Love Spell of a Goddess

Chapter 7 - His way of claiming her

Family is the best gift in life. As the only child, I grew up spoiled, but my parents taught me to stand on my own. While the rest of my friends are getting in a relationship, I stay single because I haven't seen anyone who has the same outlook in life as me. And I never needed anyone to shower me love because my parents are giving me more than enough. They raised me not only by money, but with great lessons, love and with everything they got.

The afternoon rush was so bad. I was ten minutes late for our family's usual dinner date on Fridays. Dad made a reservation in a high-end hotel in Taft, and it was like 2 hours away from my university. I kissed them in the cheeks before I sat beside dad.

"How was the traffic?" I looked at dad. He already can tell that I'm pissed.s

"The traffic was bad, but I'm good, dad. My week was fine. How about you and mom? This is the first time I'm seeing you... again." I joked. They are way too busy. I'm glad they still have time for this dinner.

"Well, I think I'm aging triple faster this year. The expansion of our company has made me and your mom so tired. We're flying to New York next week and we'll be staying there for a month. Will you be fine alone here?" I'm used to this set up.

"Of course, dad. You raised a good daughter, so there's nothing to worry about. I'll call you if something happens." I winked.

"Okay, but please no party in the house, Yas. Please. The last time you hosted a party, boys were fighting and we were informed during our peaceful sleep that policemen were in the house." It was two years ago when I hosted a party for Emerald's birthday in our house. I don't ever want to go back to that embarrassing moment.

"Okay dad. But mom, make sure you eat healthy. I hate that you're now sexier than me." She laughed as she reached the glass of wine. Dark circles are visible under her eyes. She must be so tired in the past few days.

"A reminder from my own daughter will be hard to forget. Visit me in the office next week so we can have dinner together. It's so hard to see you these days." I admit that we're both busy.

"Just one more year, and I'll be able to help you, mom and dad. I'll make sure to learn everything fast so you won't have to work anymore. You know what my biggest goal is?" I reached for my glass too and raised it to mom. I don't want to see her drinking alone.

Bfore mom could reply, she looked at the way dad is looking. I saw familiar faces. I put my glass down when Dwight looked at our way. He was walking with his brother and there's an old lady with them looking fine in his elegant white coat.

Dwight looked at me with those cold eyes. After my confession to him last Monday, his treatment to me didn't change, and nothing changes too in the way I feel for him. This unexpected meeting made my heart all excited.

"Do you know them?" I asked my parents.

"Senator David's family," mom answered awkwardly. Dad cleared his throat before looking at me again.

"Where were we? Ahhh... so what's your biggest goal, Yasmin?" Dad asked.

I stared at him for a few seconds then to mom who looks uncomfortable. This must have something to do with Dwight's family. I only knew Dwight recently, and I met their mother for the first time. If my parents know their family then they should have greeted them, but they just ignore them when they passed our table.

After Dwight, his brother and mother arrived, I started to notice mom's awkward actions. I don't want to be impolite and asked her why. She would explain it herself if she wants to share.

My parents were among the richest people in the country. Under their name is the Hale Technology that has been successfully operating for 15 years and one of the biggest companies in Asia. Dad is currently the CEO and mom is the COO. They were the first authentic example to me that with great power comes great responsibility. I love them beyond their titles and achievements.

"You forgot to answer my question a while ago. What was your biggest goal, Yasmin?" Dad asked again when we're doing eating and they started to check their phones for work-related matters.

"It's to set you and mom free from the business world. I know it's been tiring dealing with the greedy and selfish people, but what you're doing now is rewarding. You surround yourself with both great people and bad ones, but you know to sort out who to keep. I will learn everything soon, so you can rest in a resort without worries about business." Mom was looking at me with tears in her eyes. The silence in our table was so relaxing. After a busy week, this is all I really want - quiet time with the people I love the most.

"Our baby is all grown up. What to do?" Mom was literally in tears when she said that.

"Will you do that much for us?" Dad asked.

"Of course. If you're happy and healthy, what else can I ask for?"

I had to use the bathroom before we leave. I bumped into Dwight's twin brother on my way out. He was leaning on the wall and wore a big smile when he saw me. I was just going to ignore him, but he blocked my way.

"Excuse me," I politely said.

"Hi. I heard you're Dwight's blockmate. I'm his brother, Dwane Jace Bentley." He offered his hand. I smiled too. I find his dimples so cute.

"Nice to meet you."

"I see you're with your parents. Hmm.. can I get your number? Maybe we can be friends." He was offering his phone to me when the door of male comfort room opened. Dwight walked out and he was surprised to see us.

"Yeah sure. We can be good friends, Dwane." I accepted his phone and typed my digits there. I felt Dwight's evil look from my peripheral view. This is to show him that he's not the only guy out there. I know it's impossible for him to be jealous, but I want him to get hurt at least.

"T-thanks. I'll call you soon. See you around Stallion." Dwane looked like he can't believe it when I gave his phone back.

"Sure. We can have lunch together too. Bye. Enjoy your dinner." I was looking at Dwight when I said the last sentence.

Weekend was boring because I had to stay in the house doing all the papers and requirements due next week. Emerald and Ash came over on Sunday to have a group study but it didn't go well. We just watched movies all day, ate and napped. We accomplished nothing at all. We had barbecue beside the pool for dinner. Ash was doing the job while Emerald and me are browsing social media.

