Part One: My Other Half [COMPLETED]

F O U R T E E N

C L O S E N E S S

BRIAN CHRISTIAN HARVARD

I admit it. I was really expecting to see a smiling Claudette on the doorway. She told me to meet her here at twelve in the afternoon and that's exactly what I did. I even fixed myself to meet her, but apparently, I never expected that I'm getting stood up again.

I was surprised to find I.D girl with her hair scrounged into a messy but sexy style. Her apron was filled with smudges of paint and her cute eyes displayed surprise.

Wow, she looks like a hot wife waiting for a hubby. Shit! Where did that thought came from?

Why was she always there when I found myself searching for Claudette? Just like that incident with Raul, the auction. Damn! I'm seeing this girl too much.

I found myself staring at her nose down to her naturally reddish, full lips. They were a bit puckered, forming a small-o like she was really surprised I'm here and she can't believe I'm in front of her.

Should I just kiss you to make me realize I'm in front of you?

Brian are you sick?! Kiss I.D girl?!

My brain is seriously hanged up today. Before she notice that I'm getting more flustered every minute, I wracked my brain for something sensible to say.

ARYA SAVIER

I was left speechless.

"Eh-em, I didn't expect to find you here, were you also expecting somebody else?" Brian raised his eyebrows at me.

Also? Is he expecting somebody? Who? Claudette?

"I just didn't expect you'd be here. I thought it was my friend so..." I shrugged.

"Hmm...I see, friend huh?" Brian frowned.

"So um, how about you? What brings you here?" I started, wanting to change the subject. Is he mad or something?

"Um...before I answer that could I ask you something?" Brian had his palm on his nape in his usual shy manner.

"Yeah sure! What?" I asked him in a high pitch voice. Golly! I hoped I didn't sound so excited.

"Err...Did you purposely put too much blush on today or is that something else?" Brian said while pointing at my cheeks.

I swear I blushed 50 shades darker that time. It must have been the red Paint! Royce! The next time I'll see you, I'm gonna kill you!

"So... let me get this straight. You never put make up and this is just red paint in your face placed by your friend as a prank, correct?" Brian bit his lip. It was probably from stopping himself from laughing so hard.

"Yes!" I growled at him while still wiping my cheeks with a towel. A thin smudge of Red can still be seen.

"Pffftt...hahaha! I'm sorry I couldn't help it! T-that friend o-of yours w-was a genius!!" Brian finally burst out laughing.

"Shut up! You just wanted to make fun of me!" I snapped at him but I was so embarrassed inside. He didn't have to see me like this!

"Hmm, so you're one of the competitors huh? Is this your work?" Brian asked politely while staring appreciatively at the canvass.

"Yes. My partner and I worked hard for it." I smiled proudly on our work.

"So, you're not only good at math but also on the field of art. You have so much talent." He grinned at me. I couldn't help but feel giddy because of his compliments.