Chapter 79 - Destruction

"Y-you don't have to f-fetch me.." I still feel uncomfortable thinking that he asked Noah for my address.

He just chuckled and gave me a box of chocolates.

I'm surprised again. He should've just gave it to me earlier when we're still in my apartment. Actually, we're now here in front of the shop and we're still talking inside his car.

I blushed when he also gave me a white scarf. He put it on my neck and I was like stiffed for a while. I didn't know what to do since he can smell me.

I can't feel anything now that he's near me.. Though, I'm looking for something like I was going a heart attack for being near him like this but not.. I don't feel anything..

I bit my lip as he stared at me. He smiles and he pinched my cheeks.

"You're so cute, Raine," He chuckled.

"Cute is for ugly people only," I glared at him. He chuckled again and opened his car door. I was about to get out too but he stopped me.

"Let me open it for you," He smiles sweetly so I just nod and waited for him.

Seriously, why is he so gentleman?

I would be having a hard time rejecting him like this. Damn it.

I don't want to give him a false hope by allowing him to do this for me. But he's just too irresistible. I can't say no to him.

I forced myself to smile when he opened the door for me. The chocolate on my tiny bag was very visible. I was afraid that Noah might see it.

So what if he saw it?

"Can I ask you to come with me tonight?" He rubbed the back of his head.

I chuckled because he looked shy.

"It's my birthday," He says. He blushed and my eyes widened at that.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? I should've greeted you properly!"

"No. That's fine," He chuckled.

I bit my lip when I glanced at the gift he gave me. I should be the one who gives him a present..

"So, can you come tonight?" He asked again.

I didn't want to disappoint him since it's his birthday. I'll just come and there's nothing wrong with that.

I nodded and smiled. "Sure. Where are we going, then?"

He smirked and lead the way on the shop, he stopped by the entrance and he placed his arms on his back.

"Party. There's a pool party on our house," He says casually but there's a smile on his lips.

"What should I wear?"

I don't have any idea what to wear in that kind of party. It's my first time attending like that..

"Just a simple dress will do, Raine.. You're beautiful enough to get everyone's attention," He smiles.

I suddenly felt nervous to what he said. I don't have any experience on that, what if people criticized me?

"Don't worry, I'll be by your side all the time," He says reading my mind again. I rolled my eyes and it made him laugh.

"Sorry for reading your mind, it's just too obvious,"

"Whatever, Edward!" I rolled my eyes again.

He laughs for the last time and it just made me laugh at his face. He's so adorable when laughing.

"Happy birthday!" I suddenly greeted him with a big smile on my face.

I know this is lame but I should still greet him.

His face become serious and it made me nervous for that. He took a step forward while his eyes are still locked on mine.

I still don't feel anything even if he does it. I couldn't help but to released a heavy breath, but I was startled when he pinched my nose.

"How can you be this cute, huh? I almost pinch your cheek again," He laughs that made my face darkened.

I glared at him and act to smack him but I stopped. He's not Noah.

"Okay, I'll stop. I'll fetch you later before 7 and I'll wait for you while you're changing," He winked and opened the door for me.

He points at the door again and I just can't help but to laugh at his craziness.

"Drive safely," I said for the last time before coming in. He just respond it with a smile.

It feels great to see him too and I think it's not a bad thing to be close to him now.

I let out a big smile when I entered inside, but I immediately stopped when a pair of leather shoes blocked my way.

My heart beats fast as I lift up my head to face him. Shit. Is he waiting for me? Did he also saw us outside of his shop?

So what again, Raine?

When I met his gaze, I suddenly gasp and the familiar scent of him that I've loved before entered my nose. The race inside my chest continues to destruct me.

Fuck!

"You know how to annoy me, huh?" His face looked serious.

It's like I've done something wrong..

I bit my lip and looked away. I didn't want to start assuming things again. I'm done with that.

"Sorry. I'll be careful next time," I said and walk away from him.

I didn't know what I truly meant by that. If I was pertaining to be careful next time because of Edward or being careful not to get caught with him.

There's no difference, Raine. Edward's still involved with it.

I left him there and started to work again. I stop myself from glancing at him, I also force myself to just focused on my work. The sight of him really takes all my attention away.

He's still standing there like a statue, I feel a little bit bad for leaving him there. I just didn't want to hope again, it will just hurt me in the end so this is better way. I can protect my heart for doing this, though.

He caught my eyes when I glanced at him. It was stupid of me to glanced at him. Now, this is the first time again that we locked our eyes..

And it feels unwell..

He walked closer to my desk and placed his two hands on corners of my table.

"I don't wanna sound nosy but I want to know who's Edward.." His eyes was full of emotions. It surprised me because he looked like he doesn't care before..

I cleared my throat even if the beat of my heart was racing very fast.

How can he make me feel like this while he's just a few inches away from me?

Why can't I feel this towards Edward earlier?

"Is he your new suitor?" His voice cracked. I was surprised when I saw pain in his eyes. No he can't be hurt.

I felt nervous while looking in his eyes. I didn't know why he still wants to know it when he already has a girlfriend..

Is he toying with my feelings again?

I know I'm pathetic for having this feelings for a long time but I just loved him and I risk everything for this feelings and I think he's worth it..

My face darkened at that so I gave him a dark stares.

"You're now nosy, Mr. Clark. I don't think I ought an explanation to you because this is my life.. I can tell you my story whenever I like, but when I don't. Don't meddle with this," Then I turn my eyes on the computer.

He didn't say anything. It's so quiet but I prevent myself for looking at him. I wanna shout that he already has a girlfriend and he shouldn't confused me like this but I stopped myself. This is work, I have to marked my head that we can't dragged our personal problems here.

"Finished your work so you can go out with him again," His voice is cold but I just ignored it.

He left me there and entered his office. He's confusing me really, I hate how he keeps on doing this since I cleared to him that I'm done with him. That I'm letting him go..

And there.. After that, he get back with Dana. Though, I still didn't witnessed them together and I also mistook her mother for Dana. Still, he seemed happy and contented which only implies that they get back together..

Fuck this fact.

I'm the only one who left.. My feelings are still the same and I don't know how to forget about it..

The work has finished again and as Edward promised, he's already waiting for me outside. He smiles and walked towards me.

"Hey, are you done?" He asked.

I rolled my eyes. "Obviously?"

He just chuckled and he placed his arms on my waist. I've got surprised because of that but I didn't say it to him. I think, I still need to get to used that not every man is like Noah..

When we get on the parking lot, I was kind of surprised again when Noah's car was beside Edward's car. I didn't what Noah have been doing these days because he always go home with me.

This is new..

"Do you have a dress to wear now or I'll accompany on buying?" He asked sweetly.

I've got conscious that I know Noah's just beside us and listening.

"Nah. I have some on my apartment," I smiled. I wanna get inside his car now, I can't stand while Noah's watching us.

"Okay. Come on," He held my waist again and this time I caught Noah staring at his hand.

I suddenly felt anxious so I quickly get inside his car. Fuck! I feel like I was cheating!

To be continued..