Meeting Again

Chapter 8

CHAPTER 8

*BRANDON WALTER*

Now Devon is going to take care of me! Booyah! She’s going to like me whether she likes it or not.

I’m waiting for her to arrive. I’m so bored here in the hospital. I heard a slight knock on the door, I closed my eyes hoping it’s Devon, before I answered.

“Come in.” Someone opened the door, it’s her.

“How are you feeling? I brought fruits for you.” She said, but someone is behind the door.

“Who is that?” I asked.

“Oh.” She smiled. I got curious. “You can come in now.” She said the other person. It’s William! What in the world is he doing here?

“Hey, I heard that you got into an accident.” He said.

“Why are you here?” I can’t help but asked.

“Woah, is that the way you talk to a friend who is concerned about you, who even travelled early in the morning just to visit you.” He said sarcastically. I saw Devon forcing not to laugh about he said. He’s not even funny.

“I’m fine now, as you can see.”

“Aw, don’t be like that. William here is just concerned about you.” Devon defended him.

“No he’s not.” I pouted, I can’t believe that I’m acting like a kid in front of these people.

“You’re so cruel Brandon.” He said.

“Whatever.” I looked at Devon, she is peeling an apple. “I want to eat that.” I demanded. William sat on the chair near the TV.

“I know that’s why I’m peeling it for you.” She said not looking at me. She still remembers that I love apples.

“How did you know that I like apples?” Now I caught her full attention. William as well. She didn’t answer.

“Yeah, how did you know?” Now William is asking.

“Ah, well I just...just a hunch. You know.” She lied, and then faked a smile at me and William. She’s really not good at lying, even when we were kids. She sucked at it.

“Whatever.” I just ignored her lie. At least she still remembers my favourite fruit.

Silence ruled over the room, it started to feel awkward, especially now that William is here. I know his purpose of coming here. He used my condition to check on Devon.

I wished that instead of my leg, my arm got broken so that Devon will feed me. But no, She just put the apples in the table and went to where William and sat beside him. I lost my appetite.

“Why aren’t you eating it?” She asked, breaking the silence that is slowly devouring us.

“I just lost my appetite.” I said in monotone.

“Such a brat.” I stared at her. And whose fault does she think it is. If she hasn’t brought William, I would be enjoying eating it.

“I already talked to Mr. Chen about the project.” I looked at William who’s changing the topic. “He will still continue working with the company, but not with you.” He said.

I rolled my eyes, the nerve of that Chen. “I don’t like working with him either.”

“And your dad called, they will come visit next week.”

“What? Did you tell them what happened to me?”

William shook his head. “No, of course not.”

I rested my head on the pillow. “Good.” They can’t see Devon, they will ruin everything. My act will be gone to waste.

“So I have to go now.” He said. Duh you should have done that an hour ago.

“Oh really? I’m sorry about my work sir.” Devon said, with a sweet voice. She is never like that to me.

“How many times do I have to tell you, just call me Will.” He said.

She smiled. “Ok…Will.” It took time for her to call his name, while she is just calling me JERK or Walter. Do I have to remind her that I am the CEO and that position is higher than William?

“That’s better.” He pressed her cheek with his fingers. Devon blushed. Argh, it’s like I’m watching a chick flick movie. He looked at me. “I’ll be going, I’ll just call you for updates.” I nodded then he left.

Devon turned to me, now her smile is gone.

“What’s with your attitude, acting like a brat?” She said, her hands on her waist.

“What?” I act innocent, and ate the apples.

“I thought you lost your appetite?”

“Well it’s back, so now I’m eating it.” I lied.

She rolled her eyes. It took a while when she smiled. But this time a devilish smile. And instantly, I knew she is planning something.

She took her bag, searching for something, then she pulled out her cell phone. I’m still watching her. She flipped it open and said.

“Smile.” She took picture of me!

“Hey stop that, I’m eating don’t be rude monkey girl.” I tried to beg, but she continued.

“Oh camera shy?” She smirked. “Com’on Walter, smile. I will post this on facebook.” My eyes got wider when she said that.

