Meet the new Secretary

Chapter 8

  "Why am I doing this again?" Clara asked Chase. He didn't even glance at her, which is a good thing because he is driving. Chase picked me up at my place at exactly five in the morning. I was surprised that I managed to wake up so early because I'm not really a morning person, but then again I was reminded that I didn't get to sleep last night because a certain conversation between her and Chase kept repeating on her mind and that certain conversation managed to keep her awake ALL night. Thanks to my make-up skills, I managed to cover up my horrendous eyebags.

"You are doing this because you are such an angel and you agreed to this Charade." 

   We are on our way to Chase's parents because it is their yearly reunion. According to Chase the place is really far so we need to go early so we can arrive there in time for lunch. I told him I don't want to leave Lucky alone that's why he agreed to bring the dog along. Thank God Lucky behaved properly while in the car because I know that if he mess anything in the giant's car, Chase's gonna rip him to shreds. I decided to wear a yellow sundress and pink sandals. The dress is only knee-lenght just in case Chase's parents are conservative. I want to give them a decent impression about me just in case  Lindsey told them about our incident last week.

"Are you nervous?" 

  My thoughts were interrupted by Chase's question. I looked at him, he is wearing a black long-sleeved shirt with the two top buttons open. I hate to admit but he looks so yummy!

"Yeah. What if Lindsey already told them about our incident last week and then your folks think that I'm a bitch?" As much as it pains me, I hate to admit that It actually matters what his relatives think about me.  I mean I didn't do anything wrong right? I fought back because she insulted me first.

Chase stopped at a gas station. He killed the engine before looking at me straight in the eye. It makes me nervous every time he does that. Man, those eyes seem to see her very soul!

"They probably won't believe her even if she told them that story"

"Why?"

"Why? Because you like a kindergarten teacher, you look really harmless."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"It is a compliment."

I sighed. I know I'm pouting but I can't help it. I'm still not convinced even though Chase said that.

"Are you sure? I mean I don't want to be the bad one you know."

"You're cute."

"What?" I was surprised by Chase's reply because it is so unrelated to her question

"She's cute, right Lucky?"

Lucky attentively barked. That made her smile. Clara was so busy thinking about what will happen later that's why she almost forgot that Lucky is with them

"C'mon,Don't be nervous I bet they will like you. Now, get your ass out of the car, let's eat because I'm really hungry" 

Chase got out of the car first. I removed my seat belt and was about to open the door but Chase opened it first. 

"After you beautiful" 

I looked at him weirdly but he just winked. I bowed my head so that he won't see that I'm blushing.

"You don't have to do that, I can open it myself."

"C'mon, let me be a gentleman for my girlfriend."

I know that this is all for our Charade but what's with this feeling? Man, this is so uncommon for me.    I decided to ignore it , it's probably the nerves. Yes, it's just the nervousness that makes me feel like this. Chase decided to eat on a pancake house.