Thirty and Single.

Chapter 12.

Why did he kiss me?

I went to bed thinking of Corey's kiss. It's not like I liked it or anything but why in the world did he kiss me?

Sunday passed just like a shadow.

On Monday I woke up feeling gloomy. Took a quick shower and wore my not favorite dress. I went to my car but it wasn't starting. I got so pissed!

"Good morning Green. Having a bad day?" Colton asked. I didn't know he was standing outside my car.

I took a long sigh and said "Hi Colton."

"Um, let me give you a ride to work." He told me. I didn't know he had no car. I was getting late, I couldn't call an Uber or Lyft right now. I guess the only option is to ride with Colton. So, I got out of the car and followed him to his ride.

I was expecting to see a car instead I saw a motorbike.

A motorbike!

"Are we riding on that?" I asked him.

He looked at me and smiled then said "Yup!"

I took another sigh. My day is already doomed. He got on the bike and waited for me to get on top. I was scared. What if I fall? I don't wanna get into an accident.

He looked at me and asked "Green, are you scared?"

I gave him a polite nod. "It's gonna be okay. Trust me." He said but I was still hesitating to get on the bike. "C'mon, it's gonna be fine." He said. I took a deep breath and got on the bike.

"Just hold me and everything will be fine." He told me as he gave me the helmet. I wore it as he wore his and started the bike. Soon we were on the road and I wasn't scared anymore because I did what he told me. I held him. Sweet Jesus! He smelled good.

Before knowing it we were in front of my office. "Thank you for the ride." I told him as I got from the bike. He smiled at me and said "Anytime." Lord! That voice.

He got off the bike too and he started walking with me. I thought he was only giving me a ride. He is even walking me to my office.I got excited. Then I was surprised to see him swiping an ID card in order to open the door for me. I looked at him. He smiled and said "Surprise! I am now working here." I walked in and he followed me.

Oh My God! Is he serious?

"Oooh! Really?" I asked because I couldn't believe it.

"Yeah. Remember the other day when we bumped into each other. I was from an interview with Quinn." He told me.

"So, you'll be working as?" I asked.

"A photographer." He said with a smile as we entered the elevator.

Oooh! I remember Quinn once talked about hiring another photographer.

We were on the fourth floor. The elevator stopped and we both walked out.

"See you later Green." He told me with a smirk and walked to his office.

I entered my office and Brooklyn was eagerly waiting for me. "Morning Genesis! I heard you came on a bike ride with a guy. Who is he?"

People only think of gossip!

"Colton." I said and sat behind my desk.

Her eyes popped out. "Colton? Colton? Like your Colton?" She asked.

My Colton?

I took a deep breath and said with a shy smile "Yeah, my Colton."

She shouted "Awwwwwwwwww!" I just rolled my eyes and started working on my story.

"So, are you guys like dating now?"

"No Lyn! He just gave me a ride because my car couldn't start."

She gave me this weird smile.

"He is now working here." I said.

"Maybe I was wrong. I think you guys are meant to be." She spoke.

I laughed so hard. We can't be together. He already told me in my face.

"Don't laugh. I am damn serious about this." She said and continued with work.

Time moved too quickly. It was lunchtime. I went to get some food with Brooklyn. We were enjoying our food then Corey came. He said hi to Brooklyn then turned to me and suddenly pecked my lips. Colton walked in and saw that.

"Hey gorgeous." He said to me with a wide grin.

"Hi...Corey."

"Are you enjoying your lunch?" He asked and I gave him a polite nod.

"Alright. I'll give you a ride later." He winked at me and left.

I closed my eyes and exhaled deeply.

"Woah! What was that?" Brooklyn asked.

"I don't know Lyn. It started last night." I said.

She asked me with her eyes.

"He kissed me." I told her.

"And?"

"It wasn't what I expected in a kiss. And you know I don't like him that way." I said.

"Ooh girl. I understand. Uh, maybe you should tell him. I think he is really falling hard for you."

I leaned on my chair and took a long sigh. "I'll try to do it soon."

We finished our lunch and went back to the office. Quinn held a brief meeting to introduce a new worker who was Colton. I saw some interns gawking at him which made me mad. I expected him to look at me like he always does but he didn't. He looked like he was angry with something. Was it what happened during lunch? The meeting ended and I got back to my office. I couldn't concentrate on my work. I kept thinking of Colton. Is he angry at me? But why would he be angry at me? He doesn't even like me. I took my phone and called a guy who can fix my car. Tomorrow no taking rides from anyone!

Corey texted me that he was waiting for me in his car. I just wanted to get home and make sure my car got fixed. I collected my belongings from my desk and said goodbye to Brooklyn then left. In the hallway I met with Colton. This time he didn't look angry.

"I was coming to get you so we could leave." He told me.

"Um, sorry. Corey offered me a ride home." I said politely.

"Ooh. Okay." He said and left. I could feel he was disappointed.