Chapter 2: Chapter 2

“Gertrude, help me!” Lavender pleaded to her friend who’s arranging flowers for the bouquet.

She put down the box with ruffles and ribbons then she approached the friend who was still not looking back at her. She grabbed the scissors that her friend was holding.

“Lavender, heck!” it sniffed and rolled her eyes.

“Now I distracted you. You aren’t listening to me.” she responded.

“Why should I listen? We know Mars will be the one who will come out from your mouth again. Aren’t you sick of him?” she asked sarcastically.

“Are you kidding, Gertrude? Sick of him? How can I be sick of him if he has such a good name? Mars Santillan, it's like an angel’s name. He was an eligible bachelor.” she explained with sparkles in her eyes.

“Whatever. Anyway, what else do you want me to do?” continuation of her friend.

“I want you to help me on my next move. The one you suggested seems to have no effect.” Lavender was referring to that plan that failed the other day.

She acted cute in front of their boss inside the coffee shop then she offered a cup of coffee for all the flower shop workers. But it ended up into a gruesome scene; coffee was spilled because of her stupidity. The young man’s hand was scalded.

“I have an idea.” Gertrude’s eyes grow wider as she faces Lavender with intelligence.

“What are you thinking, Gertrude?” the girl asked eagerly.

“What about operation, Seducing Mars.”

Lavender’s eyes widened. She couldn’t imagine herself being thrown naked in front of Mars's eyes.

“What? Are you crazy?” she covered her mouth after she shouted. The other flower shop workers turned to them.

“Well, this could be the most accurate plan. I’m pretty sure you can get Sir Mars without a single sweat. No man could resist a woman served her flesh in an open plate.” Lavender stared at what her friend said. Gosh, where did she pick up those terms.

“Eww, what are you saying? I'm going to look desperate for that!”

Her response was mixed with disgust. Apart from it being very awkward to listen to,

she feels that her dignity as a high society woman will be degraded.

“It's up to you. This could be your perfect timing especially now that Sir Mars is alone in his Condo Unit, healing after you burned his hand. You could pay him a visit and then carry out your plan.”

“Are you really serious with your plan, Gertrude?” Lavender’s face turned sour.

“It’s up to you if you will do it or not as long as that’s my suggestion.” She took the scissors from her then resumed designing the bouquet.

Lavender even thought about what her friend suggested, it looks like she has a point. This could be her chance to sweep off the man's feet. But she’s also nervous because she thinks she will look like a paid woman or should she say a GRO in front of the man she fantasized about. There’s a big tendency that the young man would be disgusted at her. But what choice could she have? If she did not act now, she would grow old alone. Maybe her menopausal period will just come, but Mars still won’t even dare to touch her.

She was already in front of the door of Mars’ condo unit. She nervously adjusted her red cocktail dress that was thigh-length. She paired it with a glittered macopa-colored stiletto and a pair of earrings. She had her hair down and took the lipstick that was inside her red purse and retouched. She wanted to look perfect in Mars’ eyes. Apart from her strong sex appeal and good physique, she was also blessed with two golden brown eyes that she inherited from her father. Yet she was just shocked that there was still a man who wasn’t affected by her charisma and cuteness, she felt that she had been trampled on sense of eliteness because of Mars ignoring him. But of course, she finds it much daring and interesting.

Lavender turned the door inward. After she got inside, she gently closed it. She didn’t want Mars to hear her. It should be a surprise visit. She slowly walked towards the dining room and laid down the cake she was carrying. The light inside was turned off and seemed empty. She peeked in his room and she saw a bulk of the man lying on the bed. She was so certain that it was Mars. She turned on the light and the young man who’s wearing only a boxer exposed himself to her.

“S-Surprise?” Her voice was muffled because of what she saw. She was speechless for a second to see the man’s body. Those hard rocks, broad shoulders and hairy thighs are what she wanted for a man. She bet those.

“What are you doing here Lavender?” The young man replied in shock.

“I just want to surprise you. Are you surprised?”

“Not really.” The young man slowly got up from the bed and then put on his clothes.

"So… I brought a cake.”

“I don't like sweets.” he answered coldly.

“Aww, okay.”

