CHAPTER 2

Felix POV

“No mom I don’t necessarily have to get married to have a child, I just need a child” I said all blunt giving my mom the ‘leave me alone look’. 

I was sick and tired of my mom pestering me for a wife, I mean after everything my dad put her through she still expects me to get married?

I mean it’s not like I’ll put my wife through hell like he did but I have a phobia for marriage and commitment. I can’t even picture myself in one 

‘Commitment is a waste of time’ I always say to myself 

“You need someone to look after you my darling, someone special who will let you loosen up a bit and not that girl what’s her name again?—Maya”she spluttered with disgust and annoyance 

Maya was my ex-girlfriend from almost a decade back but we still ‘play around’ from time to time. My mom’s undying hatred for her makes her look very ugly even though she has nice curves and a fine face but truthfully an irritating personality. 

“Can I go to work now” I said walking towards the door 

I love my mom, I really do, but she’s been bugging me lately about having a family and it creeps me out. I only need an heir who will be able to take over everything that I’ve built by myself and mom. 

The little conversation I had with my mom that lasted five minutes made me tired and bored as she kept disturbing me for a wife. I mean I have everything don’t I? The fame, the wealth, everything I can think off. Why would I want someone that’ll only frustrate me. 

After twenty five minutes of driving all the way to my office, I finally got there. My secretary, impatiently waiting for me immediately started talking 

“Good morning sir, we have a problem” she was shivering as she said 

“And what could be as bad as my mom stressing about marriage, it’s tiring by the way” I scoffed

“It’s bad sir” she said again mumbling 

I stopped, turned and looked at her with a furrowed brow “spit it out you know me better than to keep shut now” I said trying to keep my cool

“Well sir, we woke up to seeing a lot of articles and news of you”she said 

“That’s no news” I smirked 

“Sir they all say that you’ve not had any woman scandal neither do you have a child so you’re uh-uh-uh gay” she muttered looking down at the floor 

“What?????” I yelled 

“But I’ve asked publishing companies to take down the articles and news but it’s gone round already” she said 

I was fuming with anger and irritation at this point because why can’t my day go smoothly without any gibberish from the media, my family, workers and the world in a whole. 

This is fucked, what do I do now  I thought 

“What’s my schedule for the day Euna” I was barely making a sound because all my anger was blocking my words 

As we walked to my office and my assistant calling out my schedule I could only think of one thing ‘can this day end so I could get drunk and sleep peacefully’

I was done for the day and I managed to pass through paparazzi, annoying questions from my partners and bulgy irritating eyes that were on me. I drove to my mansion, had a change of clothes to something casual; my sweatshirt,sweatpants and sneakers with a cap to cover my face to avoid unnecessary shenanigans. I immediately knew that I had to go to a new bar where no one could recognize me. 

I strolled casually as a disguise from my usual self. 

“Good-good evening sir, what can I-I get you” 

The most soothing and calm voice with a touch of tiredness stuttered as I sat in the bar. On raising my head to acknowledge the voice I got struck by the beauty and innocence I saw, her mesmerizing eyes giving me chills. I have never felt this way about a lady’s beauty in my life. 

She is the prettiest I’ve ever seen and…  

I was brought back to my body from the same soothing voice “I’m sorry what can I get you” she called out with a confused look 

Why is everything about her making me flutter?  I thought 

“A glass of bourbon” I said with a solid tone so she wouldn’t notice how confused I was by her 

“Coming right up but please excuse me for some seconds” she said nervously

I hate to wait for people and that us known to everyone but now I didn’t have a problem with it and my body was willing to wait and it made me question what she was doing to me but of course I couldn’t bring myself to ask her because I was who I am and she can’t come to find out about any of these emotions but surprisingly my mouth opened and I heard myself say “that’s alright”

Whattttttt in the world just happened   I questioned myself 

And with that she strolled away to chat with her fellow worker and all I could was study her, hear her laugh and watch her smile effortlessly and  it melted my heart. 

And just then I had different thoughts ‘she’s beautiful but she looks tired from working and could really use a break, I’m in need of a woman now for two reasons and this damsel right here makes me feel at ease why don’t I marry her?’. 

These feelings and emotions that I'm experiencing are new and I haven't felt this way about anyone before and it's making me dazed. But I can’t let her or anyone know how I feel. After a few minutes she came back and served me and then she left but I didn’t want her to, I felt awkward when she left me to go take orders. 

I could feel that she was tired of her work, she only listened to drunk people talk and it was obvious she smiled frustratedly which definitely means she’s helpless. She’s striving to live and make ends meet, I thought.

“What else do you do asides from laughing to jokes that don’t make sense” I said, my head down using my phone so as to not look like I care 

“Excuse me” she said her voice soft as usual but firm 

“You look like you want to curse everyone out here but you’re keeping your cool” I said still using my phone and not budging to raise my head 

“You don’t have to speak for everyone here, you can just say how you feel I’m here to listen” she raised her voice with annoyance 

“You don’t have to shout, if you don’t feel same just day otherwise” I said nonchalantly 

I haven’t experienced anyone talking back to me so I was surprised but didn’t want to show it. ‘Why does she always walk away from me?’ I said to myself as she walked her way to the ladies room.

I talked to her manager while she was gone to allow her to go home early and of course he agreed after collecting a bribe. She came out after few minutes with puffy eyes and I couldn’t help but feel worried but why am I worried though, I thought 

“You look tired, why don’t we get something to eat” without emotions I said to her

“Sorry what?” she asked sounding confused

“You look tired and hungry, we can go somewhere to eat and then you can head home” I said firmly 

“I’m sorry I can’t, I’m working” she said 

“Don’t worry, your manager doesn’t mind” I said to her 

After hearing her manager say she could go she agreed. 

“Thank you Frank, I hope it doesn’t mean I won’t get my pay though” I heard her say 

And with that I was convinced that she needs help financially. 

“Well, shall we?” I said with a vague smile 

“Yeah let me get my bag" she said and swerved to get her things