The Gilded Cage

chapter 6

I stood looking at him in bewilderment and disapproval, repeating: "And how should I treat you... no... how do you see me treating you?"

— "With intense aversion, with annoyance, anger, and sharpness... Don't I please you?"

I stared at him in astonishment, stammering: "P...please me?!"

He nodded affirmatively, drawing a calm side smile: "Yes?!"

He added, sighing: "Because I like you a lot and you kind of appeal to me!"

I gaped, processing what he was saying, but I jumped up warily and in astonishment as I heard his laughter that rose in the place!

— "Wh...what's funny?"

— "I was joking!"

He said it sarcastically and laughed again, heading to his room, saying arrogantly: "You must have believed that joke of mine! If only you could see your face... as if you're hearing a similar confession for the first time in your life! I should have prepared the camera at least for—"

And his voice gradually faded until it disappeared from my sight, and he entered his room!

Da... damn him...

He's good at annoying me indeed!!

I don't think I can bear him for even one minute! I feel like I'll be thrown in jail before I even get the certificate I strived for!

We were forced to wait for Mr. Edward for two consecutive days...

And you can imagine my suffering, the amount of provocation, and the quantity of annoyance he caused me! I even felt a desire to acquire a shield to take with me in the apartment wherever I went to keep him away from me, as he never gave up trying to get close to me or chatter about my privacy!!

And the biggest and most important disaster...

The so-called Chris has a paper exactly matching my lease agreement!

I exhaled angrily, pacing back and forth: "Unbelievable... he actually conned us! If only I could see him and tear him apart with my own hands!"

I added furiously: "How dare he deceive me..."

I screamed in Cristóbal's face: "How? Tell me!"

He was startled by my scream and jumped up, dropping the biscuit piece, but he soon said annoyed: "I've got a headache, so stop moving everywhere! I'm about to vomit..."

I sat down submissively and tiredly, and minutes passed until he stood up to say seriously, snapping his fingers, announcing the invention of an idea: "I found it..."

I eyed him with anticipation, so he continued: "I just remembered that I took his home address... when he asked me to meet him there to receive the key. It's true that I lost the address, but I... think I remember where the house is..."

I furrowed my brow in frustration: "And you say this now? What are you waiting for then... let's go!"

I continued curtly: "Because I can't stand sitting with you for one more minute!"

Then I stood up, wondering: "Do you have a car?"

He smiled calmly: "How would I own one! I wouldn't have faced difficulty getting car costs if I weren't waging this cold war to get the apartment!"

My eyebrows rose in disapproval until I said, confronting him with astonishment: "Weird..."

— "What's weird!"

— "Were you deceiving all the girls around you that you're rich or something?"

I added sarcastically: "Unless it's only your appearance that deceives them, nothing more!"

He laughed cheerfully: "I like your thinking, Miss Charlotte!"

He added with pride: "The thing is, I possess a rare skill that only a few people master!"

I let out a sarcastic hum: "This confidence of yours will blind you one day!"

He commented in a disapproving tone: "Blind me? Do you really not think I'm attractive in appearance!"

I ignored him and hurried to change my clothes and tied up my long hair, leaving the rebellious strands scattered around my face...

He was waiting for me in the living room, and as soon as he saw me, we headed out...

We got on the bus, and what amazed me the most was his hesitant and reserved features! But I didn't pay special attention to the matter and ignored him whether he was upset or not... no one is more upset than me here!

Because this giant young man standing opposite me doesn't stop clinging to me! What exactly is his problem?!

Damn him, what a scoundrel and filthy! I tried to move away but failed, so I let out an annoyed exhale loudly, trying to show him how rude he was, then glared at him angrily, but he didn't care...

Only seconds later, I found myself being pulled forcefully by two hands that suddenly extended!

And pulled me forcefully to be surrounded by two strong arms. I knew it was the arrogant Chris and tried to slip from between his hands, but he whispered softly: "At least it's better than having a stranger like him cling to you!"

I whispered angrily: "And who are you so that you're not a stranger to me? And clearly, you're taking full advantage of the situation... so back off now!"

But he pulled me forcefully and said: "I'll let you go when one of those occupying all the seats does!"

I gritted my teeth, muttering: "I didn't ask for your help. Even extending your hand for help seems very provocative to me!"

But he paid me no attention... and all my attempts failed, so I surrendered submissively. After a while, the bus stopped, and we got off, and the first thing I did was turn to him angrily and flustered, so he exchanged looks with me indifferently!