Chapter 46 - Bothered

"What do you want to have?" His piercing eyes met mine.

"Uhm, give me some dishes with rice," I said to the waiter.

"You don't have a particular order?" Noah asked.

"No. Any food with rice will do. I believed you would pick the best dishes for me," I glanced at him and smile to the waiter.

I don't know what Noah ordered, he looks like he's used to go in this restaurant and he knows what to order already.

But I want rice to regain my energy and besides white bread is just my meal in this week. Noah looks so comfortable so I had to be like that too.

The restaurant is great. The elegance suits my taste. It's not so formal nor sophisticated. I like it. The ambiance was aesthetic too.

My style..

"Do you like the place?" He asked. I took a sip on my wine and nod.

"Yeah. It's really nice. I think having a photo will be the best while waiting," I winked at him and pull out my phone.

He half laughs and moved closer to me. I opened my phone and pressed the camera button. I smiled and he also did. Our faces pressed to each other and it just made feel uneasy. I smelled his perfume again. So manly.

He's seriously taking my attention but I just forced myself to pretend that I'm cool. We took some photos and it's quiet fun. I forget about my hunger just by hanging out with this gorgeous man in front of me.

"Here's your order ma'am and sir," The waiter with the manager served our orders on the table. "Don't hesitate to tell us what you need,"

I like the smile of the manager, she's like an angel when smiling but I don't like how she looks at Noah. It's making me want to tear her mouth.

"Thank you," Noah smiles at them.

They left after that and when I look at the dishes, my eyes widened on how incredibly great they are! The rice looks so amazing, my mouth watered on its texture.

Yumm..

"Let's eat?" He asked.

I nod with a smile on my lips, "The food looks delicious.."

"Mmm. The food tastes good here,"

I started to taste every dishes on the table and it's just really fantastic. I think I can eat of all them. Noah was busy on his plate and it seems like he's hungry too.

He's very clean while eating. He maintains the position of the food over his plate and it just look amazing how he gently cut every meat that he eats.

I looked at my plate which now a mess. It's not that messy but not as clean as his plate. I pouted and grabbed the tissue behind my glass. I wiped the sauce on the side of it and placed all the rice in one place. Okay, perfect.

"Are you trying to clean your plate now?" He laughs.

"Your plate is much decent than mine,"

"It's because I eat carefully, I don't want to leave any food on my plate,"

"And why is that?"

"Nothing. I just feel like doing it everytime I eat," He shrugs.

"Okay," I said and continue to eat.

I don't mind eating so many dishes, I'm really hungry and I need to fill my stomach. It's more humiliating if I won't eat it when I'm the one who order it.

After eating, he can't believe that I finished all of it so I just felt a little embarrassed.

He probably thinks that you're a pig now, Raine.

I pouted and wiped my mouth with a tissue. I was now eating our dessert and I just choose some fruits. I prefer it than any kinds of sweets today. I don't wanna add some fats to my body.

When we finished our meal, Noah paid everything and it just made me feel a little bit bothered because it was a lot. I mean, the bill is huge and that's because I ordered so many dishes.

I bit my lip and didn't look at him when we entered inside his car. I was too guilty about it.

"Hey, why are you quiet?" He asked.

"Nothing. I was just full," I lied. I want to say sorry for paying too much for my food but I can't. It's just that my mouth was struggling from muttering something that I'm sorry for.

I stared at him. He's just busy driving and there's a bit smile on his lips. I wonder what is that for..

"Look," I started.

He glanced at me with an innocent look. I just want this feeling to end. "Uhm.."

"Why? Do you want to eat more?" He asked and it just made me feel guilty more.

"No,"

"Then, what? Don't make me nervous woman," His voice has an authority.

I pouted. Is he angry?

"I just wanna say sorry,"

"For what?"

"For ordering so much foods. You must be broke now.." I don't care If he'll really get angry at me.

I waited for his answer but he just remained silent, and then after that he just burst into laugh. My ears almost tear. Oh god.

