Love chase

Shopping 'adventure' with bubblegum chick and Mr. Hunk

"Declined." I had the urge to pull off the cashier's wig when she uttered that forbidden word.

Did she have to be so loud? The little smug look on her face didn't help ease my frustration. She popped the bubblegum she was sloppily chewing close to my face.

The hand I raised towards her was stopped midway by a callous hand. The little electric sparks that flowed through my whole body had me frozen.

Not today fate. This isn't the time or the day.

"There is no need for all that. I'll pay for it." His husky voice had little tremors going all over my body. Mustering all the strength I still had in me, I turned towards this kind stranger.

Goodness gracious and did I regret my decision. My eyes connected with the finest specimen it has laid eyes on. He had a casual smile on his face. Now this whole situation has turned into a tricky situation. This man looked like every male hero I pictured in all the romance novels I read.

I didn't know whether to be thankful or terrified.

A throat cleared. "Alright." For a moment I forgot about the rude cashier who must have seen all the lust laced in my eyes. Turning a glaring eye towards her, I realised she was also quite taken by this glorious feast of a man. She was twirling a piece of her hair.

I cleared my throat just in case my voice planned on betraying me. It wasn't exactly the most convenient moment to be distracted by one of the male species. I removed my wrist from his grasp.

"There is no need for that. I think it was just a small misunderstanding." I turned towards Bubblegum chick.

"Please try again." I asked with a stiff smile plastered on my flushed face.

She sighed loudly and rolled her eyes. "This will be the fifth time I have tried that. I don't think it is going to do much of a difference." Oh but I swear...! When and IF, huge EFFEN IF, I come back to this store I am going to make sure that I give her a piece of my mind.

"Listen, I really don't mind paying for this. Just swallow your pride and take this kind stranger's offer." My jaw clenched. I don't know where he comes from but where I am from a guy just doesn't offer to buy a random girl something unless he wants something in return. Especially when it comes from an expensive shop like this one.

And I would like to spend this day with my pride still intact, thank you very much.

"Look sir, I won't allow a man who isn't my father, pay for anything of mine. Thanks for the offer, but I am not one of those girls." I snatched my card from Bubblegum chick and stormed out of the store. Not before throwing a hard glare at her. Since when did LV workers become so classless?

I swallowed hard when I was finally out and could take a deep breath. Pride still very much in tact I sauntered to a bench occupied by an old man who was smoking his pipe. He looked very sombre, a feeling we were both feeling at this moment.

'Bye, bye Louis Vuitton bag, bye bye'

How in the world did my card decline? I could swear there had been more than enough money in there to buy the bag. I had saved for it for so lo...

No. NOOOOO!

The Greek god made his way out of the store. An orange Lious Vuitton bag in his hand. He scanned the area, looking for something or someone. He finally stopped when his dark brown connected with mine.

'Don't come here, don't come here, don't come here' I chanted in my head. Like everything in my life, the opposite of what I wanted happened. He stalked towards me.

His black coat looked extremely stylish on him. His black pants clung onto his long legs like second skin.

He placed the bag gently on my empty lap. "I am not leaving until you accept my gift."

I opened my mouth to utter a few colourful words towards him, when he held his hand up to silence me.

"Look," he sat on the empty spot between me and the old man, "yes, I do have an ulterior motive. I was intrigued by you the moment you waltzed into the store. However, I am not buying the bag because I want to have any sexual intercourse with you, I am buying it to get your attention. I want you to remember me whenever you walk around with this rare and gorgeous Louis bag."

My poker face faltered. Was I about to sell my soul for a Lious bag? To take or not to take?

To take... or not to take?

Oh what the hell. He said I didn't have to have sex with him. Charity never hurt anyone.

I smiled. "Thank you."

"Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to work." I stood up on my wobbly legs.

"Wait." Here we go. It was too good to be true.

"May I ask what your name is?" He asked standing up, his large body towering over mine.

"Sasha. Sasha Lee." He smiled and I almost lost my footing while walking away.

"May we meet again Miss Lee." He yelled over my shoulder. I hoped his request stays unanswered, I wasn't willing to have another lust filled moment with him.

'May we never meet again.' I shall not be tempted.