15 Suffering: I cant do without Him (1/2)

I was on my way back home when I received a message. I picked up my phone urgently with a thought that it might be from Shaun.

”Where are you? I'm in front of your house.”

It was Ed. I had almost forgot that I borrowed Ed's car to come here.

”Wait outside, I'll be there soon.” I messaged him back to keep him away from going in the house or meeting Dad. ”I'm already in.” As soon as I saw his text I sped up. As I arrived at my place, immediately got out of the car and dashed to the house. I got in and found Ed in the drawing room. I asked the house staff if Dad was at home. They informed me that he hasn't come back just yet.

”Why did you let him in?” I ranted at the staff.

”He said he's a close friend of yours and was here to take his car back so we took him in. I apologize. It won't happen again.” one of them nervously told me.

”It's alright, just be careful next time.” I warned them and went to Ed.

”Claire, where have you been?” he said abruptly, seeing me walk in.

”Ed, I told you to wait outside for me.”

”I'm sorry, I came in before I saw your message.”

”I see, your car is outside, you can take it now. Thanks for lending it to me.” I handed him the car keys.

”Where did you go in such a hurry after taking my car?” he asked.

”Somewhere despairing.” I sighed.

”What? Where is that?” he raised his eyebrows.

”Nothing. Anyways you should go now. I'll see you at school.”

”Claire, do you think I came here for the car. I came here to see you, don't be so cold to me.” he pulled me by my hand to himself as I was about to walk away. ”Since I'm already here shouldn't you introduce me to your dad. I'll like to meet him.”

”Dad... He's out of the town at the moment so you can't meet him toady.” I made up the excuse and let my hand get away from his grip.

”Oh, I see. Then, I'll stay to accompany you over dinner. I'll leave after we eat. Okay?” he  urged.

”Dinner? Here?” It was an unexpected request. ”What if Dad comes back during the dinner and Ed ends up seeing him here. No, no, I can't let this happen. I need to take him out of this house before I meet another adversity.” I took a pause to think it through

”How about we go out for dinner?” I lured him.

”We can do that, but...” I grabbed his arm before he could say anything else.