"Sorry, I’m not trying to stress you out or anything like that. I was just curious, that’s all," Hayden said reassuringly before he smiled at me.
I haven’t gotten used to this version of the nice and proper Hayden yet. Although, it was a nice and relaxing change to how he usually is. Sometimes, I couldn’t help but wonder if this was just a front that he’s put up to hide how he really feels.
I bet he knows that Ethan came to see me, and we spent a quite a long time alone together in the classroom. So why is he being so soft and nice?
’Be careful, Malissa’ warned the tiny voice inside of my head.
"It’s ok. Thanks for worrying about me. So many things have been going on lately and I know that I’m behind on getting my act together..." I replied, hoping that he would drop this topic.
Talking about the future, I wonder what Hayden has in mind for his future. He was so against taking over Torex but lately he seems to have changed his mind. I remember the boss telling me that Hayden will end up taking over but will that really happen? The truth was, for the two gangs to join together, Hayden needs to take over his gang as the new boss.
Suddenly, the task of uniting the gang became that much harder. I glanced over at the calm and collected version of Hayden that was sitting opposite me as the candlelight flickered in his pale blue eyes and wondered what he was thinking.
"You haven’t been eating. Does the food not suit your tastes?" Hayden asked from across the table.
I was too wrapped up in my own thoughts to appreciate the food or put anything in my mouth.
"It’s great but I think I’ve had enough for the night," I replied before smiling.
"Shall we head back?" Hayden asked.
I nodded in agreement. If I wanted to ask him about his decision to take over the mafia group, then I need to ask him somewhere private. The restaurant with people sitting at the tables next to us wouldn’t do. Maybe when he’s back at my place, I could muster up the courage to ask him. What if he refuses to take over? What do I do then?
I’m so happy that our relationship is progression forward.
"Really..." Hayden replied warmly, and he turned to smile at me.
He’s so handsome. Hayden has been so sweet and caring lately. Finally, my charming angel is acting like an angel. This is a dream come true.
I spent the rest of my ride in Hayden’s car feeling all bubbly inside. My mind shifted to focus on imaging what his place must be like instead of any plans to unite the gang or anything else. I forgot all about the objective that I initially had.
A short while later, we arrived at a large and tall iron gate. The sophisticated design of the dark iron gate remined me of an entrance to a medieval castle. The guards that monitored the gate performed a brief security check after they realize that it was just Hayden returning home. The gates then started to open automatically.
I couldn’t see the house or building from where we are. Both sides of the road were surrounded by thick and tall trees. It felt like we were driving through a forest. I didn’t know that anyone owned this much land in the city. Soon, the large and tall mansion came into view. Truthfully, it wasn’t as large as the boss’s base, but it probably had more stories.
"It’s huge..." I mumbled.
Hayden did not reply, and I began to wonder why Hayden needed a place this large when he’s living alone. I mean, he’s living here alone, right?
Hayden parked the car at the entrance of the enormous mansion and immediately a man who could best be described as his butler came to greet him. He looked over at me when I got out of the car with evident surprise on his face.
"Master Hayden, it seems that you have a guest with you today. Should I make any special arrangements?" the butler asked before bowing politely my way.
I smiled back and nodded my head in acknowledgement. Not being used to situations like these, I wasn’t sure how to react or what to do.
--To be continued...