Chapter 83 - Grumpy

"He doesn't want to cancel it, S-sir--"

"I don't care. Tell him I'm busy," He said in an authority voice.

He's busy skimming all the photos from the album and he never glanced at me even for a second. I pouted and bit my lower lip.

He's so grumpy this morning. He doesn't even respond with a soft voice or even in a calm way. He's brows are always furrowed while I'm telling him everything that we still have to work on.

"Did you checked the lay out of the first album that I sent to you? We should finished that until tomorrow afternoon," He's still looking at the album.

"Uh...yeah. I'll just work over time.." I'll just finish everything today and if there's still left, I'll work on it tomorrow morning.

This is the better way to manage the time. We can't give a bad service to all the customers. We should be the best editing shop in this place and I need to prove that we are worth their time. I just can't imagine how will I be able to process their negative feed backs if we didn't do a good service. 

I would be very frustration if that ever happens.

He closed the album and turn his gaze on me. His serious face slowly formed into an annoyed face now. I suddenly felt conscious, I was clueless why he's like this.

Geez..

"You're working part-time, Ms. Scott," He raised his brow.

Yes. But I really need to finish this work. Don't he want it?

"I am, but. I'm obliged to do this work in an exact time with the best quality of our products and servi--"

"But you're not obliged to do the work alone," He cut me.

"I-i'm not s-saying that.." I bit my lip.

I don't have any strength to mutter my insights to him. He also seemed like he's not in the mood, so I'll just have to pretend like he doesn't affect my work.

"You can't work over time, that's it," He says that made my eyes widened.

"But, S-sir--"

"I'll be the one to finish that. You're my part-timer and not a full time employee. You can't work on a thing that's not aligned with your working hours,"

"Can't I just volunteer to hel--"

"No."

"You don't have to pay for my time--"

"I said, it's fine Raine," His brows furrowed.

He looked irritated while brushing his hair with his fingers. Seriously? He'll take all the work alone? He doesn't have to dragged his feelings in our work.

And I'm so closed on being annoyed. He's been cutting me for a while and I was like a freakin' stupid for not finishing my sentence!

Seriously, what's his problem!

He's so grumpy today and I don't get it. He used to be so sweet and caring but now? What's this? His new style! Hmm.

But I think, it's better this way. I won't feel awkward thinking about the kiss last night. I can't still move on from it. I missed the taste of his lips.

"I'm talking to you, Ms. Scott and you're biting your fucking lips for awhile!" He shouted that made me shocked.

I immediately looked down and apologized. I'm so stupid, fuck!

That's embarrassing dude! He saw me biting my lips, what if he thinks that I'm a pervert? Ugh!

"I said, I want you to go back to your seat and do the work so we can lessen it," He sigh and went back to his chair without looking at me.

I nodded and went to my desk. Well, he's the boss and I really need to follow his orders. I'll just do my work so he can't scold me for being a bad employee.

I spent the whole hours editing some photos and doing some lay-out on the others. I can feel the stiffed on my neck now, I didn't want to stop though. I need to finished this today so Noah won't do everything alone.

My eyes focused only on the computer while editing. I always forgot to go to optical clinic and buy a radiation glasses since my eyes are always itchy from exposing to radiation. It also turn into a red color sometimes when it gets irritated, so I was a bit worried.

But what can I do? I always forget about it.

I heard a little scratched on my table so I immediately turn to look at it. A small and a light metal eye glasses was inside its cover. It looks used so I turn to looked at the person who gave it.

He's looking at the window and it looks like he doesn't really want to see my face.

"If you don't want to turn like a vampire, wear that fucking thing," He said coldly and walked towards his office again.

I smiled and wear it. It's so comfortable and a light weight metal. I always see myself at the mirror and I think it suits me. I received a message from Noah so I immediately read it.

From: Noah

"I used that 2 times, hope you won't mind."

I chuckled at that. Actually, I'm not that picky, I'm just a bitch.

I just replied with a 'Thank you' message so he wouldn't think that I'm not thankful to him.

The work slide smoothly, I've finished half of the photos and I think Noah will be glad to see this. I yawned and went inside the restroom.

I opened my palette make up and retouch. I laughed when I saw how messed I am. I put some light make up and a red lip tint on my lips and I also put some liquid eyeliner. I wanna look fresh again so no one would laugh at me.

I also get my perfume inside my bag and sprayed it above my head and rolled on it. I looked stupid so I immediately stop. I looked at myself at the mirror for the last time. I smiled when I witnessed how fresh I looked this time.

There..beautiful.

"I looked like I didn't experienced any difficulties today," I chuckled.

I decided to get out after that and when I opened the door, Noah was about to open it. It was kind of awkward when our eyes met. He doesn't looked surprised like he already know that I'm here.

His eyes turned cold when he looked at me.

"You done?" He straightly asked.

I didn't know what to react so I just nod and try to find a way out, because his arm was on the other side of the door. Damn.

When he realized that he was blocking the way, he immediately removed his arm and lead my way out. My chest felt pain and I don't know why.

I went home having this burden inside my chest. Though, I know he's like that because he was disappointed at me. But I just can't have the courage to talk to him. I'm afraid that he would ignore me.

The next day, he's still like that. He always avoid making an eye contact to me and he's always like a busy guy. But at least, he's not that grumpy anymore. Just a little.

"Can you scan this? I really need to edit this for the last minute," He looked so tired.

I just nodded and followed his order. I wiped the sweat on my forehead and pressed the scan button from the machine. I looked at the time and it's almost time now. The customer will arrived after an hour so we really have to make it ready.

When it's done, I immediately sent it on Noah's computer. I was working hard to make it fast so we can finished it early as possible.

Ugh! I can do this!

"I think this is the best that we've ever done. I hope the customer will be satisfied with this." He looked relieved.

He's in front of my desk holding the album with a paper bag. I was the one who do the packaging and it feels great because it's beautiful.

"Uhm.." I looked at him, holding my breath. "N-noah,"

I bit my lip while waiting for him to look at me. His gaze turn to me and tiredness was clearly all over his face. I can't help but to feel concern about him.

"Hmm?" He slightly smiles.

I feel like there's something in my stomach. I can't move properly. He moved his body towards me and placed his both arms on his back.

Okay, I can do this!

"L-let's have some d-diner.." I gasp and gripped the edge of my shirt.

God! I just want us to eat. There's no meaning of that. If he refused, then it's fine.

I looked at him with my bitchy eyes. I was like a brave girl like I was before. I don't believed that I can do this in front of him now.

He stiffed. His eyes formed into a cat style before twitching his upper lip. He looked so hot now that he smirked.

He walked towards me and I just moved backwards for that. What is he doing?

He still wears his smirked. Thank God that there's still a table between us, so he couldn't move closer to me.

"W-what?" I felt irritated. "D-do you want or n-not?"

He just stayed silent while smirking. I gulped when I smell his scent, so manly.

I can't help but to sniffed at his jaw but I was startled when he immediately move away.

"Sorry, I'm busy," He says and left me alone there.

I blinked how many times before processing his last words. The smirked in his face was literally annoys me.

Damn. Did he just reject my offer?

To be continued..