He Belongs To Me

Chapter 11

Gina grips my right arm tightly.

"Man, I want that job!"

I laugh lightly.

"But the job wants me!" I replied and we both burst into laughter.

Ray frowns as he look like he's thinking about something.

"That's a cool job, you get paid for resting!" Gina said.

"Yeah, it's a cool job.. but have you thought about what will happen to Celine when the master of that mansion finds out?" Ray asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, Ray.. I'll be extra careful and he won't find out!"

He looks like he still wanna say something but I didn't let him.

"It's fine, Ray!" I said and he swallowed his unspoken words.

Silence fell on us but it didn't last long because I spoke immediately.

"Tomorrow morning, I'll head to Jake enterprise and make a proper apology to Mr Jake..."

"No, Celine, I told you not to worry yourself... I'm not blaming you" Ray said.

I smiled.

"I know you're not blaming me, but I need to apologise.. to get our shop running again!" I said.

Gina nods in support but Ray just keep staring at me with seriousness.

"Why are you being kinda..." He trails off, trying to find the right words.

"Kinda what?" Gina and I asked.

"Uh... should I say obedient?"

I roll my eyes.

"Ray, I can stubbornly wait until our shop starts running again without apologizing to Mr Jake...."

I scoff and shake my head.

"... but Jack can't wait! I must apologise to him!"

They both nod... I take a deep breath and yawn as I stretch my stiff limbs.

"Guys, I should head to bed now!" I said and get up.

"Good night, sleeping beauty!" Gina said.

I smiled at her.

"Goodnight, snow white!"

I blow her a kiss and she catches it, Ray clears his throat.

"Then what am I?"

Gina and I shared a knowing look.. we smiled at each other.

"You're Ray the pirate of Caribbean!" I dash for my room and slam my door shut.

I can hear him chasing Gina around the living room, I bite back a laugh... This doesn't mean I betrayed her right?

Hmm... I head towards my bed and falls on it. I'm gonna have a busy day tomorrow.. I hope Mr Jake will forgive me!

The next day.... Day 1....

I sit in a cafe opposite Jake enterprise, my eyes focused on the building as I slowly sip on my latte.

It's already 1:30pm and Mr Jake haven't arrived yet.

I have been sitting here since 9am and I swear.... I already lost count on how many lattes I've had.

The receptionist told me Mr Jake is in a conference meeting.. up till now, he's still in the meeting.

I waited until I fell asleep, by the time I woke up.. it's already 4:40pm... I have to rush back to Kael's boss's mansion.

Day 2....

I entered the building and walk straight to the receptionist, her ever polite smile on.

"Hello, I was here yesterday.. do you recollect my face?" I asked.

"Yeah, welcome to Jake enterprise again!"

"Thank you.. but can I see Mr Jake today?"

"I'm afraid not, you didn't make an appointment yesterday!"

I frown. Really?! But she didn't tell me about making appointments yesterday.

"But I won't stay long, I just wanna have a chat with him!"

"I'm sorry, ma'am, it's our policy here.. you must make an appointment to meet our CEO!"

I grit my teeth and balled my fist, I close my eyes and take a deep breath.

"Fine! Make an appointment for me, I'll be here tomorrow to see Mr Jake"

"Alright" She said and starts typing on her computer.

I turn and head towards the exit, I hear her wishing me a nice day as I leave.

Not having anything else to do, I decide to head to our coffee shop. I board a taxi and told the driver my direction.

"Ok, I don't need to ask!" Gina said when she sees me walking into the shop.

I head straight to a table, I pull a chair out and sit down.. I groan and hit my head gently on the table.

"Hey! Hey, darling, there's no need to commit suicide!" Ray said, putting his palm on the table.

I raise my head and groan again, this time louder than before.

"How can one person effortlessly stop someone's business?" I grumbles.

Gina drops a cup of latte in front of me, I push it away since I already had too much of it yesterday.

She laughs.

"That's the power of money, baby!" She said.

I didn't know the consequences would be this grave, I wouldn't have argued with him had I known.

"Or maybe I should come with you!" Gina suggest.

I shake my head.

"Nope, I wanna do this alone!"

Ray raise an eyebrow.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes!"

Gina taps my shoulder lightly.

"I believe Celine can do it!"

"Tomorrow will be a success!"

Day 3.....

I briskly walk into the tall building of Jake enterprise.. with a great level of confidence.

Today will be different, I must see Mr Jake, whatever it takes.

"Hello!" I greet the receptionist.

But it's not that receptionist from yesterday, I guess they've changed her.

"Hello, welcome to Jake enterprise, how may we help you?"

"I'm here for Mr Jake!" I replied.

"Oh, you have to make an appointment first" she smiled.

I frown and glare at her.

"But I already made an appointment yesterday!"

"I'm sorry, I don't know about that"

"What do you mean, the previous receptionist didn't handover to you?"

She didn't reply me. I narrow my eyes.. why do I feel like they're purposely sending me away?

I take a few steps away from her desk, my eyes move to the elevator slowly.

The doors open and two men steps out, I quickly dash towards it and before the receptionist could catch me.. the doors closed.

I smirk, she thinks she can stop me.

But that smirk wipes off when I suddenly realize I don't even know Mr Jake's office.. well, I'll just follow the elevator.

I will get off whenever it stops... Ding!

The doors open and I step out, I took a deep breath and starts walking down the floor.

This floor is so quiet, I walk until I stop at a door.. CEO's office, Mr Jake.

I smiled.. this is it! I knock on the door and hear a familiar husky voice invites me in.

I took another deep breath.