Retaliation of Disabled Girls
Chapter 27 Just Friends

"I love you, Diana."

My ears have been opened wide there is no way I could have heard wrong. He must be kidding right now.

"It's not funny, Eric," I deny.

"I really mean it Diana. Ilove you. I have long harbored this feeling. You were always by my side when I was sad, especially when I lost both my parents. I know that you only see me as a friend. So I kept quiet, but this was simply unbearable. I don't want to see you close to another man." Eric looked at me.

Eric's eyes didn't lie at all. Sadness and anger become one. He really loves me.

Then why? Why has he never met me in his previous life?

***

Past times

It's been a month since I lost my smell. At first I felt sad, it was strange not to be able to smell the fragrant flowers or the smell of delicious food. But over time, I got used to it. The sense of smell has not been very influential to me. 

I walked towards my sister's office. He's holding his head. It seems like a lot is disturbing his mind.

"What's up, brother?" many approached.

"It's nothing, Diana." My brother shook his head.

The butler turned his head. They look weird. 

"Just be honest with me, if there's anything. Maybe I can help," I urged.

"On that..." My sister sighed continuing her words, "There are unpleasant rumors about you Diana."

"What rumors?"

"That you are a disabled girl" my sister replied with a heavy heart.

I see that's why my brother looks sad like this. He heard that his sister was disabled, but the rumors were not entirely wrong either.

"I'm fine, brother. After all, the most rumors will disappear by themselves." I responded casually.

"I will try to quell these rumors. Sometimes rumors can get worse. Fear will even affect the good name of our family."

My brother was right, since I bear the name Moonlight, it is certain that whatever happens to me is related to the surname.

"Well, is there anything I can help you with, brother?"

"Will you not go out and remain in this residence alone, Diana?"

"Why?" 

"People can tell that the rumor is true and the problem will get longer."

My brother's words are right. I'll try not to go out. I'll spend some time in this residence reading books.

"All right, is there more?"

"Then, you must not send a letter to anyone, Diana. It's all in your interest."

This seems easy. My only friend is Eric. We used to send letters, but now we don't. He must be busy.

"I will obey all of Brother's requests" I replied steadily.

"Sorry, from now on you can't relate to the outside world anymore." My brother bowed, he rubbed his eyes. I think she wanted to cry but held it.

"That's no problem. Don't cry, Brother."

"I'm not crying, Diana." My sister looked at me, her eyes watering.

***

It's insanity. Silence is really boring. The book in this residence is only a little. I've read everything. There was nothing I could do but eat, sleep and wander around this unchanging residence.

I decided to go out later tonight to buy a book and take a walk to unwind. My brother doesn't know anyway. Then no one will know me. 

***

Today I wrote a letter to Eric hoping he could read it. I haven't seen him in a long time. I've missed him. Maybe this longing is different from what I felt for Keith. I just need a story buddy. It's really painful. I need to take all this pain off.

I told my sister to ask her to send it to Eric. He saw my sadness and promised to send it. However, there is no reply. Eric never came. Although I waited for him not to come. Is he ashamed to have a disabled friend like me?

Despite hearing her friend like this why has she never taken the time for me? Why does he always put his job at risk? It's nauseating. Everyone is the same. Just because I'm like this, everyone stays away. I will not forgive them.

***

Presence

I don't blame Eric for not seeing me when I got my letter. It's possible Eric never accepted it. Trevor never sent the letter.

What I'm asking is why Eric never came to see me if he loved me. At least he came to my residence even if only once. He could have said he wanted to talk to Trevor about something and then come to see me.

"Say something Diana." Eric held my hand.

I let go of his hand. "I'm sorry, but I can't take your feelings for Eric. I just think of you as a friend no more."

Right that's what matters. I don't love him at all. He's just my friend. And I can't accept love from her.

"I know Diana. Give me a chance to get close to you, make you fall in love with me" he said, pointing at himself.

"I can't Eric. Keith and I are under contract, we have to look friendly in public. As long as this contract goes on I don't want any bad rumors to hit us. We can't be alone with the opposite sex other than our own partner." I tried as quietly as possible.

"Then I will wait for you until this contract is completed. For whatever I'll wait."

Eric's eyes glazed over me. I closed my eyes, strengthened my heart. He's still my friend, it hurts to see him like this.

"I assume our conversation is over, Eric" I said softly as I opened my eyes. I'm getting away from her.

He was screaming behind me. "I assume you gave me a chance Diana. I'll get your heart, after you part with her." His voice trembled. She cried.

I'm sorry, Eric. I can't comfort you.

I dare not look back. I put my feet away from there. On my way I met Iris who was running around.

"Sir Diana from anywhere?" the question looks rushed

"I was talking to my friend in the park. What's up Iris?" my many.

"There's a commotion at the party hurry up there, Sister Diana." Iris looked panicked.

"alright. Can I ask you to please comfort my sad friend in my place of Iris?" I spoke very quickly not knowing Iris understood or not.

Iris nodded. He ran towards the park. I'm heading to the party hall immediately.

What's actually going on?

Everyone gathered in a crowd in one place near the drink. They whispered to each other inexplicably. I broke through the crowd looking at Stella who was sprawled. Mr. Frostein holds his head. Stella's mouth is bleeding. Keith looked worriedly squatting near them.

I'm approaching Keith. "Is there, Keith?"

"Stella was poisoned, Diana." 

This has never happened in a life before. Is this because I'm repeating time?