Chapter 75 - Come Back

"Have you read my messages?" It's so early in the morning and my boss is asking me this question now.

I tried my best to give him a smile and nod. I still need to respect him as my boss. I need to be professional.

When he didn't speak again, I just assumed that It's time for me to go back to my seat.

I was about to clean the shop when I witnessed how clean it was. I think Noah did everything so I just shrugged and started to work.

"I clean the shop before you came," He walked passed by my desk.

"Ah, I see..." I tried to sound interested but I failed.

The whole shop was now looking good and neat. The scent also smell like Noah. I kinda like it but it's a torture.

I felt his footsteps away from me. I don't have any plan to talk to him anyway. I just came here to work and nothing else with that. I can also see that he respect that, we won't have any problem later.

I have loads of work and it pisses me off now. Noah seemed like he's making me suffer with this. How dare that guy!

My hands are also hurts in fucking pressing this mouse for a long time.

I stretched my back when I felt a little tired and stared at the ceiling. Noah's still inside his office and didn't come out until this time. I just made myself not being bothered by it.

He has his own mind. He doesn't need to be reminded of everything and he doesn't need my care..

Time have passed again and he's still not coming out. It's past 5 and he didn't take his lunch.. Aren't he hungry?

"Is he trying to starved to death?" I whispered.

I finished my work without glancing his office. I need to contain myself to be able to protect my heart.

But the thought of him who didn't eat whole day was making things get hard for me. It was a tough day for me and Noah can't even think that I might be worried if he didn't eat.

Why would he? Who are you in his life?

Ouch! That's mean.

"Do you need help?" I didn't noticed that someone entered.

I immediately stood up and face it but I've got startled when Edward appeared on my face.

What is he doing here?

He smiles while wearing his formal attire. He looked so hot on it but I just don't get attracted on his appearance. Why is that?

"Oh, hi!" I smiled back. I still need to be nice to him. He's a good man though.

"How are you for the past few months?" He asked.

I don't know if I can answer him. I'm not here to chat with him. I have to tell him that we can't talk about our private lives here since this is my work. I needed him to understand it.

"I-im fine, just a little busy since I've left so many works when I visited my hometown," I fake a smile.

"Ah, so you went home and left Washington?" His face looked amused.

"Yeah. Definitely,"

I really need to tell him now while Noah's still inside his office.

"Uh--"

"Can I ask you out tonight?" He cut me.

I was taken a back.

"Huh?" My brows furrowed to what he asked.

He smirked. He showed me his phone and shook it in front of me. I didn't get what he's trying to imply so I just raised my brow.

"You didn't call me back before.." His face looked sad. "And you didn't text me,"

I suddenly felt guilty to what he says. I remember how he called me before and I intentionally ignored it. I didn't even text him or call him back to apologized.

It was a sudden when Noah confessed to me and I know Edward likes me. So I've decided to avoid Edward for the sake of Noah.

I didn't want him to misunderstand the situation especially that Edward is a nice guy..

"But that's fine!" He suddenly says. He stood up and fixed his suit.

He really looked handsome on it. I just don't understand why he likes me. I don't have anything to be proud of myself..

"I'll come back before 7, okay?" He says.

But I didn't give my yes yet. He smiles widely when he noticed my reaction. I was processing everything, to how he came here and to how he asked me out again.

I think he would pursue me to date him now..

I received a message from Noah and I immediately read it.

"I'll drive you home later, it's not safe to go home alone."

I rolled my eyes to that. I used to go home alone before and he always witnessed that. He didn't even care before but why does he try to act like he cares now? I call that bullshit.

I shook my head and text him back.

"Nah. I can manage myself, just drive home safe."

I glanced at Edward after that. He's patiently waiting for my answer and I could see how he flushed an admiration in his eyes as he stares at me.

I felt awkward for that so I immediately looked away.

"Pick me up before 7, I'll wait for you here," I said without looking. I hope this is the best decision.

I heard his glad voice and I can't help but to chuckled.

"Happy?" I asked.

"Of course! You're my dream you know," he chuckled.

