False Hope

Just how he turn his back on her, a smile appeared on my lips. The sight of Dana standing on the hallway was unforgettable. I was extremely impressed with the way he ignored her, it was satisfying to see her hurt in the end.

Who would have thought he would do it for the first time. Maybe he can't hold back the humiliation and Noah already prepared himself for this moment. "Are you okay?" He asks.

In this situation, he still worries about other people. This time, his face was expressionless with a glimpse of calmness. I just nod and move to another chair and sit on it.

"I should be the one asking you that. Your ex is a freak, she don't consider how you feel when you see her again. So inconsiderate," I rolled my eyes.

Noah's lips slightly twitch as he let out a smirk, "You're also a freak, hmm,"

"After saving you, you're still siding with her?" I can't believe he said that.

Noah type something on the computer and it came out the cctv footage inside the shop. Dana was still there, when I was still standing awhile ago she's not moving so I'm guessing by this time she's not here anymore. But I'm wrong..

Noah looked straight into the person standing on the hallway inside the monitor. "I'm not siding with her. I'm on your side,"

"Aren't you afraid earlier? Dana can hurt you brutally, she's just holding herself because of me. I know that," He looks at me, this time he looks worried.

"You don't think I can't deal with her? If she's a freak, then I'm a bitch. I can hurt her in any way,"

"Just don't be involve between us, I don't want you to get hurt,"

"I'm capable of protecting myself and staying by your side is my choice." He paused with his mouth slightly parted.

I know he can't insist what he wants, I was born with a strong personality. After all, it was rare to see a woman defending him with all her might.

"But she's not going to stop until she gets what she wants. I can't even protect myself, I'm a loser Raine. I don't think I can protect you,"

"I'm not asking you to protect me. All I need is to stay beside you. Is it a big request to grant Noah?" I assumed he's expecting her to come again.

"You're important to me and I can't afford to see you hurt because of me," He explained.

You're already hurting me, Noah.

"What I have decided on, I won't regret it, I'll be here for you always.." I smiled. When I love, I really love hard. When someone hurt the person I love, I will tear them down with my bare hands.

Noah remained silent. I recall everything he said, all those words from him revealed how he was worried for me and I couldn't help but to feel touched by his consideration. But somehow it pisses me to the thought of he see me as a weak and can't defend herself from his stupid ex.

I was also thankful for his thoughtfulness as he looked at me. It gives me an idea that he really cares for me. What right I have to ignore him?

"Okay, I'll surrender. You won," He nods wearing his usual smile.

"Tell me if she bothers you again, I won't ever hold myself anymore. I'm going to pull her hair until she wake up in her dreams."

"You can do that?" He laughs.

"Of course! Pulling her hair is easy since I'm taller than her. You can also consider that I'm more beautiful than her," I expressed arrogantly. "Don't you think so?"

He cough constantly, his face was red as he folds his fist into ball.

"Why are you asking me that?"

"Who would I asked aside from you? You're the one who can see us often times so you can definitely guess who is more beautiful." I grinned. "And don't give me such damn answer, okay?"

"How am I suppose to answer if you're threatening me? You're such a bossy," He mumbled.

"Just say that I'm better than her and we're settled. You need to be honest but if I didn't like your answer prepare for your punishment."

"Again?!"

"No buts, you can't--" I paused when my phone rang, so I grabbed it from my coat's pocket. I didn't bother to see who's calling, I confidently pressed the answer button, right in front of Noah.

I put the phone on my ears."Hello? Raine Scott speaking,"

"How are you, Raine?" Edward's voice came out of the phone and I was taken a back.

"Oh, hi. Edward.." I bit my lips. "I guess I'm doing fine,"

"That's great! Where are you right now? Can we meet?"

"I'm here at the shop, still had some works to do. I'm afraid that I can't make it today.."

"Aww, that's bad. Then, when is your free time? I'll arrange a date for us,"

"I'll just call you when I've already fixed my schedule then you're the one who will decide for the date,"

I smiled when I remember how he made me laugh last time we met. He's a very nice person.

"Okay, cool.." I imagine him blushing so I giggled to that thought. "See you, Raine." His voice was sweet.

"See you, Edward." Then I hung up the phone.

When I turn to face Noah, he's now glaring at me with those dark eyes. I was startled to how he looks at me,I thought he's going to attack me. My heart pounded fast because of that.

"Why are you glaring at me?" I shouts.

He folded his legs and crossed his arms, "Who's Edward?"

"He's..my old..classmate,"

"Then why is he calling you?"

"Obviously, to keep in touch with me," I rolled my eyes.

"He does't have to do that since you're not that close during your school times,"

My eyes widen in surprise. How did he know?

"We're actually close! Edward is a nice person, so there's no reason for me to not be close to him,"

His face darkened and turn into a smirk, "Are you meeting him? You can't go, you have loads of works. Tell him you're busy forever,"

"What?! Are you going to kill me? How am I supposed to work here forever? I'm not a superhuman!"

"Well, it's my order. Remember, I'm your boss," He winks at me before turning in his computer.

I looked at him and mocked him on my mind for interrogating me like a freakin' detective. I was thinking if he's just doing this for his growing business, so I was left nothing but a choice to endure all the hardship I might face in the future.

"Don't try to meet with him, hmm?" He says while still focusing on the monitor.

"You can't dictate who I want to meet." I said and stepped to go out of his office.

I couldn't even forget how he chose to ask if Dana was okay after being pushed by me.

How could he order me not to meet Edward?

"Raine," He calls me from behind.

"Don't you have some works to do? You're here again, I didn't even got to sit on my chair,"

Noah's expression changed, he looks embarrassed to say anything. He pouts and holds my both shoulders, "You're not going to meet him, right?"

"What's happening to you? Why are you suddenly like this?" I ask, dumbfounded.

I really have no idea why he's like this right now. His presence was skipping this heart beat so damn fast. I don't want to assume things, I might be hurt or disappointed in the end.

High expectations can hurt you like hell..

"I.. I-i..I don't know.." He looked away.

"Then stop ordering me around asking me not to meet him. You don't own my decision." His gaze was full of questions as his brows were battling.

"Then I'll gladly accept your offer earlier,"

"What offer?"

"That you'll going to stay by my side all the time. You can't take it back, now that I'm approving it. Don't go around meeting other men, stay beside me all the time," He smiled sweetly.

I feel defeated to what he said. My mind was spinning as I process everything he said. I remained silent as I looked at him in disbelief.

Regardless of everything, I should still see Edward since I accepted his offer to be my friend. I can't take it back nor ignore him.

"You're too much! How am I supposed to stay by your side all the time? We're not even together or even live together. I can't stay beside you," I drink the bottled water beside me. I think I need a break.

"That's not my problem anymore. Do something that wouldn't make me hurt. I'm expecting it from you, Raine," He smiles wickedly. I'm having a bad feeling about this.

"That's not fair!"

He reached for the bottled water that I drank earlier and drinks it also. My eyes widen as I think we indirect kiss!

When he finally gulp the remaining one. He turn to face me, handsomely. "You offered yourself to me and I gladly accept it, so now you can't take it back anymore. You're now mine, Raine," He says and put the bottle back to my desk empty.

Tell me this isn't real, I want to wake up. False hope are more painful than break up. So please someone wake me.

To be continued..