Chapter 135 - Shocking News

As our class ended early, I immediately went to the shop to surprised Noah. I bought 2 boxes of pizza and some burritos. I was craving for it now, hope Noah and Adrian likes it.

I headed towards the pedestrian lane when the car stopped on the opposite direction. I don't know, I just love crossing it so I often walk here when I'm going to the shop.

I am now wearing my casual attire since I'm going to take my shift tonight. I also brought my book in Math since I wanted to spend time familiarizing the formulas and techniques. I'm bad at this subject so I wanted to improve more.

And thank goodness, we didn't have homeworks so I can freely work while reading my books. That's pretty convenient.

"Surprised!" I shouted as soon as I entered the office..

But my smile fades when I didn't saw Noah inside, only Adrian who's busy with his computer. He glanced at me and smiles widely as his usual reaction.

Where's Noah?

"He's outside for a bit, he had to take care of something," Adrian stood up and yawned.

"Is there any problem?" I asked. Noah's not usually like that.

"No. He just had to meet some client, I think? Don't worry he'll be here soon,"

I just nodded and gave him the food that I bought. I suddenly felt sad as I started working. This is frustrating, this is the time that I went back to work again but I'm acting like this.

I was really expecting him to be here and surprised with my presence. It's so sad that he's not here..

I asked Adrian if he knows where Noah lasted with his recent work. I'll be the one to continue it even if it's still not my shift. He's done enough for me, he took over my shift for how many days and It's my time to take over his now.

"Why don't you take your break first, Ms. Scott?" I didn't noticed that Adrian was already inside my office while eating a piece of pizza.

"Nah. I'm not hungry, I eat my snack earlier before coming here," I simply smiled.

"Hmm? Why don't you just say that you're waiting for our boss?" His voice was teasing.

I glared at him and returned to what I'm doing. I wanted to finish lot of works at least, so Noah wouldn't have to overwork his body.

"What time do you think he'll come back?" I was actually editing for awhile and I didn't even took my time to relax first. I was too excited to do this again.

"I don't know. But he'll be here soon,"

"You're always saying that, you didn't even give me an assurance," I rolled my eyes.

He chuckled and held his chin up. This guy's like a child. He's always acting like a teen on an anime.

"I don't really know where he goes.. I only heard that he's going to--oh. You're doing it wrong," he pointed at the screen.

I didn't know that I'm too focused on what he's about to say which made my work wrong.

I immediately fixed it and continue what I'm doing. I was annoyed that he didn't get to say what he's going to say earlier.

"You're about to say earlier," I glanced at him.

He's now standing beside me while watching what I'm doing. Was he done with his work?

"Uh.. I think I heard a woman's name so I assumed it's a client.." He casually answered.

"Ah.."

I nodded and continue to work again. I also assumed that it's a client since in my whole years of working here, we're also interacted with some people and most of them are woman.

Our clients were always reaching out for us but through email only, I didn't know that Noah's doing a personal interaction now.

"I think I heard D-dana? Is the correct name? Uh, I think I'm right,"

I froze when I heard him. He's whispering like he's confirming if he's correct or not. But when I heard Dana's name, I feel like I wasn't able to function well. I feel like my whole body was at the verge of turning cold.

"You're right." I unconsciously answered.

"You think so? But--how did you know it?"

Fuck! Why is he meeting with her? And he didn't tell me about it.

"How long was he gone, Adrian?" My heart beats racing so fast. I'm afraid to know that they're spending so much time now.

"He left 2 hours ago.."

"What the--" My eyes pierced on to him. His face suddenly turned pale when he saw my reaction.

What are they doing in that goddamn 2 hours?!

"A-are you okay? D-do you want me to c-call him?" Adrian's panicking now.

But I just ignored him. I clenched my fist as I closed my eyes. I needed to clam down first. I have to think about positive things, Noah's not gonna disappoint me this time. I'll wait for his explanation before doing something again.

And this is work. I needed to act professional at least.

