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Ch. 8 : Who Are you?

Gulf's POV

Now, it's been a week. My life is peace so far. No dark power came after us. In this one week, we spend more time together. Even though we haven't gotten that close, but it's still a good progress. I also got much better. I'm not wearing bandage anymore. That's why today I want cook him dinner. But, I need to buy food ingredients first. We have finished all the food from Mae and aunty. His fridge is only filled with beverages now.

I go to supermarket with online taxi. Once I arrive, I take a trolley and start my mission. Whoaa~ Tissue is on discount. Shampoo too! And, cleaning liquid too! Today, there is many discounts. Fortunately, I went here. P'Mew's place almost runs out of those things. I put all those stuffs into my trolley. I walk down the hall one by one. At the end, my trolley is almost full before I buy my food ingredients. Now, I should go to fresh ingredients section. But, just then, P'Mew calls me.

"Gulf, where are you going? I just came home and I can't find you anywhere..."

"Oh, you're calling at the right time! I'm at supermarket now. I'm b-"

"What?! Are you there alone?"

"Yes... I'm buying some ingredients to cook. What would you like to eat for dinner?"

"Wait there! I'll go to you!"

"O-", the call ends.

What's with his hurry? It's not like I do something dangerous though. I shrug. I will pick the vegetables first then. I go to vegetables section. But, what vegetable he usually eat? Hmm... Nah! Nah! I'll get mine first. When I finish choosing my vegetables, a familiar figure appears.

"Gulf, you haven't fully recovered... Why are you wandering around alone? Can't you just stay still at home?"

"I'm already fine, phi... Now, tell me what would you like for dinner?"

"Anything is okay."

"Are you angry with me?"

"No."

"But, you look angry though...", he pouts.

"If I said no, then it's a no!"

It startles me. I frown. Did he need to talk that loud? Geez... He takes out his anger on me. Is he trying to pick a fight with me? Just then, his phone suddenly rings.

"Hello..."

"..."

"What?! But, sorry. I'm not her boyfriend anymore. If you only call to say this, I will end the call because I'm with my fiancee now."

"..."

"Yes. Good bye!", he sighs.

I stare at him. He seems stressed. What on earth is that witch doing now? But, should I be happy with this? P'Mew chose me over her clearly for the first time. It's a good sign, isn't it? He suddenly turns to me.

"Are you done yet?"

"I only need to buy ingredients, so tell me what would you like for dinner...", he sighs.

"I said-", his phone suddenly rings again and he picks it up.

"What's again?! Have I not told you?"

"...", he massages his forehead.

"Can't you just call taxi?!"

"...", he sighs.

"Okay! I'll go and get her!", I stare at the floor.

Sigh... At the end, he still chooses her. I thought he has moved on. But, I was wrong. Maybe I will never win his heart. I pout.