บท 21: Mine
Damian puts on a smile.
"I would like to request for a meeting, Mister Gavril. I can firmly assure there will be benefits for both of us" Look at him begging, it is quite hilarious to witness such a scene though. "I have no interest to acquire the benefits with you, Mister Talon. Have a nice day"
Zander flashes a beam. Holding me as he attempts to walk away. The words are harsh. The fact that this man can state brutal words under a smile is impressive. Upon the cruel sentences, Damian's jaw clenches. But a beam plays its role still to remain serene.
"Please offer one meeting, Mister Gavril. Just one and you will change your mind" Damian continues to keep up with our steps. "My girlfriend wants to rest already, Mister Talon. Please show some respect to my woman at least" Zander covers up with excuse.
I can see his motives.
He is obviously pushing Damian to follow after me for a mere meeting with him. I ponder if Damian would approach me. Without hearing out further more, Zander drags me out of the company, heading to the parking lot. "Be my passenger princess" He mutters.
Wearing a slight smile. And a puzzled frown displays across my face. Why is he going to the driver seat? Also what does he mean by passenger princess? Shouldn't I drive my own car? Not to mention the key is in my hand only. In perplexity, my brain functions.
Then in an instant, my eyes shift down to my grasp due to realization; only to discover the car key missing. Shit. "Are you searching for this?" Zander's voice permeates into my ears. Attracting attention. And there it is. The car key, I am looking for, rests in his hand.
This devil, he must have taken it while I was not paying attention. But how is that feasible? I would have known if he took my key sneakily. "It is called magic" Zander lets out a chuckle. What the. He plays around too much! It is really annoying!
"Don't read my mind"
I hiss. But he only smiles. "Get inside, doll" The order falls upon. Well, I have no choice but to accept to follow his lead. We both get inside the car. "Do you think he would chase after me to encounter you?" My right brow raises as I close the car door.
"Yes, he will for certain" His hand grasps the steering wheel as another hand caresses my head. He stares through me. "I am also certain I warned you not to treat me like a kid" The annoyance buries in gaze. I am restraining the urge to throw fists at him for real.
I cannot take this irritating actions of his anymore. "Then do you want to be a dominant princess tonight rather than a kid?" A grin tugs at Zander's lips and I quiet down promptly. Anyone would get his hints. I guess this devil's requests are going to be worse than before.
But come to think of it, he has been controlling me even with requests though I am the one to fulfill. Hm. I want it. I want to control him instead. This unexpected desire grows inside me. No way, did I actually think like that? The surprise flows along with desire.
"I see"
A grin slowly switches to amused smirk upon Zander's face. His voice pulls me back into reality. What? Why did he respond when I have yet to speak? "Did you read my... thoughts?" Fuck. Did he really read my mind?! Without reply, Zander chuckles lightly only.
He then begins to drive off towards the restaurant. Oh gosh. I am ashamed of myself. This sexual desires of mine are perplexing sometimes. Out of control mostly. The silence falls inside the car. It is putting me ill at ease. Why can this devil read mind?! This is frustrating!
"We have arrived, my love" Zander informs. Finally. I no longer need to sit in uncomfortable silence. "Wait" As I reach for the door handle, the man prevents. "What's wrong?" Why did he cease me all of the sudden? A scowl conquers over my face instantly.
"Please allow me to open the door for my princess" Dimples appear in my sight. He is so extra but funny. I wonder if the girls he used, fell in love with his sweet talk or his actions. "Go on" I let out a sigh as I lean back on seat. Let's give this man some works to do.
"Be careful"
Zander opens the car door while holding his hand out for me reach. "Thanks" Though I commonly don't say thank you, I start to express gratitude to his efforts. Morning breakfast he always makes deserves the huge gratitude among all to be honest.
"Is this a restaurant even? Not even a customer is there despite the huge area to dine" Furrowing brows, I state based on the view across me. It is really tranquil with no movements inside. Not even the waiters are within. Where is this place even? "I booked this"
Zander reveals the truth behind the situation. I don't recall seeing him making a phone call to book the location though. Does that mean he has planned to come here from the start? Then why would he ask my opinion initially? He should have said he knew a place.
"The entire restaurant?"
I tilt my head. Earning a nod back from the man as agreement. Oh. Again, he is pressing efforts into little things. "Are you uncomfortable with crowd?" We walk side by side towards the inside. And he denies; "I wouldn't say that. I prefer to enjoy the time alone with you"
Sweet. It is indeed. Why does he always have flirty responses to make on time? I refuse to retort. We settle down at the table, arranged by the manager, under the chandelier on second floor. "What are you having, darling?" Zander throws a question. "No clue"
Here we go. The indecisive mindset is working very well right now. "Is there any special menu for today?" Zander asks the manager who is standing by side. "We do have a special menu for today, Sir. It is suitable for everyone's taste and liked by many" He claims.
"Please give her that" Zander points his finger at me. Catching me off guard. Ah. He is ordering for me. "Understood, Sir" I close the menu book and offer it to the manager after he finishes noting the order. "Bring champagne too" Zander adds up.
"Give me car key"
I raise my hand. "Why?" His head tilts. "Don't drive when you are drunk. I don't want to die again" Since he is ordering champagne, I suppose he is going to drink till get drunk. "Aren't you also drinking?" A query comes up. "No" Firmly, I decline. I cannot handle it.
The alcohol might drive me insane. What if I end up in a situation like last night? No one knows. "Pfft" A cackle escapes between the man's lips. "What?" I frown. There is nothing funny here. What's there to mock even? All I said was just no. And he reacts like this.
"Your thoughts, love"
His response quiets me down. "I told you not to read my mind, Zander Gavril" I shoot a glare. Though it sounds entertaining to hear someone's inner thoughts, this is crossing limit still. "But they are fun" Zander frowns. Fun my ass, is he idiotic devil or some?
"Who said you can do whatever you want just because it is fun? Shouldn't you know not to touch the privacy of others?" The vexation rises within. "Your body, your name, your soul, all are mine, love. There is no privacy to be aware of here" A smile spreads on his face.
Is he being dead ass serious?! "What do you mean my body, my soul, my name?" A scowl displays across my face in exasperation. "Who gave you them, doll?" Zander asks me back. This man. I know he brought me back to life, gave a new identity and body.
He even sacrificed his half soul to obtain the same body for me. "You can't say something like that" I avoid the eye contact. If he states like that, of course, I can't deny. He really is the one who saved me from death and betrayal by my ex-husband and his mistress.
"It is the only excuse for me"
He sighs. And I roll my eyes in annoyance. He really do be speaking as if he did not just attack me with the harsh truth no one can refuse. "Your order is ready, Sir" The manager interrupts the moment right on time before Zander can continue to boast.
We begin to enjoy the meal, but in silence. Whenever he states something, I cut the conversation off with one word only. Now why is there a champagne glass in my hand as my thoughts spins? No way, did I just drink without being aware of the surrounding?
What have I done?
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