She closed the box again and closed her eyes. She needs to maintain

composure and ride the young man to carry out his plan.

“What about your hand? Is it okay?” There was concern in her voice.

“Only a little. A few ice packs and band aids helped.” the man answered her while its attention was on his phone.

She then felt irritated with the young man because he didn’t care for her and she finds it so rude and disrespectful. Treating a woman like that? If only their parents weren't really best friends, she would kick the man.

Another reason for that is her deliberate love for flowers. Even though when she was young, she really wanted to sort things out with flowers of various colors. She was happy to see with her own eyes her creations. Because of that, she decided to enter the flower Aunt Cynthia's shop that has now been bequeathed to Mars. So even though she was rich, she did not build her own shop because she wanted to get close to the man.

“So, Mars, what about if I cook you some dinner?" She suddenly thought about it when she looked at the wall clock.

“Go ahead.” He answered her and then returned his full attention to the cellphone.

A smile flashed on Lavender's lips. This could be her perfect chance para

attract the man. She went to the fridge. She saw a can of

sardines and a package of noodles, as if she wanted to curse the young man for being cheap

due to severe financial constraints. Why else does he live separately from his parents in the big mansion? There he can eat better. When at home, his mother prepares food for him. If she were to describe the life of Mars as a Don if he lives in the mansion. The maids and his mother take care of all, bathing him was the only thing missing. Rather than here in the condo unit occupied is the contents of the refrigerator are impoverished, and poor as always.

Lavender just did all she could to cook what is inside the refrigerator. Fortunately, her mother taught her how to be prudent even in the consciousness of luxury.

“O-Ouch. I got burned.” Lavender pretends to be squirming allegedly in extreme pain.

“Let me see.” The young man blew her finger. “What just happened? Why are you not careful?!”

“The broth was thrown in my hand. It stings.”

“Don’t move, I'll just get something.” The young man entered his room. Lavender fastly

carried out her plan. She took the fake blood Gertrude had given her and wiped it off

her thigh. She took a bowl and smashed it on the floor until it fragmented.

“Lavender, what happened?” The young man approached her quickly.

“Ouch, Mars, I think my thigh was injured." She deliberately suppressed her voice.

“Let’s go inside my room.” The young man supports her as she enters its room. Lavender secretly smiles in her mind because of her hypocrisy. She lifted her clothes and exposed her white thigh to the young man.

“Mars, it hurts!” She bit her lips.

“H-Ha, calm down. I have a bandage here.” The young man trembled as he reached out to hold the roll.

“Mars, I can't stand the pain in my hands because of the burn earlier. Can you just put it on?”

“M-Me?”

“Yes, Mars. It really stings- ouch.”

“All right.” The young man's paleness was obvious as he touched Lavender's thigh.

“Mars, are you nervous?” She asked him.

“Huh? No, it’s okay.” he stuttered.

“You’re sweating.” Lavender wiped away the sweat coming from the man's face.

“It's really okay, Lavender. I can handle myself.”

“Really? What about this?” Gradually Lavender took off her clothes and clung on the young man's neck. She inserted her left hand inside the dress of the man and played with his chest.

“What are you doing, Lavender?” Mars' frowned as he asked her. His face is completely blank.

“Make me yours.” She whispered seductively into its ears. The young man pushed her

on the bed that made Lavender surprised. “Why?”

“All this time I thought you were really hurt, you were really burnt, but then you are

just simply putting an act!” Mars blurted out of disgust. Full of disgust can be seen in

its eyes as he stared at her.

“I would never do this if you would just pay attention to me, Mars. I would never do this if you just had given me your slightest attention!” She exclaimed in the middle of huge embarrassment.

“For God's sake Lavender! You're a woman and not just any woman I knew! I

thought you're a decent one. You look so desperate because of what you just did!”

“Cheap if cheap! Desperate if desperate! Call it whatever you want! But what choice do I have? You didn’t even notice me!” Lavender heavily breathed.

“Lavender, I’m so disappointed with what you’ve done. You’re not the one I used to know, you completely changed! I’m leaving and please, I hope you’re no longer here once I come back.” Mars sighed.

“Mars, wait, let me explain!” She ran after him but he didn’t listen. Her eyes were filled with tears. She never thought any of this could happen.