Mine not Mine

Twenty

Tell me, what more should I do for you to love me too.
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Thinking it over and over, I couldn't help myself not to get my hopes high again. I know he kissed me because of that damn dare but hearing what his worker had said earlier makes this stupid heart dance like crazy again.

When will I learn, huh? I know I should not let my guard down easily. Although I am still bit mad, knowing what he did for my sake made this heavy heart lighten up a bit.

Smiling while I'm entering in the pass-code of the main door, I can imagine how idiotic my face is! Seriously brain? You need to see you shrink right now! Why are you so easy? Act tough at things like this please!

Pulling the door open, my hand immediately grope on the light switch. The moment the light switched on, I heard his voice asked "where have you been?".

Surprised of his sudden appearance, I flinched. The heck! Is he trying to kill me now!? I might get a heart attack! I breathe for a moment trying to calm my shocked nerves.

His leaning on the wall with his arm crossed on his chest and eyes directly looking at me. He looks fresh out from the shower and even with a couple of feet distance we have between I could still smell the strong scent of his perfume. Why is he perfectly dressed up right now? It's almost five in the afternoon. Is he going back to work at this hour? Or what?

Realizing that I am staring at him for couple of seconds already totally mesmerized of his aura, I looked away and said "at the town" before I took a step away trying to ignore him once again.

"I am not yet done talking to you" he stated and once again his voice is firm. What is this again huh? Why is he trying to demand again as if he owns my legs!? I can leave whenever I want to! Ugh! Feeling a bit bolder now to defy his order, I took another step but DANG! He's in front of me now! How did he do that?

He took a step forward making my feet retreat. Holding tight on the sling of my bag across my chest, I swallowed feeling a bit afraid of what he'll do again this time.

"Didn't I tell you— do not let me repeat my words." he stated with his eyes directly staring at me. Then he added, "I'll be the one to decide if you can leave or not"

Are you crazy? This is a democratic country! I have the freedom! Didn't you learn that in your history class? Oh ya, I forgot, I'd been doing all your lessons— you probably didn't learn that!

At once, I got my senses back! I stood firm and lifted my face — even if he is taller than me lifting my head makes me feel higher this time. "Why? Do we have something to talk about?" I asked.

He ignored my question and with his face serious he said "Go and change now" then he kicked the box towards me. I took a quick glance on it, what is this again? Don't tell me he wants me to wear a mascot again!

"Why should I do it?" I asked with my brows held up high.

"Do you want me to tell that to Mr. Zakosc?" he questioned.

Ugh! Really? I am a fool again of falsely judging him!!! At once, I realized that Mr. Zakosc invited us a week ago to have dinner with him and his wife.

Feeling a bit ashamed of my behavior, I picked up the box. As much as I don't want to be with him, I have to bear it for a while. I need to tolerate his damn presence by my side for this whole night!

"Hurry up, we need to get there at 7:00" he informed.

Without wasting any minute, I headed to the bathroom to have a real-quick shower. I blow-dry my hair quickly and went straight to my room to change.

Crossing the living room before I could reach my room, I noticed Aksel's attention is fully focused to the papers on the table. It must be a very important papers that he didn't even notice me crossed.

When, I finally stepped inside the room— I didn't let a second to pass and quickly change to this burgundy satin A-line V-neck spaghetti straps high split long dress and a pair of 3-inches Nectur Nude high heels.

I wowed at my reflection on the mirror. This perfectly fits me but it shows a lot of my naked skin on my arms, chest, right leg because of the high slit, shoulder and back.

Putting some makeup on my face, I decided to look natural before curling my hair a little and putting my earrings and clear contact lenses on. In just around 25 minutes, I'm already done! I didn't know how I made it that quick— was that even quick? or I took a little longer dressing up?

Giving a quick glance on the clock resting on my table, it says 5:53 pm. I know we still have enough time and I am definitely sure that we can arrive on time.

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, I tried to settle myself before I stepped out of my room and headed straight to Aksel who didn't even notice my coming and didn't noticed that I slipped my right foot a bit because he is still focused on the papers in his hands. What is that anyway? Is it really that important? More important than me? Excuse me Sierra! What are you saying, huh?

I definitely know that work matters to him more than me. Everything matters more to him except me. Okay enough for self-pity-party, we need to leave now!!!

"Ahem" I forcefully clear my throat to notify him that I am already more than prepared to go.

Gratefully my action got his attention, putting all the documents back to the red envelope. Whatever that is, I know it's an important document.

Then he stood up and turned to face me. No— he didn't startled or didn't even appreciate me. There is no look of surprise and amazement in his eyes. It was just a normal look — nothing new. Not even like the scene in the movies I have watched. He just scanned me from my head to toe— checking if I'm presentable enough like he would always do.

"there's something missing" he stated a bit dismayed.

Ugh? Really? At least give me a smiley stamp on my hand for making myself a bit presentable instead of showing me your dismayed face just because I forgot something. What is it anyway?

"I knew you would forget it" he said with his voice confident of stating his opinion before he took a box out from his pocket.

WAIT! WHAT IS THAT! ? Why do I feel like there's something in there that will totally shock me? I have seen this cliche scene in all romantic drama. I know I am starting to expect again but I just couldn't stop.

He slowly opened the box and finally it revealed the precious ring. 

WAIT!!! I cannot, believe this! Let's replay. My eye got blurred at that scene — it wasn't a ring but a necklace with a simple ruby pendant instead.

Without a word, he walked towards me and stopped the moment he reached me— standing a few millimeters away. He lifted the necklace with his hands and put it on around my neck himself. Then, he drew my hair back like a curtain— clearing my shoulder to emphasize more the beauty of the necklace.

"Where did you get this scar?" he asked as he brushes his thumb over it.

It's a long scar stretches near the base of my neck to the edge of my shoulder. I'm so idiot that I have forgotten to apply some concealing cream to hide it because I was rushing.

In shame, I quickly pushed his hand off and cover it with my hair again and said "at school."

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