Runaway Groom (Groom Series Book 1) (English Translation)

Chapter 6

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Chapter 6: Shut Up

"I know this sounds crazy, but will you run away with me?"

My smile disappeared when I heard no response from him. He did not seem to mind me. Instead, he just continued arranging the papers in front of him.

My heart sank. I thought he liked me? I stared at my slippers.

My voice was loud when I asked him so that explains why some people inside the restaurant are eyeing me. They too are also waiting for his response.

This is embarassing.

But then I remembered what I did to him last night. I was so rude. It's only right for him to ignore me.

"I'm sorry," I said sincerely. His attention was now directed in signing the papers. Part of his managerial tasks, I guess.

He still pretended like he did not hear me. No sign of giving a damn. I waited for a few more seconds. But still no word came out his mouth.

Disappointed and embarassed, I left the table to go back to the beach.

I guess he didn't like me enough to forgive me?

A few steps away and I heard him speak. "Wait!" His hand reached for my elbow. "I forgive you." His voice and face was still sulking. It was obvious that he wanted me to be affectionate with him.

I maintained a serious face. "Thank you. I thought it was the end of our friendship." I sighed in relief.

"Oh so we were friends then? I thought you don't give a fuck about me?" He clenched his jaw.

"I was just carried away by anger. You easily sulk. Don't make a big deal out of it," I explained. "But it was painful when you ignored me, you know," I spoke using a sad voice.

"You easily give up. I was just waiting for you to apologize more, but you gave up immediately after a few tries. You're lucky I can't stand seeing you sad." He let out a chuckle. "So what's the plan? Do you want us to leave this island and go somewhere far? You want us to elope?"

"We could do it," I joked. "Do you want to?"

"I thought you were serious." His voice was not joking, not a hint of sarcasm.

"You did not immediately gave me your attention so I changed my mind. I can't just easily run away from Mew."

"You can if you want to. I don't even think he cares for you? Where is he anyway? Aren't you supposed to go island hopping today?"

"I can't find him. I'm not interested in knowing where he is and who he's with. I don't want to think about it. That's why I was thinking maybe you can accompany me with the island hoping. But I know you're busy." I pointed at the papers on the table. "So I would understand if you won't join me."

"I can do them later. Let's go?" he offered.

"Are you sure?" I asked worriedly. "Aren't those papers urgent?"

"They can wait. I can make time for you Gulf." He smirked.

If I wasn't inlove with Mew, I would fall for Hughie and feel butterflies in my stomach after those sweet words. But no. My heart belongs to Mew and Mew alone. No matter how much my heart is teared into pieces, he is still the one I like.

I'm not sure about what I'm doing. But my conscience is bothering me.

I convinced myself that I'm just trying to be friendly with Hughie. I was only kidding when I asked him to run away with me earlier. He's just a friend.