Chapter 78 - Civil

A week had passed again and the words came out from Jess's mouth that day was still replaying on my head. I can't stop doubting my decisions now, especially that I've been working for three fucking days with Noah again.

We are civil and I think Jess's is wrong. Noah treated me like I'm really his employee and he never talk about the thing about us from that day. Well, that's more than okay since I don't wanna talk about it too.

He's simply doing his work and so as mine. When I need his help, he's there to guide me. We came back to our old treatment. I don't know if how we did that but the important now is we're not awkward with each other.

"Raine, can you check the email that I sent you?" He asked on the other line. We were talking through the telephone.

"Sure! What else, Sir?" I opened my account and find it. The other line became quiet so I tried to remove it and put it again on my ear. "Hello?"

Then I heard his gasp. "Nothing. Just do your work,"

He ended the call after that. What was that?

I shrugged and continue what I'm doing. Many days have passed again and we're still like that. An employee and a boss. I don't have any problem with that anyway, I just can't help myself but to look at him sometimes..

One thing that I noticed about him is that, he's not looking at me anymore.. He stopped looking at my eyes and he spoke like a different person now.

This is my choice. This is the best thing for us, we can't be friends also. I don't like it.

I had to drop the pictures on his table so I just stepped inside his office. He's standing behind me while talking to someone on his phone, so he didn't noticed me.

"I can drive you now, are you okay?" His voice sounds worried.

"No, I'm free today. What do you want to eat?" I gulped. I feel like I was aching inside.

He's like that to me before..

"I'm okay. I just missed you.."

Fuck!

My tears fell so I had to get out of his office immediately. I'm sure, it's Dana.. How can this be so hard? Is this what I am waiting for? Damn, it's so freakin' hurts!

I wiped my tears as I arranged my things. It's already 6:30 in the evening, I wanna get out here now.

I fixed my make up even if my eyes started to water again. It's just for a short time when I let him go, he grabbed it immediately. How can he do this to me?

Fuck!

I can't do my make up properly so I cursed a lot. "Fuck this make up!"

I was startled when he appeared in front of me. Still looking fresh and happy.

Okay, I'm just the only one who's miserable here. God, this is really unfair! I want to move on too!

"I noticed you dropped the folder on my..table?" He asked in a serious tone.

Yes, and I heard everything you said to Dana!

"Uh..sorry I didn't tell you..You're busy talking with, someone.." I can't hide the bitterness on my voice.

His face looked shocked but it immediately changed with a smirked. He looked away after that and fixed his collar. Damn, he looked so hot in his white long sleeve today.

"Wanna drop you on your apartment?" He suddenly asked.

I was taken aback in his offer, this is the first time that he asked me again after that day..

No. It will be harder for me If we continue to get along again. And besides Dana is his girlfriend.

My heart sank again. Shit!

He looked serious while waiting for me, though he's not looking at me. That's fine.

"I'm okay, sir. I'll just take a cab," I smiled.

He looked disappointed when I said it. He bit his lower lip and nodded. I don't have any choice..

We exit the shop together and he asked me again for the last time when we stepped outside so I just decline it again.

I know he's going to pick Dana today, I didn't want to ruin their relationship.

I bit my lip as I prevent my tears from falling again. It's raining and I didn't even bring any umbrella with me.

Damn this. So lucky today!

"You sure you don't really want?" He asked for the third time again.

He's really stubborn! I closed my eyes in irritation.

"Okay," He smiles. Oh, that damn smile..

"Then, wait here," he said and run towards his car.

I stared at his back while running. I wanna hug him so bad, I missed everything about him.. How can I move on if he's nice to me like this?

"Here," He gave me a white umbrella. I remembered how he gave me his coat before when I'm cold.. I also forgot to give it back to him..

My hand shakes while taking it from him. He smiles and I just realized that he's now a bit soaked.

He chuckled, "Nah. I'm fine. I'll just change later,"

My heart ache again when I imagined him changing in front of Dana.

God, stop it Raine!

"Sorry, I really need to go now," He rubbed the back of his head.

