Chapter 21.What's Dr. Raphael doing in the CEO's office?Adrian's POV."Dr. Raphael," I called silently in a whisper. I didn't know why I called him, I just felt the words spilling out of my lips and I kinda regretted it, though Dr. Raphael didn't stop leaning in but instead of landing his lips on mine like I thought he would, he landed it on my cheek. Damn you! I cursed myself mentally. I don't know what I was expecting, but I was swallowed with disappointment.He didn't move for seconds, he left his lips fixed on my cheek and when he moved, he leaned in more and suckled my cheek. "Oh gosh!" I gulped. Thank you, Lord, that I bathed and washed my face in the morning, else, I don't know what he would have tasted, maybe a bunch of mud. I managed to think as my head was messy, and so was my reasoning.The feeling of his lips on my cheek was so overwhelming that I couldn't help the disturbing sound that escaped from my uvula and he let go of my cheek immediately. Leaving it so hot and
Chapter 22.Adrian's POV.The voice came again, "Now, I hate that guy with her, he seems to know too much and he is obviously a competitor. Listen up whoever you are, back off, I hate sharing!" It paused for a second then continued, "Can Adrian Williams come inside the office now? I have not all the time in the world." It said and the call was dropped.I knew immediately that it was not Dr. Raphael. The Dr. Raphael I know was patient, but the person under that voice seemed impatient and nonchalant, which was so not him. Also, there was a way Dr. Raphael calls my name that made it some unique and sweet to my ears, even when he calls me Miss Williams, the sweetness is still always there, but this one seemed different, I just didn't feel anything when he called my name and Dr. Raphael had never called me with my full name, except when he first arrived in our school and was shocked by my failure."I will see him." I told Ryan. I have to see the person behind the door, who knows if he is a
Chapter 22.Him again!Adrian's POV.The voice came again, "Now, I hate that guy with her, he seems to know too much and he is obviously a competitor. Listen up whomever you are, back off, I hate sharing!" It paused for a second then continued, "Can Adrian Williams come inside the office now? I have not all the time in the world." It said and the call was dropped.I knew immediately that it was not Dr. Raphael. The Dr. Raphael I know was patient, but the person under that voice seemed impatient and nonchalant, which was so not him. Also, there was a way Dr. Raphael calls my name that make it so unique and sweet to my ears, even when he calls me Miss Williams, the sweetness is always there, but this one seemed different, I just didn't feel anything when he called my name and Dr. Raphael had never called me with my full name, except when he first arrived in our school and was shocked by my failure."I will see him." I told Ryan. I have to see the person behind the door, who knows if he i
Chapter 23.Good day, messy day, and cool day.Adrian's POV.I was walking through to my room but remembered that Mom said Galton was not okay, I branched at his door, I wanted to enter, but found out it was locked from the inside, so I knocked, "I'm not in the mood Mom, I'm fine." He said from inside."I wish this was Mom! Now, get your butt to this door immediately and open it, or I will pick your lock!" I told him firmly. He was aware that I could pick locks since I had mistakenly picked our front door lock once when Mom forgot the keys in her workplace, and we were too poor to spare money for transportation fees back there."Adrian!" He called from inside."Are you opening it or what?"I heard some ruffling sounds from inside and next, the door was opened, "I didn't know you were the one, I thought it was Mom, I'm not expecting you to come back home this early." He said as he nervously scratched his head."So, you wouldn't have opened it if it's Mom right? Why are you stressing her
Chapter 24.Good time.Adrian's POV.I woke up in the morning and was with smiles, I was so happy because I spoke with Dr. Raphael throughout the night and it was just very nice and I can't help but keep on looking forward for more.I laid still in bed, ruminating on all we talked about, and how he kept on teasing me nonstop about a lot of things, he even teased me about changing my wardrobe since he said all my dresses were old, and needed to rest from stress, then he said that they are lucky to have me. I still remember how he said it, "Don't you think all your clothes are old enough to be relieved of stress? Though they are pretty much lucky to have you, because they get the chance to hug you every time, something people like us are still dreaming of doing, and still, we don't know when that dream will become a reality, I wish it soon will."I just laughed it off, and then he laughed too and said, "If you allow me, I will make that dream come to a reality tonight."I held my phone
Chapter 25.Heartbroken.Adrian's POV.I didn't argue with Ryan when he said that he would see my lecturer with me because I already knew that I would outsmart him and run away before he could notice it. So I kept my cool and just allowed him to keep on dreaming.Immediately we got to the parking lots, I jumped off the bike quickly dropped his helmet on the seat, and ran away, "Adrian!" He called frustratedly after me while I laughed but never looked back to check on him, I know fully well that he would still be on the bike, staring at me confusingly and in astonishment.When I got to a safe place, I halted to catch my breath as I still smiled. That's nice. I thought and chuckled. I put my dress in place and rearranged my hair before continuing on my journey to the Art Theater where I would be meeting Dr. Raphael.When I got to the door, I stood for minutes as I tried to cage my emotions. Now, let's do this. I thought and went into the hall.Everywhere was void of people when I entere
Chapter 26.Stop staring at me like you want me!Adrian's POV.I woke up due to the light knock on my door and Galton's voice came up, "Sis, open up, are you awake?"I stretched myself as I yawned, feeling so sore and weak, "Hold on, Galton, I'm opening it in a minute."I rolled off from bed and went to the kitchen to wash my face to make it look less pained, and arrange my hair, then went back to the room to open up the door for him. "Good morning." I greeted and allowed him in as I walked away from the doorpost and found my way to the reading chair to sit."What happened to your bed?" That was his first question.I stared at the bed and yeah, it was completely broken, "I mistakenly broke it last night, I was tired when I returned and this happened," I chuckled lightly with my eyes still on the bed, "It's not that bad, trust me." I know that's a big lie, it was looking so bad, and even last night's sleep was different, it hurt my back and neck, though the pain in my heart suppressed
Chapter 27.Go out with me. Ryan or him?Adrian's POV.Ryan looked dumbfounded for a minute before he laughed nervously, "You know what? I will just drop you at work while I go to school." I glared at him, allowing my disapproval to be seen, "No thanks, I will find my way to work by myself. Just go to school now, so that you won't miss your practical."I began to walk out the door and he followed, "I'm sorry, I just allowed my emotions to get over my reasoning." He said.I snubbed him, not finding his excuse appropriate, as that has been all his excuses lately, and I was beginning to grow uncomfortable every time he changed his attitude from how I knew it to be, it was just so unfair, he was my friend first God's sake and presently, I'm conscious of my attitudes and actions, I don't want to be victim of any pain again."Just leave Ryan, I'm not in the mood for all these," I told him.I got out of the house and locked the door after him, I knew from his aura that he was not feeling so