05

05

I love you.

"Hi!” He jumped when he saw me. I smile widely at his reaction.

“What the hell?” He raised his eyebrows at me.

“You’re going home?” I replied, not minding his angry face.

“Obviously, what do you want?” He asked, annoyed.

He knows who am I, good thing he remembers me, huh?

“Care to give me a ride?” I held his arms like he’s mine.

“No, and can you please let go of me?” that hurt me, but I didn’t let him see that.

“No, I like holding you. If you clearly remember?” I smirked.

“I don’t care.” He holds my hands and forces them to stop holding him.

“What’s wrong?”

“You are holding me is what’s wrong, so get lost while I’m being nice.” He went in on his car and left me there standing.

I look at his car until it’s out of my sight. He’s rude. That’s what he is. After a steamy night, he showered me with beautiful words, and now he’s spitting shit to my face.

I can’t say I hate him for that, but that pissed me off. No one ever did that to me! He’s the only one who di,d but what’s most annoying is that I still like him. I still do, and that just made me want him more.

“Arthur Smith, you will be mine! Mark my words!” I shouted before going to my car, pissed. And yes, I went home pissed but feels kind of nice to have an interaction with him.

I went straight to my friend’s after Arthur rejected and humiliated me in my face--the worst thing that could happen.

“Can you believe that? Because I can’t!”

“We don’t either! The audacity of him after that one-night stand!” We looked into each other’s eyes, and I could tell they didn’t believe it either.

“I kno,w right.” I sip a drink from my glass. Yeah, we’re drinking again. I deserve again after that humiliation he just did, and I came to the right place, My friends always support me and always get me.

The three of us don’t have a lover, Jessie just doesn’t like commitment, and Amy believes in Fairy's tale, Jessie and I don’t even know why we became friends with her. We love Amy but she’s really a sweet girl when we meet her. She’s still sweet but toned up a bit and I think we’re the reason why. Can’t blame her though.

“I mean, why is he like that? He’s really rude.” Amy frowned.

“That’s what men do after getting what they want--sex.” Jessie said.

“I will make him fall for me, harder than his crotch!” They both laugh at what I said.

Yeah, I’m determined to make him fall for me, it might take a while because he’s a tough cookie to crack but he will fall for me that he’ll regret being rude to me. Although his rudeness is really sexy, I don’t like being treated that way.

After a small drink with the girls, I went to a grocery store near my condo. I have to buy foods, and this is the only time I remember to do it so might as well get over this.

While picking some cereal I saw a familiar face he’s alone and also buying beers. I smile evilly and acted like I didn’t see him. I walk slowly near where the drinks so he could see me.

“Hey!”

“Oh? Engineer Nathan!” I acted surprise when I saw him.

“It’s good to see you! Do you live near here?” he asked and look at the basket that I’m holding.

“Yeah, why are you here?”

“I was asked to buy beer, some of my colleagues is in my house.” He replied.

“Then why is there a two box of condom in your basket then?” I asked innocently.

He almost chokes into his saliva when I asked the question. I can’t help but laugh at his reaction, but he looks at the people around us looking conscious.

“Aren’t you to young for this?” My eyes widen at his remark. That’s kind of rude to ask but I remain calm, he is friend with Arthur.

“Are you having sex with you colleagues?” What why can I imagine his house full of engineers? Not girls but guys. I almost laugh as I imagine the scenario. I don’t dislike or hate the LGBT; I just couldn’t believe why that came to my mind.

“No, this of for future purposes.” He smirks.

“No judgement.” I smile sweetly at him.

We didn’t have anything to tell each other so I began to walk but stop mid-way.

“And tell your rude friend to be nice to me because the past night was wonderful.” I blow him a kiss and went on my way.

The next few days, I was busy, so my plan was postponed, but I’m over that. So, the plan begins now. Miss Tessa and Miss Rina were busy and didn’t want to go out, so I went alone. Only to find Nathan eating alone in a table.

I was planning to get close to Arthur but Nathan’s here and I think its good to be close with him so he can help me with Arthur.

“So, we’re eating together now?” I asked as I seat on his table.

“I didn’t invite you, but I don’t mind.” I role my eyes and began to eat.

“Wait, Emily do you like me? Because to warn you I don’t like kids so back off.” He sounds like an idiot right now.

“I don’t like you, Nathan. I like your friend if you can’t tell.” I didn’t hesitate to say that. I just want him to help me.

“Nope, you’re not his type.” I frowned.

“I can make him though, don’t you believe in my powers? We even did the deed because I was powerful enough to seduce him. Sorry to disappoint you.”

“Yeah, I don’t know how you did that, but you should stop, he’s not interested.” He said seriously that scare me a bit. I didn’t see him this serious, but I’m determine.

“I will stop when he told me too. Do we agree on that Engineer?” I said authoritatively.

“I guess.” He said sound defeated.

I smile sweetly at him and continue eating like nothing happened, he also continues to eat but kept looking at me. I just smile when he does so.

“Go to my birthday this Saturday. Seduce him but when he declines stop? Stop. Also, bring your friends if you want. Do we have a deal? Miss Emily?”

I smile widely. “Of course, Engineer.”

When lunch ended, I immediately call my friends. We have to shop some new clothes. I know they would love this. They like party and I’m sure there will be some hot bachelors there. They need this, and I also want them there. It helps me feel at ease when they’re there to support me.