“Don’t you dare do that Mcknight. I’m warning you, you won’t like it.” I tried to avoid my face from the phone, but me leg hurt. I can’t move.

She laughed hard that her tears fell from her beautiful eyes. “You are such a kid.” Then she went on the other side of the bed where I can’t totally move because my injured leg is there. She took pictures again. This can’t go to the reporters, or else by gorgeous reputation will be crushed.

“Smile.”  She took pictures, now she’s also in it.

“Com’on don’t joke around like that it’s not funny.” I tried to look mad.

“Don’t be such a gramp. See you look cute.” She showed me her phone, but far enough for me not to reach it. I look horrible. I know it I have a 20:20 vision.

“Delete that.”

She stuck her tongue out. “No can’t do, this is a master piece. News flash! The Brandon Walter looked Horrible in the hospital.” She said like mimicking a character in a movie.

“Funny.” I crossed my arms.

She just kept on laughing. This is the first time that I made her laugh like that. I didn’t even notice how beautiful she is when smiling or laughing.

She stopped when she noticed that I’m staring at her. Crap.

*DEVON MCKNIGHT*

This is so funny. I will save this in my computer. We even have a picture together.

“By the way, I won’t need your presence this week end.” He said.

“Why? “ I’m confused, last time he said that he wants me to be with him. Then now he doesn’t.

He cleared his throat before continuing. “Well as you heard from William, my parents will be coming this weekend.”

“So? Then I’ll just meet them.” I want to see how Claire and Jonathan are. If they still remember me though.

“Amm about that, they can’t because they might get mad that their only son got injured by a monkey girl…I mean by an old school owned  by you.” I raised my eyebrow on the ‘monkey girl’. His parents are not like that. I knew he was lying, but who cares at least I can have a day off without him, and make up with William for the days that I am not around as his secretary.

“Whatever, fine. If that’s what you want.” He didn’t argue back.

Another tiring day with Brandon has passed. Ever since the day the we crossed our paths again, my life has never gotten any peace. I kind of miss it.

I dropped my bag on the floor, I got home at nine in the evening, he won’t let me go until he falls asleep, such a brat. He never changed, maybe if he still remember me, he would bully me again, well not like he is not bullying me now though.

My friends are in circle in our working table. Busy with their own paper work. I went to bed immediately when I saw Patricia’s eyes shimmered when she saw me. I know she would ask what happen with Brandon this day. Edhen and Mizzy just laughed at her when I successfully escaped from her questions.

I’m so tired that I passed out without changing my clothes.

Waking up in a Saturday morning is always good. I love the morning. I heard my phone rang. It’s Brandon.

“What?” I asked.

“I just want to inform you that I got out from the hospital when you were sleeping.” He said.

“What?” Why all of a sudden.

“I told you yesterday that my parents will come today. The doctor told me that I can go.”

“Oh that’s good then, I thought you escaped in the hospital like a true blooded jerk would do.” I said teasing him.

“hahaha funny. That’s all bye.” He hangs up.

YES!! My first day without Brandon. Hmmm what will I do now? I know I will go to the city and enjoy.

I went out wearing casual clothes, my denim, grey top that matches my silver shoes. I went out of my room.

“Who wants to go out.” I said excitedly, hoping that someone could accompany me.

“Sorry I have a meeting with a client.” Mizzy said.

“I still have to finish some projects with Mr. Kenley.” Patricia said.

“I have lots of appointment with my patients; you know how it is when Saturdays.” Edhen said.

I pouted my lips. So much for excitement, I told myself.

“Were sorry but we have to go now.” They said their goodbyes. They always go out early. Their jobs don’t have a fixed time schedule, as long as a client, or a patient calls for them.

Oh well since it’s just me, I’ll just enjoy this day myself. I drove all the way to the city. First I went to the parks. I love seeing kids playing. It’s still early though. I checked my watch and its ten thirty am.

I was walking on the pavement towards where I parked my car. I heard a horn on my back. I turned back, it’s William’s car.

“Hey,” He waved at me. I stopped walking. “What are you doing here?” He asked still in his car.

