CHAPTER FIVE : BEAR

I was not in my own senses after hearing Carx asking me for a date. He really didn’t go to school, but instead he waited for me to finish my food. I didn’t say any word after he said that to me. I still continued doing my chores while he was hanging there around the kitchen and waited for me to get done. I feel irritated when I could feel how he keep me with his long stares while sitting on the high chair of kitchen counter.

“Can you go out, sir? I actually have a lot of things to finish. And I don’t have enough time to play with you,” I reasoned and couldn’t help my eyes to roll them frustratingly. “You may either go to school. If that’s the case.”

“You really making me wait,” he said while he was playing with his mouth. “Don’t find any reason to escape. You’re still under my order. And you have to go with me to the market,” he demanded and really show his serious expressions that I haven’t seen before until now.

“I don’t go dates—”

Carx laughed at me then grinned after. “You are? Why are you afraid? Let’s try it for the first time,” he said and still continue mocking me. “You’ll go with me or go out from this house?” And now, threatening me for not obeying his orders.

I just nodded and rushed to change an outfit. I saw Magna heading through the kitchen as well. She obviously came from cleaning or have a walk outside when all over her face was sweating. “You’re going somewhere?” She asked after realizing that I am going to maidens room. Which the door was just two meters away from her behind.

“Carx need to accompany him to go out somewhere,” I said and couldn’t resist the feeling of irritation in my voice. “He liked babysitting, don’t you?”

“Nope. We didn’t even go out. He just order me to buy something and gives me the list,” she abruptly answered that makes me feel awkward and feel malicious of something that I shouldn’t. Did he like me? Or toying me?

“Well, I couldn’t say any means about his decision. He’s just too persistent,” I stated as I showed her last awkward smile. “I’ll go ahead. I’ll take some of the task later.”

Magna nodded at me and didn’t bother to observed my weird actions. I feel like I’m trying to do something light and ease my heart of feeling something strange. I just couldn’t stop my heart from throbbing. Or I was just having a panic attack this time? It’s suffocating and I couldn’t breathe.

I just choose to wear purple floral dress that I’d usually wear during Sundays. But since we’re heading out, I have to look presentable at least. Just in case I’ll meet people I randomly know. They wouldn’t look at me as disgust. I paired it with a sneakers and also sprayed my perfume all over me. I stepped out and saw how Carx was leaning against the wall beside my door.

I feel how my heart drop in terrible shock. He automatically looked at me from head to toe. The same examining that he did earlier. “You always dress nicely. Who taught you?” He asked and appeared a bit smile to his lips.

I wry and secretly hide the irritants in my voice as I replied, “Me. Who else?” I walked pass by him and sneak around the living room and in the kitchen. “Why not try asking Magna to accompany you instead?” I asked, it’s out of my curiosity but truly not interested with going out after I heard another bad news from his mouth. Like was I totally rocking the bottom and not really having a good taste with dress? I honestly don’t, but I don’t have a choice cause I’m going to live in a city that full of trends.

“They don’t wear the same good aura as you. I might lose my confident with that,” he reasoned out that makes my face to crumpled for a lot of times. Did he just told me that he don’t like cheap-like girls? I honestly don’t judge people, but I can’t resist the fact that he really don’t appreciate small things but instead, he’s insulting it persistently as he can. I grimaced with my thought. Should I celebrate and be grateful for having a good feedback? It isn’t right!

“Lead the way, sir. I might wreck your stage of presence. You definitely have the most gorgeous aura in this house,” I said while trying to pertain a thought of how ‘hideous’ he was in his lousy outfit, though he’ll call them all branded. I saw Magna peeking from the living room. She probably heard it. Not to judge but, Magna haven’t caught in a new vogue. “We’ll go now.” I mouthed her and show a genuine smile as I could.

As I go downstairs out the main door. I followed him going through the garage and picking up his car. I suddenly feel nervous and gulped three times after I realized that I might be a driver in this case? And, I don’t have any idea to manage that thing. “I’ll just take a walk sir and going to wait you. . .where?” I suggested and faked a chuckle. It’s annoying me right now.

“What are you saying? Get in!” He exclaimed as he opened a door beside driving seat. I ushered myself and stride. I tripped and accidentally fell to his arms. I was just being stupid in rushing things after he’s bossing me around. “Did you intentionally did that?” He was too serious now, thus I quickly part myself away from him and didn’t dare to reply a word.

He closed the door gently as he turned to my left side to have himself settle in driving seat as he gently close the door as well. He started the engine without looking at me. He manipulated the steering wheel while heading north and fixed up his stares focused to the road. “I don’t think you’re flirting. But, probably?” He suddenly utter and expose his smirking lips.

“Are you really thinking that was intentionally happened? That was accident. Okay.” I defended myself as I could to stop him from being bothered. “Where are we going?” I asked as I realized we’re heading out from the main area. It’s the farthest part of Western City. Heading through tall building company and also varied stores and shops on side of the streets.

“Are we going to buy?” I asked as I found a market that sells a lot of fresh vegetables. “We can stop here for a moment—”

“They don’t allow parking along the streets. You just have to walk if you’d like,” he said, trying to convince me that it’ll takes more time for me to have aa patient to went through the crowd. “You want?” He challenged.

“Of course. I’ll just buy food stocks there. And you have to wait for me through that area,” I instructed him to park his car and wait for me to that Hile Shoes Company. Carx nodded and started to drive again. He seems forced and bothered.

After he parked the car, he intently looked to me and lean. “You have to hurry. I hate waiting,” he said after I nodded then clicked the door open. I walk straight back to where I spotted a market 1that offers discount by selling vegetables and fruits. I’ve got my own money and didn’t bother to ask him about budget.

While I was probing to the stocks. I saw someone standing straight beside me and twisted his neck to look at me. “Aren’t you living in Carx’ house?” He asked. But I don’t have any idea about him. I even feel suspicious how he track my personal information. Suddenly bragging an inquires that makes me feel awkward this time.

“Sorry? But, may I know who you are?” I firstly asked and stopped overthinking. This kind of interaction absolutely make me wonder if I knew him randomly or what?

“I’m Carx’ neighborhood. Feliz Guxman,” he said while trying to have a shake hands with me. “And you’re?” He asked.

“My girlfriend, bruh!” I was shocked to see Carx standing beside me already. He was even raising his brows and attempt to find something stupid. “She’s my maid actually. Her name’s Net.” He explained informally that makes me feel humiliated. The way he utter those words, it makes me feel something more after calling me a girlfriend even he was just being playful. But then, he added a statement that, I’m his maid.

“Is that so? Well, can I have a talk with her?” Feliz asked and still showing his smiley face. I don’t know if what should I do after noticing that there’s something wrong with me. I shiver, due to anger I guess? I feel regretful and most of all, devastated to the maximum.

“Go ahead,” said Carx after choosing an apple by himself. I was still stuck and nervously aching every where. Something hits me and absolutely penetrate my heart with a sharp knife. It’s not easy to pull it off from me. I’m bleeding, and it’s too painful. Hearing his words again, make me feel I really was loser.

“Are you okay?” Feliz asked while trying to reach for my arms. “You’re paling. Are you sick?” I suddenly took hold on his arms and squeeze them. I can’t control the bad feeling inside. I feel dizzy, and my heart gone wild. It absolutely making me out of breath.