Chapter 33. Unraveling

We chose a different place to meet this time around. It was a suya spot that wasn’t crowded during the day but was usually filled to the brim at night with students who were eager for the delicacy. It was rumoured that darkness was one of the main ingredients.

“So, what do you want to talk to me about?” Isaac asked soon after we sat.

Well, he did not beat around the bush. He could have given me some time to gather my thoughts.

“I have been thinking about a lot of things lately and I wanted to clarify a few things.” I began.

“Sure, go ahead.”

“Why are you interested in me?” I blurted out. Suddenly I wished I could have added a bit more finesse to my words.

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, why are you hanging around, why do you talk to me, basically why did you choose me?” I found myself repeating Leo’s words and wanted to smack myself for that.

“Where is all of this coming from?” His eyebrows lowered and a dark expression came over his fa