Cliché

Chapter 3

Virgin POV

It's been 2 months since New Year and thank God we almost finished auditing Walton's company. Christmas and New Year just went by because Sam in Zurich filming the new season of his Netflix series while I'm just barely sleeping and eating.

It's bearable because Matteo took a really good care of us. I know it's weird because usually the owner don't really join us and we're not allowed to get anything from the auditee (client) because gifts and hospitality can create the wrong impression and can undermine  auditor's integrity. I thought he would be more arrogant and you know more like billionare in some story but he's really nice, mature, a good listener, and so critical. Well because business means you have to take care of your relation with others, I can see why people trust their money on him and I feel like we're getting close. Of course I'm not the only one who feel this way, look at Crystal and you'll understand what I mean.

"Virgin, can you please take this to the office? I need to go to the hospital Emma, she had an accident and i-"

"Jessica! Breath, you need to calm down first ok, is she conscious? Are Robert there with her?"

"She called me. Robert is on his way from LA, I haven't told him yet" she cried while trembling

"Ok, then it means she's still conscious, you should use taxi, you're not in condition to drive. I'll take care of these so just focus on Emma. She's gonna be ok, she's a smart and strong girl like her mom" I hug her and she just cried hard, I know how hard it is for them to have Emma.

Jessica left after saying a lot of thanks and sorry. It's almost 9pm and my stomach are begging to get some food before going to the office. It's a busy season that means someone will be there even if it's in the middle of the night. Suddenly there's someone in front of me "Hey, wanna grab dinner?"

"How did-"

"I got my way, and you said that you'll be working here for the next 2 months" he said while smiling but there's something in his eyes that I couldn't quite grasp it, maybe because I'm too excited to meet him. After 4 years of dating, this is the first time he come to my workplace. "So dinner?"

"Of course!"

***

We choose the Japanese restaurant near the Waltons. We're going to the private room where it divided into 2 room by a Japanese screen. We never really deny our relationship but I don't really like it when people are taking a pics of your daily life, I think it's too much.

"I think I'm going to have Udon, what about you? Do you want Unagi or?"

"I'll have the same" The waiter leave us alone

"Ok, what's wrong? You're acting weird, we never order the same thing"

He looks at me and down at his hand. Is he texting someone?

"Hey if you're busy you don't have to-"

"Gin. We've known each other for 8 years and been together for 4 years. When I first met you, you look pretty you know" He said after holding my hand with a smile and eyes like looking through the memories

"So pretty. But as the years by you keep getting prettier."

I'm blushing because he rarely told me that out loud.

"You always proud of your job, independent, honest, caring about me, helping me through my career. To be honest I was thinking to get a job in other fields but you trust me. You're one of my role model, my salvation and I love you so much." He's taking a deep breath

Oh my God, is this what I'm thinking? Is he trying to propose me? But I'm not in my best condition, I think my dark circle are darker more than ever and-

"But I can't see you more than my best friend"

Huh?

"I've tried! These 4 years I've tried to ignore my feelings and trying to love you as a lover, as a life partner. But I can't"

"Wait what ar-"

"Rosie is pregnant and I'm the father"