The Feeling Is Mutual || Wattys 2017

Chapter 5: Darling

Ciara Black's Point of View

I jogged, counting the number of steps I took from my race as I listened to the music played on my earphones that sounded Martin Garrix's 'In The Name Of Love' beat to entertain the silent town.

"10,456, 10,457, 10,458 ..." I counted my steps, panting. "10,459, 10,160, 10,161, 10,162 ..."

As I went back to a bench where I first started my race, I had counted 10,221 steps to go back here. I wiped my sweaty face and drank water. I sat myself as I continue to drink and wipe the sweat that continuously falling from my head to my body. The trees made my feelings calm. The scenery of nature cooled me.

I touched my once again flatted belly. That exercise paid off. I sighed deeply. A gust of wind swayed my hair as I felt so good that the breeze met my face. I closed my eyes as I listened to the music on my ear. Then, a growl interrupted my thoughts.

Whah! Oh, please, no!

Could it be a wolf?! A dog?! A dangerous animal that would probably make me as its prey?! Oh, no! That's not good. I'm now skinny! Let the beast find another prey, not me. Why would a predator eat someone skinny like me? Let that animal find someone who is much fatter to make him -

"Growl ..."

My eyes widened when I realized that the growl from an animal or something was the sound of my flat tummy. Okay ... I think, my stomach is hungry. Oh, please. I just did my routine just now, right? Why did my stomach became hungry when I just did 10,221 steps to make my belly flat again? Tch.

Well, ice cream will do ... I hope.

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I got to my Lamborghini and drove myself to the city. It took me minutes to got here and my stomach really wants a treat. Yeah, I just got here but I know a few of these foreign places since Drew and I travel here 7 years ago when we were still young. But, we didn't slept in their mansion, we slept at a hotel.

I went inside the mall and a cold breeze welcomed me. I tightened my jacket as I went inside with freezing breathes. Really, Ciara? You're gonna eat a cold ice cream in a cold weather in this blasted cold country? A thought in my mind asked. I just ignored it. It was my stomach who is hungry, not my thoughts.

I made my way to an ice cream shop called 'Cold Creamer' and got in front of the counter. "Um, one chocolate-strawberry sundae, please, with marshmallows and chocolate bits on top," I requested after I read the menu on the board to the lady, dressed as an employee.

She smiled sweetly, "What size, ma'am?"

"Ah, make it medium, please," I answered and I gave the money to her. I winked at her before I could turn back to take a table while waiting for my ice cream to be served.

I looked at the place and woah, this place must be very popular. It was very crowded which made me amused. Maybe, their ice cream is good so that's why there are so many people in this store. Can't wait to try their ice cream ... Hmm!

An employee brought a tray and placed a good-looking sundae on my table. I mouthed 'thank you' to him. He nodded and disappeared from my sight.

I look back from the serving and my mouth watered. If the looks is a beauty, what will the taste taste like? I gave a spoonful of ice cream to my mouth. Okay, okay. The ice cream was not bad. It was actually awesome! Now, I realized why many people were dying to taste this exquisite cold serving.

"Ah, miss? Can I share the table with you?"

My body tensed. My heart pounded rapidly. My eyes widened. What the?! Okay, okay. Breathe, Ciara, Breathe. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. Okay, good. You're back on being normal. I looked up to see the guy's face and ... I bit my lower lip.

He wore a Nike cap, a black jacket, jeans and Adidas shoes. He also has a mini black back pack. He almost wears all the clothes I'm wearing now. The guy is like a model. Really, he knows how to wear style. But, oh, my goodness! He's so cute. He's like an angel ... He has pale white skin and had good figure. I can smell his masculine fragrance and his-

"Miss?"

I was back into my senses. Oh, blasted! I was staring plus I was studying him. I looked away and blushed. This guy just made me got out from Earth. His mesmerising face and body figure wants to make my jaw touch the floor. But those eyes. Those beautiful eyes and his adorable smile made my mind blown away.

I think, I saw him somewhere ...

"Ah, sure. Um, you may. P-please, take your seat," I offered, pointing to the chair across me. He simply nodded and took the chair. He laid down his bowl of ice cream and my eyes widened. His serving was like mine - chocolate-strawberry sundae with marshmallows and chocolate bits on top of it. I smiled weakly as I continued to dug at my own bowl.

"Um, miss, I'm sorry if I disturbed your treat alone, but I just couldn't find a table here. The place seems crowded. I'm sorry," The man in front of me suddenly talked.

I made my gaze to him. Sorry and concerned crossed his face. I smiled awkwardly. "No, it's okay. I don't mind," I assured him, "There's nothing to be sorry, sir."

"Really? Thanks," he said briefly.

I smiled shyly as I continued to eat my ice cream. To be honest, he's really cute. But, sadly, I'm too shy ...

"I'm Ciara, by the way." I blurted out. My eyes widened when I suddenly introduced my name to him. He looked up with sudden confusion in his face.

"Ciara?" he tested my name with a raise of his eyebrows.

I took out my hand to him. I cleared my throat in a few seconds and smiled brightly at him. "The name's Ciara Black, pleased to meet you, sir - ?"

He took my hand and shook it. I felt electricity running from my veins and my eyes widened. He, then, smiled wolfishly that made my heart beat faster and flutter. "Nathan Caleb Xander. Pleased to meet you too, darling."

My poor little pumping organ suddenly skipped a beat when he called me with that blasted endearment. Okay, what is happening to me?

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