chapter 2

(Thainah's POV)

I wore a comfortable dress, a simple sunny dress paired with sandal and even had a sling bag.

I also have a french braid, I'm not Boss's date but I want to experience him dating me but when? He just sees me as his trusted secretary.

I sighed, heavily.

I came down from the living room, I saw RafRaf doing something and Tabia's face was focused on the iPhone that I bought for her last month, I was saving it.

"I'm leaving" I said goodbye.

"Son, eat first" I turned to Papa who came out of the kitchen.

I approached and took the manual.

"It's very dark outside, Son. Where are you going?" Dad asked

"Sa—" before I could answer, Tabia answered.

"Papa is going to be fragile," Tabia said while still focusing on the cellphone.

I really want to strangle the boy! Terrifying!

"Don't believe that, Papa. I'm just going out, because Boss will take me on a date with his fiancé" I said.

It really hurts! I love that! I'm really dead to Zephyr Yosef Allistair member of Billionaire's Club.

"Suss! I can't believe it!" listen to RafRaf.

It's another mistake! I want to strangle my flesh!

"If you don't stop, you won't have extra money this end!" I'm hungry

The two's faces immediately changed and became silent. It's really just the opposite of the two.

"This is no joke!" RafRaf's excuse is that the gay man is afraid of losing money.

"I love you, Sister!" Tabia on the other hand.

I just shook my head.

"Just come home early, Son, don't stay up too late. I want you to be home by noon, is that clear?" Dad, I sighed.

"Papa, I'm not young anymore" I said to Papa, even though I'm 23, I still don't miss Papa.

"What's wrong? Maybe you want me to beat you! Even if you're 40 years old, I can still beat you, come home early! You're going to be really pissed!" I just scratched my head.

"Yes, Papa" I said and left the house.

When I entered the Restaurant, I couldn't stop smiling because of the music. It's "Til I Met You"

I looked for the table where Boss was. Boss and I met our eyes but I didn't show my excitement, I didn't show that I was affected by our eyes meeting. I walked towards them, smiling while still looking at Boss who was still looking at me. Right after the song I was able to approach them. I looked at Ma'am Kaye.

"Good evening, Ma'am" I greeted, she smiled and nodded.

"Good evening, Thainah. By the way, what are you doing here?" he asked her.

I looked at Boss who was eating and looked like he was thinking deeply.

"Boss" I called him.

I don't even know why I'm here, he wants me here that's why I'm here. Even if it hurts..

He immediately looked at me, I signaled to him. He immediately understood what I wanted to say.

Boss looked at Ma'am Kaye.

"I want her here" answered Boss which made my heart beat.

He wants me here? Why? To show that I have no hope for him? The thickness of peyslak! I adjusted my eyeglasses and sipped softly.

G*go.

I saw the surprise on Ma'am Kaye's face. Ma'am Kaye is kind so I didn't show my motive to Boss even once. I know I'm beautiful and I'm more beautiful than Ma'am Kaye. Many people say that. Boss and I are indeed a love team because we are like husband and wife. He said Boss and I are more suitable and of course I was thrilled—who wouldn't be thrilled, right?

"He has things to discuss with me, Ma'am Kaye. You know your fiancé, Ma'am. He is more hardworking than a buffalo" I said proudly and bitterly, I want him to be mine but I can't.

"Right, Boss?" I looked at Boss.

He immediately obeyed and nodded

"Oh, Yes. We have something to discuss, Hon." Boss answered while looking at Ma'am Kaye.

My heart was stabbing while looking at the two of them. I loved Boss for two years, but he and Ma'am Kaye have been together for five years. I'm luge. He is the only one I love.

I just let them sit again at the table near them. I just ordered a glass of wine. That's all they looked at again. My heart is squeezing. I can barely breathe from the pain. They are both happy while I am hurt.

I smiled bitterly.

Tears formed in my eyes so I avoided looking at them. I reminded myself of looking outside. It's raining. Time seems to keep pace with the bitterness I feel

(Thainah's POV)

I stopped drinking when someone stopped in front of me. I looked up at him.

"Want me to join you?" he asked, I stopped smiling and sighed.

"We are not in the bar, Evander" I said to the person in front of me.

