money, I clapped his fist and pretended to sulk while walking heavily into the classroom. It's good that Kai found the right new girl for him.

I feel that the friendship with River and Kai is so close that it deserves to be called a brotherhood. Therefore, it is impossible for either of us to be a couple that I think is a little mismatched and strange. After all, I have no love for Kai or River so it is impossible to receive love from either of them.

Discussing the two of them will be no stop. Sufficiently.

After fulfilling the campus schedule and art club that I took care of some work, I finally left for caffe to work.

On the way, I met Zack who said he was going to pick me up from college, but it was a little late. I think he's starting to set aside time on the sidelines of disgrace.

Before arriving, we first went to buy a hamburger, and ate it while walking. The lunch was over, just as we arrived at the cafe alley.

"Where are you going?" ask before entering the cafe.

I wonder what Zack would do without me.

"Eat in this cafe" he replied. Was he not full after eating the hamburger?

I walked into the employee room and after changing clothes, River grabbed my hand in a hurry.

He held both of my shoulders with a surprised face. "Are you really the same as Zack?" My head nodded and River widened, "Damn it, too."

"Why what?" I took River's hand off my shoulder and walked towards the barista table.

"Yes. Kai has a girl, and you have a boy. Lah, me?" River's words surprised me a little.

Apparently they both had been gossiping about me on campus earlier.

"It turns out Kai's mouth is a good mouthbreader," I said, then went to the usual position that is in front of the door to welcome customers.

Not only have I arrived, Megan came to me while slightly looking down like she wanted to share a secret.

"Zack asked me to be served with you, Ley," he said, pulling me strong from the door. Megan's words sounded ambiguous and almost made me misrepresent. "There hunt, I change your position."

I just realized that I was Zack at the caffe. He sat near the barista covered by the customer in front of him. Hopefully he doesn't think that I've been indifferent because I didn't look at him from the beginning.

"Good day, what do you want to order, sir?" I said as I approached Zack. "There are several menu recommendations that you can try."

Without touching the menu, he gave me a smile and said, "Can I give you a recommendation from your own person?"

For a moment I was silent because I did not memorize the cafe menu too much. Then, there is an omurice, matcha rollcake and vanilla blue ice.

"Alright, I recommend ..."

My words were cut off when he slightly raised his hand. "Just deliver it, it doesn't need to be said. I'm sure, whatever is recommended, must be the best."

Submissive heads carried out as parting remarks, and I went to pick up some orders that I found delicious.

Next, I came back with an order on Zack and he said, "Thank you. So, every time I come here, can you just serve me?"

Such an extra and funny job as well when he asked me to serve him specifically.

"Of course, I will discuss with the Manager," I replied formally, but with a joke element that considers his speech just a casual flirting. However, Zack's gaze turned serious.

I think I mispronounced.

"In that case, I'll get your manager to agree to my request" Zack said in a casual manner and looked at me so closely that it felt piercing.

"I'm just kidding" I said while looking down formally. "Service in delivering food from me I'll do specially for you."

Mixing casual language with formal style made me stiff mouth. But, it's okay, at least Zack gave a good reaction to me.

My position was to switch back to Megan and continue to work smoothly without any obstacles. I thought so, until the time to go home has come.

Since my phone has been off power from caffe entry, I don't know if I got a message notification since an hour ago.

Inbox || Zack: I'll pick you up later. If you go home early, wait a minute.

After reading the message, the next message is sent instantly.

Inbox || Zack: Sorry, I'll be late for a little business. Wait another five minutes.

If he's busy, there's no need to pick me up. But, maybe Zack is showing his behavior as a good girlfriend.

When I opened the exit, Rua stood in front of me. Again he, will until when the members of the cate come to me even though rejected a thousand times? They will only harm themselves if they approach me continuously.

I can still remember how unfortunate their situation was as a result of taking risks in capturing Zack. I'd better pretend I didn't see.

When I tried to be indifferent and waltzed away, my arms were tightly grasped by it.

"Ashley," call Rua. "That's your name, isn't it?"

"Rua," answered me without turning, but could see it from the tail of my eye. "And that's your name, isn't it?"

