Chapter 135: Interested
The luxurious car soon stopped in front of a five-star restaurant. Looking at the busy streets and the crowded place, Baby Doll felt extremely uncomfortable. Just then, she was tossed a mask on her lap. She took it her palm and directed a confused gaze towards the witch.
"Wear it or else you would be recognized", the witch spoke haughtily.
"Recognized? Me?" Baby Doll was even more confused.
"Never mind", the witch waved her hand, "Just wear it. Don't overthink."
Baby Doll could only comply and wore the mask around her face. She stepped down from the car and quickly walked behind the witch. Just then, the wind blew across her face and revealed the black birthmark on her forehead.
"That mark...", the witch tried touching her forehead, but Baby Doll stepped back.
The witch suddenly broke into a smile, "Never mind."
She gestured something to the driver and very soon a scarf was brought out. The witch handed it to her, "Wear this."
Baby Doll looked at it suspiciously. Judging her, she was not going to wear it. The witch suddenly tied the scarf around her head and neck. Then, she clasped her hand and pulled her close, "Let's go and grab something."
Baby Doll was momentarily stunned but pulled her hand away. The witch gave a start but broke into a sweet grin, revealing two pairs of pearly white teeth, "Never mind."
The witch moved ahead and Baby Doll was compelled to follow her. After all, she didn't know anything around here. She looked around, feeling nervous. Within no time, they were led into a private room.
Baby Doll saw that the driver had not entered. In short, she was alone with the witch. The private room was on the topmost floor, giving a clear view of the cityscape through the glass window. Baby Doll gazed outside and once again saw the buildings under Amnesty International. Inside the room, there was a table that accommodated two people.
"Please, sit", The witch made her sit on one of the chairs while she sat on the chair opposite her.
"Well, I am Emily", the witch spoke up awkwardly, "Don't be afraid of me."
'Oh, so the witch has a name', Baby Doll thought while directing heavy gazes towards her.
"I know that you have been through so much", Emily, the witch spoke again, "I want to help you."
"Help?" Baby Doll managed to speak.
"Yeah..." Emily fidgeted with her fingers and paused.
Then, she tugged a strand of hair behind her ear, "I... I am interested in you."
"Interested?" Baby Doll frowned, "What do you mean?"
"I...", Emily seemed like she wanted to explain something, but was interrupted by the arrival of a waiter. As a result, she grunted.
"Miss", the waiter wheeled the trolley and Baby Doll figured out that its top was stuffed with a variety of dishes.
"Ah, thanks", Emily waved her hand, "You may leave."
The waiter nodded, emptied the trolley top and placed them on the table. Then, he bowed politely and left the room.
"I don't know what you like", Emily smiled awkwardly, "So..."
"I don't know either", Baby Doll interrupted her and thwarted her gaze outside.
"Oh, well", Emily spoke, "Have something?"
Baby Doll didn't utter another word and started eating the mushroom risotto. She felt the flurry of spices numb her gustatory senses. All these four months, she was eating tasteless foods that she never enjoyed. The mushroom risotto tasted great in her mouth. She chewed and munched carefully as if not to miss the flurry of various tastes. When she was done, she proceeded to try some other dishes that lay on the table. That's when she saw that Emily had not eaten anything yet. Instead, she was staring at her with a smile on her face.
"Seems like you are enjoying the food here", Emily spoke up.
"Ahem", Baby Doll choked on her words, "Well, yeah. Maybe."
"Then, we should come here more often", Emily beamed, "What do you think?"
Baby Doll raised an eyebrow. She felt that the witch might be rather good, especially when she was all smiling.
"I don't know", Baby Doll shrugged as she looked away. She was feeling rather uncomfortable under Emily's unwavering gaze.
"Never mind. If you want something, you can ask me. But, there are some ground rules whilst you are staying with me."
"Ground rules?" Baby Doll was stunned.
"Yeah, like wearing a mask and a scarf while we are out. There are a lot more and blah blah blah."
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