Chapter three

Axell

She came! She actually came! I felt happiness surged through my body. My smile reached my ears. The photographer noticed this and said.

"This is the first time I've seen you smile like this!" I guess he noticed that i wasn't looking at the camera but rather something or someone behind it. He turned to look who was behind him and saw her. He smirks. "So that is why." Kaylie jumps in the conversation and says. "Yes, indeed."

Maisie walks closer towards us and I decided to go closer too. I run up to her and she giggles. Sweet giggling. "I'm so glad you could make it!" I tell her excitedly. "Me too! Your dad allowed me to accompany you today." Her smile was as sweet as her scent.

Okay, that sounded creepy.

I offered her a chair to sit so she could rest a little while we continue the shoot. After the photoshoot, I went to my changing room and got into some comfortable but classy clothes. Classy enough to impress her. Then I walk out and saw Kaylie talking to Maisie.

Kaylie better not be telling her that I have feelings for Maisie!

Sometimes, I don't trust Kaylie. She's mischievous.

"Hey, guys. Ready to go, Maisie?" I just wanna get Maisie as far from Kaylie as possible. "Yeah, I am." Maisie stands up from the chair. Kaylie butts in and asks. "Where ya guys goin'? On a date?" She's sly. I glare at her to make her shut up. She raises her hands in surrender. "It could be a date if he calls it one." Maisie winks at me.

I was rendered speechless. I did NOT expect that to come from her mouth. All the blood rushes up my cheeks and I start choking on my words.

"I-uu-hee-waa..." My mouth trails off. Kaylie laughs hysterically at me. "This-HAHA-is just-AHAHA-too good!" Maimai grabs my hand and I completely lose my cool. I feel like I'm melting to a pile of goo. "C'moonnn! I'm so excited for what you planned for our date." She's acting all cute, tugging my arm and it's goshdamn working!

All I did was absentmindedly take her to my car as she bid Kaylie good bye. What a stupid move. Say something!

I opened the door for her and she thanked me then I sat in the driver's seat. I stared still at the parking lot. I hear her giggle and she tries to snap me out of my trance. "Did you know the almonds are on sale in the supermarket?" My eyes widen. "Which supermarket?!" She laughs and wave her hands. "Sorry I just had to break your trance." I pout. I love almonds. She knows I'm crazy for them. "But we could go look for ones that are on sale." She suggested. Even though that was a thoughtful idea I still have to take her to lunch. "You need to eat lunch first." I say while poking her forehead. "We." She strictly emphasizes. "I'm on a diet." I try to argue but she glared at me so I decided we are eating lunch.

You're lucky I don't want you to be unhappy.

"Thanks!" She cheers and plays some songs in the car.

We arrive at my favorite restaurant. "It's been a while since you ate here, right?" She asks. "Yeah, it has. The food here is amazing, I tell ya." I'm so glad I get to eat here with her. "You're so biased." She teased and got out the door.

Wait! I didn't get to open it for you...

Insert sad Axell noises. I'm such a failure. I get out of the car aswell and locked it. She walks by my side as we enter the restaurant. There were only a few people and that's one of the reasons why this is my favorite restaurant.

"Ooh! Let's sit by the window!" Mai points to an empty table with two seats. I think she has a thing for windows since she likes looking at beautiful views. If she does though, shouldn't she have a thing for mirrors instead of windows? "Ofcourse, my dear." I coo in her ears and she just laughs. It's not fun when she laughs everytime I try to flirt with her.

We shared a delicious meal and a meaningful conversation. This time I got to know a little about her past. Her father left her mother when she was pregnant with Maisie. Soon after, her mother died and Maisie was left in the care of her mother's sister then she moved out when she got a job. Apparently her first jobe wasn't at my dad's company. She worked as a tenant at the supermarket before stepping foot into the Alaire company. Which is pretty rad! I hope I'll get to know more about her soon...

Wait. I have to ask her for her phone number!!!

"Hey, let's switch numbers." I suggested cheerfully.