Evander is my college ex. Now he is flirting with me again. Sometimes he comes to our house. He is now a Doctor. Good for him. He cheated on me before but now he is flirting with me again.

I saw him sitting in front of me. I made a face.

"Are you following me?" I asked irritatedly, he just shrugged.

"Nope. I was in a meeting earlier then I saw you walked like a goddess, in front of everyone. Don't you know that the hearts of the people here almost spit, Thainah because of you?" I rolled my eyes.

"I'll use it" I said as I fixed my glasses again.

"You look beautiful with your glasses" he said while looking at me.

He looked serious, I snorted.

"Stop me, Evander. If you don't want me to hit you" I threatened him, he chuckled.

"I'll visit your father tomorrow" he stated, I gazed at him with a dagger look.

"I'll punch your face tomorrow" I threatened him then he chuckled again.

He is always with me every week. It's his free day. He's irritating! He is like a leech with a strong attachment.

"I'm courting you again. Thainah" I grimaced.

"You cheated on me before. Do you think I'll believe you again?" I asked coldly.

The fun disappeared from his face and became serious, guilt flashed in his eyes.

"That's why I'm courting you, I've been courting you for one year" he complained, I gaped. I can't believe this life! Jusmeyo!

"I didn't tell you to date me!" I gritted my teeth.

"I love you, Thainah. From then until now. It's still you. I'll do everything to win you back. You were mine from the beginning and I intended to be your last" he said and I winced.

Evander is handsome but I have already moved on from him. What I want now is my Boss, I have no hope.

"That's crazy" was all I said to him, he smirked.

"Yeah. I'm crazy, crazy in love with you" then he winked, I just grinned at him.

Evander really has something in his brain.

I ignored him and just looked at Boss's table.

I straightened up when I saw that they were gone, I felt pain and anger. Come on! He is the one who sent me here and then he will leave me here too! I looked at my wrist watch. It's already ten, I need to go home now.

I was about to stand up but Evander spoke

"Where are you going?" he asked

"I'll go home" I answered.

"I'll take you home" he said.

"Let me take have a one-hour dinner with you before you go home" he added.

"Papa wants me to be home at ten" I said to him, he knows Papa and when Papa says I'm going home early I really should go home.

"I'll take you home so don't be worried, I'll tell your dad later if you're late." he said more

This is the one thing I hate about Evander. He is very tough. He didn't even follow my Dad when we were still playing. He was always at our house but Papa only paid attention to him once in a while. He hasn't even taken me on a date yet because Papa doesn't want to. He respects my father but sometimes he wants what he wants and I don't want that.

"I have to go home" I said and stood up, he grabbed my wrist when I finally stood up.

"Okay fine, I'll take you home" he stood up, I was about to refuse but I couldn't speak when I heard the familiar voice.

"I'll take her home so back-off" my lips parted and I looked at Boss who was already by Evander's side. The face is dark. Did he and Ma'am Kaye fight?

"I'm his boyfriend" said Evander which made my head heat up

The thickness of your peyslak!

"I don't care. I'm his Boss and she's my employee" Boss promised coldly.

I feel small because of what he said. Oh right! I'm just his secretary.

Evander looked at him.

"Is that true?" he asked, confirming.

I just nodded, he nodded.

"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow, Thainah. I'll go first" Evander said and left. Boss and I were left behind

We stood silently. I don't know what to say. I feel like I have committed a sin.

"Your boyfriend?" he asked coldly.

I am changing. I'm used to his voice being cold but not with me. He is cold to others but not to me. This is the first time he used his cold tone to me.

I took a deep breath before speaking.

"No, Boss. He's just a friend" I answered with my jolly voice.

I looked at him, my throat tightened when I saw how dark his face was. I think I'm in a bad mood. I think he and Ma'am Kaye had a fight and I seem to sympathize with his anger.

He looks so unconvinced.

"Really?" he asked again with his cold tone.

"Are you jealous?" I asked jokingly

"I don't know" he muttered.

My smile disappeared. My heart beat fast. I felt a strange sensation because of his answer. I saw him shake his head.

"Let's go, I'll take you home." he said and pulled me out of the restaurant.

I felt like my heart was going to explode in shock. Does he like me? Omg yeeeeeee