Steal My Heart ♥

5. Change

Medley Stryder's POV

It has been two weeks since the incident with that drunk man. It went by in a hectic manner. Robert made me try on so many outfits, which I lost count after the tenth try. But he wasn't satisfied! Ughh... Then... We focused on the way I talk, the way I expressed myself. We even shared a lot about each other. I thought that Robert wouldn't share anything but he opened up a great deal. It felt warming.

"Your skin is getting better." I hear his deep yet soothing voice behind me.

"Well... It's thanks to your cosmetics. " I reply as I tug my hair behind my ear as a sign of shyness. I don't know why but during these past two weeks, I get nervous whenever he's around me. And the way his eyes focuses on me... It makes me forget about everything. This is rare. I've never felt anything like it before.

"Now that your skin is getting better, let's work on your hair." He goes around the cupboard looking for something.

No way! Not my hair! I love my long hair.
"No. Not my hair. Do you know how long it took me to grow them to this length??" I retort back.

"Well. Nope. You look like a mope of hair walking around. We'll trim it." He replies so arrogantly as he fishes out a pair of scissors.

There goes my long hair...sob..

After two hours.....

I can't help but stare at my reflection in the mirror right now. It actually looks neat, now that my long hair is half it's original length.

"See? You look better now." He gives me his signature smirk while applauding himself for his wonderful work.

Hmm......a little change is good.

It took me long to reply as I was debating internally and then I saw him kneel down and look intently into my eyes.

I can feel my heart beat faster. This is really new. So new.

"Are you upset I cut your long hair?" Is he feeling sorry?
"Well, I don't regret." He chuckles and stands up.

Here I was thinking that he's really sweet... But no. He's still an insensitive guy. But he's doing this for me. So I can't complain.

The next few days go by with my besties complementing on my new haircut and also the glow on my skin. But they still make fun of my dressings.
Robert said that it'll take time to find the right dress codes for me.

As I was preparing for my next class, I get a text from Ken. Awwwwww...
He's been really so sweet to me lately. He always sends greetings in the morning and during bed time.

Hey Med!
I was thinking I'll make it up to you for the lunch the last time. So.. Are you free this Saturday? I promise it'll be worth it.

Oh my gosh! This feels like a date! Is it??
I reply back quickly.

Sure! Mind if I ask if it's a date?

Fingers crossed! I hope so! I hear a ping on my phone.

Yes. It is. See you on Saturday. Be ready. Pick you up at 9 am.

I can't contain the happiness that I'm feeling now. I can't stop smiling to myself like an idiot. Just then, my happy moment is spoiled by a familiar voice.

"Have you gone mad?" I look up to see him with an annoyed look.

"No! It's good news Robert! Ken just asked me out on a date! Your powers are really working on me!" I spill out with so much excitement.
Then I notice his expression change slightly. But I can't decipher it.

"Oh is it? When?" He asks in a bored manner.

"This Saturday! He's coming to pick me at 9 am." I give him a smile.

"Actually I was planning on taking you for shopping some clothes for you this Saturday. But too bad. We'll do it today. Is it fine?" He didn't seem like he was asking, more like stating it.

"O-Okay." Then I walked off for my class since I was getting late.

Robert Stanley's POV

I stare at her back as she walks off into the long corridor and finally disappears. I still can't register it that she's got a date this Saturday. I should be glad that she's getting the attention of the guy she wants so badly. But I feel a pang on the left side of my chest. And this feels unusual.

And damn! She seemed so excited like a little girl who got her favourite doll presented to her. Lately, she's been appearing so adorable for me. I can't stop staring into her eyes as she expresses her thoughts. The way it lights up when she's sharing about some happy moments or the way it fills up with deep emotions when it's about something serious. We've grown closer over the past two weeks. And I feel that she's not the boring nerd you have there. She's actually quite expressive. That's what I noticed.

And she seemed surprised at my impromptu decision to go shopping this evening. But agreed anyways as she was running late for class.

There's this giddy feeling at the pit of my stomach as I think about spending time with her again.
This is wrong! So wrong! I already have a girlfriend and yet, I can't brush off these feelings! This girl is really creeping into my mind and worse...
My heart.

But no. I can't be easily shaken. I'm sure it's just a matter of time until I get rid of all these feelings. It's just that I've never been this close to her type of girls. So it's all new for me.

I dial the number of one of my clothes department to make a reservation for Medley and me after our classes get over.
This is gonna be fun. It's time to begin the game! Watch out boys!

Not me. I need to brush it off.

A/N:

Hey lovelies! So.. This is the end of the chapter. Hope you enjoyed. Thanks for reading.
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