CHAPTER 7- UNDER THE SAME ROOF (3)

Chapter 7- Under The Same Roof (3)

NATHANIA's POV

Starting earlier I was restless and couldn’t sleep, I-I just slapped Warren Anderson, my boss. Arrgh! B-but.. w-why did he kiss me? What does that mean? Or does that mean anything?

Dammmmmn!!! I think I'm going crazy thinking about that, I can also feel my face getting hot feeling so much shame. Wait, why am I the one who's shy when he's the one who kissed me? Aish! I don’t know what to do anymore! It is my first day here at his house-- but then he kissed me right away. What about the next few days? Shit! It can't be! Whatever it takes, I will never give myself to someone like him. I need to be brave because I know he will make a way just to get me. And I will not allow that! hmp! I promised myself that I would give ‘this’ to my husband-- in the future. And I will fulfill that!

I took a deep breath and lay down on the bed. What's wrong with my brain and I went down earlier, now this happened. Haaay, how am I going to face him tomorrow? Aish! Maybe I'll just avoid him? Wait, how can I avoid him if in the first place, he doesn't always pay attention to me? And one more thing, he might not be here tomorrow. That's right, I'll get up late tomorrow because I'm sure he's not here at home anymore. I laughed at that thought, I'm really smart!

After a few minutes of lying in bed, drowsiness visited me so I didn't realize, I fell asleep.

The next day, the bright sunlight hitting my face woke me up. When I got up, I immediately looked at what time it is and I smiled when I saw that it is eleven o'clock in the morning, I smiled because I’m sure that Mr. An --- Warren already went to work. So, I sang a song and went to the bathroom to take a shower. While taking a bath, I still can't forget what happened last night. Slowly I lifted my hand to touch my lip, I closed my eyes. I can still feel the softness of his lips and the warmth of his breath. I immediately opened my eyes and shook my head. Warren is really different, I can’t understand his behavior.

After I took a bath, I just wore denim shorts and a t-shirt. I didn't have any clothes to wear so I plan to do my laundry later. The problem is, I don’t know if he has a laundry area here. Is it because of the size of his house? Haaay, I'll find out later. If he doesn't have one, I'll just do the laundry here in the bathroom and then just hang it outside-- maybe I'll just make a clothesline.

I was on the stairs and I was close to the bottom when I heard Warren's voice from the kitchen..

"Then cancel all the meetings for today! Is it hard to do that ?!" He shouted angrily. Good heavens! Why is he still here? And what did he say? Cancel all the meetings for today?

So does that mean he's not going to work again? Shit! I immediately ran upstairs and locked the bedroom door. My heart beats rapidly! If he stays here at home all day, does that mean I'm also here in the room all day? Aish! I 'm doomed!

But wait, why should I worry when the things in this room are complete, right? I nodded at what I thought. There is internet, cabled TV, mini fridge, air conditioning and bathroom. I smiled. Okay!

It's been two hours already and I'm so hungry, there aren't enough biscuits and soda in the mini fridge. I want to eat a heavy meal, but how? How annoying this situation is! It’s his fault because he kissed me!

While watching, I was surprised when Warren suddenly knocked on the door. Shems, this is it! W-what's this man's problem again?

"I know you're awake so open the door now." I frowned, I don’t wanna open it! After what he did to me last night? For his information, that’s my first kiss! First kiss! "Won't you get out of there?" He asked boredly. I took a deep breath. No! I will not go out. After all? Did he think it was that easy to forget? That's my first kiss! If that’s nothing for him, that's a big deal for me! Hmp!

Then now he's knocking ---

"Didn't you hear me a while ago?" I stood up suddenly. For pete's sake--

"H-how did you get in here?" He seriously laid the key on top of the mini refrigerator. Y-yeah right .. i-it's his house. I cleared my throat.

"So.." He looked around the room. "Enjoying your stay here so far?" He stopped looking at me and then he looked at me from top to bottom.

"W-why are you here?" He looked back at me and took a sip.

"We'll go somewhere." Where? "Mall." He answered as if he could read my mind.

"O-okay, I’ll j-just change--"

"No need. You already look good." He said before turning around and leaving the room. I was stunned, w-what? I looked good? "Move faster!" He shouted from below. What the heck! I am still enjoying what he said because he only says 'you look good' once.

Of course, before going down, I fixed the room first and then put on light lipstick so that I don't look dead wandering around the mall, right? I also combed my hair, only now I noticed that my hair is waist length.

"What the heck?! What's taking you so freaking long?" I looked at him angrily. I'm having a moment here!

"Sorryyy~ let’s go." I said sarcastically. This man is really something!

We got in his car which was so shiny that people might get scared to touch because it might get scratched. As we traveled the way out of the subdivision I was amazed because of the beauty and unique exteriors of the houses. Maybe the people who live here are very rich. Haaay!

I looked at Warren who’s driving next to me and then I also looked at myself, I looked like his assistant! Even though he is wearing simple clothes-- he has this powerful aura and you could immediately see that he was a very rich man. Huhu! The vibe tho!

When we got out of the car, almost all of the people immediately looked at us. The fact that we got off the Ferrari F60 America, people will really look at us plus the fact that he's so handsome with his simplicity. I wonder how old Warren is because he really looks young.

"Let's go." He said and walked ahead. I followed him and I saw how the women he passed stared at him and I also saw how they shot me with sharp glances.

We first entered an expensive clothing shop. Actually, it's not just a clothing shop because they also have bags and stilettos lined up, but there are only a few of them. It's definitely a limited edition.

"Good afternoon Mr. Anderson!" Greetings from a woman who I think is an employee of this shop. She looked at me and said .. "Oh, I thought Ms. Therese was with you!" She said as if she’s shocked.

