Chapter 31: Chapter 31

Rose Hastington

We're currently on a meeting with Mr. Boston. He's really nice and funny. He joked a lot with us and even introduced his son Jeremy Boston to us. Jeremy just graduated from business college and he's moving to New York soon.

Mr. Boston asked Alex, Luke and Max to helped him a little bit and they agreed. I bet Jeremy will be like these Gold Lifes, he got the face, tall and just.. a perfect package. Mr. Boston signed the deal with us and thank God because we need him.

"Thankyou, Mr. Boston." Alex said and we all shook our hands with him.

"You're welcome.. I'm glad to have a deal with you guys, I don't trust people easily but I trust all of you.” Jacob Boston said.

"Jeremy will move around next month, please help him." He added and we all nodded.

"Can I have your phone number?" He suddenly asked me in front of everyone. I looked at him quite shock because he gave his phone to me in front of his dad.

"Jeremy.. Rose already have a boyfriend." Jacob said and I turned to him. What?

"You do?" Jeremy asked me and I shook my head.

"Oh boy.. do I have to play an over protective brother now?" Luke blurted and it got everybody laughing except Max. He just looked at me with a blank expression. I gave my phone number to Jeremy and shook his hand one last time before we left.

"Thank God, he accept it." Alex said as the lift door closed.

"Yeah." Luke nodded.

"He's quite a catch." Alex said and I chuckled.

"Dude." Luke smacked Max's shoulder and he just turned to Luke and raised his eyebrows.

"You've been so quite" Luke said.

"I’m hungry" Max answered shortly.

"Let's eat something, lunch time now.” Luke suggested.

"Pick Angel up first before someone hit on her" Alex said and I chuckled lightly.

"Chill.. she wore the wedding ring so no worries." I said.

"Still Rose, still the fact that she's the Hollywood Princess. Dang it! When we're dealing, I'm quite anxious to leave her alone." Alex said and we walked out from the lift.

We walked to the cafe beside Mr. Boston's building to pick Angel up. Alex walked first because he's already anxious.

"Alex is just whip big time." Luke commented.

"One day you will be like that." I smacked his arm and at the same time I saw Angel sitting with a guy inside the cafe. Alex walked in and gave the guy a big glare. I chuckled looking at him and Alex dragged Angel out.

"Let's eat there!" Max suddenly let out his voice after all this time he stayed silent. I followed where his finger pointing, it's the same restaurant that I want to eat beside the Eiffel Tower. He looked at me smiling, I can't hide my happiness. He still remembered it.

"Okay" I said.

"Alex! You're hurting me!" Angel hissed and I turned to them.

"I swear Angel, next time no more leaving you alone." Alex said and Angel pouted.

"What happen?" Luke asked.

"The ugly guy is hitting on her.. she ignored him but still.." Boys and his possessiveness.

"Come let's go.” We walked across the zebra cross.

"Alex!" Angel hissed and I turned to her to see Alex put his arm around her waist tightly.

"What?"

"Oh I'll book another room tonight!" She threatened.

"I'll block your credit card this second!" Alex smirked and she hissed annoy.

"You're unbelievable!”

"Of course, how am I going to sleep if you're not there?"

"Hug the pillow!" She said coldly.

We all crossed the road and walked to the restaurant. Alex and Angel walked first and Luke was busy with phone. I walked on the back with Max but we're not talking.

"Thanks." I said.

"Uh?" He turned to me not understanding why I said it to him.

"You pick the right restaurant.”

"I just remember you love that so yeah." He said and smiled awkwardly.

"Let's go to the Eiffel Tower after checking into the hotel, still up to it?" I asked.

"Of course." He smiled and I nodded.

I entered the restaurant and we sat near the window so we can see the view of the streets. I sat beside Angel and Alex sat across her. Max was acrossed me and Luke sat beside me.

"Rose.." Someone called me and I looked around. My eyes widen, I can't believe that Ashton’s in Paris. I got up from my seat to hug him.

"Hey, how are you?" I asked.

"I'm good." He hugged me too, after that he looked at the others weirdly. Ashton knew the 7 Gold Lifes of course.

"Luke, Alex and Max.” He looked at Max.

"Hey." They all greeted cooly.

"This is Angel, Alex's wife." I introduced her to him and Angel just smiled.

"It's good to see you." He said to me.

"Yeah, it's been a really long time." I nodded, suddenly Ashton turned his head and I followed his eyes. He's looking at Max.

"Are you two already married?" He blurted and my eyes widen. Max too.

"No." I said honestly and Ashton raised his eyebrows.

"Change the subject, Searan." Max answered coldly and he looked away.

"Sorry" He said and I just smiled awkwardly.

"Give me your number will you.. I lost yours." Ashton said and I gave him my number.

"You're here for work?" I asked and he nodded.

"Yeah.. I'll go back to Miami tonight." After that we just say our goodbyes, I walked back to my chair. I looked at Max but he was staring blankly to the table. I know he hates Ashton will all his heart. He hates it but this is the first time I saw he's controling himself not to kill him.

Everytime he heard Ashton's name, he will be mad. If he met Ashton, he wanted to kill him. The fact that we both not together made him.. just.. you know.. not confident anymore. Ashton will think that I picked Max over him but I didn't end up with Max. That’s quite awful.

Suddenly the food came and we all ate. We were talking to each other but not Max, he just nodded and listened to our conversation but not responding to anything. Little did he know, I watched him all the time.

I know what he’s thinking, I know it so well. From that point.. I know, my love for him is just too strong. Just by looking into his eyes, I know that he's hurt inside.

Max, how about you try a little harder?