Tulips

46. My Feisty Babe.

Becky.

It's been 3 weeks now since our vacation. We still meet 2 to 3 times a week.

I rushed downstairs as I received a message that she's already at the front of the shop. As I went closer to the front door of the shop, I saw a beautiful young woman who greeted me with her cute gummy smile.

"Wow. You look so pretty in that dress." She said as she took my hand and spun me around.

I laughed at her and did the same, spinning her around as well. "You're the one who's looking pretty tonight."

She guided me towards her car. Her driver will be driving us tonight. As soon as I stepped into the car, I became nervous. I don't know why I said yes to her as she invited me to her company's 3rd year anniversary.

She took hold of my hand.

"Baby, you're hand is so cold."

"Yeah. I'm so nervous that I think I'd freeze later."

"Relax." She said caressing my arm. "I'll be with you all the time."

I smiled at her hoping that she really won't leave me alone there.

Half an hour later we arrived at a hotel owned by Freen's dad. It was huge with a palace like architecture. Freen placed my arm on hers and smiled.

"Let's go." We walked inside the hotel. One of the staff recognized Freen and immediately greeted us then ushered us towards the elevator.

We reached the penthouse. Two guards bowed at us before they opened the door. Loud music was immediately heard as the door opened. We were guided inside and went past the guest who were either dancing or chatting while drinking. Good, nobody cares when we arrived. Nobody even looked at us.

I looked around as we walked. I wonder were the bar is. I saw the dj booth but where is the bar? A drink would be good at this moment.

We were then ushered outside. I froze as I realized that's were the crowd was at. The place was huge. At both sides were the bar followed by the buffet. At the center there were tables and chairs elegantly set up. People were already seated. The usherette walked at the center.

Oh no. Not through the crowd. Freen must've felt me stiffen as she caressed my hand.

"Relax." She whispered. "No one will eat you here."

She then chuckled. I suddenly looked at her.

"Why are you laughing?"

She then looked at me with a serious face. "I said no one will eat you here... Except me... Probably later." She said while wiggling one eyebrow.

I chuckled then playfully spank her on her arm. I don't know if she's serious or she just want to make me laugh.

The usherette stopped by at a table and pulled our chair for us. We sat and thanked the usherette. Theia and Carl along with Freen's other siblings were at our table. Freen introduced me and we all greeted each other. I could tell that only Theia and Carl were warm towards us.

"I thought the reason for this event won't turn up." A man said behind us.

I looked at who it was while Freen stood and greeted the man.

"Hi dad. I'm here now, aren't I. Of course I won't miss my own event."

"You better not."

"Dad this is..." Freen was about to turn but stopped when she was interrupted.

"Nice to see you again Freen." Another man said this time coming from behind Freen's dad.

When he came into view, he smiled and took Freen's hand. He was about to kiss him but Freen snatched her hand quickly. She took a glance at me before he faced him again.

I hate this guy already. I hate the fact that he's clean cut, he's fashionable wearing that white tuxedo, he looks kind, all smiling and that he is handsome.

"Mr. Jacobs, I'm surprised to see you here."

My eyes went wide. He's 'the Mr. Jacobs?' the guy whom Mr. Sarocha wanted him to date Freen. No wonder why.

"Call me Eli... and I was..." Eli was interrupted by Mr. Sarocha.

"I invited him. At least you two could..." This time Mr. Sarocha was interrupted by the MC.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen..."

Eli and Mr. Sarocha went back to their seats which is just beside our table as the event started.

I had the feeling Mr. Sarocha still wants Freen to date Mr. Nice guy. I scoffed.

"Something wrong?" Freen asked.

"So that's Mr. Jacobs."

"Yeah."

"You didn't say he's handsome."

She chuckled. "I don't see the need to bring up how he looks into our conversation last time."

"Well... You should've. That's the guy your dad wants you to date."

She chucked again. "And so?... Did I agree to date him?"

"No."

"Exactly. May I remind you, in case you forgot as well, that I did not just refused what my dad wants but I also left my him in my office cause I don't want to be late for my Date..." She emphasized the last word. "Remind me again, who was my date that time?"

"Me." I said in a whisper. She does have a point.

"Sorry didn't hear you."

"I said me. I was your date." I said smiling.

"...and you're still am tonight. My pretty date." She said lifting my hand and directing it towards her lips.

I snatched my hand before she could kiss it.

"Freen..." I said looking around. Is she mad? Going to kiss my hand in front of her family and guests.

"What? Are you..." A hand on her shoulder stopped her from talking.

"Freen we're being called by your dad." The nice guy said, now I'm starting to get annoyed at him.

Freen and I both look at her dad which is now at the stage looking at our direction. He gestured for her to come on stage.

She looked back at me and said: "I'll be back."

She stood and turn towards the stage. What the f*ck! I said in my head as I saw the guy walked along with Freen and worse put a hand behind her back. Freen turn her head towards him while moving her arm which hit his arm. She stared at him making him drop his hand.

I smiled. My feisty babe.