Paid To Love You

chapter 5

Nick carried me in his arms, into his car as my legs refused to move on their own.

I don't know what you and that girl were arguing about and trust me, I won't invade your privacy. But I won't entertain the idea of you letting people talk down on you like that.

If you can't even stand up for yourself, how would you be able to protect our company's image as the PR?
Not in a million years would I have imagined you in that kind of situation, looking vulnerable. What happened to the composed, smart and fierce Sarah I know?

I couldn't even mutter a word as I sobbed quietly.

You've done enough for the day, I'll take you home he said, still staring at me for what seemed to be an explanation. When he got nothing, he hit the road and drives me home.

Guess I was tired. I didn't realize we'd gotten to my place until he shook me lightly in an attempt to wake me up.
We're here he said.

Thank you so much for always being there for me, I appreciate it.

It's no problem, he waved it off.

I'll get my driver to bring your car once I get back to the office. He said and was about to turn on the ignition when I offered him to come in with me.

E m mm sir if it's okay by you, can you come inside I mean it's okay if you don't, I know how busy you are I just don't want to be alone right now and Alie is out for the rest of the week due to some shoot she was called for earlier this week.

It's fine, I don't have much to do in the office and I'm sure they can handle themselves if there's an emergency.
He parked his car and asked me to lead the way.
what a gentleman

The moment we stepped into my sitting room, I began to feel insecure.
Don't get me wrong, my house is quite comfortable. Any middle class will die to live here but then he's not a middle class so he's probably used to condos and mansions since he lives in a penthouse.

Hmm, sir... Have a seat sir hope you don't mind my place.

C'mon this place is nice and thanks for inviting me in.

Hmm, sir...Do you care for a drink?

Yh, that's fine. But then, what's with you and the stammering today? And drop the Sir, we're not in the office so you can call me Nick. I'm only here as a friend not as your boss.

Okay S... I mean Nick I corrected.

Have never seen the shy part of you but it's really cute. He said staring down at me.

So apparently, other than employer and employee relations we don't know anything about ourselves so how about we play 10questions, that way we'll get to know each other a little better. He suggested

Okay... Since it's your suggestion, I'll go first. What's the most embarrassing moment of your life? You always seem to have everything figured out beforehand so I'm curious.

He smiled at my question like he just remembers something and said "It was a family gathering, and I don't want to go alone, you know I have a reputation to live up to he said winking. I had to beg my crush to go with me as my date for the day. And trust me, I had to work hard to make her come along hmm... That was during freshman so, so when we got to the party, I introduced her to my family who seems to be fine with her. They began to tease me, telling her ridiculous things I did in the past and I was trying so hard to leave to avoid further embarrassment. I didn't even know the worst was yet to come until I saw my little niece which happens to be my favourite
I was making an ugly face, which makes her giggle like the cute kid that she is. In short, I placed her on my lap while talking to an old friend. She kept tapping me blabbing whatever since she couldn't speak properly then and I ignored her thinking she was only trying to get my attention until she pooped on my body right in front of the entire family and my crush. The sad part was I couldn't even beat her cause it's my fault anyway. He finished irritated by the memory and I can't help but laugh.
I laughed so hard not even because of the story but because of his expression.

Okay, that's enough, it's my turn he said, rolling his eyes which makes me laugh even more.

Okay so, the same goes for you. What is the most embarrassing moment of your life?

I stare down at my lap as a sign of discomfort and my face fell almost immediately. I should have known the game was a bad idea.

He seems to notice my discomfort and he stated" it's okay if you don't want to talk about it, I'll understand " the sympathy was evident in his voice.
I don't mind if people say ill things about me, but one thing I can't endure is sympathy. It makes me feel restless and miserable.

No, it's fine. Well, mine is not as funny as yours. It was on my birthday you know, I could feel my eyes watering and threatening to fall.
It was supposed to be a double celebration. It was supposed to be the day I got signed into an international organization as their brand designer but luck was not by my side. My dad decided to tell them about the evil have done despite knowing it was a lie.
The company's representative apologized to me immediately saying they can't employ someone like me in their organization and left almost immediately.
It was in the presence of all my family and friends. Some guests were even present and at that moment, I just knew I had to leave so yes I left home 5years ago and never returned.

I'm sorry was all he could say and I just shake my head.

He pulls me into a hug and I think I'll get used to it because it is comforting.

He tried to lighten the mood, and after several failed attempts we decided to just drink in silence.

I don't know how much I drank or when I fall asleep. All I know is I woke up in my bed with a note beside me.

Dear Sarah,
Sorry, I had to leave so soon, I was called for an impromptu meeting with a company that wants to partner with us.
I didn't want to disturb your beauty sleep, that is why I left a note. Thanks for today, I wish it doesn't have to end so soon.
Nick.

That's so thoughtful of him I muttered to myself as I go back to beautiful sleep.