"I'm f-fine.." I force a smile at Adrian so he wouldn't feel worried. "Y-you can go back to your desk,"

I wanted to be alone right now. I tried to think about positive things because in the past few months, we didn't had a lot of arguments. We sometimes experienced understanding but we make up in the end.

That's why I trust that he'll explain it to me and I'll be able to accept it later.

I just hope so..

"Ah..y-yeah." Adrian looked awkward when he turned to me for the last time before leaving the office.

I catch my forehead once he left. I can't control my deep thoughts right now. My anxiety was killing me. I haven't received any text messages or calls from him yet after we talked on the phone earlier.

I don't have a choice but to just wait for him here. I didn't know how did I finished my work so fast right now, I just found myself staring at my computer for how many hours. I'm also looking at my clock from time to time but still Noah's not coming.

Just pray that I won't kill you tonight, Noah. I'm not going to let you go until you tell me everything.

I waited for another 30 minutes again, I made myself busy by reading my notes but the hell! Nothing sinks on my mind! It was damn occupied with Noah. I wanted to shout in so much frustrations but I just held myself.

"Nothing can hold me back if after this, you're still away." I greeted my teeth.

"R-raine.."

My eyes turned black as soon as I heard his voice. His eyes were full of questions and fear. I was looking for an answer but I failed to recognize it. I can't find the answer by just scanning him.

I should really ask him first..

"You're with Dana?" I straightforwardly asked.

I don't want to beat around the bush. I am to eager to know about it. I made myself more calm this time, so he wouldn't feel pressured.

"You heard it.." He didn't even deny it.

"Of course. Why? What's with you two?"

I gripped the hem of my shirt when I heard his heavy released. He seemed like he didn't want to tell me about it. And fuck, It hurts.

He headed behind me and after that he went back with a chair with him. He placed it beside me and held my hand once he seated. I wanted to hold him back but I am too preoccupied with my thoughts so I don't have the time to do that.

I wanted to know why he meet with Dana and why they took some hours and make me wait like a freaking stupid.

"Dana's father died.." He said emotionally which made me feel confused.

And why is he acting like he's too affected?

"I d-dont get it.. Can you tell me what's happening Noah?" I asked but he's not answering. He looked preoccupied with something based on his reaction.

And this time, I saw that his eyes were bloodshot. I can definitely say that he undergo crying. Oh my god.

"Are you okay? Hey," A tear fall down his face when I held his hand.

He took my hand and wrapped his arms around my body. He hugged me very tight. I'm still confused about it but I chose to ask first. I can see that he needs someone who will be there for him not someone who will ask about his problem.

I caressed his back as I hear his small whimpers. My heart breaks when I hear his cries, oh god. I can feel his pain too.

"He's the one who taught me to become a stronger person, Raine.. He became my father when I needed him during my ups and down..I also promised him that I'll visit once I moved on with his daughter and I'm planning to visit this coming Saturday but..he's gone.." His voice cracked.

"Oh my god, Noah!" I covered my mouth and I can't help but to hugged him tighter.

"H-he's gone, Raine.." His loud whimpers filled the office.

Thank God that it's sound proof so Adrian wouldn't hear it.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell it to you, I w-was just too preoccupied earlier..I was panicking and I didn't know what to do--"

"Shh..that's fine baby..It's okay to me.." I understand it now.

When we pulled away with each other, my eyes immediately fixed directly with his eyes that's full of sadness..

I didn't know that he's close to Dana's father. And I didn't know what to feel about that.

"You're not leaving me right?" He asked like a child. Oh god.

He's thinking that I'll gonna leave him?

"I'm not baby. Why are you asking that?" I touched his cheeks.

He feels so warm that I wanted to comfort him. This is the second time that I saw him having a hard time dealing with loss again. I didn't know to feel. Should I be sad because he's doing it again or because he's close to Dana's father?

I should feel this right? I am too selfish to think about my feelings now. And besides, that's Dana's father and not Dana herself. I don't need to worry.

"I'm sorry.." His eyes were sincere that it somehow gave me an odd feeling.

He looked like he's sorry for something else.. Or I'm just paranoid..

Maybe?

To be continued..