Chapter 167: Chapter 167

“Back in my office you said you thought I changed my mind about marrying you. Did you really mean what you said?” Kyhe breathed in and out softly looking at her, he reminded her of what she told his mother about him making her think he changed his mind about marrying her then asked her if she meant it. Jhonia smiled at him with blooming eyes, it was the same kind of look in her eyes she had when they stayed together on her mother's birthday....

There she goes with those eyes. It’s like she is asking me to burn the world down for her without saying it aloud. Oh, she's gonna kill me without having to try or say it. Kyhe’s thoughts.

“Why are you looking at me like this?” Jhonia asked him, and he looked away from her.

“Stop teasing me Jhonia it’s not funny.” Kyhe said, looking down at the shrimps inside the cooker. (Pat or frying pan) he didn’t want to face her one bit more knowing she’s just making fun of him.

“Kyhe.” She called his name and he turned to her.

“Yes.” He answered to her calling him.

“Do you want to go on a date with me, after work Monday?” She asked him, at that moment he just stood staring at her. It was as if he didn’t understand her, while Jhonia was nervously waiting for his response.

“It’s okay if you don’t to date me, i totally understa”

“Who said that i didn’t want to, i would fucking love to, why wouldn’t i want to date you? I, I just, I wasn’t expecting you to ask me first, nor was I prepared to be asked. Of course, I want to go on a date with you, I would more than love to. I also don’t want to rush you because you are hurting even if you won’t admit it. Nearce did to you what no woman deserves, and you stood by him hoping for him to change but he only humiliated. I am afraid you might not be ready for any of this and when the media finds out, I don't know how you will react, and they will even try to drag you down.” Khye yelled at her, cutting her off as he questioned who said did want to date her. She was a bit surprised with how he reacted, but she kept calm and listened to him speak how he didn’t expect her to ask him first nor was he ready. He assured her he wants to date her more than anything, but he acknowledges her pain and doesn't wish to rush her. She stood by someone who just continued to hurt her yet when and if they came out, people might want to drag her down.

Jhonia could tell that he is hurting even before the day comes. His voice weakens and he drops his eyes to the floor. She could not believe that the cold and always poker face CEO has a weak, caring, afraid side to him, he is like a child in her eyes. A child who is afraid of losing something important to him, she too has that side but was forced to lock it up and throw away the key.

“I want the you first i met... The Kyhe who does not care about others, the you that made me nervous. I want the Kyhe who knew I was his rival woman and still make out with her with hot temptation. That you who is fearless and strong in my eyes, the person who removed my shoe and let me sleep in his office, the Kyhe who protected me and called me his work wife. I want... I want the you, who crossed the border to come find and protect me and treat me like I was the only thing he cares about in the world. I want the Kyhe, who chased after a guy who had photos of me and him. I want the you, who knows where I would be when my husband didn’t. It’s a lot in one person, Mr. Knight, is that too much for you to give to a broken person, who is asking for the stronger version of your heart?” Jhonia said to him, taking a moment before telling him what she wants from him, from when they first met in his office, his caring side, the side that makes her nervous, the side that makes out with his rival wife with desire, that him is the best version of him in her eyes. Kyhe was shocked to hear how she was just using words to remind him all they went through, how he raced to her with protection and caring intention towards her, the him who chased a complete stranger for her. She wanted the him, who is very thoughtful and observant of her. She told him it was a lot before addressing him. She asked him if it was too much for a broken person to ask for the strongest part of his heart.

“Broken? Maybe, A person, no, I doubt it. You're one of the first people who showed someone what love is like, for real thin or thick. Nothing for you my angel is and never will be too much, nothing. But about our date Monday... I’m not sure what time your department will go home so, no we are not canceling. We’re just going to work and do our best before going on our date.” He asked and responded telling her why he doubted that she’s human because she showed others what the love of a woman can do even after the hell, he put her through. Jhonia still stood by Nearce and maybe if he didn’t post about Jhonia maybe he wouldn’t have had the chance to be with her at that moment. He explains they might have to work late Monday so he’s not sure how their date will go.

“I think you an angel, no, it’s what I believe, and you know what Jhonia? It’s time you assign your trust, love, heart, body, and soul, towards another human being who will not only appreciate it but return it. So can you do that for me or is it too much to ask for?” Kyhe said to her and changed his thinking to believing and asked her, he then said it’s time she became someone else angel, someone who will appreciate her. He then asked her if it was too much to ask for.

Jhonia was speechless as she could look at him, who changed into that part of him that she wished and asked for. That cold manner, his gaze that shows neither fear nor pain, the poker face that makes her question what he’s thinking, his body movement that makes her nervous. Her eyes glazed him from bottom to top. His black V-neck shirt showing his chest and abs beneath and his black leather jacket, he wore out jeans, with his black plimsolls shoe. He was different in so many ways from the Nearce she loved but this was Kyhe a whole different person.

“I would be truly jealous of the person you date, but I remember that, that person is going to be none other than me. Kyhe Knight, I Jhonia Smith, would like to have dinner at your parents tomorrow to officially become your mother’s daughter in-law.” Jhonia said and he flinched but then he smiled after she finished her sentence. She then called his and hers name before telling him what she would like to do tomorrow. Kyhe stood in shock, it hit his brain cells and the words connected but it was his body that was yet to react to her words… Moments in time passed.

“Oh, for fuck's sake Jhonia, you want me to cry or something? I should be listening to you and holding you while telling you it’s okay but you're the one who is making me blush, horny, and happy at the same time.” He said to her and called her by name asking her, he explained what he should be doing and telling her but it’s her who is doing it to him instead.

“Then, should we have sex?” Jhonia asked him, with lustful eyes and a smile as she looked down at herself.

“Jhonia!!!” Kyhe yelled at her, she looked up at him with a smirk.

“You said, I was making you horny. You do know that you’re mine and I'm yours now, don’t you?” She reminded him of what he had said and asked him, Khye took a deep breath while looking at her. He felt like she was doing it on purpose, and he will not win even if he tries to.

“Jhonia we are taking this slow, one step at a time.” Kyhe called her name and said to her in a calm manner of voice.

“You didn’t take it slow with the sleep wits.” She said to him, crossing her arms.

“They are not fucking wife materials.” He yells at her with his words.

“And I am?” She covered her mouth and asked him with her eyes open wide, she wanted to smile but she had to hold a straight face.

“Jhonia. It is now noon, 12:59 to be exact and I don't want to hear a word from that sweet trouble making mouth of yours, not a single word. Not even hmmm, for the rest of this afternoon understand. If you do, just nod.” He called her name and breathed before he told her it was noon and the exact time and that he wanted her not to say a word not even hmmm from her sweet yet trouble-making mouth and asked her before telling her what she should do.

Jhonia nodded and started to play with her lips with her index finger. Asking him for a kiss, Kyhe covered his face with his right palm as he turned his back to her innocent and dangerous doings. After all, he did tell her not to speak and not to even say the word ‘hmmm’.