CHAPTER FOUR

JUDE HENRY

I was like an idiot sitting in my office and seemed out of my mind.

"Fuck!" She disturbs my mind too much.

I go to the office without seeing her. If not because of the important meeting this morning, I don’t have any intention of leaving early without seeing her.

Just thinking of her angelic face, I feel heated already. She’s the only woman who I have memorized the facial features of. If I were an artist I could draw it quickly.

I was blown away. Was it karma to play on women's emotions back then? She confused my mind so much that there was no certainty if she likes me too. 'Fuck- Mary Lynelle what did you do?' I said to myself.

Suddenly, I remember when I first saw her beautiful and gentle face.

I was in a hurry to go to the bathroom to take a shower, I had a meeting early if I'm not mistaken, and it was early in the morning when we separated from my friends' club. What else to expect as we are both rich children so even if we waste money, we can get along especially when it comes to women.

I quickly went downstairs after I got dressed with my attaché case. When I came out of the door, I saw the girl that I also met last night. She is talking to the flowers in the garden. The first thing I noticed was her very shiny and long hair while looking at her back.

My heartbeats went wild as I slowly approached her. I’m afraid she would feel my presence.

I smiled at what she says to the flowers, she’s "Weird,"

I don’t seem to feel annoyed. If not, I might scold her for wasting her time at work.

I feel amused watching what she is doing, I felt like I was having fun not until I was suddenly surprised by her sudden turn.

"Fuck!" I was shocked by the force of the water that went into my body so all of a sudden I couldn't stop myself from saying it badly and shout at her.

I wanted to approach her while she was bent over while crying so I was preceded by fear, I think she was too scared by what I have done.

Because of what happened and I still wanted to watch her, I called my secretary to just cancel my appointment and we would just talk about the meeting through video call.

I feel like an idiot secretly watching what she does outside and if my friends and girlfriends will find out what I’m doing they might laugh at me.

I’m the one who’s affected when I shouted at her.

"What now Henry? Are you weak on women now?" I teased myself. 'Wrong move man.' That's my mind.

Because I knew she would avoid me, I made a way and pretended to send Nanny Cora a breakfast even though I had no appetite, and why? I just wanted to see her up close so I thought of doing that.

I’m not mistaken because as she approached me, she really was scared of me. Even to look in my eyes, she refused. I massage my nose while being frustrated.

I restrained myself from wanting to touch her so I thought of asking her name. Another wrong move for me because my heart was pounding as I bare face that even without makeup, it was still very beautiful. As beautiful as her name. I was really tempted right now to kiss her lips which were naturally red. It's tempting to kiss but I didn't do it so she won’t be scared.

My head heats up because every time she sees me, she quickly avoids where I was and that thought didn't put me to sleep and I always think of her.

So I was so happy to catch up with him alone while she was cleaning my room. I walk slowly. For her to avoid noticing that I have come to the bedroom. I secretly watched her as she tried to close the curtain. I can now be one of those stalkers who ignored his secret crush by sneaking a peek at her.

I almost flew off where she stood when I saw that she would fall to the floor. I hugged her from behind so she wouldn't be hurt. Even my arm hit the corner of the chair. I didn't feel it because the only thing I thought was if she’s hurt.

I had so much fun that day and I can include it in the most memorable day of my life. It was like I won a business deal. Even if she doesn't agree, she will be my girlfriend after I kiss her. I already own her even if she likes it or not. She's just mine.

My secretary's knock brought me back to my senses.

"Come in," I answered. My secretary looked up to me.

"Sir, the conference room is ready, everything is completely inside, you are the only one they are waiting."

"Okay, I'll be there." I quickly replied to my secretary. She came out immediately after letting me know.

I was just quietly listening and serious -faced at the presentations of the company’s shareholders. I only nodded and answered them okay.

Sometimes she haunts my mind but I don't want them to think that I have other things in mind. I think she’s already tired because keeps running through my mind.

I am the CEO of the Gomez group of companies that has many branches here in Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao and also in other countries.

At the age of twenty -eight I had already proven a lot in the business field. In fact, it has grown even more since I took over the position left by my father. When it comes to business I don’t practice mercy.

So other employees are hesitant and afraid of me because I can easily fire an employee especially when they are sloppy at work. I'm serious when it comes to business matters. So even those at a young age have high respect for me.

"Sir that's all," said a board member after the presentation.

"Okay, meeting adjourned. I'll check it first before I approved the proposal." Everyone agreed and returned to their respective jobs.

I walked out of everyone's conference room. I kept walking to the office. I was getting ready to go home right away. I couldn’t help but be excited to see her again. I smiled at the thought.

"Shit-is this me?" Weak whisper to myself.

I was in a hurry to leave the office. I immediately got to the waiting vehicle.

"Shit! You are now crazy Henry." I said softly, I shuddered in my senses as I walked to my car.

I drive so fast just to get home. The scar speed is like a teenager chasing just to see her crush.

'Damn! Jude Henry you're already sick.' That's my mind. I sighed violently. I guess this is what my friends say that I was shot by cupid.