WHEN ADAM'S EVE ( A NOT-SO-BL STORY )

CHAPTER 18: DESERVE?

CHAPTER 18: DESERVE?

* Afternoon: Jian's Office *

I am about to fall down the couch holding a wooden document organizer for I am kind of drowsy. I yawn.

"Eve, are you not going to eat? It's already lunchtime," Jian suddenly approached while looking at his laptop, typing.

"Oh! Ye-yes!" I said as I slightly get back to my consciousness.

"Wait," *as he shuts down his laptop.

He stands up from his black office seat and wears his corporate coat hanging on it.

While he is taking on his coat, I see his muscular body and all I could think is 'yummy'.

Fuck, Dan!

"Where are we going, Sir?" I interrogated him while he is coming near to me.

"Somewhere we can eat," he responded as he opens the office door.

I just follow him.

We are now walking in the hallway looking out the glass windows.

Pop!

Oh, what's that? *as I'm getting my phone out of my pocket.

As I open the screen of my phone, I already see the message.

Cyrel: look around (pissed-off emoji)

I turn my back and I see Cyrel peeping at the edge of the clear entrance door surrounded by a dark aura. He is staring at us like a mad child. My body hardens.

Jian looks at me.

"What are you looking at?" he questioned.

I face him quickly.

"No-nothing," I denied as I hastily walk past him.

His eyebrows meet each other for he is confused. He then follows next to me.

* Cafeteria *

I cannot taste the food in front of me as I remember what happened last night.

"Nuna,"  Geco said, crying.

I sigh a deep breath.

"Eve, you're murdering Mr. broccoli," Jian joked as I am just pricking the small poor broccoli using the fork on my plate.

"Oh! Sorry," I said then I put it inside my mouth and chew it slowly.

"Are you okay?" he questioned with a manly voice.

As I look at him, there are stars and he is glowing.

Sorry, not now. It won't affect me this time.

I just nod my head.

"You know what, you're prettier when you smile," he told me out of nowhere while looking from afar.

I somewhat smile at what he just said to me.

I admit that was kinda sweet and cute. *blushing

Suddenly, I glance at his back and there is Cyrel again manifesting this dark aura while looking down at the plate.

What the hell is he doing here?! Is he stalking us? Scary! *as I am kind of shocked.

"Are you really okay? It looks like you've seen a ghost?" Jian interrupted.

"I-I am fine. Don't bother," I quickly responded as I eat the rest of my food.

Cyrel, please stop chasing us! It's not helping! Let my mind breathe just for minutes. Is that okay?

* Afternoon: Dismissal *

I look at my phone screen and thankfully, I can leave.

" Sir..." I intervened as Jian is working on his desk.

"Yes?"

"May I leave now?" I asked.

"Oh, what time is it?" He then glances at his wristwatch.

"Oh yes, you may leave," he uttered as he is still doing his stuff, seriously.

"Okay, thank you." I coldly replied for I am still not in the mood.

I turn my back and walk. Before I twist the doorknob, he suddenly calls my name.

"Eve, take care as you go home."

"Thank you, Sir," I responded without looking at him and I go out.

"Hey," a voice on my side suddenly approached me.

"Cyrel! You again," I muttered for how unbelievable his perseverance is in guarding us almost the entire day.

"Hmph!" *as he takes his gaze away from me.

What?! What did I do wrong to him this time? As far as I know, I'm the one who should get mad at him! Weirdo!

"Come with me," he seriously told me.

I just sigh for I am tired as fuck arguing with him. So, I just do what he wants. I follow him.

* Street *

Waaah! So many delicious street foods! *as my eyes widen and brighten.

He brings me to the side of the street where a variety of street foods are available. Somehow, it enlightens my feelings.

"Sit down here, and I'll order," he told me as he is pointing his hand at the vacant table.

I just sit for I am still acting cold to him.

When he is talking to the vendor, I am looking at him secretly.

Oh, he's really cute. His smile is one of a kind. *as my fist touches my chin.

"Dan, what are you gonna do now? Jian or him?" I told myself thinking also of Jian while staring at Cyrel.

I shake my head vigorously.

Ugh! I know that I'm pretty but gosh! It's hard to choose between them! Do I even deserve them?

Cyrel then comes back to our table.

"It seems like something's bothering you." He sits on his wooden chair.

"So what?" I rudely asked and I redirect my eyes to the right.

He smirks and smiles.

Why is he smiling? Is there something funny?  *as I see him through my peripheral view.

He leans his hand on the table.

"You know what, I like the "Eve" more whom I'm with right now," he seriously said while looking at his side.

I then look at him directly for it made me shocked.

What is he talking about? Is he just joking!? Ah!!! *as I am staring at him with a blank face.

"Sir, here's your order," an old woman approached us handing us what this crazy hot guy ordered.

He puts a small plate of meatballs, squid balls, and others.

My eyes are still on him for I could not get over what he told me.

"Eve, Eve," he keeps calling yet I am not responding as if I am just a statue.

"Or should I feed my baby?" he murmured while looking at me seductively which gets me back to my senses.

I hurriedly pick one of the meatballs and eat it.

"Aw!" I uttered as I get the cup of water on the table and imbibe it.

This meatball is so hot!

Cyrel just smiles a little with squinting eyes.

But he is hotter! Ehe!

Ting!

Both of our phones ring.

Oh, a text from Miss Dorothy. *opening her message.

"What?!" Cyril and I both screamed upon seeing the message.

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