Lover [Book 1]

9

"Xin!" I called out, as soon as I saw her silhouette against the wall.

"What took you so long?!" She hushed with irritation, as her eyes scanned through my body. "Wearing my clothes again," Yuxin proceeded towards the back of the building, which is where the executive's parking lot can be found. "I pay you so much, yet you can't afford to buy yourself some clothes."

I silently trailed behind her. It was embarrassing how I'd worn her belongings without her permission. "I'm your girlfrie-"

"Fake girl Jiaqi, fake girl." Yuxin reminded.

I shifted my attention on the floor, as the words hit me like a blazing lightning. I was too comfortable, I forgot; I'm just her employee.

"Sorry," I whispered under my breath. "I'm sorry"

She entered the car. I was about to open the door to my side, which is beside the driver's — but the window pulled down. "At the back," Yuxin murmured.

I obeyed.

The back seat was comfy, but it felt odd. It's like the emotion of despair. I don't know, I don't understand myself these days.

Minutes passed by, but we're still at the lot. The gas were half wasted, cold breeze of artificial air lingers around the vehicle's space, and an exhausted Liu Yuxin. The bags under her eyes were far more stygian than mine; frazzled features, but still gorgeous.

"What's taking her so long?!" Her fingers dabbed on the steering wheel, sequentially.

The door opened to her side, which reveals Yu Yan. "Oh your fiancé is here," she smiled at me. "Aren't you going to sit here?"

"She's not feeling well, she prefer the back seat." Yuxin answered my supposed to be question. "Come in," she said.

Yu Yan came in: she's beautiful. She worn a branded dress, stilletos, and such a heavy make up. My jeans couldn't compete, how much more with my face?

"So what do you want to talk about?" Yuxin said, as soon as the car did its business. She glanced at me by the rearview mirror, and I felt my eyes; so teary. "Are you okay? Your eyes are glistening from my view."

"My eyes are sweating," I uttered coldly.

"Maybe I'll just message you the things that I wanted to tell you. I'm not really comfortable at the moment." Yu Yan threw side glances at me, and I know it was because of my presence. "But a chance won't harm you."

Chance? "I'll think of it," Yuxin sighed. "Jiaqi?" She called.

"Hmmm?" I hummed.

"I bought you snacks, look at the paper bag beside you." She said timidly.

"You've never bought me food before." Yu Yan laughed, but it sounds kinda fake. "But nevermind, I can buy myself food. By the way, what's your occupation? job? business?" She asked, which is obviously for me.

I took the snack inside the bag and it was banana chips, one of my faves. My lips formed a sweet smile. Is this planned or just coincidence? — And... She never bought food for Yu Yan before, well maybe for other girls; she did. Nonetheless, I'm kinda hoping...

"She works in my hotel," Yuxin answered my supposed to be question for the second time. "She's my secretary."

Oof new job? "Y-Yes" I barged in.

"Oh, secretary and boss love affair. A gold digger?"

I stopped with my mini ritual, and settled down my chips. "I love Yuxin, and I'm not going after her money. Please keep that in your mind Yu Yan." I can't control my words, everything I say... felt so real.

"That's why I like my girlfriend." Xin smiled.

I went back on my chips, consuming the bag like a baby. "I thought you were engaged?" Yu Yan raised her right brow.

"Yes, I had proposed." Yuxin bit her lower lip, plainly forgetting about our fiancé thingy.

"Where's the ring then?" Yu Yan queried, which points out a lot.

"Somewhere over the rainbow." I murmured.

"We're here," Yuxin smoothly shifted the attention on something else.

We reached an establishment, with enormous glass window panes. People on uniforms, and trucks plastered with 'Purify'. "At last," Yu Yan whispered.

The three of us exited the car, as soon as it got parked. My hair was a mess, I'm trying my best to distance myself from Yu Yan; Social distancing is a must. Geez, I would look like some kind of servant behind her. "Did you like the chips?" Yuxin asked. It was out of Yu Yan's earshot by the way.

"Yes, bananas are my fave." I smiled.

"I know," she murmured.

"How did you know?"

"Secret," she grinned.

There's only two people that savvy about this fetish of mine. I love steamed bananas, fried bananas, anything – as long as it's bananas. It's Xueer and Shaking; she must've had the idea from Keyin then.

We are met by thousands of people, roaming around, handling boxes of perfume. Protective gears and over-acting suits. "Welcome to my first branch of Purify Perfume." Yu Yan smiled proudly, as she introduced her new business.

"It's good," Yuxin nodded constantly. This was the advertisement from the television, Yu Yan promotes her own perfume? Well, I don't really find anything wrong about it. But, ugh nevermind.

"So Yuxin, would you take my offer?" I listened behind Xin, cause I know, I don't have the rights to intrude. "Be my new ambassador." Yu Yan beamed. "Commercials, Ads, anything. Your visuals are perfect for my perfume."

"I told you, I'll think about it." Oh, this must be the issue they're chattering about a while ago. Geez, Yuxin should go for it; extra income and instant celebrity!

"Just give it a try, perhaps a chance?"

Yuxin glanced at me. "Why not try Jiaqi's visuals instead?" She smirked. "She would be a great promoter."

"Me?" I pointed at my chest. "Uh no," I muttered.

"Well Yuxin, she doesn't like modeling, it's obvious. Plus, I won't waste my money on such poor talents." Yu Yan laughed sardonically. As if she was dissing my whole existence; it was like throwing insults at my face. "So Yuxin, would you take my offer?"

"Sorry but I don't think so..." She uttered. "Maybe I would, but on one condition."

Yu Yan raised both of her brows in confusion. "What is it?"

"Make Jiaqi an ambassador too. Then maybe, just maybe... I'll take the offer." Yuxin blew the front part of her hair, as Yu Yan let out a sigh of frustration.