This situation is so humiliating. I regret eating so many food.

"You must be embarrassed for eating too much, huh?" That's it! He's really upset. Ugh.

"Yes, and I regret being hungry!"

"Nah. You're cute," He laughs again.

I didn't speak. I don't want to add up another embarrassment. Ugh, I wanna go home!

"Don't be guilty, Raine. It's not that much," He laughs again.

Don't pretend that you're damn rich, Noah. You only have that tiny shop and me. Oh great.

"I enjoyed watching you and it makes me feel full at that," He playfully said.

He smirked and I was like, holy shit. He watched me eat! So I was right. I was just busy eating that I didn't know he's watching! Damn it.

This is really humiliating! Too humiliating!

"Can you stop teasing me?"

I don't know but It seems like he's teasing me. The way his mouth open, there was a motive in there. And his voice, it sounds like he's laughing at me.

"Well.." He shrugs. Damn it.

I smacked his shoulder. I want to push him on the road for teasing me like this. I really regret eating!

Fuck this.

"Baby, that hurts," He pouts.

You can't get me by being cute, jerk!

I smacked him again and this time he caught my hand, "Not again baby," he smirked.

I gave him a deadly stare but he didn't let go. This man is really annoying!

"Can you please calm down? I'm just teasing you," He half laughs. Oh God. I hope this ride would be safe until we get home.

"Then stop teasing me! I am too humiliated for eating too much foods!" I blurted out.

His mouth parted and I just avoid his gaze. I never imagined that this night could be so humiliating.

"You don't have to be humiliated for eating, Raine. What's wrong with eating if you're hungry? Is it that humiliating?" His tone is serious.

I turn to look at him and bit my lip. He's right but it's damn too much! I didn't realized that it would cost him a lot. I want to pay him but I think it would upset him more..

He held my hand and pressed it. We look at each other and he smiles. My heart melts for that. He's really good at this.

"Don't be embarrassed okay? It doesn't even cost too much to me if it bothers you. This is the first time that I took you on a dinner and I was so happy that you end up liking every food that I bought,"

I felt relieved when he said that. Though, I still feel upset about it but the happiness is more strong for me.

"So, do you still feel embarrassed about it? Now I feel bad for making you think that it's humiliating," He pouts.

I shook my head and smile, "Sorry for think of that,"

"Cool.." He smiles and pull over his car brakes. "We're here,"

I looked outside, we're now here in front our building. I didn't even remember how we wasted our time fighting on the ride like that.

He turn to me and now his face was serious. "Can I ask you something before you go, Raine?

His voice was clearly serious about it, there's a bit hesitation in his tone so I decided to act like It didn't affect me.

"Feel free to ask anything, Noah," I smiled.

His chest move up and down and it just made me feel nervous for that. Geez.

"You know winter will end soon, right?" He asked and I just nod. "And eventually, summer will start soon.."

I don't have an idea of what he's pointing out I go with the topic.

"So?" I asked.

"Do you plan of going to school again after summer?" He asked and it just made me shocked at his question.

I don't know how to answer it. Like seriously, for the past few weeks it didn't even crossed on my mind. I was too pre-occupied in everything..

Yes, I would love to go to school again. I always dream about being a student, but when I think about how my family needs me. All those imagination fades.. I hate that I need to sacrificed again, but I don't want them to suffer so I just prefer to receive all the struggles than seeing them hurt.

I do have a plan on going back but I don't know when.

I am too busy with my work and I just could think about it. But now that Noah asked me, all the feelings went back when I'm still dreaming about it.

Of how I felt so excited everytime that I think about going back again. I hope it's not too late for me..

I bit my lip and looked away. I just can't answer him..

He placed his both hands on my cheeks and he slowly turn it to him, "I'll be here, baby. I will support you on everything. I know you want it, cause I want it for you,"

And that he hugs and kissed me on my temple.

I closed my eyes and hold Noah's hands on my cheeks. He made me feel like I'm not alone and I'm content with that.

Thanks for supporting me, Noah..

To be continued..