6: Food

Vanessa's P.O.V.

I received a message from an unknown number while I was busy taking care of my food. I immediately read it and recognized it was coming from Zeux. I raised my eyebrow.

"What is his problem?" I asked quietly.

The message stated that he was waiting for me at our street's corner because he had promised to accompany me to his company. I grimaced. It appears that this man intends to flirt with me; perhaps this is his first step in getting me to like him. So, go ahead, I'm just going with the flow to avoid paying the fare.

I hurried to the corner of the street and saw his car. He sounded his horn at me. He exited the vehicle and then opened the door for me. I gave him a friendly smile.

"Good morning, Sir! You're so generous now! I have a free ride from you! I'm so lucky!" I exclaimed as I climbed into the car. I just overheard him laughing.

I asked him while he was driving. "Why are you so nice to me, Sir? What did you eat? Is that really your kindness, or is there a exchange for that? I can't give you anything. I'm nothing."

He smiled sweetly at me. "All I want to say is thank you."

I was taken aback. "Huh? For what?" I asked, staring at him.

"Just for something to keep me alive."

I stared at him seriously.  "Why? Should you have died before?"

I'm not sure why, but he went pale. "No, what I mean is that you owe me something."

I locked my gaze on him. "What is it, and why can't you just come right out and tell me?"

He burst out laughing. "Not yet. You'll know it sooner or later."

I suddenly thought of something because of what he said. Why does he owe me something? On what? What does he know of me? Does he know anything about me? Why do I feel like he has a secret I need to know? 

I didn't say anything else until we arrived at the company. I thanked him and went straight to my department. Blake greeted me right away when I sat down.

"Good morning, Vanessa! You're looking stunning today!" he said with a wink.

I made fun of him. "You mean only today? I'm beautiful only today? Not always?"

He's laughing so hard. "No, you're always lovely in my eyes!"

Our co-workers were staring at us. Blake took a light punch to the arm from me and then he just laugh. He was always courteous. Blake was a tall and handsome man. He enjoys making people laugh. I know a lot of women who adore him.

Even though Blake and I have only known each other for a short time, I can say he is kind. When our co-workers here are unsure about something, they immediately ask him, and he immediately assists them. He enjoys telling amusing stories during breaks. Because he enjoys a good sense of humor, even stress at work appears to be reduced when Blake cracks a joke.

"Shut up Blake! I'm going to work. Don't bother me anymore," I grumbled, rolling my eyes. He simply laughed at me.

Time flew by. It's lunch break. I eat at my table because I have food in my bag. My other co-workers went out because they were going to eat outside. Blake leaned in close to me. I was surprised because he had food today. He always eats outside.

"Isn't it fun to have prepared food?" he asked, smiling.

"Of course, and homemade food tastes even better and is more enjoyable to eat."

"You are right. That is why I asked my mother to cook for me. Do you want to taste my mother's cooking?"

"Why not? That's food, so I'm not going to refuse!" I said as I took his food.

We've already begun to eat. He told me another amusing story. A woman came in with a lunch bag while we were talking. She came up to me and placed the lunch bag on my table.

"That's for you, Ms. Lyre," she said, smiling and pointing to the lunch bag.

My brow furrowed. "Ha? Is this food? Where did it come from? I don't remember ordering food because I have my own food?"

"Someone is giving it to you. You should eat it, Ms. Lyre." The woman simply bowed to me and walked away.

When I opened my lunch, I discovered a note inside. Zeux wrote this. According to the note, I must eat a lot. I just smiled because I am so happy not because Zeux gave it to me but because it is delicious food. I grinned because I have a lot of food to eat today.

"Where did that come from?" Blake inquired.

"To my friend, who felt sorry for me and assumed I didn't have food."

Blake simply nodded and continued eating. I was about to finish my meal when I noticed someone staring at me. I looked around and noticed Zeux through the window. He walked with a solemn expression on his face.

I simply shrugged. I began eating the food Zeux had provided. My eyes widened as I tasted the delicious food he provided. That's why I ate so quickly. My phone vibrated after a few minutes. Zeux sent me a message.

"Eat it all, consume it, and don't give it to anyone," I said quietly.

"What are you saying?" Blake asked me.

I shook my head quickly. "I just read something on my phone, so let's eat."

I couldn't help but think as I continued to eat. Why is Zeux still this way? Is he really interested in flirting with me? It is entirely up to him. But I'm not going to fall into his trap. I'll just eat everything he gives me.

I gently touched my stomach after eating. Because of the amount of food I ate, my stomach hurt a little. Only now am I completely full. And I'm only now eating delicious and expensive food. Because my Auntie and I lacked funds, we were unable to purchase delectable food.

My phone vibrated once more. Zeux sent me another message. My eyes widened. I read it quickly.

"Are you full? Your stomach is getting a little bigger, which is hilarious."

I looked around and saw Zeux laughing at me through the window. I shot him a death stare.