Chapter 38.1
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“You look incredibly happy. What’s happening? Did you win an award or something?”
I can see clear confusion on Sir Leo’s eyes as he surveys me checking out my clothes in the mirror. I’m wearing a Dior black sleeveless top, Dior sneaker in white and deep blue calfskin, a caro bag, a denim jacket and a straight-cut black pants.
I just let my hair down after blow drying it. I usually don’t wear make-up and settle with just moisturizer, sunscreen and lip balm. But today is different because I decided to brush my brows, curl my lashes, apply mascara, and use a tint for my cheeks and lips.
“Hey! You’re just going to record some songs. You’re not going to a fashion show Erina Lee,” Sir Leo continued to tease me.
Well, he’s right. I’m extra cheerful today because I’m seeing Silas later. We agreed to meet during lunch time so I already planned ahead my day so I can have more time with him. And yes, this is more important than winning an award. It’s my heart that’s on the line here.
“I just want to look good today, Sir Leo,” I answered him after smiling widely. I don’t plan to tell everyone about what’s happening with me and Silas right now. I don’t want to spoil anything, and I also respect his privacy. I’m still traumatized with how my carelessness affected his career so much.
“Is something special happening today?” he mischievously asked. “Or are you meeting someone special? Which is which Erina?” he continued to probe.
“You’ll see,” I answered then laugh when he gave me a side-eye.
“Tsk. You really know how to brew a tea,” we both laughed hard when I pretended to be shocked with his remark.
After countless checking of myself, we finally went out to go to the company. It was just a short drive from the condo and most of the times, I wish that it was longer because I like thinking in a moving car. I don’t know, it just relaxes me which is very helpful to my state of mind since I’m still not that comfortable going out.
But today is exceptionally different because even though the drive was just 15 minutes, I wished that it was just 3. Or even less. When the van finally stopped in the parking lot, I immediately went out that I didn’t even wait for the driver to open the door which made Sir Leo and my assistant laughed.
“You’re making me really curious about this day Erina.”
“Come on! I need to get these recordings done as soon as possible,” I answered eagerly which made them laughed again.
“Good Morning!” I greeted the producers inside the recording studio as I entered. They greeted me back while smiling.
“Let’s get the work done as soon as possible because Miss Erina here has a very important appointment,” Sir Leo continued his teasing as he went inside too.
“Okay, so we’re thinking about making this note higher………...”
The discussion with the producers goes on and we didn’t even notice that it has been three hours since we started and it’s time for lunch already.
“We’re finished for today!” as soon as Sir Leo announced that, I immediately fixed my things and stood up.
“I need to go first,” I bid my goodbye to them as Sir Leo smiled teasingly at me. “Take care!” they said in chorus as I waved my hand.
I was walking while smiling when I realized something. “Where are we going to meet?” I said to myself as I brought out my phone to check my conversation with him last night. Oh s**t! He called! There’s no thread of text messages here or something. But I clearly remembered what he said last night. I remembered every word so I’m sure that we didn’t talk about a specific place. He just said to meet him at the company at lunch time. This building is too big. Where do I find him?!
I sat in an empty bench while scratching my head. I’m so dumb! I thought about calling him but that’s just too embarrassing. And he’s probably irritated with me because I keep on disturbing him, so I don’t really know what to do. Oh! I can just text him! I thought as I composed a message asking him where we’ll meet.
‘I’m at the company. Where am I supposed to meet you?’
I waited for his reply and I understood when 20 minutes had passed and still no message from him came. Well, he might be busy, or he might not notice that he has a message. So, I sent the same message to him again. Hoping that this time, he would notice.
Another 20 minutes passed, and another until I realized that I have been waiting for an hour already. I don’t really mind if he would make me wait for a whole day for him, but I just really need to eat because I need to take my medicines. My mother would kill me if I don’t.
I was about to walk towards the cafeteria to eat first when I felt my phone vibrate.
‘Parking lot. 3rd floor.’
I smiled as I read his message. I was actually hoping to eat with him that’s why I delayed my lunch and waited. I thought my wait would just go to waste but thankfully, it did not. I immediately walked towards the elevator so I can ride it towards the third floor.
When I reached the right floor, I was confused at first because I see no Silas there but immediately perked up when I heard the sound of a car’s horn. I walked towards a black Rubicon jeep and immediately opened the passenger door. Oh well, it’s not like I’m expecting him to open it for me.
The first thing that caught my attention was the smell of his car. It smelled expensive. And of course, Silas f*****g Kim also looked dashing. He’s wearing a black shirt whose front is tucked in a navy-blue pants. He’s also wearing a black cap and a silver necklace which has a cross pendant.
“Hi,” I said with my small voice.
He just raised his brows as he looked at me briefly before looking in front again.
“I’m sorry. I really thought we’d just meet in the company building. Did you wait?”
Instead of answering, he just raised his brows again. Silas and his brows.
Because he’s not responding to any of my questions, I just shut my mouth close. I thought we’re finally going because the car started moving but then he stopped.
I looked at him curiously.
“Seatbelt.”
“Huh?” I asked confused.
“Tsk,” he clicked his tongue looking annoyed again. “Wear your seatbelt.”
“Oh! I’m sorry,” I apologetically exclaimed as I put on my seatbelt hastily. But maybe I was too nervous being around him or my hands are just sloppy, but I can’t seem to put this f*****g seat belt on.
I heard him clicked his tongue before seeing his hands put on my seatbelt instead.
“Sorry,” I said again as he continued to drive now.
That’s so embarrassing! You’re so stupid Erina.
“Uhm…...” I hesitated at first because the situation is so awkward. I just want to start a conversation because it’s too silent inside the car, but I also feel like he doesn’t want to talk to me or something.
Oh, f**k it!
“Where are we going?”
I turned sideways as I wait expectedly for his answer. But of course, what do you expect with Silas Kim? He did not answer.
“I was just asking because we don’t really need to go anywhere else. We can just talk in the company,” I continued speaking like someone’s actually responding.
“Are you serious?” I was startled when he suddenly spoked. Oh my God, he spoked!
“W-What do you mean?”
“Do you really think we can just talk in that building and everything will be fine after?”
“Y-Yeah?” I answered unsure of where he’s going with this.
“Are you that dumb Erina?”
He said with sarcasm laced in his voice. That was sudden, and it hurts. But I just ignored it.
“You and I are the most talk about people last year. I don’t want to go through that s**t all over again.”
“Oh okay. I’m sorry,” I just said with the smallest voice possible.
I understand where he’s going. Of course, he doesn’t want to be seen with me again. That would spark a lot of rumors and it would turn his peaceful world all over again. He’s actually just doing me a favor right now and I’m very thankful because he lets me talk to him.
“Stop saying sorry.”
“Okay, I’m sorr--”
I immediately covered my mouth as he briefly looked at me with his sharp eyes.
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