Class Villainess

Chapter 193 – Ruby And Emerald (2)

"En, I forgive you," I said, hoping that it would calm Mason down, despite me not knowing what the hell happened to him and what he was thinking right now. 

Mason let out a small chuckle and said, "I know you don't understand, Em. But it's fine. I just hope that you can wait until I can sort stuff out and I can confess to you."

"Life in high school is pretty hard, don't you think?" Mason asked.

I nodded slowly, "It is difficult."

High school life was very difficult for me in my previous life, even in this one. If I returned in time without all those traumatic experiences from my previous life, I wouldn't be here being a villainess that slowly took down my enemies one by one.

"Em, I wish that high school will end soon, and then we can graduate and find a good university," Mason said. 

Now it was me who scoffed because I felt that was simply impossible. There was no 'we' between us. I knew that Mason Hall would probably go to an Ivy League university because everything about him screamed success. I bet he would get some scholarship that covered all his expenses and graduated with honor in that Ivy League as well.

Now it made me wonder what happened with Mason after my death. I assumed that he probably heard about my gruesome death and just moved on with his life, became a successful actor, and married an accomplished young lady. 

Mason Hall's success was already predetermined, honestly.

It also got me wondering what happened with Logan after my death. I had zero contact with him in my previous life because we didn't know each other. The last thing I know about him was the rich kid who bought the whole pottery club room for himself.

But, based on what he was doing right now, he was probably still busy with his mission. He would still be that rich man, but I couldn't portray him standing with any girl. He was definitely unbearable for many people, whether boy or girl. So I doubted he settled with anyone.

It was only I who had no future. Once, I wished that I could graduate and study at university. Heck, at least I was legal enough to work by myself and worked in a fast food joint or something. That was the lowest my expectation could go.

But nope, I died during prom. There was no future for me.

Now that I had returned in time, I still had no idea what I would do in the future. All those dreams died long ago, and I would probably commit suicide right after I get all my revenge in this world as well.

"Em? Emmy? Are you okay?" Mason called my name and snapped me out of my daze. 

I shook my head and nodded awkwardly, "Y—Yeah, I'm okay. I'm just thinking about something."

"Well then, I hope you like the gift that gave to you," Mason said. 

"I like it a lot, thank you, Mason. But there is one thing…." I wanted to reach the money in my pocket, but both of my hands were occupied. One was holding Mason's hand, and the other was on his cheek. 

"Um… please release me, Mason."

"Why? Do you want to reach on something in your pocket?" 

"Yeah, money," I replied. "I didn't bring much because I didn't expect you to give me such an expensive gift. But I will try to find a way to repay you back for it. I don't want to feel burdened because of the gift."

Mason smiled and shook his head, "You don't need to pay me with money. I have more than you think, much more, actually."

"Then, what do you want for an exchange? I will not let you pay for something so expensive without a payback. I'm not a freeloader."

Mason seemed to be thinking for a moment and then smiled. He raised the hand holding mine and then kissed the back of my hand, "Two kisses. One is on your hand, and the other—"

I was stunned when Mason slowly leaned in, his eyes were mesmerizing, and it drowned me into a fantasy that I couldn't even fathom. A fantasy of any girl in this high school.

I could feel his breath and how his nose already touched mine. I closed my eyes voluntarily and allowed him to kiss me for the first time, my very first kiss. 

Chu.

But what I got wasn't what I expected. He didn't kiss me right on the lips. He kissed me on my cheek, but the edge of his lips was brushing against mine, teasing me with such a sweet temptation. 

I opened my eyes slowly and saw Mason smiling at me. His cheeks were red. It seemed that he was as embarrassed as I was. 

"I… I cannot kiss you on the lips. I don't want to be a plunderer when we're not officially dating yet. It's not proper of me to treat a gorgeous lady like you, Em…" Mason Hall said. 

I totally forgot that he was such a gentleman. He finally released my hands and took one step back, "Em, that is more than enough for the payback. In fact, I will give as much jewelry as you want as long as I can be with you."

"Ah, this is the earring box, please take it," Mason said as he handed me the jewelry box. 

"I… I need to leave soon. I cannot stand here for too long. I'm afraid that I can't control myself. Don't worry about getting discovered by anyone. I already make sure there is nobody around except us. I don't want anyone to see your gorgeous self, Em…" Mason said as he turned around and walked away. I stared at his broad back. I couldn't lie that my heart was beating loudly right now. 

I put my palm on my chest and the cold, dead heartfelt warmth once more. Mason Hall really knew the way of my feeling and my body. He knew something that even I didn't know deep in my heart.

That I longed for warmth, and I craved for a tease. He was teasing me, and I took the bait. 

"Em, you're falling in love again," I said to myself. "You've fallen in love with him even harder than the previous life."

I remembered how I admired Mason Hall for the life I couldn't have. He was amazing, always amazing in anything he was doing. A perfect male lead in some Wattpad or NovelFull story. 

But I knew my limitation, and it was simply impossible for us to be together. 

He was also the indirect cause of my bullying. If only he didn't carry me to the infirmary when I fainted before, my bullied life would be a bit better.

But should I blame him for something he couldn't control? I bet he just acted out of kindness when he brought me to the infirmary. 

Now that he clearly showed his intention, I wondered what attracted him.

Was it my appearance? Or it was something else I didn't know?

But one thing is for sure, "There his no way I can say no when he confessed to me officially and wants me to be his girlfriend…."

"Ah, Emmelyn Jones, you're such an idiot for following your desire."

I cursed at myself and sighed defeatedly. I already promised myself not to feel anything other than my desire for revenge once I returned back in time. But I was still a high school girl. In the end, I wanted to love and be loved. When a man like Mason Hall showed interest in me, I wouldn't lie that I also had an expectation in my heart.

I covered my ears with my hair, so nobody would find out that I had a pair of beautiful earrings on me. Then I quickly went to the parking lot and took my bike.

My mind wandered off as I returned home. I kept thinking about Mason Hall. I didn't know whether it was alright for me to let this feeling inside my heart. I was unsure of myself.

I parked my bike outside and then went inside my house. Grandma didn't go and sit on the terrace today because it was cold and might worsen her health.

I unlocked the door with my key and found Grandma watching television. As usual, I sat beside her and kissed her cheek, "Good evening, Grandma."

"Oh! Welcome back, Emmelyn! How's your school?" Grandma finally reacted. For some reason, Grandma was less reactive during the winter season. Maybe because it was too cold, even though she was covered from head to toe. 

So I had to take extra care of her during winter.

"School is good, Grandma. Do you want to eat dinner now?"

Grandma stared at me for a while and then slowly tucked my hair behind my ear. He smiled when he saw the earring and said, "It's such a beautiful earring, Em.. I'm glad that you accept it."