Aysel’s Pov.
I spun around and saw that his eyes were fixated on me.
The other time, those eyes were vague and cold but I could see that the ones staring at me now are bright and joyful.
“Is that for me?”his eyes moved down to the flower bouquet I was holding.
“You should present your gift to whoever you’re giving it to and not just stand in front of them.”he chuckled.
I gave a nervous smile and counted my steps to where he was.
“Here. Flowers to cheer you up.”I stretched out the gift to him.
“We should leave now.”one of his guards said to him.
“Okay.”he replied before turning back to him.
“How about a talk in the car?”he asked and I grinned.
“I’d love that. I really have to escape before the daggers dug right into my skin, for real.”I spared the lady, who has been shooting hard stares at me, a glance.
“John.. who..”
He walked away before she could complete her statement.
I shrugged and went after him.
A guard opened the door for me and I stepped me.
“Where are you headed, home?”he questioned.
He was already sitting in the car.
“Yup.”
“Good. I’ll drive you home, you don’t mind, do you?”
“Nah.. I brought my car. I’ll just go in that.”I declined.
“Alright. How about a date?”
I looked at him, delighted.
“Wait, don’t tell me you’re going to refuse that also.”
“You can’t really read facial expressions, can you? I will gladly accept the offer.”
He gave a small smile.
“I’ll see you around then. How does the weekend sounds?”
“Hm.. peachy.”I nodded.
“Okay. I will send my driver over to pick you up.”
“Nope!”I popped the ‘p’
“I have a car and I can drive.”
He chuckles.
“You’re new to this, aren’t you?, I mean, you acted like you knew everything about this stuff last time but you’re still an amateur, after all. ”
I scoffed and throw my hair back proudly.
“I don’t usually tell this to anyone, John. But since you asked, you leave me no option. You see, I get date invitations everyday. My message has been spammed with several of them. I’m..”
“But this is the first time you’re actually going to accept one?”he raised a brow up.
“Yes”
“You’re still new at this. I’m sending a driver over, don’t decline.”
“How can I? I can’t even if I want to.”I cupped my cheek as my face heated up.
I felt a cold hand brushed against my skin as my hair was moved away from my face.
“I have to go now. Enjoy the rest of your night.”
Now, I couldn’t help but blush.
I nodded like a littlun and unlocked the door then rushed out.
Thank God, the lady has left.
Who is she anyway?
Who cares.
All that matters right now is that I’m going on a date with my crush.
*
John’s pov.
I chuckled as she ran out.
I don’t know how to put this down also.
Ever since that night we kissed, my mind had been constantly drifting to her.
It is amazing how a magic can ensue just from a kiss.
“Drive.”
He engaged the engine and drove off, with the lead of two cars and the other cars coming behind us.
My driver, Carl kept stealing glances of me from the rearview mirror.
“What now?”I snorted.
We are super close, just so you know.
“You trust her? Sure she isn’t after your money like Lisa?”
“Goddd.. you were here when she refused a ride on the claim she has her own car. She is completely different from that bitch.”
I rolled my eyes and rested my head back on the seat.
“That might be a show. Just be careful, okay? I don’t wanna see you getting hurt again. I’m glad you’ve moved on from the Lisa’s incident.”
“Yeah, whatever.”I shut my eyes.
“I can see a man is in love.”I heard him say and my eyes went opened.
“Huh, which man?”I asked, sitting up.
“There are two men in this car. Might be the other.”he shrugs.
“Which other?, as in you?”
“No, the other.”he chortles.
“I still don’t see the other tho. Mind showing me?”I moved closer to him.
“Alright, easy, don’t grab me, unless you wanna die. There’s a other, for real.”he laughed.
*
#Next Morning.
“Earth to Aysel!”I heard Helen say as she snaps her fingers in my face.
I moaned and turned to the other side of the bed.
“Too bad tho. I guess I will have to return this back to the kitchen.”she said and a smell of pasta hits my nose precipitously.
I sat up and collected the food tray from her.
“Seriously? You’re gonna leave with this?”I pouted.
“I thought you were six feet under. So, wouldn’t it be nice to..”
“Helen! Do you badly wish for my death that much? Ugh. I was just about to call you sweet.”
She giggles and ruffled my hair.
“I warned you never to do that with me again.”I frowned.
I picked up the fork and dug it inside the food after uncovering the plate.
“Helene, how come your pasta tastes good everytime? I envy. I struggle with cooking noodles but this?, I’ll be damned.”I said amidst munching.
No doubt, Helen prepares the best pasta ever.
“That’s why you really should learn how to do that from me.”she cleaned my mouth with the napkin.
“I refuse.”I shook my head vigorously.
“Take some water before you choke to death.”she took the water can and unlid it for me.
“You’ve been talking about death ever since. Have you started seeing our ancestors in your dreams? Do you feel you’re at the brink of death? Don’t die yet, Helene. I will miss you..”I crackled.
Her eyes widened and she picked up a pillow and threw it at me.
“What?!”I laughed out.
*
I walked inside their office and found Ralph leaning on the table while holding onto a cup oc coffee.
The sun that passes through the curtains fell on his face, making him look more ethereal.
Snow was busy with his phone and Duvall was also sowing some clothes.
“Morning to you all.”I grinned.
“I thought you left.”Snow scoffed, disappointed. He prolly thought I had quit owing to the fact that I arrived there late.
“I need your help, guys. I have a date this weekend and I want to look my possible best. Outstanding, peculiar, extraordinary, exotic, exquisite. Those are the words I want them to use for me when I hit the street. I don’t want to don myself into a popular dress or less popular one. I need a new style that will exhibits my elegancy. Something that has never been seen before. So, guys, I need you to do this for me. For once, let me not regret ever coming here.”I expounded with pleading eyes.
Ralph walked away to his seat and Snow placed down his phone, deciding to focus on the cutting of the clothes.
“Guys, pleasee…”I clamped my hands together.
“I’ll help.”Duvall smiled.
That fake smile.
“Thanks.”I gave him a genuine one.
I moved to Ralph in order to persuade him.
He will play an important role in the realization of that dream.
When I got to his side, he turns to look at me sharply, probably to give me an earful but his eyes widened instead.
“I remember!”he yelled.
Remember what?
“That.. that.. night! I… I grabbed..”I quickly took the papers on the table before him and stuffed it in his mouth.
My heart palpitates in fear of him saying that aloud, to the ears of the others.
He tried saying something but they only ended as muffles because of the papers stuffed in his mouth.
He removed it and breathed out.
“I clearly grabbed your arse!”he blurted.
I felt angered that I didn’t know when I raised up my hand and hits him on the head.