"She's in Atlanta." The woman nodded at Warren's answer. Who is Therese?

"So what can I do for you, Sir?"

"Dress her up. Choose clothes that will suit her."

"Office attire?" Warren just nodded at the woman's last question. He continues to read the magazine.

Did he mean he would buy me clothes I could wear to the office? Cool, their janitress uniforms are also bought in expensive shops.

"Let's go inside." The woman said to me with a smile. I followed her to the office attire section. I was surprised when I looked at the woman and she was looking at me seriously.

"I-is there a problem?" I asked incredulously. The way she looks at me is different; it's as if she’s checking the hell out of me.

"What size are you?"

"S-small?" I answer the question. I'm also not sure what size I am.

"Turn around." I did what she said. "Okay, stop." I stopped spinning and looked at her. She then smiled at me. "You're small size."

Then she turned her back on me and went to the office clothes hangers. "I know the slacks will suit you because of your hip so here .." She handed me three slacks of different colors; black, gray and brown. She also gave me blouses --- t-that's a lot! She even gave me office skirts and blazers. My eyes caught Warren in the underwear section-- maybe to buy his new underwear. What size can he be? Hmm. "Miss, try these clothes and leave the ones that don't fit you inside. Just take out the ones that fit." After that she left me because Warren seemed to call her earlier.

I went inside the fitting room and was amazed at what I saw. A life size mirror and make ups. The great thing is, you can even do a photoshoot here just in case hehehe ~

I tried the ones she gave me and almost all of them fit me. Maybe only two or three blouses didn't fit me so I left it in the fitting room before leaving. Carrying the clothes, I went to the counter and found Warren and the salesclerk laughing.

It's refreshing to see Warren laughing, because he's always angry and hot-tempered --- or maybe just to me? Maybe.

After he paid for all the clothes we left the shop and I carried ALL the paper bags. Imagine, I was carrying three heavy paper bags. He doesn’t even help me! When I glared at him, I saw that he’s holding a small sized paper bag from the shop a while ago. I just shrugged, maybe he bought new underwear because he was in the underwear section.

We went to the heel shop. While the salesclerk was explaining to me the difference and the names of the heels, my head suddenly hurt. Lots of art! When I was a kid I thought there was only one name for 'heels' and now there are mules, chunky, pumps, stilettos and platform heels! And I honestly don't know what these are for-- well, for the feet but-- I applied for a janitress! How can I mop the floor if I'm wearing heels this high? I looked at Warren with a straight face, he was sitting on the sofa with crossed legs and eyes closed. I shook, I really can’t understand what he’s thinking.

"Eat." He said before eating. I swallowed before looking at the food in front of me. When Warren ordered earlier, I heard it was called Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Its name sounds expensive. "What are you doing?" Warren asked angrily. Actually, I seem to be hesitant to eat. With so much nice plating, it looks like I don’t want to ruin it. "Hurry up and eat because I'm drowsy." Annoyed, he said so I could do nothing but eat. I almost jumped at the deliciousness and tenderness of the meat. Oh my gosh! I nearly want to cry, hopefully in the future my siblings will also taste this delicious food.

After we ate we went home. When we got home, he immediately went upstairs and entered the room, maybe tired. I even forgot to thank him. I smiled, it doesn't matter,I’ll just thank him when I see him again.

Because it was only six o'clock in the evening and I couldn't do anything, I decided to wash my dirty clothes. I also found his laundry area, which is well equipped.

While doing laundry, my cell phone rang and when I looked at it, it was my former neighbor Mela who was calling. Why is it? I wiped my hand before answering her call.

"Tanya!" I immediately took my cell phone away from my ear.

“Why?”

"Aunt Lorna wants to talk to you." I covered my mouth. Good heavens! I already forgot my debt! "Hey Tanya!" Aling Lorna shouted on the other line. I’m doomed, I think I’ll be sued for this. "How are you? Where are you now? Are you okay?" I feel deaf-- what’s with her soft voice? Isn’t she mad because I forgot to pay my debt to her?

"O-okay b-but my balance is ---"

"What balance? You are already paid Tanya. Some men in black suits came here and gave me ten thousand dollars plus groceries. Maybe the rumor is true Tanya, did you marry a rich man?!" She asked excitedly. What? Men in black? Ten thousand dollars?

I turned off the call. I know who sent the men in black suits there, but why did he do that? Why is he doing these things to me? I shook my head. Maybe he felt sorry for me? Haha, maybe.

After I did my laundry, I decided to go swimming in the pool at night because it was already eight o'clock in the evening. Of course I make sure that Warren is busy or asleep before I’ll wear a two piece swimsuit. I have a lot like this because I used to go to beach resorts with Manager Nora back then.

I put on my bathrobe when I came out of the room then I ran down the stairs. I'm excited to go swimming! I immediately took off my bathrobe and hugged myself when the cool breeze touched my skin. Ahhhhhh! It's relaxing!

I dived immediately and when I got out of the water I smiled in satisfaction. The zest of this life! I was able to send money to my siblings, I made sure they had enough food and someone to take care of them. I have already paid the debt to Aunt Lorna and I am still looking forward to a job. I floated in the water and smiled again. In my whole life, only now have I been trouble -free in life. Only now am I contented and enjoying this. I'm so happy.

I just swam in the pool and enjoyed the night. While swimming, I tried to do what I always did when I was a kid, to stay underwater for a few minutes. When I was a kid, I could spend seven minutes underwater, I just don't know now because I haven't been able to do that for a long time. I stayed under the water while squinting and sitting on the pool floor.

When I could no longer do so I hurriedly swam up and when I opened my eyes my jaw dropped at what I saw.

It’s Warren. And the only thing he was wearing was just swimming trunks.

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