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Chapter 60 - chapter 59

Ella: But she won't be around all the time, she has other patients.

Grandma: So what? What do I need at midnight except sleep? It's more dangerous for you to stay. He'll drop you.

(Damian and Ella exchange shocked looks.)

Ella: No need.

Grandma: Did he come on a bicycle?

Damian: No, I brought my own vehicle. (shows his keys)

Grandma: Good. Then take her away, like you did earlier. Go.

Ella: I won't.

Grandma: If you don't, I'll ban you from coming to my shop, calling me, texting me, whatever this generation uses to contact people.

Ella: Are you blackmailing me?

Grandma: Blackmail, red mail, blue mail—I'll use any mail to get rid of you.

Ella: Don't you love me?

Grandma: I love myself more.

(Damian tries to hold in his laugh; even the nurse cracks a smile.)

Ella: Fine! I'm going. And I won't come again to see you.

Grandma: Thank you.

She walked out, and Damian stayed for a second. He noticed Grandma smiling at him, gesturing for him to go. He smiled, understanding her intent, and followed Ella.

Damian: Are you really going to leave?

Ella: I'll have to. You know what she said? She can actually do that without hesitation.

Damian: And well… she's right. It would be dangerous for you—even though you are the danger.

Ella: Yes, yes…

(She continued walking outside the hospital when Damian suddenly remembered the parking was in the basement.)

Damian: Hey, the parking's in the basement.

Ella (turning): Okay, bye.

Damian: Bye? Aren't you coming with me?

Ella: Why would I? I'll simply book a cab.

Damian: And how? Isn't your phone dead? You really want to go home at midnight with a dead phone and no security device? I won't let you.

Ella: And how can I believe I'm safe with you? (sarcastic)

Damian: (steps closer; she backs away slightly, and he leans in near her face) How did you feel when we were alone in that park?

Ella: (blushing) W-What do you mean? (she pushes him and steps back; Damian stays confident, hands in his pockets)

Damian: You're coming with me. That's final. (he heads toward the basement)

Ella: What do you think you are? A mafia? A vampire? (still following him anyways)

Damian: Well, for tonight, I'm Damian—a common man. (he stops in front of his sports bike, pulling the keys from his pocket)

Ella: Is this… your vehicle?

Damian: Yeah. (nods with a slight smile)

Ella: So you didn't come in your car?

Damian: Nope. (pulls out a helmet, handing one to her)

Ella: You actually keep a second one for situations like this?

Damian: Maybe. Or maybe it's destiny. (half joking, half serious smiling )

Ella: Do you even know how to ride it? (doubting)

Damian: (rolling the bike out of the slot) Let's test it now. Come on, hop on.

Ella: Fine. (she sits behind him, keeping some distance)

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