She forced a smile, trying to mask everything she was feeling. But it did not seem to work, for this nice stranger's eyes reflected her demeanor. She was beginning to feel very awkward so she spoke up."Thank you." She said quickly with a dry giggle, moving her face away from his. "But I do not think there is any need for that. My house isn't a long way from here. And it's barely raining anymore." Her small voice was strikingly cute, making him wonder if it was indeed her voice or if she was just tired."Oh! That's fine. But I wouldn't like you to get drenched by the rain anyways." He smiled widely. The umbrella still above both their heads, in his hands. She stepped back a bit, with a tensed smile on her face. Erick noticed her body language and began thinking up ways to make her more relaxed. "I'm sorry for my manners." He suddenly said, hitting his free palm against his forehead in a disappointing manner. "My name is Erick. Erick Gales. It's nice to meet you." He stretched his han
His eyes lit up with an interesting spark, a galvanic one that she seemed to like. Apart from the fact that he was extremely nice to her on their first meeting, she found him to be a very interesting person. One that she thought could become a very good friend."Ahhhh!" He exclaimed with a glad smile. His heart literally leaping with joy as she took the umbrella from his hand. "I'll see you tomorrow then. Take care of yourself, umm... You didn't tell me your name, ma'am." "Ma'am? Not ma'am, please. My name is Juliet." She smiled, stretching out her hand casually for a parting handshake." "Have a great night, Juliet." He smiled as he shook her hand for the last time.Erick waited, watching her leave as she walked away. She turned, surprised that he was still there but waved at him. He waved back with a smile, before flagging down a cab.She got to her apartment not long after. She sighed as she got to the entrance, bowing her head in tiredness as she unlocked the door. She stepped in
Erick stood in the middle of the majestic looking sitting room with both his hands in this pockets. He looked around, turning from side to side as he examined the whole place. A dainty smile of familiarity carved itself on his nude lips. He closed his eyes for a moment as he inhaled soothing atmosphere. Memories of little him running around this mansion played with his mind, intensifying the smile he had on his face. "Ahhhh.... Home sweet home." He said under his breath as he exhaled."What is that, my boy?" His grandmother asked from behind with a homely smile on her face."It's nothing, grandma." He replied as he turned to face her. Her smile was so enchanting and pure, it awakened the baby inside of him. "Oh grandma! I missed you so much." He smiled back at her, rushing in to her arms. She held him close and delicately, snuggling him like a baby. Her baby. "My baby is now so tall." She said, chuckling gently as she held his arms and looked up at him. "I remember when you were lit
Miranda paced around gently, completely disappointed in her son once again. He had proven to her once more that he was no better than a child who didn't understand responsibility. She sighed as thought of her late husband came mind. She could see the spark in his eyes when he first set his eyes on his son, Erick when he had just been born. Somehow, she blamed herself for everything. If only she could conceive for a second time, she wouldn't be forcing her unbelievably stubborn son to do anything. Her eyes met her mother's, who was standing harmlessly by the stairs."Don't give me that look, mom." She said as she noticed the square look in her mother's eyes and turned away from her. "I know what you're thinking. I know you're going to say...""I'm not saying anything, Miranda. You are the one who seems to be overthinking all this." She said immediately before her daughter could go further."Then why the eyes,mom? Why are you looking at me like that? Every time this happens, you give
Juliet walked into the office that morning with the widest smile she had ever worn and of course, the umbrella in her hand. Her long hair was tied in a big, neat and beautiful bun. She wore a simple, red blouse and trouser, with low heeled shoes. She looked absolutely stunning. As she got in to the elevator, she took a very deep breath."New day, new position." She said to herself, a hearty smile still on her face. "You can do this, Juliet. I trust you." For a moment the thought of Liam came to her mind, almost kicking the smile off her face but she maintained it."No,no, no. You aren't going to let that two timed backstabber change your mood now, are you?" She shook her head in disagreement, taking yet, another deep breath. Just then, the elevator door opened. She stepped out of it, her eyes on her work desk not far from her. A sudden wave of hope and fulfilment washed over her, making her cheeks blush in happiness. She walked gently to her desk in a sassy manner and placed both her
"Hey, excuse me." An unfamiliar voice came on just at the driver's window of Erick's car. He raised his head slowly and looked in the direction of the voice he had just heard. A man who looked like he was in his early thirties with gold hair and deep blue eyes stood there, looking at him."I'm sorry but do you need anything? I've noticed your car here for some time." No matter how hard he tried to sound polite and calm, his very deep voice made everything that came out of his mouth sound harsh."Oh! It's nothing buddy. Calm down. I'm just waiting for a friend." He said calmly, trying to sound friendly as well. "Are you sure? You've been here for quite a while." The bodyguard added almost immediately."Of course, I am." He said briskly. "Oh! Look at the time." He said suddenly, peering closely at his watch with his mouth almost open in surprise. "Can you please excuse me?" The bodyguard moved and bit to the side after about a minute of hesitation. He gently opened the car door and ste
For a moment it seemed like time froze, as his eyes met hers. He was trying to catch his breath with both his hands on his thighs, but her beauty seemingly wrestled to take his breath away. She looked at him almost blankly, her eyes wide with surprise as she stared at the apparently fatigued man who was in front of her. After that came a cheeky, warm smile."You... What are you doing here? Umm.." She looked extremely adorable as she placed her palm on her forehead in a bid to remember his name. His heart did a little thumping dance as he stared at her, his face lit with smiles. "I'm really sorry. I think I have forgotten your name." She said, almost embarrassed as she looked at the floor. Erick did not really care that she had forgotten his name. He was just glad to see her in a better mood than the one she was in the day before. Juliet didn't know exactly how to feel as Erick stared at her with so much focus. She didn't know if he was just disappointed that she forgot his name, or i
Her eyes moved away from Erick a d away from the bus stop, obviously searching for the said car Erick brought along. Then, she saw it. A nice, black car was parked a few steps behind where Erick was standing. For some reason, she hadn't noticed it the whole time she had been sanding there, or even when she passed by it few moments ago."That's yours?" She asked, pointing to the car. Erick nodded gently, with no idea of what she her next move would be. "You didn't tell me earlier, why?""I didn't think it was necessary, Juliet. I mean we were talking and obviously having a good time. It sure would have been weird to just pop in and say: 'oh that's my car over there.' That's why I just didn't say a thing." He explained clearly, wishing the conversation wouldn't just go down the drain because he didn't tell her about the car."I guess it's understandable that you didn't want to ruin the perfect conversation. But I think it would have been better if you told me one way or the other. You k