Chapter 5 - Her Father
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In the morning, I was woken up by the warm air hitting my face. I slowly opened my eyes to see a handsome man in front of me who was still sleeping peacefully on the sofa. His breath was crashing to my cheeks.
I tried to move and noticed our hands, still holding each other. I smile because of the thought that he did not let me go. However, the smile did not last long when I realized that I am not her, Alodia.
I pulled back my hands from holding him and went to the kitchen. I looked everywhere in the Kitchen fridge to find some ingredients. Luckily, there is a lot. I made soup and prepared a medicine for Xayne. He needs to eat it to make him sober.
Afterward, I headed inside the bathroom and washed my face, and fixed myself. I looked in the mirror and saw my face. I tried to criticize myself, but I see that there is nothing wrong with me. So, why doesn't he like me?
I have a beautiful face, soft and pink lips, round eyes, a pointed nose, and clear skin. So, what is wrong with me?
"Julie?!"
I jolted and turned my head to see the newly awakened Xayne. He was looking at me with an unbelievable face.
"What are you doing here?!" He said with an angry voice.
I tried to calm myself when I felt nervous and scared at the same time. He is angry and I do not know why.
"Last night you were drunk. I saw you on the street, wet from the rain. I found out that you are drunk, so I tried to help you and bring you home" I tried to explain and went outside the bathroom and back to the living room. I sat on the sofa and looked at my feet trying to avoid his gaze.
"I do not need your help. How did you know my address?" He asked in a serious tone while taking off his shoes.
"You gave your address last night," I said.
"What?!" He said and ruffled his hair and wiped his face in frustration.
"Why are you so angry? I just helped you last night because you look so wasted. There is nothing between us" I said in a low voice, still not looking at him.
This is the first time he talked to me like I am the last person he wanted to see. Usually, he ignores or talks to me with an uninterested face, but I keep on talking to him and asking how his day was.
"Sorry, I am not in the mood," He said and headed to his room.
After several minutes he went outside his room. I noticed that he took a shower because of his long hair and the towel that was covering his lower body. He is half-naked.
I swallowed hard and looked away. He has a beautiful body, six-pack abs, and tan skin that is making him more manly. It is a blessing to see him half-naked yet sinful because my eyes are secretly looking at his body.
"You are still here? why haven't you come home yet?" He asked when he saw me still sitting on the sofa. He is wiping his hair using a small towel. I cannot stand looking at him because of his handsome face. He is making my heartbeat fast.
"S-sorry I thought..." I clenched my fist when I thought that I no longer knew what to say.
"Go home. I can take care of myself,'' he said.
"Sorry, take care then. I prepared soup and medicine in the kitchen. Goodbye," I quickly stand up and head towards the door. I walked outside the condominium and heaved a sigh.
I do not know what happened between Alodia and Xayne last night. Perhaps the two of them did not have a good conversation after his confession.
I called a cab and went home. My Mom scolds me because I did not go home last night. I could see how worried my mom was. I tried to explain what happened last night and promised her that I will never do it again.
"Mom, you shouldn't get yourself mad," I said and hugged her back.
"You are making me," She said, still not looking at me.
"I am sorry mom, I love you," I said. She immediately turned and hugged me. I smile because of her warm embrace. Mom's hug is still the best comfort ever. All the sadness I felt inside my chest slowly faded away.
My mom has a weak heart. She stopped working at our family company when I went to college because the doctor advised her to stay at home and relax. So, my mom dedicates herself to taking care of me and my dad.
I asked about the whereabouts of dad and heard that he is still inside his office, busy with some business papers. I immediately went upstairs and found him signing a lot of papers.
"Dad?" I called his attention. I headed toward him and kissed him on his cheeks. "I got scolded," I said and laughed because my dad already knew what happened.
"Why are you so busy? This started last week" I asked. Ever since he brought Uncle Thom home to talk privately about the company, my dad became busy. He usually arrived home late.
"It is just a minor problem with the company" He assured. I helped him organize some papers above his table because it was so messy. Somehow, I felt that my father was hiding something from me and my mother.
"Julie?" My dad called my attention.
"Yes, dad?" I asked while looking at the paper that I was fixing.
"I noticed that ever since you entered second-year college. You change your style of clothing. Tell me, is it about him?" My eyes widened and immediately turned my head to look at my dad.
"No, Dad," I said and shook my head.
"Are you two dating already?" He said while looking at me, giving me a suspicious smile.
"I would like to say yes, but no we are not. He likes someone" I said.
"So, it is about him," my dad said. He caught me.
I covered my mouth. Why did I reveal my secret? Stupid Julie! I said to myself.
"Julie... We talked about this right?" My father asked. I nodded and avoided looking at him.
"Study first before getting a boyfriend" I answered him. I already know what my dad means. He wanted me to finish college before having a boyfriend.
"Good," he said and kissed my forehead. "Is he a good guy?" My dad asked.
I lowered my head. I did not know if I should answer him or not. However, I kindly feel something heavy inside my chest. Especially today.
"Actually Dad, I really like him, but he does not like me," I said.
Tears suddenly fell down my cheeks. I tried to stop it, but my eyes kept on crying. I have got myself hurt because of what I did to Xayne. I just wanted to help him because I do not like seeing him sad. He is always sad, and I want to see his smile.
"It is okay, Julie. We do not know... he might fall for you someday" my dad hugged me tight and comforted me till I fell asleep.
Is that even possible dad?
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