Red's Desire - Sweet Glances Ver.

Chapter 25

As the two individuals made their way into the cozy coffee shop, they took their respective places. Alleya elegantly sat down at a small table while Fred headed straight to the counter to place their order. The barista's eyes widened as he caught sight of Fred's loosened tie, the two unbuttoned buttons shirt, and unkempt hair. Despite his surprise, the barista managed to maintain his composure and greeted the duo with a warm smile. "Good morning, what can I get for you?" he asked politely.

Fred ordered two cups of steaming hot coffee and a box of delectable cookies, while Alleya watched on with a subtle smile. After receiving their order, Alleya graciously thanked the barista with a nod of her head. A brief moment of silence followed as they savored their beverages and indulged in the delicious treats. The door opened as two people entered, Alleya took a seat while Fred ordered. The barista almost choked on his saliva as he could see Fred's loosened tie, his unbuttoned first two buttons, and his messy hair. "Good morning, What can I get for you?" He smiled.

Placing the two cups of coffee and a box of cookies, Alleya then thanked him. A moment of silence came.

"So, I'm guessing it's official? Is it?" Fred chuckled under his breath as he spoke those words, a hint of happiness in his eyes showing finality. "Yes..." Alleya sighed, she couldn't accept the fact that she did that with this man who was her partner in solving cases, and also the man she loved since high school. It was quite a challenge for her, the situation she had with her father arranging her in an engagement, the anxiety of losing Fred while he was on a mission where they lost Sia, and the missions he had been in where he almost died. She thought he would forget about her since he seemed so focused on his work. Time passed quite quickly, it was like giving him his gloves was like yesterday. It all felt so... quick.

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How did it all begin?

It was 3 in the morning, it's Saturday.

I entered our classroom, I was then greeted by my dearest friends, Blanche and Hazel...

I like you, but I can't tell you. We were never meant to be together; we're both on different paths, taking different roads. And yet, there's something about you that just draws me in. I find myself admiring you from afar, enamored with the way the light kindles in your eyes whenever you laugh, the way you carry yourself, your mannerisms, and of course, everything else. You make me feel things I never have before, a combination of happiness and heartfelt longing. But I can't tell you – all I can do is watch from a distance, and wish that things were different. I can only dream of something that could never be, imagining the possibilities if we were together, and content myself with the knowledge that I will never know the what-ifs. So I continue to stare at you from afar, silently wishing that somehow our paths could meet, happy to be in the presence of someone who affects me in a way I can't explain. No matter what, I will never be able to express this hidden emotion, and so I will stay hidden in the shadows and watch you, wishing you nothing but the best even though I can never be part of it.

Did both feel the same? 

Why?

I like her very much, she's so beautiful, she's so friendly and kind, she's like a dream, the kind of woman any man would want in his life but not only that I want to know more about her. I want to know what she likes to do, where she likes to go, her interests and so much more. I want to ask her about her experiences, how she's managed to get where she is today and what she has learnt along the way. I want to comprehend her take on the world, learn from her stories and understand her feelings. It would give me the chance to get to know her better and to understand what she values in life. I want to connect with her at a deeper level and to learn, to grow and to appreciate her for who she is. I want her by my side and to tell her that I like her for her. But can I tell her that I like her? I don't know... I want to but I also don't want to. 

Maybe... Just maybe I might have enough courage to make a move, to give her what she wants... and to... be with her... for the rest of my life until death do us part...

I have to wait for the right time to come.