Love Encounter

Chapter IV

The day went fast. The sky was blue minutes ago, and now it is turning reddish orange. The city lights lighten up the gloomy area. The streets are busy and the temperature started to drop.

I am already wrapping things up at my work.

"Ms. Bea, please send this to the production department. Tell them to read the report thoroughly as usual." I instructed while handing her the papers. "After this, you may go home already."

"Okay." She said. "Anything else?"

I shook my head. She went out of my office. I shut down my computer and grabbed my case. I went towards the sofa. Ethan is sleeping soundly. He seems tired since we sleept late last night and he woke up early this morning.

I approached him silently and sat beside him. I took time to observe him. He has a lot of potential. His life could have been better. He is industrious, hard-working, and persevering. I wonder how he has been these past years.

All of a sudden he moved and openned his eyes. He looked at me.

"Is something wrong?" He asked.

"Umm, n-no." I said. "Let's go home now."

He looked at the vast city behind my office window then looked back at me.

"It's night already?" He asked.

I nodded for confirmation. He stood up and took the brief case from my hand.

"Shall we go now, sir?" He asked.

"Yes. Let's go."

We made our way down towards the car parking lot below the building. We took the elevator.

"You were terrifying earlier in the meeting room." He said. "I was really shocked about what happened. When talking to me you're so kind and soft-spoken. So seeing you like that really surprised me."

I chuckled. "Everyone thinks so too." I said. "You see, I am very dedicated to this company. I cannot let one mistake to happen. For that reason, I tend to become very strict. Everything must be done right and mistakes must not happen again."

The elevator door opened. We went out and proceeded to my car. We went in and started the car.

"Do know how to drive?" I asked him.

"Ofcourse not." He said.

"Oh. In that case, I will send you to driving lesson starting this Monday."

Again, his expredsion showed shock. "Sir, I don't think it is necessary."

"It is necessary." I said. "You should be able to drive me to and from work."

He didn't oppose me anymore. I started the engine and drove. The road is filled with red lights. Few minutes on the road, we were caught on a traffic jam. And tapped my fingers on the steering wheel as we wait for the green light.

"Where do you want to eat?" I asked.

"I don't know." He said. "You decide."

"Okay then."

The green light signalled the cars to move. I drove to the restaurant I went the most - a Japanese resturant. After arriving, we went out of the car and locked the doors. Ethan opened the door for me and we went in, chose a table, and sat down. Various chatters could be heard. Pleasant aroma of different dishes filled the air. Ater a minute, a waiter approached us and gave us the menu. Ethan can't manage to choose so he chose for what I have ordered. For several minutes, the delicious ramen arrived.

"Let's eat." I said. "Do you know how to use chopsticks?"

"Yeah. I used this once. And I think I could still manage to use it." He replied.

"That's great. So, let's start."

We started to eat. I picked the grilled pork and ate it.

"The grilled pork is my favorite." I said. "It's soft and tender. Plus, it is delicious."

He picked the grilled pork from his bowl and pointed it towards me.

"You can have mine." He said.

I sat motionless on my place. My heart started to pound on my chest twice as fast.

"Are you going to make it wait forever?"

A snapped back. I slowly approached the grilled pork, opened my mouth, and chew on it. He smiled at me.

"Thanks." I said shyly.

We went back to eating. After we got our stomach full, I asked for the bill and paid for the amount. Ethan and I went back to the car and I started to drive.

"Thanks for the treat, Drew" Ethan said.

"No problem."

I drove silently for a while. "I will schedule an appointment with a doctor." I said. "I'll have you checked up on everything. Being my helper, you must be in good condition. Plus, I plan to enroll you to a school. I will hire a private tutor for you to learn the basic lessons from highschool."

He looked at me from his seat. "Sir, this is too much!" He said.

"This is nothing." I said. "Please accept my offer."

He stayed silent. "I can't thank you enough. I don't know how can I rapay you for your kindness. You have done so much."

"You don't need to repay me." I said. "I'm doing this to help you."

The traffic was smooth afterwards and it did not take a long time before we arrived at home.

"Shall I bring this to your room?" Ethan asked while pointing at my bag he is holding.

"Sure." I said.

We both went upstairs in my room. He placed my bag on my bed and went to his room. As I was taking off my coat, I remebered something. I rushed towards Ethan's room and opened the door.

"Ethan, I forgot to tell you that ---"

I was cut off in the middle of my sentence. He was naked with only his boxers on. His body is very muscular. And his... it's... huge.

"S-Sorry. I should've knocked." I said while slowly closing back the door.

"No, it's okay. This is your house anyway." He said. "So what are you going to tell me?"

I opened back the door. I avoided looking at him to prevent myself from getting distracted.

"On Monday night, the company will hold a cocktail party." I stated. "I would like you to come with me if that's okay with you."

"Sure." He said. "Anything for you, sir."

I slowly backed away and closed the door. What the fuck did I see? Why was I so distracted by it. I composed myself. I put that thought at the back of my mind and went back to my room.