I looked at the screen with my mouth gaped. Before the actors could even get to the most scandalous part of the clip, my arm immediately stretched to close the laptop. I grimaced when I heard the screen slapped the keyboard after the harsh closedown.
I glanced at Florian, his eyes looked sleepy and his cheeks were unusually tinted. His mouth parted to utter a word but it immediately curved to a thin line before looking away from me. His jaw clenched firmly.
My face reddened as my mind automatically flew to that night at the funfair...in the ferris wheel. I remembered how he kissed me tenderly and passionately at the top of the sky under the blinding lights of the fireworks.
"I didn't know-" he said but was cut off by loud knocks on the door.
Florian opened the door, revealing a tall skinny man panting so hard while holding another compact disc in his right hand. My forehead crumpled. I recognized t
We headed to the parking lot of the mall where a black wrangler was waiting for us. Ryan opened the door for me and I said my thanks before I slid into the passenger seat. "Sorry, I should've asked you out to eat first before we head back. So rude of me..." he chuckled as he manipulated the big car. "We can stop by somewhere?" I shook my head and smiled in assurance at him. "It's fine, I'm not hungry anyway. We can do the eating later once I get hired." "Alright..." His mother's café was only ten minutes away from Whale Bay. If I get hired, it wouldn't be much of a hassle. I really hope my mind would function well later at the interview 'cause I wouldn't want to let this opportunity slip away because of my lame answers. I don't know much about Ryan's mother but it's a known fact that they're one of the humblest and kindest family in our town. I hope that fact isn't just a rumor!
Ryan insisted to drive me home 'til Whale Bay. Even after dropping me at the entryway of the beach, he also decided to walk me to my house.He was known by everyone so having him walk beside me gathered all the attention and interest of my neighbors. I could already imagine the conclusions and made-up stories they'll be telling everyone about this."Thanks again, Ryan. I owe you a lot for today..."He smirked wickedly at me. "I'll ask you to pay one of these days.""Oh, please. Could you wait until payday?""Nah, I'm not interested with money," he scooted closer to me and knocked my shoulder playfully. "Maybe a date or two will do?""H-huh?" an incredulous expression appeared on my face. A date? Maybe a friendly date is what he meant, right? It's impossible he'd ask me out to an actual date. He's rich and handsome! What would he want to do w
An hour after I lay down beside Florian, I was about to completely doze off to sleep but I was woken up by his silent groans. I shifted around to look at him but he remained lying in prone position. His silent groans slowly turn into loud whimpers. He sounded like he's in so much pain so I hastily sat down on the bed and pat him gently on the back. He must be having a bad nightmare. "Florian, wake up..." I continued caressing his bare back, feeling his warm temperature. "Wake up..." Though, my voice wasn't enough to stir him up from his nightmare. I started worrying when his whimpers got louder. His voice cracked painfully, as if he's hanging on the precipice shouting for help. "Hey!" I tried shaking his shoulder vehemently. With all the remaining strength in my arms, I grabbed his shoulder and pulled him away in his current sleeping position. I was successful! His back finally fe
Ryan was oddly silent throughout our drive to her mother’s café. There’s an obvious frown on his face and his grip on the steering wheel was a bit forceful so I didn’t bother to open my mouth. The atmosphere inside the car felt pretty thick, I almost asked him to drop me by on the sidewalk and volunteer to go to the café on my own. Whatever did Florian told him? That jackass! We’re gonna have words later once I’m back. I cleared my throat and glanced at him nervously. “Uhm… is there a problem?” His face immediately calmed. He looked back at me with a forced smile. “I’m sorry. Just having a bad day…” “Hmm… may I know why?” Ryan grinned; he looked back at the road and didn’t answer my question. “You didn’t tell me you have a boyfriend,” he chuckled humorlessly. “I made a fool out of myself asking you out on a date.”
An hour before the fireworks show begins, Florian and I were seated side by side on the couch with the laptop in front of us. We were supposed to watch a horror film but ended up seeing a rom-com Korean show. It’s a pretty long season with almost ten episodes. I’m not sure if Florian was enjoying this kind of film but he didn’t complain anyway when I chose to play this one.I rested my back comfortably on the sofa while hugging my pillow tightly. A giggle escaped my mouth as I watched the couples get flustered after an accidental kiss. I squealed on my seat. The Korean actor is so handsome and attractive! And their skin! So radiant and flawless! How is that possible? Was it a camera trick? They need to drop their skin-care routine!“You like films like this?” Florian butted in beside me. I nodded shyly, my eyes fixated still on the screen.“I enjoy every genre as long as the plot is superb. What about you? You do
We both held each other’s gazes as the fireworks show begins. The explosion was loud and clear since our house isn’t even that far from the beach. I looked at Florian, waiting for any reaction. He remained silent while staring back at me but I knew his whole attention was directed on the blasting fireworks outside. I grabbed his hand and guided him back to the couch. The movie was still playing on the laptop so I paused it quickly before I settled beside him. “How are you feeling?” I asked worriedly. He shook his head and concentrated even more on the sound. I was worried that he might hurt his head again and faint if the fireworks trigger his memories. However, he remained still and silent on his seat. The explosion lasted for at least fifteen minutes. I was waiting to see any reaction from Florian but there was nothing. And that got me even more worried.
Good thing Regina was there to make the mood lighter for us. We didn't say anything about it. We didn't mention how she already revealed Agatha's gender to me without the girl's permission."I'll see you girls tomorrow," I waved good bye at them since we decided to part ways after our lunch. Agatha smiled. Though, it didn't reach her eyes."See you! I can't wait to work with you," she said, waving back at me. Regina kissed my cheek again before they drove off.Now I was left on my own. I couldn't help but think about Agatha since this was the first time somebody has taken an interest on me in the opposite gender. I'm used to having boys flocking my way when I was in college. But girls? I giggled silently. Agatha is so pretty, who would have thought, right?I arrived home around two in the noon. The house was empty and silent, like I expected. Florian probably went to work at
One hour or two, I'm not really certain how long I have been waiting at the sand in utter fear. The night only got darker and what alarmed me was the sudden change of the waves' movement. The wind blew colder too, making me tremble in my thin sleeveless top.Florian's gentle kisses flashed in my head. How he caresses me softly last night and how we cuddled me in his arms was etched bitterly in my mind. I couldn't help but think it could be the last time I'd be able to touch him like that. My heart ached painfully at that thought.How I could I not notice? I wasn't even aware of his absence while I was peacefully working out at home? Why has nobody suspected their missing presence? They should've been here before afternoon but nobody actually noticed? Everyone just got alarmed after the sunset?I expelled a deep frustrated sigh. When I heard something on the water, my head immediately turned up to look for that noise. My eyes widened whe