Chapter 16: Chapter 16

“did I startle you?” I asked out of courtesy. Of course, I had startled her.

She didn't answer though

“I'm sorry” I mumbled and drew her close with my hand that held hers. I used my index finger to push back the strands of hair that had covered her right eye.

She looked up at my face and our eyes locked. It was obvious she wasn't comfortable and neither was I. But hers was more visible.

I smiled and opened her palm then kept an envelope in it. She looked at her hand

“make sure you get yourself some salmons” I said and released her.

“I'll be going now” I said and shifted back. I brought out my car keys and walked to the door

“make sure you lock the door when I leave” I said to her frozen self. She looked at me and before she could say a word, I opened the door and walked out, closing it and wearing my sunglasses. I also put on a base ball hat so no one would easily recognize me among the teenage girls sitting and chatting loudly on the facade of the other flat.

I walked to my car and entered then zoomed off

I'm not busy anytime soon so I've got enough time for myself. But in the next four weeks I'm gonna be as busy as a bee. Photoshoot, cameos, movies, and interviews/awards. I won't even have time to breathe freely.

I parked in front of my house and sauntered inside. I took off the hat and held it in my left hand with the glasses that I took off in the car. It's almost time for my lunch and I'm sure Val is already in the kitchen.

As I walked through the hallway heading to my room, I stopped in my tracks and looked at the door to my studio. I thought for a while and decided to enter instead of going to my room.

I entered and closed the door. The room was chilly.

I looked to the part of the room where I paint. I walked there and dropped the hat and sunglasses on the table. I took a board and hung it on my stand near my table of brushes and paints. I drew my stool and sat down facing the board.

What should I even draw?

“hmmmm” I hummed thoughtfully with my hands crossed and one resting under my chin.

I smirked and took my vase of pencils.

I already know what to paint

'MariGold'

I stared agape at the door even though I knew I couldn't see Will through it. After minutes of staring, I shook my self back to reality. I looked at my hand and it was the white envelope. I gulped down and opened it.

My jaw dropped

“money“ I mumbled out and wiped a little sweat that had fallen across my face from my hair

The door opened and I quickly looked to see Eliza

“I'm only here because I forgot my pen” she said

I chuckled and held her hand to drag her inside

“hey leave me” she protested

I pulled her along and threw her into my room on my bed

“I'm so going to kill you for this” she growled and stormed off the bed. I quickly closed the door and whispered “he was here”

“what?” she asked for clarification

“Wilbur was here just five minutes ago” I added

“what? Stop joking with me. You're just saying this because you know I'm angry with you” she said and crossed her arms

“how then did I get this?” I asked waving the envelope in the air

“what's that?” she asked with bugging eyes

I brought out all the money and fanned myself with it. Her eyes almost popped out of their sockets. She squealed and began to jump up. She jumped on me and hugged me tight

“you're taking the breath out of me Eliza” I said when I couldn't take the squeezing anymore

“OH sorry” she apologized with a smile

“so he was really here?” she asked looking at the money that were already in her own hands. She would qualify as a pick pocket because I don't even know how and when the money left my hands.

“he came here two minutes after you left and he stayed for just ten minutes” I replied and sat down on the bed

“gosh! Why I'm I so unfortunate? And when did he leave that you said?” she said as she sat on the floor

“just five minutes or less before you came back” I replied

She inhaled the scent of the money deeply and let it out with a long sigh

“he smells so good” she cackled

I snatched the money from her and she glared at me.

“it's not him that smells so good. You're inhaling the scent from the money” I yelled at her

“I'm coming back here immediately after class. We're gonna party” she squealed and threw her hands up in the air

I chuckled quietly and returned the money to the envelope. Thank God my auntie isn't here with me or else I'll be looking for a way to keep this away from her

“bye, I love you” Eliza said, blowing me a kiss and going through the door.

I smiled as I rolled my eyes. What a girl

Wilbur

I stood by the balcony of my house and stared down at the pool that sparkled as it moved. It was night time so the lights were reflecting against the waters

A cool sweet wind was blowing gently and my hair which was in short bangs shivered like they had a fever. Even the trees were moving rhythmical.

At several intervals, I sipped from my champagne flute and enjoyed the night.

Sometimes I smiled and sometimes my face was expressionless. I was thinking about something or rather someone. I don't know why but my mind has been preoccupied with thoughts of Marigold since I got back from her place. Her shy and stubborn nature. I just like her.

It wouldn't be bad if I become friends with her right?

I smirked and twirled my drink while looking into it. My thoughts drifted to a plan I made sometime ago, about a picnic I would like to go on with my twin sister. But what if I just take Gold instead. It would be fun right?

I'll be the one to do the cooking. There will be cakes, chocolates, drinks, ice cream, and of course sea food. I'm sure she'll like it. Girls love it when guys feed them with ice cream. I wonder her reaction if I decide to feed her

I let out a gentle laugh and covered my face with my second hand.

I bet the look on her face would be hilarious

I gulped down all the content of the glass and wanted to refill it when my private phone began to ring. I looked into it and it was a strange number. I didn't pick just yet, I filled the glass to the middle and took the phone and picked the call

hello

uhm hello. I'm I speaking with Will... Wilbur San...

Goldie

She was quiet

Goldilocks

I heard a little chuckle in the background then a sound like someone got smacked. Then an 'ouch'. She's definitely with someone

HI Will

how are you?

am fine. How are you doing?

am fine too . You finally called

yeah. Well my frie.... I called to say thank you for

I knew what she was going to thank me for and I didn't want to hear it so I cut in immediately

would you be free tomorrow night?

tomorrow night?

yeah

oh. I'll be busy. Any problem?

I wanted to... Uhm never mind that. Since you're busy it's not important

okay then. Good night

good night Gold

I kept the phone to my ear until I heard a beep signifying the phone call was over.

I took my glass and brought it close to my lips but I didn't take it.

I ruffled my hair. What in the world is she busy with?

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