Chapter 15: Unexpected Arrival
Hot, sweaty, smoky. Those are words that perfectly suit Sir Astrair at this moment. In our distance I can see clearly how lean and sexy his biceps. I can't help myself from smiling from the thought that he's facing the stove to cook for me.
"I'm fucking turned on, Erza!"
I wanted to burst out laughing when I heard his curses. He's cute I admit.
He's wearing his shorts but he's topless.
He didn't even wear an apron because I was too hungry.
"What's taking that too long?" I tried to irritate him.
He turned to me with chinky eyes. I wanted to really roll down and laugh.
I bit my lower lip to suppress it. I don't want to annoy him even more.
I am just sitting on the highchair while staring at Sir Astriar cooking.
I can feel his great frustration because every move that he takes he will harshly pull and put the kitchen utensils.
Minutes have pass when he finally put the plate in front of me. I smirked inside my head.
"What is this?" I asked even though I know that it was an omelet
I could still remember how be bullied me on my cooking way back. Now it's payback time. "It's an omelet." He said flatly.
I raised an eyebrow and started eating it. Well, he cooks good but I don't really care.
"Well, it's okay, lack of salt. " I said while raising my eyebrows.
I looked at him and he is also looking at me. I can definitely see the fury in his eyes.
"Why don't you just eat that fucking omelet? Stop talking and make yourself full!"
I wanted to roll my eyes after he said that but I prefer obliging him because I'm really hungry.
I finished the plate of food he offered. I can't believe I am this hungry my whole life.
"Whoa! Thank you for the late dinner, Sir. You'll be a good husband. "I didn't even mean what I said.
I was about to stand up when he spoke.
"Then I want you to be my wife." He said making me raise an eyebrow.
I frowned looking at him from head to toe.
Well, nice abs. Nice posture, handsome, and ideal boyfriend but not an ideal husband. For sure if this man marries, the wife will get older sooner. Full of stress especially that this guy is a womanizer. "No thanks. You're not my ideal man. " I said flatly and turned my back at him.
"Damn it, Erza! You really is a pretty little liar, are you? You let the hell out of me touch and lick you but, I am not your ideal man? That's surprising!" He said laughing. I feel like I'm again going to burst. That's when I realized that I have done stupid things again earlier. When will I really learn?
"Well, I just did that because you look so pitiful. I will never do that again." I said not even glancing at him.
"I won't force you to do it with me. I'll make sure you'll beg. " he said making me look at him.
I glared at him. "It's okay to dream. It's free." I said.
I realized also that it's already in the middle of the night and it's not safe for me to grab a taxi. Plus, Lacxous G is still scaring me.
Even though I don't really want it, I went inside to where I left Sir Astrair earlier. He's frowning while washing the plates. He's hot, I admit again.
"Can you drive me back home?" I said trying to get his sympathy.
I know that he heard me but he's acting deaf.
Tss, I really want to punch this dimwit.
"Hey! Boss." I said a bit louder.
This time, he turned to me with eyebrows up.
"What for? You can sleep one of these rooms or you may like sleeping with me in MY room." He said.
I rolled my eyes 360 and walk towards him.
"No thanks. "I said in chinky eyes.
I saw him smirked and that made him much hotter.
Wow, he's really got the looks and charisma. No wonder lots of women have fall to this godamn boss of mine.
"You liked the idea, right?" He said and continue washing the plates.
I can't believe that Sir Astriar is washing the dishes.
I shook my head and didn't help to let out a sweet smile.
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It's 2 am when he decided to bring me back home. We even fight about it but I win in the end.
I didn't sleep because of the idea that something almost happened to us back then. Damn it, Erza. Why are you acting like this?
I am not even thinking straight when I went to the office for work.
I called someone to get my car that's why I used it this morning.
The moment I step inside the office, I immediately heard them talking about the new employee or whatever.
"The new head designer is very beautiful!"
"I know right!"
I knotted my head from what I heard.
Head designer? Where?
I walk straight, I didn't even mind what they are whispering about.
"Good morning, Miss." My team greeted.
I only smiled at them and went directly on my table.
My attention darted to Enzo who's looking broken hearted. What happened to him?
He's been like that since we came back from Palawan.
"What's the report, Clara? " I asked my assistant partner.
"According to Mr. Alstreim Grayfaurd said that the monitoring and checking to other branches will start today." Clara said while looking at the papers she's holding. "Ah! That's why Miss Emerald Helinec was here. Maybe because of the new project of yours, Miss Erza." Gadjin happily said.
I frowned. Who's this Emerald they are talking about?
"Who is Emerald? "I said while shifting my seat.
"Yes Miss Erza, she came here yesterday with Sir Alstreim." Lucy answered.
