Chapter 10
“Daphne, are you sure you don’t need any help?” Jared repeats the question he asked me a minute ach
When will he stop asking! Phew!
Right after jared mentioned about the cream he sent, I nagged at him like a mom would do to her son who used her lipstick to draw on the walls. It surprisingly confused Jared why I bursted out like that. I’m afraid he never thought I’d get upset when he asked someone to deliver me something he should do in person. I mean, he should have not handed it to just anyone.
And when I went to the bathroom to try out the product he gave, he just wouldn’t stop asking me if he could help. Like, really? How old is he to not get a clue about this sinuation?
“Daphne. Are you still mad? Let me do it for you then?”
“There’s no need. Who will want others to do this for them? Certainly no one. I hastily applied the cream on the affected area. Jared is right, it’s sore and I need to treat it. I have not applied for an ice pack when I got home since Lucas called to remind me about the meeting. After going here and there, its condition becomes worse.
Was I limping when I went to meet Lucas then?
I smile bitterly. Even though I reminded myself many times not to think of that man, my brain just won’t cooperate. Maybe the six years I spent with him have already dominated my memories. I can’t just easily get him out of my system. Not especially when I devoted most of my time to pleasing him.
I shrug off the thoughts that’s almost making me cry. Right, I have not cried after getting rejected. Moreover, I don’t think there’s a need to do so. My tears are going to nought if I keep wasting them over the matter which will never turn out good, ever.
Move on, Daphne.
While wandering my mind on something else, a part of me reminisces when I talked to Jared for the very first time. The words that came out of my mouth triggered his interest and what happened after that led us to what we are now.
If a relationship is as simple as sleeping with someone else, Lwould have tried it before with Lucas. It sounds cheap, but I was that desperate before. It is a good thing that the idea never crossed my mind. After all, I believed Lucas isn’t the type to get swayed easily after making a mistake.
But Jared, he’s different. I haven’t confirmed his intention yet. Why did he insist on being in a relationship with me! He could have just ran away after what happened, like how jerks should do in movies and novels. Then again, he stayed. He even got angry when I tried to just simply forget what happened.
I wonder… will he let me go once he’s tired of me!
“Daphnet Is everything fine? You have said nothing for a while now. I’m worked.”
“Yes. I’m done. Stop being so loud in the middle of the night.” I sigh and wash my hand. Holding a candle in my left hand while my right has the cream, I walk out of the bathroom. “Thanks for this. But don’t be careless next time, okay?”
Jared, who’s waiting by the door, tilts his head to the side, his arms crossed on his chest. “Careless about what? Ah, I promise. I’ll be gentle the next time we do it.” He flashes me a smile and even though he’s charming when he does it, I still want to smash his head on the wall.
Please, anyone allow me to do it. Just once.
“I’m not talking about that, Mr. Vice President.“I put stress on when saying his title and rolled my eyes.
“Do you like the fact that I’m the Gold’s Vice President? You’ve been calling me like that for several times now. We’re not even in the meeting“Jared pouts after he said that
Gosh! He’s not like this when he’s working and I thought at that moment he was cool. Why is he acting like this again now that we’re alone? It couldn’t be that he’s doing this because no one’s around other than me, right?
“Jared. It’s indeed surprising to know that my boyfriend is the Vice President of Gold Corp, but do you know what’s more surprising?” I walk past him and head to the living room. My neck and back hurts and I want to shump myself on the soft couch.
“What?” Jared follows me and pushes himself beside me.
Arght There’s not even much space left.
“Haht of course, it’s you being my boyfriend, Isn’t that more surprising And unbelievable as well. I raise a brow while facing him. Our faces were a few inches away as he kept invading the couch. I have no choice but to keep moving away.
“Why is that surprising? Why do you think it’s unbelievable? I’m serious about this, Daphne. I sincerely want to be your boyfriend”
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Ah Indeed. Aside from his unpredictable acts, there’s no doubt he’s trying to show his sincerity. It’s just that he’s like a totally different person when
we’re alone.
I turn my attention to the flickering light coming from the candles. “Say, do you have any idea that you’re infamous back in college? The students believed you were someone who could beat anyone if you wanted to.”
I don’t want complicated situations. I don’t want to judge him blindly, either. So the best way to get to know him better is to ask hin personally. If the rumors about him are real, then maybe he’ll discard me in no time. But if it’s not. Maybe we could be friends?
Hah. Friends who had sex not once, but twice? That’s nonsense.
“What about you? Do you believe those rumors?” Jared looks at me with a blank expression. I can’t tell what’s on his mind.
“Can I be honest
He nods his head, so I clear my throat before speaking.
“I don’t know. I heard those rumors almost everywhere on the campus and thought “maybe you’re really dangerous because that’s what everyone thinks. I didn’t really pay attention. I was busy with something else during those times and had no spare time to linger about the rumors swirling around
“So did you believe it or not?”
What! Didn’t that answer his question?
I shrug, “Maybe? That was a long time ago. And I haven’t encountered you back then.”
“Oh. So you’re not sure. But why were you avoiding me before?”
Huh? He knows I’m avoiding him!
“That. To get entangled with someone like you was scary, Sal thought I must avoid trouble. Err. I avoided him because he’s reputation isn’t good. It scared me, thinking he’ll pick on my poor old self. It wouldn’t be cool to get beaten if I anger him. Courtesy to the rumors that he’d beat even
women
“How about now? Aren’t you scared?”
I feel the hair in my entire body rising. Is he finally showing his true colors? Will I become a battered girlfriend?
“W–Why would I get scared of you? It’s not like I did something wrong I pull my knees up and hug them.
“You did. You forced yourself on me last night. Did you forger?”
Hahaha! I did. Yeah, why did I do that?! Argh!
“But Jared.” I sigh.
“You’re very strong. It’s not like a delicate lady like me can really force you to do something if you don’t want to, right? Besides, you started it the next day. You did the first move. Don’t you think it’s just fair to call it even?”
Hah! How can I even force him to do that unless he’s willing to He could have just pushed me away.
Looking back at what happened Jared seemed to let me do it without complaining. He’s not even drink. What? He’ll use the classic line ‘that’s
because I’m a man‘?
“You’re right. It was my mistake to give in to you. So now that we both realize our mistake, shall we peacefully take responsibility?” He leans on me with glinting eyes.
Here he goes. Showing off your charmy; huht
“We already are. If not, I won’t be talking to you right now. Please, keep your distance, Mr. Vice President.”
“This Jared for you.”
Yeah. Whatever. Please stay away, Jured.”
He heard what I said but kept getting closer. “Don’t want
“Fine I’ll leave instead. I’m about to rise when he grabs me by my waist “Hey! What do you think you’re doing? You said you won’t touch me!”
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