The Girl Next Door's

Film

'What's this? What exactly does he want to say? Did he expect, I'll just believe what he said? Crazy one! No way!'

Deril struggled with his own thoughts. Word by word coming out of Doctor Stephen's mouth, sounds very convincing. Deril was almost persuaded to believe. However, he hurriedly brushed off that belief.

His eyes were directed at Mika who was glued to her seat. Just by looking at it, Deril was sure that Mika would faint. Sweat spots began to appear on his temples.

"Mika, are you okay?" deril asked, worried about Mika's situation.

Doctor Stephen turned his head and patted Mika's back slowly. "You must be tired after the tea party yesterday."

Unknowingly, Deril's jaw hardened. He could hardly help himself from throwing a fist at Doctor Stephen. Doctor Stephen's annoying smiley face, really wants him to bury.

"As a gift, as per your request, you have an hour to talk to Deril" Doctor Stephen told Mika. "Don't be too tense. You'll be sick."

There was no response from Mika or Deril. Doctor Stephen tidied his plate, then gently stroked Mika's head. He whispered something before leaving the dining room.

"So..." Deril started the conversation, though he was reluctant to ask. "Is everything right?"

Mika did not answer. He even tidied up his plate. "Want to eat a snack while watching?" bargained for.

Deril realized that Mika deliberately did not answer what she asked. In such a situation, it was impossible for Mika to pretend not to listen. As before, Deril suspects that Doctor Stephen installed many bugging devices around them. Going to that house for information, was a foolish act.

Eventually, Deril decides to follow Doctor Stephen's game. Nor would he ask Mika blatantly. Deril must figure out a way for them to communicate without Doctor Stephen knowing.

Deril followed Mika as she put the dirty dishes into the sink. Just now that she was going to wash all the dirty dishes, Mika stopped her.

"Mrs Sonya is coming. Tomorrow. Wash the dishes" Mika said.

Deril according to. Then they went to the living room, where there was a television as tall as Deril's body. There is a sound system that is no less large standing on the right and left of the television.

"Sit down!" Mika said as if it was an order.

Deril sat on a large black sofa that was very soft. So soft, he was like he was going to drown inside that sofa. "Do you like to spend time watching movies?" ask Deril.

Mika sat down in front of the television and opened a drawer full of film tapes. "Papa likes."

"Have you ever seen a movie with anyone?"

"No."

"What movie do you want to see?"

"Ghost."

Deril gulps. In fact, he was quite timid and disliked mystical things. However, there was no way he would say that to Mika at this moment. If he asked to switch to the romantic genre, it would look like he was in mode. Especially if there were romantic scenes, the atmosphere between them would definitely be awkward.

"What do you want to drink?" mika asked while inserting a DVD cassette into her device.

"Anything."

Mika ran back towards the kitchen. Just a few seconds, and he came back just as the movie was about to start. Mika put two cans of soda and a jar of snacks that Deril had brought.

"Did Doctor Stephen not watch?" Deril.

"No. My prize. Yesterday was a good boy. I'm asking for a gift to watch you." Mika sat next to Deril.

This kind of thing doesn't happen often in his life. Deril does not like crowds or events outside of school. He is not good when close to the opposite sex.

However, right now, she felt very happy when Mika was next to her. He felt his stomach wanting to come out so happy. For a moment, he could forget the crime that Doctor Stephen committed. Deril briefly forgot his determination to chat in secret with Mika for a while.

Mika grabs the drink can and passes it to Deril. "Likes?"

"Y-yes!?" Deril is wrong. "Oh, drinks? Yeah, I like it!" deril replied while accepting Mika's gift.

'Jeez, Deril! Focus on! Don't forget, what your purpose in this house really is!' inner Deril.

Movie starts. Deril tries not to get too carried away with the atmosphere of the film. However, during the film, it turns out that Doctor Stephen does not interfere at all. She actually gives Mika time alone together with Deril.

"Papa will not be evil with you" whispered Mika suddenly.

Deril. Mika's gaze was straight towards the screen, as if she was enjoying the movie in front of her. "Why?"

"I promise to be a good boy. So Papa promises not to be evil with you."

Deril's cheeks are red. Feelings soar. However, Mika's words just now seemed to give her hope.

"Help me."

Mika's next sentence instead slammed Deril into reality. Deril was finally able to think clearly when he heard Mika ask for help. Mika promises to be a good boy in front of her father, no more because she wants Deril safe as her savior. Right now, only Deril knows the fact that Mika is not okay. Only Deril who Mika trusts to pull her out of the hell that has haunted her life.

"I'll find a way" Deril whispered back. Deril glanced around without making any strange movements. Around them, there was no furniture at all. Mika also dared to speak. That is, they are within a safe radius to whisper to each other, as long as it does not seem suspicious.

"Two weeks left. Tea party."

"I'll figure it out before two more weeks."

From the end of her eyes, Deril could see Mika smiling little. Deril bit her lower lip, so as not to forget herself.

"Tomorrow. Want painting?"

"May," answered Deril quickly. "In my house?"

"Here."

Deril suddenly thinks of a way to communicate with Mika. "OKAY. Just here. But, I want to paint by the window."

"A lot of windows."

"Floor one only. Close to the living room. The light is good there. You don't mind, do you?" ask Deril.

Mika nodded in agreement. "I have a tool. You just come."

Deril nodded. Deril remembered the first floor hallway of Mika's house which was near the living room. There, there is a CCTV blind spot. Deril was very confident in that blind spot, as he had already passed it several times. It'll be safe to talk there with Mika, even if they don't say a word.

"Said Papa, do you like me?" ask Mika.

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