His face did not show any expression. "Oh, so you're one of them?If not, why would you dare to approach that guy. Was my guess wrong?"

I understand. He was referring to Zack and the illicit company that became the biggest enemy of the cate organization. No wonder if I was suspected of being a plotter of their enemy, for daring to approach Zack even though it has been commemorated.

"No, I'm just an ordinary person who happens to know everything" I replied that no less raised a face like Rua.

"Oh, huh?" He walked right past me. "Are you sure you know everything? If so, come with me."

Didn't he understand when I mentioned his name earlier?

My reflex is a little clucking. "Sorry, someone asked me to wait."

"And you will know what someone is doing until you ask them to wait" Rua said without stopping.

Curiosity enveloped me and I was interested in coming along. What did Zack do?

The distance between our destinations is quite far, or rather farther from my apartment. I say it like that because the journey is filled with twists in the narrow alleys that I have never passed. Then, arrive at a small alley where it is quite dark, but can still be seen by the eye.

"Ahead there will be a curve. Go and see," Rua ordered as she turned herself around and left. "If you need help, just yell."

"This place is a little horrible, I don't want to."

My words managed to make him stop and look over for a moment. "Squeaky. You're very brave to approach criminals, but a place like this is precisely ..."

Before he continued his sentence, I immediately stepped forward in annoyance. His words were truly insulting.

Just a few steps, appeared at the base of the alley of someone with a black shirt where his face is clearly visible due to the color of his skin, even in the dark though.

Who else am I talking about if not Zack.

I paused for a moment in surprise, then looked back and Rua's presence was gone.

Spontaneously my mouth screamed a little as suddenly Zack's face appeared right in front of me. His flat gaze, supported the atmosphere of horror in this place.

"Why are you here, Ashley?" ask without moving a bit.

Zack's face looked dirty with dark splash stains. I reached into the bag and pulled out the handkerchief I used to carry. After that, I rubbed his face slowly until it looked quite clean.

"Where's your jacket?'' askaku. My eyes looked at his whole body even though he was slightly bowing to me. "Your hands are dirty."

I took Zack's hand and wiped it slowly.

"Ashley, how can you be here?" He asked a second time like he didn't like me coming.

"Maybe it's because I can't wait to get home" I said.

How could I answer that Yurika brought me here.

Zack put both of his arms on my shoulders and tilted his head. "This place is pretty remote. Don't tell me, you stuck a tracking device on me."

Expensive stuff I can't afford. The estimate is ridiculous.

"I'm not that possessive."

In the end, Zack took his hand off me. Good thing, he believed my words and didn't prolong the conversation.

"All right, let's go home."

"Where's your jacket? Take it first," I'm quick.

"No need."

My head shook. "Don't do that. That jacket is like your trademark."

The debate goes on and Zack flips over, then goes back until he's lost to the alley.

As a result of wanting to know what he was doing, I went to catch up with him and immediately pecked when I reached the corner of the alley.

Earphones that always perched on Zack's neck, now used. While wearing a hoodie jacket, his feet stomped on the chest of a person sitting leaning in an unconscious state. I only realized for a few seconds, the man was wearing a white hoodie jacket.

Of the whole, what could have surprised me even more was the small puddles near them. It was not clear or transparent, and it was definitely blood as it flowed from the unconscious person's chest.

I get it, Zack's been after someone who's been stalking him. I shouldn't have said anything about him being followed by someone when it ends like this. From now on, I have to be careful in speaking.

"I forgot to tell you to keep quiet and not come here, Ashley."

Slowly, Zack walked over.

I pushed away the fear and tried to be as calm as possible. This is the real side, so I don't have to be surprised or run. He's not gonna hurt me because it's not Zack who's on his side, I'm sure about that.

God, I'm dealing with a real psychopath!

This man who is now in front of me, he gave up his life just to see me first. I can't think of him as evil. When I was amnesiac, he kept trying to protect me and I might forget his suffering. Now, she remembers nothing of me and I must return the favor to her with the love she hoped for.