"Dwight followed me back." My jaw dropped with what she said. I took her phone to confirm that she's not joking. Damn. He followed her back after seconds. I pouted when I gave her phone back.

"He viewed my story too." She bragged. Whatever. That maybe Dwight's way to tell me that he's totally not interesed in me. He wants me jealous, and yes I'm totally jealous!

It's Monday again. It's the worst week of the month. I woke up irritated for no reason. On my way to school, dysmenorrhea made me feel worse. I went to the clinic first thing in the morning. The nurse advised me to take a medicine and rest. The pain made me weak and sleepy.

I missed the first class, but I made sure to catch up to the second one. Some of my classmates asked why I was absent a while ago. I just told them I'm not feeling well. Dwight was sitting quietly with earphones in.

As usual, I am invisible again. I didn't bother looking at him too for the whole period. It just sucks that the professor has to assign us in the same group for the presentation of case study by the end of week.

He gave us time to talk with the group for ten minutes before he dismissed the class. Dwight was talking to our other member the whole time. I was doing in my laptop the report which I should have done yesterday. It is due on Wednesday, so I'm doing this to just basically save myself from this awkward situation.

"We'll meet on Wednesday afternoon to talk about this. For the meantime, we can just review the case and gather our thoughts. We'll have a discussion on Wed and final output." He said with finality.

"I'm not available on Wednesday afternoon. What about tomorrow?"

"I have activities tomorrow. You can give provide your share before that day and we will take care of the rest. If you have any question, you can just approach us the day after." Dwight answered.

"Okay." I answered.

"What okay? Will be there or not?" His sarcasm made my blood boil.

"I'll see if I can free my schedule on that time. Can you wait?"

"Make it clear next time. Don't give me a vague one word answer next time." I rolled my eyes and shook my head. I put all my attention to the report I am doing while they discussed more.

"Give me your phone number, so I can contact you." Dwight said. It sounded like a command. He put his phone on my desk. I don't know but his cold treatment made me so annoyed this time. I keyed my business number and gave it back to him.

"That's my business number. In case you'll call, kindly send a message first with your name. I don't usually respond to unknown contacts." This is the first time I acted this cold to him.

He did not even gave a reply. Damn him. He also asked for our other groupmate's number.

"Answer when I call. I don't have enough time to be calling you twice." Wow. He's too arrogant.

"Good then. When I don't answer, that means I don't have time too. I'll be doing my part, so let's not inconvenient each other on other time beside Wednesday afternoon. I'll free my schedule for this." I stood and gathered my things. From my peripheral view, I also saw him stood.

"Let's talk." His voice was low. He started putting his things inside his bag.

"Hmm.. I'll go ahead." Raffy, our other member, said.

"Okay, sure. See you in the next class," I answered smiling.

Dwight did not wait for me. He stormed out of the room like he's mad. I rolled my eyes and used the other door, so I won't bump into him. I don't want to talk to him on this mood. I might just throw away my chance if there is.

When I went out, I saw him waiting at the door that I used.

"Next time, Dwight. If it's not academic-related, let's discuss it next time." I feel dizzy. Maybe I should just call it a day. Red days are just the worst!

"What did I do?" His voice was calm which made my forehead furrowed. He knows how to talk that way. I'm surprised.

"Excuse me?" I seriously did not understand his question.

He walked more closely that I had to look up so our eyes would be in the same level.

"What did I do that annoys you? You kept rolling your eyes and being sarcastic to me the whole time." I almost did not hear his whisper. His perfume is like a potion that made me fall all the time.

"Are you pretending to care now?"

"I asked the question first. Are you tired chasing me that you're jumping to my brother?" That really pushed my button.

"Even that's the case, it's none of your damn business." He walked towards me and I had no choice but to walk backward. I am now cornered between the glass door and him. Surely, our blockmates can see Dwight blocking me with his two arms between him and the door.

Our bodies were so close that it's already hard to breath knowing he's this close and yet I have no chance.

"So you're treating me this way because of Dwane? You have no f*****g sense of loyalty, Yasmin." His face was closer when he said it. Our noses touched which made me gasped.

"Are you jealous, Dwight? Because if not, you can now let me go before rumors about us spread," I whispered.

He smiled before he caressed my face with his right hand. The spark it created was undeniably good. I removed his hand, but he gave a peck to my lips. I was going to slap him, but he caught my hands and restrained it to my back.

"I wish rumors about us would spread, Yasmin. I can't take you jumping from one man to another after you said you like me." He kissed me slowly. My heart melted and I felt like crying with how much I felt that moment.

I wished he would like me back, but now I'm scared. It's scary to fall deeper from here. This is the first time I felt overwhelming feelings towards someone, and I am afraid that it's with Dwight. Maybe it's time to stop.

I opened my eyes when he let go of my lips. We are surrounded by students from different class. They are taking pictures and girls are murmuring.

"I'll see you in the next class." He said it loud knowing that the other students will hear him. His face went close again, so I avoided him and face the other direction. He chuckled.

"Try dating other guys after this, Yasmin. I bet you'll lose bunch of admirers for playing with me. Served you right." He whispered before walking away. I watched his back as he walked away.

This man won't ever take me seriously. I should be the one to leave first next time. It feels right and wrong at the same time. It's hard to love the wrong guy.