28 Stealing Pancakes (2/2)

”Olympia… Olympia… Come out. I need to talk to you.”

”Master?”

”Ah, calling me Master makes me feel so old. Can't you just call me Brad, please?”

”Okay Master. Oh, sorry, Brad”

”So, what do you want to ask, Ma… Brad?” Olympia smiled. Calling him Master was ingrained in her brain. She couldn't help.

”Olympia, I will be able to return to college from tomorrow. Can you check out the exact location of the thing as we travel tomorrow?”

”Sure, Mas… Brad.” When Brad raised an eyebrow at her, she smiled sheepishly before answering, ”It will take some time to get accustomed to.”

”So, we are going to the college tomorrow. But how will you find out, do you need to be outside, or stay here?” Brad pointed at his heart as he said.

”Outside.” Olympia briefly answered.

”I don't think that is a good idea.”

”Brad, listen to me. I can disguise myself well. No one will be able to notice me. Also, now that I have awakened, your life might be in danger. I need to stay outside to protect you.” Olympia's eyes glazed at the last sentence. She can't make the same mistake twice. If she hadn't left that time, Master would have been alive. She left him for her own selfish reasons.

Brad didn't understand why her mood would change suddenly. His friends used to say that it is hard to understand the mood of the girls, and that they have mood swings. He sighed in his heart as he did not know how to console her. He would have to ask his friends. They seem to have girlfriends. Nevertheless, he patted her head in the same way his father and mother did to him whenever he was sad.

Olympia looked up to see a pair of concerned eyes looking back at her. She wiped her tears, and said, ”So, when will we go there?”

”Look, Olympia it's so sweet of you, but you don't have to protect me. I'll protect you. Also, Mum will be accompanying me.”

”No problem. I'll stay hidden. She won't be able to see me.”

Brad did not argue anymore and let her be.