I'm his dream? Why?

He patted my head while smiling. "Gotta go, miss. Wait for me okay?"

I nodded and waved at him. I breathe out when he left. He's so straight forward, he doesn't hide what he's thinking. I think that feels uncomfortable..

I suddenly thought of Noah so I immediately opened my phone again and I saw his message there.

"Okay."

I felt disappointed while reading that one word. I was expecting him to keep pursuing me but it seemed like he doesn't really care. He's just pretending to care..

I just focused on my work and when I'm done. I checked my wrist watch to looked for the time and it's almost 7 now.

I immediately fixed my things and put a light make up on my face and fixed my hair. I stood up on my desk and went inside Noah's office.

I found him sleeping on his desk when I tried to enter his office. I bit my lip when I stared at his handsome face. I suddenly felt ache inside when I remember the things that he does for me and all the good times that I'm with him..

Why is it so hard to forget you?

I wiped my tears and go out. I didn't want to wake him in his peaceful sleep so I just left.

I checked for my make up on my mirror for the last time before coming out. And when I spotted Edward outside and patiently waiting on his sports car, I immediately walked towards him.

He really waited. I smiled at that.

"Hey, did you wait too long?" I asked.

He just smiles and shook his head. This guy doesn't really hide anything even his smiles..

"You hungry?"

I giggled. Is it obvious on my face now?

I nodded and he chuckled because of that. He started to drive and I can't help but to looked at the shop for the last time.

I felt sad all of a sudden. Damn it. Can I really leave him?

I shook my head to return to my inhibitions. I shouldn't think of him now.

"Choose whatever you want, Raine," Edward brought me to a simple and elegant place that can make me feel uncomfortable.

The bulb on top of us are beautiful, I just can't stop looking at them..

"I like the place, huh?" I glanced at the whole restaurant. It's really beautiful.

"This place is what my mom and dad used to eat when they're dating," He chuckled.

I laugh at his reaction, like he felt so awkward for thinking how intimate his parents are.. Well, I just heard it and I felt awkward too. I don't know..

I just ordered what I want and give it to the waiter. Edward also did the same, so when the food served we started to eat and I was amazed for it's taste. It taste premium and delicious!

I always eat steak so that's what I'm eating right now. It's good and tender. But the restaurant that Noah and I had our first dinner is much better. The steak there is unbeatable.

But Edward's steak is good too..

That's not his, idiot!

I rolled my eyes as my head continues to bugged me. When we finished eating, I wiped my mouth and looked at myself at the mirror. It's better to check now than later..

"You don't need that. You're always beautiful, Raine," He chuckled.

I arched a brow at him.

"Are you flirting with me?"

He just shrugged while smiling.

"Does it looked like that?" He chuckled.

I bit my lower lip and stared at him. He seemed startled when I did that. Am I that beautiful for him to be struck like that?

I chuckled when he looked away and drank his wine. What a nervous guy.

I was having a good time teasing Edward when my phone suddenly rang. I was startled when I saw Vin's number on it. I was going to ignore it but I suddenly felt curious about it so I immediately went to the bathroom.

"Hello?" I checked what I look in the mirror.

The line was a bit noisy so I felt annoyed for that.

"Hey! Why is it so loud there?" I asked.

He's not answering so I felt a bit nervous.

"Vin?"

I heard a loud curses and I think it's Vin. Fuck. What's happening?

"R-raine.." His voice sounds weak.

What the hell Vin?

"Hey, what's happening?" I bit my lip.

I heard his heavy breaths and his curses again.

"You left Noah having his high fever.." His voice is calm but I could sensed a disappointment in there.

My eyes widened and I suddenly felt nervous for it.

No..

Is it because he's sleeping inside his room earlier? Is it because he haven't come out of his office because he doesn't want me to see him like that?

Fuck, Noah! What are you thinking, baby!

I cursed and rushed to go to Edward who's still on our table. I felt sorry for leaving him but Noah needs me.

He offered to drive me but it will more make me feel bad so I refused and tell him that I'll just take a cab.

Damn it.

To be continued..