“Well I have a day off from Brandon, so I just went for a day off.” I’m lost with words, I’m so happy that I got to bump with him in this fated day.

“How about you?” I asked.

“I just came from the airport, I accompanied some foreign investors.” He said. “Come in.”

“But I brought my car.”

“It’s alright just leave it there, we will get that later.

“But..” I didn’t have a chance to finish what I’m saying he opened the door for me.

“Is it alright? I mean how about work?” I asked him.

“Nah, it’s alright. I’m done with projects anyways. The only thing that’s left there is minor projects. And besides I need a day off too.” He smiled at me.

“Then where are we going?” Instead of answering, he just smirks.

We drove around the city. To my surprise, he brought me to the mall. Not in a restaurant, or a boutique or something elegant, he brought me to an arcade.

My mouth dropped open. “Are we really going in there?” I saw lots of kids making their way in the arcade, it’s almost full.

“What are you afraid of me?” I know he’s trying to tease me.

“Huh, don’t you dare underestimate the girl power.” I said then we both laughed and went in.

We played a lot. Racing cars, motorcycles. Well I haven’t won in racing yet. We also played house of the dead, which I found out that it is his weak point. He sucks at it. We played many rounds but he still can’t defeat me. After hours of playing we grew tired. We went out in the arcade.

“That was fun.” I said, but no response. I looked at him, he’s pouting. Aww so cute! “Why are you pouting like a baby?”

“It’s so unfair, we will definitely play that one again, and when that time comes, I will defeat you.” I laughed at him. He is so not the William that I first met.

“You are such a baby, stop whining, get over it, you will never defeat the queen.” I said with my head held high. Then my stomach growled. “Ops?” I smiled with embarrassment.

He laughed at me. “Well that was something, so now we just have to feed that big appetite of yours.” He said then he pinched my cheeks.

We were walking in the mall, trying to find a good place to eat. People are like staring at me. I mean I am walking here at the mall side by side with one of the most perfect creatures in the world. And I am just looking so plain. I feel like I’m walking with a prince and I’m hiss slave.

“Why are you so quite?” He asked and stopped walking facing me.

“Huh? Nothing, it’s just that people are looking at us. It’s embarrassing.” I said with a low voice. His eyebrow rose.

“Are you embarrassed that you’re with me?”

“No! Definitely not. It’s just that..I don’t really like people staring at me like that. It’s awkward.” I said, and I saw his expression lighten.

“Don’t mind them.” Then he wrapped his arms around my waist, and walked together. This is so like a fairytale.

Oh my gosh, I can’t breathe. I can feel the warmth of his arms around me. It’s suffocating but I like it.

Again my surprise, we didn’t stop into a fancy restaurant, I mean not that I’m demanding for it. It’s just that men tend to show off, you do know what I mean right?

We stopped in front of McDonalds. Perfect, one of my favourite places to eat.

“Let’s go in?” He said.

We ate and got full, I learned many things about him. He loves to dip the fries in to the sundae, same as me. We even laughed at each other when we did the same thing at the same time. After we finished eating we went to some other fun places.

I am so enjoying that when I watched the time it’s already four pm.

“Look at the time.” I said. Then William looked at it.

“Oh crap! I totally forgot!.” He said.

“Why what is it?” I asked.

“I still have a meeting at five.” He said. “I’m sorry, I really am, but I have to go now.”

“It’s fine.” I said half-heartedly, I’m still enjoying thought.

“I’m really sorry, but I had a great time.” He said with his sweet smile.

“Yeah me too Thanks for accompanying me.”

“No big. Bye”

“Bye.” Then he turned away, I was watching him to disappear. But he turned back and ran towards me. “What? Is there something wrong?” I asked curiously.

“Yeah I forgot one thing.” He said, then kissed me, on the cheek this time. “Bye” Then he ran away. I was left in the middle of the crowd, not knowing how to react with that simple yet sweet kiss that he just gave me.

I don’t want to assume but, what is he doing? I’m still in awe with what happen, not moving. I touched my cheek to where he kissed me. I can feel that my face is now red. I smiled, and then walk my way out to where my car is parked and drove back home, with his image in my mind.