Chapter 4: Interested for the First Time
Both Clara and Henry had arrived upstairs. Now Clara could clearly see the room which was simply arranged but quite comfortable. In front of him, there are two sofa beds and an ottoman couch placed in front of the television. Next to the sofa bed there are two cupboards, each containing books and decorations.
Carla turned her gaze to Henry who was in front of her with his back to her. Henry deliberately stopped in his tracks just to get a response from Carla.
“So where can I see you clean your body?” Carla asked, innocently asking Henry.
“Oh no. You can't come with me into the bathroom. I just want to clean my body alone, over there,” said Henry, he pointed to a room facing their direction. A small room with a wooden door painted light yellow.
Carla turned her gaze to the direction Henry was pointing. There was a room not far from her position, more precisely in the corner after the television.
“Oh, so there you will clean yourself. Okay, never mind. I'll wait for you here,” Carla said, she was starting to understand the contents of Henry's house, which looked simple and not very spacious.
“Yes, you just wait on one of the sofa beds. That place is enough for you to lay down your body,” Henry said, he suggested that Carla should just rest.
Carla turned her gaze to Henry. The young mermaid who was currently to be a woman looked at Henry flatly. Her gaze was so empty and devoid of feeling, but somehow there was something interesting about Henry that made Carla want to find out more.
“I'll go into the bathroom. You wait here,” Henry said briefly.
Carla did not respond to Henry's words. She chose to remain silent and looked at Henry with a probing gaze. Henry could only shake his head, he finally decided to walk towards the bathroom and leave Carla.
While Henry was in the bathroom, Carla looked away to observe Henry's entire house. A very simple place to live, far from luxurious. Carla was amazed, many of the furniture seemed strange to her.
This was her first time in the human world. But she had seen things that were so different from where she lived. Carla's lips gaped when she looked at a painting hanging on the wall.
Carla's attention was diverted when she heard the sound of water splashing in the bathroom. Carla could conclude how fun it would be to see Henry clean himself with water.
But unfortunately the bathroom door was tightly closed, and Henry definitely wouldn't allow her to go inside with him.
Clara developed a faint smile on her lips, finally she decided to sit on one of the sofa beds between two cupboards. When Carla sat down, her gaze was facing a thin rectangular object with a black screen. Carla's forehead furrowed, feeling curious about the object in front of her.
Not long after, Henry came out of the bathroom. He was still wearing a towel to cover his body. Henry's eyes were fixed on Carla, who currently seemed to be sitting sweetly.
“Hey, you. What are you doing watching television like that? Want to watch something or want to turn on the television?” Henry said, his voice surprising Carla.
Carla shook her head quickly. He then set his sights on Henry. Henry's hair was still wet. Carla developed a slight smile on her lips.
“I want to change clothes first. You wait here, don't go anywhere. It's already late, don't make it more difficult for me by helping you,” Henry said, he told Carla to sit quietly and wait on the sofa bed.
“Yeah, I'm not going anywhere. You don't need to worry,” said Carla, she responded to Henry's words.
Henry looked doubtfully at Carla. After that, he turned away. Henry turned on the light and started to go into his room. Henry closed the door and left Carla sitting quietly on the sofa bed.
Five minutes later, Henry came out of the room. He was wearing a blue t-shirt in a casual style. The brown shorts further emphasize that Henry is currently enjoying his relaxing time. Henry saw Carla who was still sitting on the sofa bed. He decided to approach her.
“So, tell me how to fight those pirates?” Henry said, he questioned Carla's plan to fight the pirates.
Henry then sat beside Carla. His gaze was now fixed on the young mermaid who was currently becoming a female figure in front of him.
“I'm sure there must be a way to fight them and get back the moonstone they took from the mermaids,” Henry said again, he raised his voice slightly to provide support for Carla.
“I don't know yet. The pirates who attacked us were a strong force. I don't think they will lose just with the magic we have,” Carla said, she doubted the power she had as a mermaid.
“Don't give up like that. I know you will eventually find your way. I'm sure if you can get the moonstone back,” Henry said, he gave words that seemed to give Carla encouragement.
Carla, who heard Henry's positive words, immediately looked to Henry. Now his attention was focused on Henry. For the first time she felt attracted to a male human like Henry. For him, Henry was so kind to want to help her. Even if it was just to care about her condition, Carla was very grateful.
“If I can't bring back the moonstone, then those pirates will use it to rule the seven seas. Each ocean has its own magical powers, which are the real treasures sought by all sailors in the world,” Carla said, she explained the worst thing that could happen if the moonstone was not returned to the mermaids.
“So, can I help you? I see you're quite confused about how to get back to the ocean and get the moonstone back,” Henry said, he tried to offer to help Carla once again.
Carla frowned. She felt stunned by the kindness Henry showed her. Again and again, Henry offered to help her. Even though Carla knew it was impossible for her to take Henry to where she lived, on the high seas.
“Why do you care so much?” Carla asked, she lowered her voice.