Chapter 4

Just as I told myself 'Rose, relax and have a good time, I recalled my mum's note. How could my mum be that perfect in predicting how the day would be? Or did she overhear Damian saying it or someone close to him discussing such? How could she know even before me? Something is just wrong somewhere.

"Rose, why are you quiet? Eat fast so we will leave here…

"Rose! What are you thinking about? Rose!"

I noticed that someone tapped on my shoulder. I jerked, since I didn't foresee such. Though I was lost in thought.

"Yes! Damian. What's that?" I asked anxiously.

"What's wrong? I've been talking to you, but you were just quiet thinking of what I don't know. May I know what's bothering you? You don't look comfortable" He asked while trying to have his way into my mind. That's not going to be possible. Even if he's a demigod, that won't is possible for him. I had to find an off-response to deviate from his topic of discussion.

"What do you mean, Damian?" I asked.

"What's eating you up? You've been quiet for some while. Hope all is well." He asked.

I can't still figure out if there's anything hidden in his voice. Whenever he's saying something, I don't use to concentrate on his words, but rather on his voice. Whatever he says, appeases my soul. I've already fallen for him, but I have to do what makes me a lady. While still listening to his voice and the way he talks, I whispered to myself

"Does he expect me to make it open? Nah! Nah!! Nah!!! That's not going to be possible!"

Then I had to persist in my response.

"Nothing is wrong with me, Sir! I'm just thinking of something personal"

"Would I say I entreat you to say the truth, or I beseech you to say the truth? Please, if not for any reason, for peace of your mind, say the truth so that we'll know what next to do. Besides, I'm worried that what's supposed to be a nice moment, you've turned into a moment of meditation. I'm not just comfortable with that" He said in his appealing voice.

"That's simply because you stole my joy. I never for once, supported what we're doing here. I told you earlier that being closer to you is jeopardizing my relationship with my loved ones, but you won't listen to me. You always have the way, you do your thing." Though I acted blunt and uttered such unfriendly words to him, I was just proving stubborn. Deep down, I was enjoying the moment. Such a peaceful and romantic moment when I turned into the princess which I was supposed to be. Other than receiving unnecessary slaps from my mom. Though, I had to hurry and get back to the house before he comes back from the market. My Mr. Right couldn't just allow me to finish my words before wearing such a golden smile on his face. I couldn't resist the urge to smile at him, but I had to do it stylishly. Though, he still noticed that I smiled along with him. Then he said.

"My beauty! You don't need to be angry with me. I've been waiting for a day like this, but thank God, it finally arrived. Very soon we'll leave here and everyone will continue with his or her daily routine. But I want to remind you that you've made my day. Thank you." I was still blushing at the words that were coming out of his mouth, then he held my shoulder with his left hand and started caressing it gently. Who would understand how I'm feeling? It seems this is the right time to make him know that I feel the same way as he does. But, won't he turn it against me? Trusting men can be very dangerous. Anyway, I have to continue nursing my feelings. As long as he doesn't get tired of me, I'll continue answering him, but my feeling remains a secret.

"It's okay, Damian," I said to reciprocate what he was doing. "You know, we have to hasten up so that we will leave here. I'm no more comfortable. This is almost the time that my mum used to close her shop. I don't want her to reach home before me."

"That's true. But we're almost done. Finish up what you're eating and take your drink, so we will leave." Damian said, "Are we good now?" He added.

"Sure! We're good." I replied to him and then made perfect use of the spoon inside a plate one pepper soup which was comfortably standing in front of me and glaring at me, eyeball to eyeball. At one point, while I was "demolishing" the mountain of meats in my front, I had to turn my face to where Damian was sitting only to see him glaring at me and putting on such a lively smile. I paused for a second to know whether it was a coincidence, but since he couldn't take away his handsome gaze at me, I noticed he's been watching me for a while. Then I asked him.

"What's it, Damian?

" Nothing, I was just observing and enjoying the way you do your thing" That was his response.

"Wait for a second! What do you mean?" I asked in a confused manner.

"No, I enjoy my angel sitting behind me. And you know, you're well-trained" He answered.

"I take that as a compliment. But for how long have you been watching me?" I asked him again.

"Since you've been showing your good skill in eating gently well-mannered" He replied but mixed it up with smiles.

"That's not your fault anyway. I agreed to eat before you" I feigned being offended. I already hid the smile on my face and picked offense with him.

"Hahaha. That's not what I meant, babe. You know, I always tell you how I feel? I was just enjoying the way you eat and remember, I love everything about you."

Seriously, that was my first time hearing him say something about LOVING ME or anything concerning me.

"I've heard you, Mr. know. Let's be fast, so we'll get out of here." I replied to him.

"I'm just waiting for you. I can finish the drink in my class cup in less than 3 minutes. " He made his response casually.

"Keep waiting for me, Damian. I'll soon be done." I told him and continued what I was doing. Furthermore, I also saw him nodding his head in acceptance