After work, Jessie came to pick me up together with Amy. They’re very exited this coming weekend that we both so many clothes because we couldn’t choose what to really wear. There’s so many beautiful clothes and some new trend that we must buy! I must look hot and pretty for Arthur to notice me of course.

We went home pretty late, and we just ate outside. When I was home, I immediately regret the deal that I have with Nathan. How can I be that confident? He was rude to me! I don’t even know if he’ll be seduce that immediately. I would look like a loser in Nathan’s face. But we’re here already so there’s no turning back.

When we arrive at the address we saw a lot of cars parking outside. I’m actually amaze at his pretty big house. I thought he lived in a condo because that’s where most bachelor lives but when he told me his address I was shocked and amaze when he lives at a village. He’s not yet married I think but I guess he’s getting ready.

“His house is big. I wonder what he looked like.” I was shocked when Amy said that wow, I never heard him say something like that. Jessie would say that but its Amy, wow.

When the three of us get out off the car I inhale and exhale heavily before entering Nathan’s house.

“Don’t worry to much, we here if you need us.” Amy whispered and tapped my bare back. I choose a sexy outfit to seduce him of course and I like to try this kind of clothes.

“Happy Birthday!” I hugged Nathan and gave him my gift. I also introduce my friends and he offer us drinks and foods and stuff, but my eyes are finding where’s the man I should be with tonight.

“He’s beside the pool.” Nathan whispered and continue to talk to my friends.

There are so many people that I can’t even walk past the living room but when I did, I immediately saw him drinking alone. I saw some girls eyeing him and before they could even go to him, I already occupy the seat beside him.

“What are you doing here?” he asked still looking at his glass of tequila.

“I came because Nathan invited me, he probably wants us together, right?” I smiled and hugged his arms and rest my head on his shoulders.

“I don’t like you, you’re not my type.” He said not bothered by me hugging him.

“We would make a great couple though.”

“I don’t think so, you’re stubborn and you’re practically a kid.”

“But age doesn’t matter Arthur when it’s come to love.” I didn’t mean to say that but that came out of my mouth.

“You fall in love quickly huh? You kids don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Don’t you understand Arthur? Maybe God send me to you. You’re gloomy—as I see you. You need light to your life and maybe that’s me?” I spoke.

“You don’t have the right to say that. You don’t know me, and I don’t know you.”

“And maybe it’s time to get to know each other? Come on Arthur what’s stopping you?” His wife duh!

He looks at me like I said something wrong. He looks like he has something to say but stop and drink a bottle of beet and drinks it.

“Arthur stop!” I tried to get the bottle, but he wouldn’t let go.

Nathan arrive and get the bottle out of Arthur’s hand, and I still when Arthur’s head drop on my shoulder. I can’t move not because of him but because I’m shocked.

I heard his sobs that made me more curious. Nathan and I looked at each other’s eyes. Like he’s saying to stop. What does he mean by that though? I didn’t do anything.

“I love you.” He whispered that made my eyes wide.

“Who do you love? Arthur?” My eyes are wide and my mind don’t know how to react.

“I love you.” He kept repeating.

“Exactly. But who is that meant for?”

“That’s enough. Let’s go.” Nathan taps Arthur’s back, but he just wouldn’t stop saying I love you.

“Help me bring him to my room.” I didn’t say any word and just nodded.

I eyed Nathan curiously, but he kept avoiding eye contact. I smirk, if he meant that for me then Nathan just lost a bet—not a bet but kind of.

When we were walking towards the staircase, all eyes are on us. Some are curious who am I and some are curious what happened to Arthur. I even heard someone said. “He’s drunk? He has a high tolerance though.”

Everyone’s confuses but I’m more confuse. Why is he drunk like this? And he said I love you. Does he mean that? Did he say that to me? Who does he love? My mind is very confused, but Nathan won’t look at me because he knows I’ll ask, which I will maybe not now but I will.

I help him put Arthur to bed and I even took of his shoes.

“You should go. I’ll take care of him.”

“I love you.” My eyes went to Arthur when he said it again.

I heard Nathan sigh, but my eyes are fixed to Arthur, I have so many questions to ask. I want to clarify it he meant it for me.

“Emily, I’ll take care of him.” He dragged me outside the room.

“Nathan.” I looked deeply into his eyes.

“We’ll talk if it’s all settled. Just go for now please.”

When I went downstairs my friends immediately went to me. We went outside and ready to go home.

“He said I love you.” I said while Jessie’s driving.

“Really? That’s good right? Even though it’s still early?” Amy asked.

“I don’t know if it’s meant for me or to someone else.” His wife

“What? You two are the only ones who’s taking, and you’re not sure if it’s meant for you or not?”

“Well, first off. He’s drunk, and he cried. Saying I love you again and again.”

“Does he have a past lover that you don’t know?”

“Probably? I don’t know him that much.” Yes, his wife.

“You should gather information firs,t Emil; comee on! Know the basics first.” I nodded andcouldn’tt help but zone out.

“Emily,” Amy tapped my shoulders. “Were here.”

“Oh.” I smiled and opened the door. “Thank you for being with me; I’ll go. Good night.”

I went home without knowing because I was preoccupied with what had happened. —what way to end my night.