They decided not to take the car and went for a cab instead. She put on her sunglasses when they stepped outside and automatically he took her hand in his and entwined their fingers.
She was surprised by his actions and almost slowed them down but Dimitri didn’t let that happen, rather he ignored the stare he was receiving from her and continued walking till they reached a place they could stop a taxi.
He too was rocking an almost exact sunglass as she, with his brown khaki shorts, cream loose shirt, a pair of white sneakers, and his phone in his other hand.
When she came out earlier from getting ready, she thought she overdressed seeing that he was super simple, while he on the other hand was glad she didn’t put too much in the dressing and was really casual as he wanted.
Maybe the jacket was too much for a show… she thought. Could be the reason he didn’t compliment her. Not like he does anyways.
Thank GOD she brought those jackets along… he thought. He didn’t want anyone seeing what was meant for his eyes alone.
They stopped at a bus stop when they didn’t see any taxi coming soon. He turned to Audriana who was looking at her side away from him to ask if it would be okay for them to enter public transport.
He looked at her from her golden-brown hair that was packed in a messy bun to her halterneck top and her clear skin made him more mesmerized. She indeed didn’t have to put too much effort to look good.
He admired her sense of dressing and loves to look at what she wears every day. He might not have told her has any plans on telling her soon but he does admire her.
Her secret admirer.
“You look good,” he muttered and she turned her head so fast it looked like it would snap.
She looked at Dimitri who was already looking down at her with something that looks like admiration.
Did he compliment her? After a while? That was great. He was being sincere with it seeing his eyes she knew how sincere the compliment was.
He seeks compliments from people and doesn’t return the favor but he actually complimented her without her asking him. It was good and she like it.
Squeezing his entwined finger she smiled and rested her head on his shoulder.
“Thank you, you look good too and you don’t even have to make an effort,” she said biting her lips.
“I know, but your effort was worth it though” he muttered and she took her head from his shoulder and glared at him.
Then a bus stopped in front of them and he was going to ask her what he wanted to ask her about she was already going inside the bus so there was no need to ask since she answered his queries without him asking.
She turned around when she was at the top step of the bus and frowned at him.
“Arent you coming already? Or you want me t- ah” she fell forward from the push of the man behind her.
“Move it, lady, you aren’t the only one getting in,” the man said and walked inside the bus.
Audriana feeling embarrassed she dust her hand and was about to get up on her feet then she felt arms around her waist and she was back on her feet. She didn’t need to look around to know it was Dimitri who was behind her.
He dusted her bum and side of her legs from the sand that was sitting there then turned to the man who pushed her angrily.
“Apologize to her,” he said calmly.
The man looked at him from his shoe up to his head and hissed then shook his head and looked front.
“I am talking to you, apologize to her” he pushed the man’s shoulder and the man looked at his side then at Dimitri before standing up.
“Did you just touch me?” he asked looking at Dimitri threateningly.
Dimitri didn’t move a muscle and looked straight into the man’s eyes.
The man was a foot shorter than him and he could easily take him down in case he tries to attack him.
“I told you to apologize to the la-” he was cut short by the swinging of the man’s arm but surprisingly to the man he caught it and began twisting the man’s hand with little or no effort.
Audriana looked at him with wide-opened eyes and to his hand then back at him. She was actually scared that the man might beat Dimitri cause he was a bit buffed but seeing this just made her surprised.
“I wouldn’t ask you for the last time, apologize to my w-” this time the swing he took landed on Dimitri’s cheeks and he moved back a bit by the force.
He licked the inside of his mouth and tasted the metallic taste of his blood and he chuckled. Checking if nothing was broken, he faced the man and shook his head.
The bus driver shouted that they stopped or he would have to let them drop now.
Some people had brought out their phones to record while some watched to see how it would turn out.
He was going to charge towards the man when he felt Audriana’s soft touch on his shoulder.
“Stop now Dimitri, it’s fine. Let’s not make a scene.” she whispered looking around “People are recording”
“Let the record, they haven’t seen a scene yet,” he said and went towards the man in full force with his hands in a fist.
As he charged for the man, the man swung at him but he dodged and punched the man so hard the man got knocked off his feet.
Gasps left everyone’s mouth and the bus became quiet.
The man on the floor had his eyes wide open like he just woke up from a coma and is trying to understand his state.
The bus driver had come out and was walking to the door that lets passengers come in.
Some people cheered and others encouraged him to beat him up more.
Audriana was standing there rooted to her feet as flashes of what just happened played in through her mind.
He. Punched. Someone. Because. Of. Me? She asked herself with the shock still playing on her features.
A smile crept on her features and she tried to hide it by biting her lips.
He cares. Dimitri cares for her. Dimitri Miguel Lorenzo actually cares for her. He cares for her.
She felt like she should jump and scream but she controlled herself and let it just be in her head. He would have just let it go since it wasn’t that serious but he wanted her to be respected by people and didn’t take shit from anyone who mistreats her.
That was the sweetest she has ever received from him. He is sweet to have done so.
Dimitri, still boiling with anger, knelt down and grabbed the man by his shirt then pulled him up.
“Can she get that apology now?” he asked calmly.
The man looked at Dimitri with fear after he had recovered from that blow and towards Audriana then whispered.
“I… I am sorry”
“Did you hear him?” he asked her and she stepped closer.
“Yes, I did Dimitri” she answered.
“Well, I didn’t, apologize to her now” he growled this time.
“I am so sorry ma’am, it wouldn’t happen again,” he said aloud this time.
“Now, that’s better and there wouldn’t be a next time,” he said and pushed the man aggressively on the floor and stood to his feet.
He took Audriana’s hand in his and walked out of the bus.
The bus driver couldn’t say anything after witnessing that punch.
Some of the people on the bus remembered the personalities that entered and whispered among themselves, debating if they were the ones or not.
Audriana had her head down with a little blush on her both cheeks and a smile on her face.
She then wished her hair was let down so she could hide the smile and blush from him.
Then they stopped walking and she looked up at Dimitri to ask why when his hand raise up and lose her hair from the bun so it could fall down on her shoulders.
“It’s better this way. I like it this way” he said and the blush intensified.
What was going on? Why was he being so sweet to her today?
First, he was tired of work and thought she too would be then came home early to take her on an afternoon date.
Second, he complimented her clothing ‘even though he added some details she didn’t want to hear but still’
Third, he risked his reputation and hurt his fist for someone that pushed her.
This was too much for her to handle but she was really happy.
“You…” she began not recognizing her voice she looked away and cleared her throat then looked back to him “You didn’t have to bother” she muttered and he came closer to her and held her cheeks in his.
One of his hands went to her waist, bringing her closer to him and the other went under her chin and tipped her head up.
“I had to and will do a million times,” he said and she let out a gasp and closed her eyes.
Then she felt warm lips on her cheeks, nose, eyes, and forehead before he was engulfed in a warm comfy hug.
She wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her head on his chest, enjoying the beautiful feeling she was receiving from it.
‘i think he will be worth it after all. He will definitely be worth it’ she thought to herself.