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Chapter 18
The awkward atmosphere remains until we get in the car. Jared seems not to care but I’m different. If only I can crack my head open and check what’s inside that keeps polluting my mind, I’ll get rid of it and act normal again. I told myself many times not to fall on his traps but I still did. How embarrassing to enjoy his kiss like it’s the sweetest thing to do when alive! I’m doomed.
“Uh!” 1 slap my face to bring back some sense in me. “You Don’t do it so suddenly. What if someone sees us!”
Jared who’s focusing his eyes on the road just smirks. “What? Kissing?”
I roll
my eyes.
What che!
“We’re in a relationship. Why do you care about others‘ opinions?” Jared smiles from ear to ear
Huh? He can smile like this too? Is he that happy!
“Anyway… We’re lucky that no one sees us today. We’re now adults so it’s really embarrassing to be doing something like that in public.” I turn my head to the window and focus my eyes on the roadside.
“Okay. As you wish.”
Jared’s short reply bothers me. With that wide smile spread on his face, who’d believe he’ll stick on his words.
Thirty minutes later, Jared parks his car in the parking area next to the warehouse. He mentioned checking the goods and ocher materials that can be handed off to people in the rural area where I’m planning to visit. I didn’t ask much about who’s warehouse is this or if he knows the owner but I’m going to do it now.
“Um.. Are you acquainted with the owner of this warehouse?”
He gives me a confused look and shakes his head. “No. Why do you ask?” He gets out of the car and rushes to my side to open the door for me.
“Just curious. This warehouse is quite big and I’m kinda excited to End out what’s in it. You won’t be going here if you didn’t get any permission or anything, right?” I stepped out of the car holding the hand he offered. “Thanks.”
Jared didn’t let go of my hand as he walked slowly, heading to the warehouse’s door.
The warehouse’s security seems tight. I’ve seen a lot of guards on stand–by, Some were roaming around, checking every corner from time to time. When we entered the main entrance earlier, the guards also checked Jared’s identity. I heard him say his name before the guards opened the gate for us. So, there’s really nothing to worry about, I guess.
“There’s nothing to worry about. They won’t let us in if we’re not allowed here. Also, why do I need permission to check the goods in my warehouse?” Jared flashes another smile which almost caused me blind.
This man’s beauty is unfair How can be be so charming effortlessly?
“Ah. So is your warehouse. What
He’s not acquainted with the owner because he’s the owner himself.
His smiling face turns red as he tries not to laugh
Jared, can you tell me what’s funny before laughing on your own? Hello? I’m here in front of you, astonished, and you’re about to laugh at me?
“You look so funny when you change your expression that fast. How can you do that?”
Now he is already talking about my hilarious facial expressions!
Jared stops and places his right hand on my left cheek. “Don’t show this side of yours for others to see. I don’t know why but I have a feeling I’ll get annoyed when others notice your
Ah. Haha! What do you want me to do then? Hide my presence! That’s too much!
It’s possessiveness Jared, you’re being possessive!
However, even if I tell him that, he might just get another idea of his own. The best thing to do is to make him realize his feelings.
“Why would you feel annoyed! If you’ve noticed me being cute, funny or whatever, it’s not impossible for others to notice my presence. But it doesn’t mean others will have the same exact impression as yours. You may find me cute when doing this..” I briefly showed him a wacky face and some people think I’m not. Perhaps they’d even think I’m ugly. So it doesn’t matter if they notice me too. If you think it’s annoying. I’d say you’re being unfair. I’m not an object you can hide from other’s sight neither we’re the only people left alive.”
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“But you’re my girlfriend.””
mare charming when he’s not
Yeah, and so it doesn’t mean you can be possessive over me. Gosh! We don’t even love each other. This man is m talking.
“So, let’s say. If I don’t want others to see your face because you’re very handsome, will you obediently comply because you’re my boyfriend? Jared surprisingly nods his head. “So you think I’m very handsome?”
Is he being serious?
“you are. Aren’t you aware of that already?” I reach out for his cheeks and pull them slightly. “How can you pretend you’re clueless about your
handsome facet
Jared, holds my hands and looks away, blushing.
Is he embarrassed being called handsome!
“If that’s what you want. I’ll cover my face around others. But I have to go to work almost everyday and my subordinates will wonder why my face covered”
I roll my eyes. “Ah. Of course, they will. That’s why you don’t have to do it. You’re already handsome before we even met each other and started this Jelationship. It’s something you can’t possibly do just because I told you to.”
“Oh. I thought you really wanted me to cover my face. Should I drive a scar on it then?”
“NO! Argh! The sun’s getting hot, let’s go inside before all my blood rushes to my brain. 1 yank his arm and drag him inside.
