Through The Pain

9 | Shoes

Cat

I was dumbfounded and didn't find any words that could make me win the argument.

I entered the mall and strolled around when I heard my phone ring.

Alvin is calling me. I silently hoped that he had already softened a bit towards me.

I slid the green button and answered.

"Hey, are you still mad at me?" I said, trying to sound innocent.

"Since when did I get mad at you?" He asked in a tight voice probably because I reminded him of the not-so-good conversation we had last time.

"Just now," I said flatly.

I heard him sigh and it made me smile. I know he is trying to control his annoyance at me.

"How have you been doing?" I heard him ask, this time with his normal husky voice which I found attractive not in a romantic way though. How I wish I could be romantically attracted to him.

"I'm fine," I said and I know that it's not enough to convince him that I am fine. I thought of the reason why I am here and contemplated if I should tell him that I am about to buy heels because I know that he will freak out. He is the one who told me to stop wearing heels.

If I don't tell him about the heels and then he accidentally sees me wearing heels, he'll be mad at me. And if I tell him about it, well, I guess he'll be less mad at me. So, I decided to tell him and hope that he'll get less mad at me.

"Uhm...My new boss said that he wants his executive assistant to always wear heels."

Then there was silence. It makes my heart thump louder.

"Where are you?" He asked when I was starting to get anxious.

"I'm at the mall near my apartment," I said, sounding confused. Why is he asking?

"Wait for me." He said then he hung up.

I was flustered. Is he planning to come here? Why? Probably to scold me.

I sighed. He should've scolded me on the phone instead. That's better on my part.

I strolled around the mall unenthusiastically. What is exciting about buying something against your will? And to add to my frustration, Alvin is coming. I don't know why he should come?

Is he coming to help me buy shoes? Impossible!

Maybe he is coming to stop me from buying shoes? Most probably.

I planned on finishing my unintended shopping in just fifteen minutes so that I could go home immediately and rest but unfortunately, I can't seem to find anything that suits my needs.

I was looking at the shoes on display when a saleslady approached me.

"Hi, is there anything in particular you are looking for?" She asked with a polite smile.

I was about to say something but my phone started to ring. I looked at the saleslady apologetically and said, "Excuse me."

Then I stepped back and answered Alvin's call.

"Where are you?" His husky voice floats in my ear.

I looked around then told him the name of the store. Then he hung up without even acknowledging my response. Well, that's rude. I thought internally.

In just five minutes, I saw him enter the store where I am.

His beautiful face and strapping figure caught the attention of the saleslady and the female customers of the store who only sell female shoes.