5: Change

Vanessa's P.O.V.

I was on my way back home when Zeux appear on my way. I gave him a startled look. I was surprised when he smiled at me. Widely.

"Are you going home?" he asked, smiling.

"Perhaps, but what else do you think? Just coming in?"

I slapped myself because he was shocked by what I said. "What are you mad about? I'm just asking."

I pretended to laugh with one hand on my head. I don't know why I said that. Perhaps it's because I'm not in a good mood right now. I had a headache while working earlier today.

"I'm sorry, sir. I had a headache earlier and I'm not in the mood to talk," I say, then fake a smile.

He cracks a grin. "Is that so? Don't worry, I'll just ask you if you want to go home because I wanna give you a ride. I promise I won't do anything else. I just want to take you home."

I scratched my brow and then locked my gaze on him. What did this man eat? Is he all right or something? Why does he want to take me home? He appears to be planning something bad for me, I think? What is it? But I don't want to judge. But what if he has  plan for me? I've heard he's a womanizer. Is he flirting with me? 

"What's the deal with you wanting to take me home?" I raised my eyebrow.

With one hand on his head, he smiled hesitantly. "Nothing. I just want it so you don't have to worry about the trip. Fare reduction as well."

I gave him a stern look. Suddenly, he burst out laughing. I was simply shaken. Could he be insane? Maybe he's insane and he is just pretending to be normal. What if he hurts me unexpectedly? The madmen are still terrifying today.

"I apologize, Sir, but are you insane? Why are you laughing alone?"

He rolled his eyes and laughed once more. I frowned as I walked backwards. Maybe he's insane.

"No, I'm not, and why did you ask?"

I cracked a smile. "Not really, Sir? You're not crazy? If you're not crazy, why do you look crazy? You'll suddenly say you want to take me home, which is creepy, right?"

He smiled and touched her sinuses. "I'm sorry. You're right. It's creepy to ask you that I want to take you home without even a valid reason, but please don't think of me as crazy or something. I just want to give you a ride, that's all."

I just stared as he spoke. He seemed serious about what he was saying. But what if he's just putting on a show? Perhaps he was merely acting. I'm not sure, but I don't trust men anymore.

I just stood there staring at him. He cocked his brow at me. Is it normal for your boss to ask you this? I was wondering if this was normal. Perhaps there is something else. I'm curious, so I might have to go along with what he wants. Maybe I'll learn something about him, just like I'll know he's bad or a murderer. When I found out, I would call the cops and have him arrested.

"Don't look at me that way. I think everything you're thinking is nonsense," he said seriously.

I shook my head. "I don't have anything else to think, Sir, but please take me to my house. The fare is expensive, and I'm going to use my fare money today to buy a napkin tomorrow."

"What?"

I rolled my eyes to him. "Nothing, Sir, I said you're handsome and cool, that's all. Take me to my house now. It's late, and I need to get home."

I simply glanced at him as he drove while we were on the road. It's just that I can't seem to unwind. Maybe later on he'll stab me or something. It's difficult to relax myself. So I just have to stay alert at all times because I can't trust him.

"What's the matter, Vanessa? Why did you look at me like that? Why are looking at me every minute?" he asked, I was startled.

I shook violently. "Nothing, sir. I just can't stop looking at you because you're so handsome." I excused myself with a laugh. 

"You're lying." He said with a deep voice.

I laughed softly. "What, Sir? How did you know I was lying?"

He smirked. "So you're lying."

I smirk. "I'm not lying, Sir. I'm telling the truth. You're really very handsome, right? That's why you fool so many women."

"What did you just say?"

I forced a single look at him. "What, Sir? Did I say something? I didn't say anything Sir. Just focus on driving. Don't ask too many questions because we might having accident later." I said to change our topic.

When we got home I immediately got out of the car. I breathed a sigh of relief. I got home safe. It's a good thing he didn't do anything bad to me. I don't think he's crazy. 

"So, you live here?"

I smiled. "Yes, of course! That's why I let you take me here. Isn't that obvious, Sir?"

He cracked a quick smile. "Of course, I'm sorry. Who's there with you?"

I cocked my brow at him. "Why do you asked, Sir?"

He shook his head then immediately smiled at me. "Nothing  I was just curious, that's all."

I only nodded. Today he bombarded me with questions. Perhaps he does have a plan for me. It was as if he had suddenly changed his attitude. He is not the same person I saw when he was pushing the woman. He did a background check on me, I believe. I'm not worried because I don't have a criminal record. I'm a decent individual. I doubt about him. 

"I'm going inside the house, Sir. I'm going to leave you, Sir. Thanks for the ride, Sir. Be careful when you go home. Drive carefully."

He nodded. "You're welcome. Good night. Thank you."

I immediately went inside our house and peered out the window. He also looked at our gate for a few seconds before leaving. So what was his issue?

I had a sudden thought when he got out of the car. If he had no bad intentions toward me, perhaps he intended to flirt with me. He was mistaken if he thought I would like him. Yes, he is attractive, but I do not like him. He has a bad temper. Maybe he was just pretending to be nice to me so that when he got what he wanted, he could leave me.

"I'm not going to fall into your trap, Monkey!" I exclaimed.