Zack does not have a dual personality because his vile side appears when there is pain of death. Therefore, I don't have to worry about anything.

"How's Ashley? Didn't you run away from me?" asked Zack who repeated his actions with a slight bow and aligned his face to me.

I removed the earphones from her ear so I could hear what I was saying. "No, what am I running for?"

His reaction seemed to be disbelief from my words. Right, why would I run if I knew he wouldn't hurt me? To be honest, I got a little creepy. But I forced myself to be brave.

"It's done with your business? If not, I'll wait" I said.

His earphones are back in the ears while smiling a relief. "Let's wait there, I'll be done soon."

Zack turned around and I quickly went outside the alley so as not to see the continuation of what I saw earlier. But Rua wasn't there to see me. Where did he go?

I thought, could it be that the earphone function was just to raise his ear from the cry of the suffering of the victim? He put up the earphones first when slaughtering members of the cate.

A few seconds passed, and Zack came back to me.

I grabbed her hand and she was silent for a moment in looking at me like she was thinking about something.

"What's wrong?" I saw a blood stain near her eyelid, and then I cleaned it with a handkerchief.

"Nothing" replied Zack.

I think he's wondering why I didn't take the chance to run away when I got away.

"Maybe you need this. Keep it." I gave him a handkerchief, and he put it in his jacket pocket.

"I've killed people," After saying that, he tilted his head. "Aren't you afraid that I'd make you my next target because you'd already be an eyewitness?"

He wouldn't do that to me.

"I'm even more afraid if you leave a trace" I lie so as not to look afraid in front of him.

Zack chuckled and clasped my hand. "Ah, so. All right, let's take you home. Want to have dinner together first?"

"okay."

I hope he doesn't hear my high-speed heartbeat. I've seen so many times of horror like that to myself and shouldn't be tense until I intend to run away.

Zack is a man who loves me very much. I can't just let go of what he's been fighting for.

In the end, tonight was filled with dinner together, but it still made me shudder a little as a result of remembering that. We were together with chatter and laughter, as if nothing had happened.

Especially today, I'm going to sleep late for dating Zack who's been spending a lot of time. In addition to us who shop to the mini market to buy my monthly stock. Actually, I could buy online, but Zack volunteered to accompany me shopping. Even so, I don't have to protest.

Zack pulled out his phone when we got to the cashier. "Pay first, when I come home I'll change your money."

These lips cannot hold a smile. "This is my shopping. You don't have to pay for it" I replied, handing over the entire grocery cart.

I wondered, why should I pay for groceries by changing my money? He could do it in this place too.

All goods are exhausted by the amount of RP. 998,000.00 and worse, when I only buy frozen food and other primary needs. If it's a secondary plus, my wallet could be empty before payday.

In the end, I came home in a taxi and Zack drove me along and helped me with my luggage.

"Check your account later" Zack said before saying goodbye and leaving.

I haven't been able to tell you about my account number yet. But, I didn't really expect a gift of money that I shouldn't have. Now it's starting at midnight, maybe tomorrow just clean up this groceries. I'll just put it on the kitchen table. There is still more time for tomorrow.

TLING'S!

I opened my phone after hearing the phone notification.

|| TRX Rec ××××× transfer EDC Shaka to Lilian Ashley - Rp.10.000.000.00 ||

Who's Shaka? Shouldn't it be in the name of Zack who sent this money? My eyes flickered until I realized that the nominal listed was not one million, but ten million! This guy is really careless at typing.

I called Zack quickly and immediately my call was lifted by him.

"Hello, Ashley. I just got out of your apartment complex" he said.

"Ah, hello Zack. I want to return the money you sent. But, the sender's name wasn't from you."

There was a confused voice from the phone, and he replied, "Just accept the money. We're not between a seller and a client."

"But ..." Saliva swallowed automatically. "Ten million?"

"What's less, Ashley?" He began to walk until the noise of the vehicle sounded.

A little unbelievable. He was so relaxed in giving and asking about the numbered papers. It seemed, his dangerous job had given him a high income. But if he is, why is he homeless?

"I'll call you back." The phone was cut off by him and I could only be dumbfounded.

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