I nodded from what heard from them.
"You mean, Sir Alstreim left?" Well, I didn't notice that.
Every time I remember that I made him one of my suspect makes me just want to die.
"Yes, Miss. They've been in Los Angeles. " Mira said.
I can't help but frown. So just because this Emerald came from another country, my coworkers were so much excited? This is really stupid.
"Which project she will lead?" I said, I don't even mean it.
"Ah, you both will be the head of the two projects Miss. According to Sir Al, she will let Miss Helinec manage one of the GFC's big projects." Mira explained.
I don't know what I am not liking what is happening. It's not like I don't want anyone to have the same project like me, but this girl sound threatening in some sense.
I chose to give my mind peace and just continue doing my work. I am currently designing an interior.
It's almost lunch when I heard them whispering obviously again.
"Miss Emerald!"
"Damn she's so beautiful! "
"I heard she's workaholic"
I wanted to scream really loud to shut them up. I was about to stand up when a fair woman came out, her lips were curvaceous, she is tall and her eyes were sparkling with a distinct colorlit was bluish green. And of course, what adds her beauty is her long emerald hair.
I know that her beauty really is something. But some part of me was really annoyed.
Beside Emerald is Sir Alstreim, Sir Astrair, Sir Gray and Breezy.
I even got so annoyed upon seeing how happy Julia's face beside Emerald. It seems like they are very close, I can say because of the sparkles in their eyes. Tss.
Now, I'm curious. Who is this Julia and why does she seemed so close with the bosses?
I wanted to shout that question but I am not that stupid anyway.
"Everyone, Emerald Sweden Helinec. The newest head of one of the projects of GFC. " Sir Al announced and gave us a sweet smile.
When Sir Alstreim's gaze darted to mine. I blushed and the image of myself accusing him that he's in love with me came back like a flashback. Please I just want to die.
Sir Astrair look at my direction for a while but I didn't look back. Since its office time, the bosses didn't stay longer in our department and departed immediately. Now my thoughts were playing what are they going to do after this.
Almost all of my coworkers talked to Emerald, I guess I am the only one who didn't. It's not like I'm bitter or something, I just don't like the vibes she's giving me. I have never felt something like this even before. This is the first time that I got nervous with someone all my life.
I may be introvert but when the topic is work, I'm setting aside all of my negative side.
But this. This is different. Or maybe I'm really just being bitter from the fact that she's beautiful and we have the same project? Nope! I'm sport!
I sighed and stopped thinking about it. I also realized that today I will be starting to hunt that Lacxous G.
I immediately grab my bag and get the letters of Lacxous G.
Base on the letters, these papers were expensive. When I take a look at the back of the card paper, I saw the culprit written in it.
N. Y. C
That's what is written. At first, I didn't get it but sooner I did.
I smiled wickedly. Hmm my stalker just gave me a hint on how am I going to fucking corner him.
That is the first clue that I got. I opened my notebook and write the clue on it.
Hmm... Second clue. The letter was in handwritten.
If my suspicion was right that he's just here at this company. I will immediately know who's Lacxous G, especially in his handwriting!
But damn it, Erza! Don't tell me you will find that specific handwriting from all of these employees here?!
It's possible that I can find him, but! I will look so crazy if I fail!
I am biting my ballpen and think deeply when my phone rang.
*Ring* Ring* Ring*
I looked at my phone and the number. It was an Overseas call making me nervous.
I answered it and slowly put my phone on my ear.
"Hello? " my heart is beating too fast and I'm feeling so nervous while waiting for his response.
"Erza." he said. His voice was too husky to the point that it making me nervous.
"Who are you?! " I said with gritted teeth.
"I'm your heart." He whispered and laugh on the other side.
"Lacxous G? "I accused though I am not sure. Maybe because of his voice!
The other side went silent, making my hints even greater!
"WHO'S LACXOUS G YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT, ERZA! IS IT A GUY! HUH! ANSWER ME GODDAMN IT!" I feel like my phone had its own quake because of his loud voice. But when I remembered his voice, I widen my eyes.
"DAMN IT ERZA! ANSWER ME! I'M COMING BACK TO THE PHILIPPINES IMMEDIATELY!" I was about to talk but it seems like cat got my tongue. I can't even talk. "W-WAIT STING!! YOU IDIOT! CALM DOWN FOR A MOMENT!" I said, I don't even know what to do.
"CALM DOWN! YOU JUST UTTER SUCH A MAN'S NAME THEN YOU WANT ME TO CALM DOWN! PICK ME AT THE AIRPORT! I'LL FLY OUR PRIVATE PLANE RIGHT AWAY! " Yeah, it's Sting Kreexien Lumiarte. My best friend, my brother.
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