Chapter 4 - Mr. Blue Eyes
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A week passed by, and everything seems pretty normal until one day...
"Gabby! Come over here for a minute; need your help for a bit." My dad yelled from the front of our Auto Repair Shop, which is located near our school.
A while ago, I heard a car parked just outside. The owner of the truck probably needs our service.
I was under the car at the moment and covered in grease. I am wearing my white crop top singlet and baggy jumpsuit.
My hair is in a messy bun, and I probably look a mess myself, but hey, who cares? I love what I do.
So I stopped what I am doing and went to my dad right away. As I get nearer, I can see a tall, muscular guy talking to my dad, and he looked kind of familiar.
" Hey, Dad, what's up?" I asked my dad while wiping my face and hands with my face towel.
" Oh, hi honey, this guy here wants us to do an overhaul on his truck right there. Alaric, this is my daughter Gabbie. She's one of my best mechanics here, so your truck will be in good hands." His father announced proudly.
" I never doubt it, Tony, that's why I came here. Hi, the name's Alaric, we meet again." Alaric turned to look at me with amusement in his eyes and something else.
" Hey, yeah, nice to see you again. So what seems to be the problem with your truck?" I asked him.
" I don't know yet; that's why I brought it here. I haven't used this truck for 6 years, so I might as well have it checked before using it." Alaric explained, smiling down at her.
She really is beautiful; even with grease on her face and messy hair, she still takes his breath away.
On the other hand, Gabby was so mesmerized by his deep blue eyes, voice, and intoxicating smell.
She never smelled this scent from anyone before. It's a mix of sandalwood, musk, and pure man.
With his dark brown hair, sharp jawline, and the deepest blue eyes she had ever seen, he is all man.
His eyes speak a lot. He looks at me with such intensity and so much more. Gabby could not understand herself; why is she reacting this way to this stranger?
She still cannot forget the day he came to their school, how his single touch sent volt of electricity all over her body, and that voice she heard right after he touched her.
She is quite sure she heard that, but it seems like she's the only one who heard it. She must be going crazy. This guy affected my emotions and my thoughts so much, I don't understand.
" Okay, I'll take care of your truck, and you can come back maybe later this afternoon. Since it looks brand new, I don't think there's much to be done. I'll check your Steering Systems, brakes, Cooling systems, emissions, and your oil." Gabby told Alaric.
Alaric was so fascinated by listening and looking at her because she sure does know her car.
She talks about the repairs she's going to do with my truck, and her whole face lights up.
The confidence and the sparkle of her eyes tell him that she loves her job and that she knows what she's doing.
" Alright, here's my key, and I'll be back later, thank you." Alaric handed Gabby the key to his truck with a smile.
Actually, there's really nothing wrong with his truck. He wants an excuse to see her and smell her.
And besides, he wants to get to know her better. He wants to know who killed her mom and protect her in any way possible.
" Bye, Gabrielle, I'll see you later." He bid her farewell and turned to her father.
" Thanks, Tony, I'll come back later. I'll go and visit my dad for a while."
" Sure, son, you do your thing, and you have nothing to worry about. My princess here will take care of your truck." Tony answered Alaric and shake his hand.
Alaric looked at Gabby one more time before getting into another car waiting for him at the other side of the road.
He will start executing his plan on wooing Gabby, and he's going to start by answering her letter.
That is why he's going to the cemetery today. He will make her trust him first and learn more about this man she's so scared about before revealing his true identity.
"Alaric, there's something odd about our Mate." Alec, his wolf, stated.
" What do you mean, Alec? What did you find out?" He asked him, puzzled.
" I'm not 100% sure, but I think she's not human. I can feel and sense something inside her, hidden, imprisoned to be exact," Alec explained to Alaric.
" Hmmm, we'll soon find out, but for now, let's not scare her. We will take it slow and steady. We have to win her trust first before we discover the mystery behind her identity." Alaric reminded his wolf that he really wants to know Gabrielle more and learn about her past to protect her properly.
Gabrielle, on the other hand, was still thinking about Alaric even though he's long gone.
He really is so gorgeous, with his blue eyes that seemed to ignite a flame inside of her, tall and muscular built, cleft chin and sharp jaw.
She has never seen any man as handsome as him, and his intoxicating smell lingers still around her.
Her thoughts ran havoc. She imagines how it is to be kissed by those thin red lips and just be locked in his embrace.
Gabrielle, wake up, girl! You've just met the guy, for Christ's sake, you can't possibly be attracted to him that easily!
Gabrielle scolded herself because of the erotic thing she's been imagining about Alaric. She then checked his truck.
When she opened it, the smell that greeted her made her inhale sharply. This smell is like m*******a to her, so addicting, so arousing.
She can't deny, she is turned on by his mere scent. What more, if he puts his hand on her and kisses her, she'll probably faint due to pure bliss.
Gabrielle, pull your head out of the gutter, girl, and do your job! She scolded herself again and did what she had to do.
She is planning to go to the cemetery tomorrow. She better finishes all her pending repairs to spend more time with her mom.
" Sir, we are here," Alaric's driver informed him that they arrived at their destination. Indeed they are at the cemetery. He was still thinking about Gabrielle that he didn't notice they've arrived.
" Okay, keep the engine running. I won't belong." He went out of the car and went first to his father's grave to pay respect.
After staying for a while, he went to the grave where he first saw Gabrielle and picked her letter. He intends to put his plan into action.
He took out a folded paper from his pocket wrapped in plastic. His response to her letter placed it on top of the grave and put a stone on top of it so the wind won't carry it away.
He spent a lot of time writing and rewriting this letter.
He was cautious of his words. He doesn't want her to think he's a creep or a stalker.
He wants her to confide in him and trust him.
And so the letter game begins...
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