I ran outside and brought out the wallet which I hid beneath the sleeves of my clothes.
Finally, here I was standing before the police station trying to decide whether I should go In or back off.
Handing it over to the police was what I had on mind but at the same I felt more and more curious about him each time it crosses my mind.
I've never been this confused.
What if he's went back and is currently looking for it. If only we could meet one more time .
I sighed
I've made up my mind by keeping the wallet with me but for some reasons I felt guilty of a crime keeping it with me.
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For several days and nights, rain or shine I went back hoping to meet him once again. A part of me felt determined and eager while the other felt confuse and at such critical moment my Instincts betrayed me. I didn't gave up but I lost hope.
WEEKS LATER
The moment I stepped into the company. The smell of sweat and burnt coffee and the sound of keyword filled the air, people rushing in and out of doors, sound of hand clickling on keyboards and flipped pages. I rushed into the elevator, after I arrived upstairs at the main building.
Someone tapped me on the shoulder
Kavin - "We're you standing one place?"
Jira - "Why is everyone busy than usual?"
A guy carrying some file rushed passed me. I stumbled falling into Kavin's arm. And for the briefest moment, we stared into each other eyes, it felt like the time has paused just for us or maybe a dream...a dream too real to believe.
"Jira!" he said with me still in his arms
"Oh, sorry" I said as I stood back on my feet
Kavin - "About your question, the CEO of this company comes here once every year, so everyone are sacred of him because even the slightest mistake could get you fired"
Jira - "So, when is he coming?"
"In a few day's" he replied
Jira - "I'm gonna take a leave"
Kavin - "You can't, everyone must be present"
3 DAY'S LATER
I ran into the company breathing heavily, my hand wrapped around my design and some important files I needed to submit
Jira "Shit! I'm late"
I hugged the files tightly and continued running but suddenly I bumped into someone, and all the files fell on the floor
"Sorry, I'm really sorry" I apologized as I bent down to pick the files arranging it
He stepped on the files as I was about to pick it
"Are you blind or clumsy?" he said, he's voice steady and cold like ice
I looked up at he but frozed
"You?" I said in disbelief, finding it almost impossible to believe what we before me.
Suddenly my smile dropped to something even I couldn't think of . I finally stood up to meet his gaze. He's face almost unrecognizable, but there was one thing that never changed.
His eyes.
They remained the same. It felt like it was yearning for something that never existed but in reality he tried to hide he's pain but he's eyes betrayed him.
"Are you done staring or do you want something else?" he asked in a mocking way
"I'm sorry" I apologized
"Wait, shouldn't he be the one to apologize?" I asked myself
"If you excuse me, I have something important to waste my time on" he said while walking away
I stepped into his front, spreading my arms like I wanted to hug him but I blocked his path
"Hey? I'm not done talking to you" I said boldly
"You haven't thank me for that night I helped you" I said walking closer to him before dropping my arms down
"Is it that important?" he asked
"No...It isn't" I replied
"...I just wanted to know if you're greatful for me helping you" I said
"And also you dropped this that same night" I said as I brought out the wallet showing it to him
"You really kept that, so pathetic...and also I don't need that" he said sounding a bit disgusted and annoyed at the same time.
He walked away his shoulder brushed against mine. I stood there unsure if what to say next, it felt like a rejection or maybe something even worse.
I went and stood before the elevator with that asshole beside me. When the elevator door opened we both walked into it, but before I could tap what floor, he did that before me
Jira - "Fifth floor?"
"Ohhhh!" I said my eyes scanning his entire body like he stole something
"No wonder, I guess you're here for an interview" I completed my sentence before walking out of the elevator, I gently tapped him twice on the shoulder leaning closer to him "Good luck" I whispered into his ear.
He stood there for some few seconds before getting off the elevator
"Why are you following me?" I asked without turning back
"I guess maybe we're going the same direction" he replied arrogantly
He walked passed me, pushing me aside
"Rude" I murmured
Finally, here he was standing two step away from the door that led to the main office of the company. He pushed the door open and took a step inside while I followed him at the back.
At that moment everyone stood up. I quietly walked closer to kavin with my head facing down.
"I'm sorry am late...I met someone annoying on my way here" he apologized, his gaze facing my direction.
I could tell his clearly talking about me
"No... it's just the perfect timing, you aren't late at all—it's truly a pleasure to meet you once again Mr. Lancaster " Alex {Company's manager} said stretching his hand to shake him
He started at his hand {Alex's hand} before looking away
Alex gave an awkward smile before finishing his sentence
"Everyone this is Mr. Nathaniel Lancaster...the CEO of this company—many of you might know him" Alex said
"Ha?!" I yelled loudly almost choking on my saliva, all eyes slowly turned towards me
"Is everything okay? Miss..." he said facing my direction
"Jira" Alex replied
"I'm really sorry, she didn't actually meant that in a rude way,in fact she's actually one of our best employee" Alex said, he's heart pounding like crazy
"Best employee? I can't wait to see your design" he said mockingly
"Would you love to start with her design first" Alex asked nervously
"No, I'll start with him" He replied pointing Kavin who stood beside me
Hours later
Kavin walked over to where I was seated boiling in rage
"He purposely didn't this?" I said trying to calm myself down
"Did what?" he asked looking confused
Jira - "Why does he have to check mine last, even from the moment our eyes met I knew he hated me instantly"
"Oh really, Miss Jira" A voice said from behind
"Please don't make me turn around" I Said to myself