Eight: The Hard Choice

Carlos 

I still can't believe that I get to keep that bodyguard.

Damnit!!!

It's been a day and he's this annoying.

I don't think I'll survive a whole month seeing him around.

Why didn't Jonathan take a second thought about it though?

I guess he wants to punish me that much right?

I glanced at the bodyguard who stood at a distance beside me.

My eyes were boiling with rage for him.

"It's a nice trick you pulled back there, I must admit. But don't get his assurance into your head, I'm still your boss." I said to remind him.

He didn't say a word. He just put his hands behind his back.

I dashed away into my office while he followed suit behind me.

I felt like shit having him follow me around like a fly.

As I walked into the office, I glanced at a corner to spot Stanley in his own office.

Only a thick glass wall separated our offices.

I had chosen that design since I thought Stanley's relationship with me will last forever.

I saw Stanley in his office with another colleague—a lower staff.

Stanley was rubbing his hand like he usually does to me during dates.

I gasped jealously.

He took a glimpse at me and held unto the colleague's hand.

Jimmy is his name.

I couldn't bear the betrayal. And I hated ever more than Hudson had moved on so quickly.

I turned around quickly, and pulled Travis closer before giving him a kiss.

He tried to push me off him, but then I held his crotch area, pressing his soft limp inside.

I felt his hard grip on the back of my neck.

What the heck I'm I doing?

They wasn't much time to regret my actions, I had to make sure Stanley was looking.

He pushed me unto the table and I dragged his tie to pull him to myself again.

It felt like a rough romance, a battle of love.

I tilt my head towards the glass wall and caught Stanley's gaze lost upon us.

I traced his veins to his fist. He looked angry.

I was pleased to see him that way.

I hope I sent a pure message that I also can move on fast.

He gives me a maniac stare and walked out of his office.

I freed Travis off my lips for a second heaving a sigh of relief.

"What was that just now huh!" Travis began ranting.

Of course he'll get mad. It was unplanned for, so he has the rights to be.

However, I won't spear him the moment of being guilty.

"Don't act like you didn't enjoy it. I felt your tongue savoring mine." I accused him.

"You're being ridiculous right now. I should tell your father about this." He threatened, squinting to know my reaction.

I scoffed, "save your breath, my father already knows who I am." 

He wipes his lips like it's just now we kissed.

If there was another man in the room, I wouldn't have kissed him for sure.

I just didn't have an option.

"This should never happen again." He cuts me a warning, pointing a finger at me.

And the seats on the chair opposite the table.

He does have a daring mind.

"You're to stand outside the door bodyguard." I said to him, stressing the word bodyguard.

He stood up from the seat and walked out without grinning or complaining.

I don't just understand him.

As I relaxed on my comfortable seat, my phone beeps on.

A message slides to the screen. It was from Stanley.

I smiled.

Is he reacting so soon already?

The message read, 'meet me in the private parking lot.'

That park was meant for only VIPs like myself and Jonathan.

I bit my lips softly and stood up from my seat to go see him.

Travis attempted to follow me, but I stopped him.

It was a private meeting between Stanley and I, I didn't want his presence to interfere.

The VIP parking lot was lit up with bright lights as always.

It's unique design giving a reason to admire.

Not for me though. I've probably seen it a lot.

I was there for Stanley anyway.

Stanley was standing just behind Jonathan's car.

His back seemed to use the car for support, while he played with his finger.

He made his hair a slick falling behind his back.

It looks pretty good on him.

"Stanley." I called his name before revealing myself to him.

He stood straight, moving away from the car gently.

I was going to tell him that what he saw back there in the office was just me pulling his legs. That there was nothing between my bodyguard and I. 

But then, he began speaking first.

"Carlos, I don't know what you're trying to prove, but you and I can never work again."

He didn't quite maintain eye contact.

Even as much as his words hurt me. 

I didn't want to be the broken one again.

"Well then, why call me out just to tell me this? I thought you made it clear the other night?" I reminded him.

"I know you still want me Carlos, you kissed that guy back there to make me jealous didn't you?" He holds me arm.

I could see the anger all over his bumping veins. Or was it jealousy?

I pulled my hand from his, "Travis is no stranger, Travis is my boyfriend."

"You're lying!" He accused me.

I smirked.

"You can't move on so quickly Carlos. You're not lovable."

"And yet you loved me." I reminded him.

"That's because I'm the only one who can love you that way Carlos." His voice breaks soft.

"Well, Stanley. looks you made it clear about breaking up."

"Of course!" He replied with his voice somewhat trembling.

I turned away and left him standing there.

Although my heart pounded inside me.

What if I've just created an imperishable gap between us.

Stanley is right, no one can love me like he does.

I don't know if I can live with this pretense for a long time.

I'd probably die of heart attack, spending time without him.

I wished he had called me back while I turned away. I wished he had come hold my hand.

But his reluctant action only proved that he really had nothing to do with me.

I quickly my pace to get to the office on time.

I had just told a lie that Travis is my boyfriend. I have to make that happen at all cost else Stanley would figure out that I'm lying.

Once again Travis, out of every man in the world.

I wish there was a second option.