I just smiled, "That's fine. Thanks for this. I'll just return it tomorrow,"

"Sure," He nodded.

He turn his back on me and I just couldn't help but to feel sad because of that, but I was shocked when he came back.

Damn, Noah. I almost jumped!

"Just by a chance that you misunderstood whatever you heard earlier.." I blushed when he said it. I didn't mean to eavesdropped on them.

"That's my mom.." He added.

My eyes widened. Shit. So that's his mom and not Dana?

I bit my lip in guilt and embarrassment. Fuck! I was wrong!

He just chuckled and left me there. My mouth parted while looking at his car. I can't believed this!

I went home and still can't processed what happened. I didn't know how did I get changed while I'm like this.

I'm sure he's laughing at me now!

But I didn't tell him that, that's really what I'm thinking. No. He can't assume things, he doesn't have any proof.

Yeah. That's right, Raine. You don't have to feel guilty or even feel humiliated.

"Hey, Rainy!" Jess's came first.

I was watching a movie the whole time and I think this is not the best time to talk to anybody. I need to think.

"Have you eaten?" She asked again.

"Mmm," I answered.

I just eat a cup noodles earlier. I don't have an appetite to eat anything tonight. I feel like I was pranked where it's really my fault!

"Are you sure, she's okay?" I didn't even noticed that Sam's here now. They're eating some pizza with cola beside me.

Gia will probably come home late, that girl is a really hard working person.

They looked suspicious with my actions again. I can't even tell them because I already know their reactions.

"You know, she's like that when something's bothering her and you know who's that person inside her head. I bet she did something stupid," She laugh devilishly.

I glared at her so she closed her mouth immediately. I spend my whole time watching different movies and when I felt sleepy, I immediately went to my room and sleep on my bed.

Ugh! The grin on his face was replaying on my mind!

The next morning, I feel lazy to come to work. I want to absent but the thought of leaving him alone was making me guilty. Not because I care for him, but because I didn't want it to affect my job.

"Raine, your mom called last night. She asked if you're okay, she even said that they'll come this Saturday," Jess's says.

I paused what I'm doing. I was tying my rubber shoes when she said that. Fuck! Why now?

"This weekend?" I repeated.

"Yeah," She nodded and put her bag on her shoulder.

"Gotta go, call me if there's a problem," She said.

I rolled my eyes. As if.

"Yeah, mum," I can't hide my sarcasm.

She giggled and kissed my cheek again.

"Urgh! You brat come here!" I greeted my teeth but she just run and exit the door.

That brat is annoying!

I immediately wiped my cheek and went to the kitchen with an irritation on my face.

I just brewed some coffee and a white bread. I really don't want to go to work, ugh!

When I finished everything I prepared my denim jacket on my bed and put some light make up my face. I still need to look presentable in front of others. You know, I can't be looked so pathetic!

The simple above the knee white dress and pair it with a black high heel shoes and a denim jacket fits my body perfectly. I smiled on the mirror when I saw myself.

Some guys are hitting on me outside and I'm always ignoring them. Though, I'm always popular before especially in our school. I don't know what they liked about me except for my face. I know I'm pretty but I didn't want how guys drool over me.

I received a text message from Edward. I felt a bit anxious when I read it.

From: Edward

"Can I fetch you?"

My mouth parted at that. I'm not prepared for this. But he'll just fetch me..

Don't be picky bitch!

I shook my head with that thought. He's really persistent, ugh!

I immediately respond to him.

To: Edward

"Okay. Do you know my address?"

I looked around if I missed something.

From: Edward

"Yeah. I asked your boss,"

I hissed to what he said. Fuck! He asked Noah? When? How?

To: Edward

"What?"

No. This can't be happening..

From: Edward

"Sorry if I asked him. He said it's okay, we're cool.. I'm on my way now,"

Fuck! Why does he had to asked him? And why him? He should've just asked me!

Then I received another text from Noah!

From: Noah

"Edward Evans, huh?"

Shit. I'm doomed.

To be continued..