Draw a scar on his face? Is he mentally ill? Nobody would want to do that willingly
He doesn’t look like he’s stupid but when he opens his mouth and start a conversation with me, it’s like he has another personality.
“Is he suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder!”
Are yo
“Are you saying something, Daphne!”
His ears are sharp too.
“Nah. So tell me, what did you get in here!”
Jared beams at me. Let’s take a look”
I can see stars lingering around him as he keeps smiling brightly.
“Good morning, Mr. President-
I turned my head abruptly to the man who approached us the moment we entered the building. Jared scowls at him, interrupting his sentence.
“Mr. President?” I stare at Jared who just shrugs.
Isn’t he the Vice President of Gold Corp? Why call him ‘Mr. President‘ now? Something fishy is going on here.
I continue to look at him with scrutinizing eyes. Jared, on the other hand, keeps his usual composure. He doesn’t look bothered by my suspecting look.
“Ah. Thank you for visiting again, Mr. Greenwelche. And this is…”
“She’s my girlfriend. Her name’s Daphne.” Jared pulls me closer to him.
“Oh. It’s an honor to meet you, Miss Daphne. I’m Ted, the manager of this warehouse Ted hows his head and politely smiles at me.
“Nice to meet you, Ted.” I greet him back. The awkward autosphere is lifted, thanks to Ted’s changing the topic
Theard from Sir Wellington that you’re here to check the goods. It’s this way, please follow me. Ted leads the way in front while me and Jared follow behind. His arm still wraps around my shoulder.
“Are you done preparing the things I mentioned last night?“Jared loosens his the as well as undid the first two buttons of his shirt. “The temperature’s a little hot here. Bring us to see those stuff. I don’t think it’s a good idea to stay here any longer.”
“My apologies, Mr. Greenwelche. The air conditioners in this building need to be changed and it happens to be today. We’ll get it settled as soon as we can so you won’t feel any discomfort when you come visit again.”
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I didn’t say anything but Jared looks restless ever since we arrived. He looks like a kid who’s forced to go somewhere he didn’t want to. I just don’t understand why he’s acting this way, when he’s the one who suggested we go to this place.
“It’s here.” Ted ushers us to his office where huge boxes are neatly arranged on the side. “We made sure to prepare everything on set. Since winter is coming, I specifically chose winter outfits made of the high quality fabric we have in hand.”
Winter clothes? I mentioned giving off clothes for the charity but I meant to say my old clothes I haven’t used anymore.
Did Jared bring me here to show what kind of clothes he can lot for the donation plan I came up just the previous night?
He’s quite generous.
offert
ert Hah! Of course, I’m no match for someone like him but seriously.. these whole
“Are you sure they’re in good condition! This is to be given away and I don’t intend to offer people some leftovers but proper clothing” Jared grips on my shoulder while slightly panting. “Did you check the population in that area! We’ll have to prepare inore in time in case these won’t suffice according to their number,” he asked me while sweating bullets.
Ouch! I just admired how generous he is but now he’s saying something about giving leftovers Excuse me, even if I want to give great stuff to others, I need to obtain them for myself first. I mean, I can barely get some nice clothes for me other than the sets I use for my everyday work and buying brand new clothes to donate is a litle too much for my budget
I haven’t checked the population. It’s a small town outside the city so I don’t think we need more.” I look at the boxes and sigh. “You already prepared more than enough. Besides, if we really need to add more, I’d like to shoulder the cost. This is my idea in the first place.”
I feel pain in my chest, like something’s creeping through, piercing my entirety.
“Daphine, what are you saying? I didn’t bring you here to show off. So don’t look like I’ve taken your candy and you’re about to cry,” Jared whispered.
What? Who’s about to cry?!
“I’m just telling this man to take care of the quality. You can still give your old clothes and nothing will change. I only happen to have a lot of fabrics and clothes so I’m donating some. You can tell me the estimated population of the said town so we can prepare enough for everyone. We don’t want anyone to be left out, do we?”
1 nod my head. Jared can definitely kill anyone with his cold and emotionless speeches but he’s trying to change. If it was a few days ago, he wouldn’t even bother to clarify his words. Today is different.
He’s still lacking when it comes to considering the feelings of others but.. Jared is Jared. Whatever he says, he goes silly when talking to me.
“All right. So, where do we head next? I face him with a smile.
Somehow, the pain in my chest slowly fades away especially when he smiles back at me
“Anywhere but here. I can’t stand the temperature in this place.” He pants and starts to wipe his sweat with a handkerchief.
Oh. I noticed it since we entered the building but why does he look so pale while sweating so much?
“Okay, let’s leave. But Jared, are you all right?”
He forces a smile and holds my hand. “I am if we leave this place immediately”
I nod at him and face Ted. “Thanks for today, Ted. We’re leaving now!
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