Vanessa’s P. O. V.
As I watched Zeux, I smiled. He is a decent person. And I feel like he’s something special in my heart because of his constant care for me whenever I’m sick and making me feel like there’s someone who still loves me. I’m sorry for passing judgment on him so quickly.
“Are you okay now?” he asked as he approached me.
I give him a friendly nod. “Yes, I am, and I am grateful to you for always being there for me.”
He only smiled. “You are always welcome, Vanessa, and I will do everything in my ability to ensure your safety and well-being.”
I look him perfectly straight in the eyes. I’m still not sure why he treats me this way. I’m not sure why he’s so nice to me. Is he actually in love with me? Or am I just assuming?
“Permit me to ask you a question?”
His brows furrowed. “Of course, but what is it?”
I took a deep breath before beginning to speak. “I was wondering why you are so good to me. Like, why are you like that to me? I can’t remember the last time I did something nice for you. I was always mad at you and thought of you as a bad guy. As a womanizer. Sorry about that. But why are you still here being good to me?”
He smiled and rubbed his chin. “Because I believe you are a good person. You may be moody or angry at times due to the many problems you face, but I know in my heart that you are a good person.”
Because of what he said, my mouth opened wide. Is he the same Zeux I first met? Why is he this way? He miraculously transformed into a good person. I mean, he wasn’t always like this. I noticed him changing. And I ask for information of my co-workers about Zeux’s attitude. They always accuse him of being arrogant, moody, and having a bad attitude. But he is no longer the same now. And I’m relieved because he’s now like this. He is now a good person.
“And honestly, I know you’re not going to believe me if I tell you this,” he looks away and bites his lower lip.
“Can you tell me what that is, Zeux?”
He took a deep breath and then looked at me.
He has a shy expression on his face right now. I moved closer to him, raising my eyebrows. I started to notice him gulping.
“What is it, Zuex? Tell me right now. I will be mad with you if you don’t.”
He cracked a wide smile. “All right, I’ll tell you, but please don’t be extremely upset with me, ignore me, or avoid me. I hope we’re still this close. Please, Vanessa, promise me first.”
I pouted before nodding. “All right, then, tell me.”
“All right, Vanessa, the reason I’m being nice to you is because I like you. There’s something in you that I can’t explain.”
He pauses for a moment before continuing. “The first time I met you, I stared at you for a long time, and it was the first time I stared at a woman for a long time. I remember your face because of that. And then, you cross my mind the next day. I’m happy because you accepted the job I offered to you, and as a result, I’m working with you in my company. I became more interested in you because you are different from the other girls I’ve met. You are unique, Vanessa.”
I let out a soft laugh. Yes, I am being impolite to him because I judge him. I thought he is nice to me because he wants to do something with me. I know it’s wrong. And even though I was still being rude to him, he was still nice to me.
“I’m sorry if I judged you, Zeux. I’m sorry if I thought you just wanted me to become one of your collections, one of your girls with whom you played feelings. You know, I don’t want to fall in love because it hurts so much.”
“I know that already, that’s why I understand you,” he said, smiling. “But please, believe in me. I don’t want something in you. I just fell in love with you unexpectedly.”
I’m not sure what to say or how I feel about his confession to me right now. There’s a part of me that likes it. But there’s also a part of me that’s scared. Maybe it’s because I still believe he’s joking with me or that he’s not telling the truth.
But I want to have complete trust in him. I’d like him to give me a chance. Also, I want to give myself another chance to fall in love again. Isn’t that fine, right? I’ve been single for a long time.
He takes my hand in his and kisses it. “It’s okay if you don’t want to say anything. I understand your confusion. Whatever your decision, whatever you say, I will respect your choice. I don’t mind if you can’t love me back. That I will accept. But please, if you have any feelings for me, even if they are small, give me a chance. Please give me the opportunity to prove myself to you. That I am serious with you. This is not the same with the other girls. I never admit anything to them. They are the ones who have done this to me. Vanessa, you’re very special to me. Please give me the opportunity to love you.”
I held his face and smiled at him “That’s fine. I’ll give you a shot. But first, make a promise to never hurt me. You will never play with my thoughts and feelings.”
He smiled and then nodded. “Yes, Vanessa. I promise. Thank you so much. You make me happy right now,” he said cheerfully.
I was taken aback when he unexpectedly hugged me tightly and then kissed me on the lips so quickly. My eyes widened, as did his, as he realized what he had just done to me.
“I-I’m sorry, Vanessa. I-I was just too happy to c-control myself. Please forgive me.”
I gulped and then nodded slowly. “All right, then…. ahm… I’m going to leave you now. B-Bye.”
I rush out to his office while clutching my chest. My heart rate is so high that I can’t breathe. I can’t help but smile as I walk back to my department.
His kiss is so tender. I wish he’d kissed me again.