Chapter 3

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Chapter 3

Jenny’s POV

Vincent

It had been two weeks since I last met him at the bar and I couldn’t stop thinking about him. He was always in my mind, disturbing my thoughts and making me imagine what he was doing these days.

I thought back the day I first met him. It was such an unforgettable day for me as I got to see and experience the things I had never done before. That day was literally full with many memories which were both good and bad.

I regretted going to that bar before meeting him because it wasn’t to my liking and moreover, there was that drunkard who tried to harass me. It was the unfortunate thing to encounter and I felt like dying from the disgust when he came closer to me but Vincent came in rescue.

He appeared suddenly like those prince charming in the fairytales and saved me from the old pervert. My mind changed immediately at the sight of him. I was glad that I went there. He totally replaced my sour memories with the wonderful ones.

God! He is making me crazy.

Despite his handsomeness, he was really a nice guy. He told me a lot of jokes when I was calming myself and recovering from the fright I had just now. At first, I didn’t know why he was doing like this and thought of him as weird but after a few minutes of listening to them, I realized it. He was just telling them to reduce my nervousness and make me comfortable.

We were having a great chat until Bri called and asked me anxiously where I was. She was so worried that I was nowhere to be found. She thought I was in trouble and she was searching for me all over the places inside the bar.

At that time, I completely forgot Bri was still there. I was so immersed in the conversation with Vincent that I couldn’t bring myself to end it. He was a good talker and he didn’t make the talk awkward or bored.

I assured her that I was fine and told her my current location which she replied with a scream, “What!"

I was at the lobby of the nearby hotel that time and that made her worried more I guessed. She then rushed to me and checked my body from head to toe. I couldn’t even resist her. She shook and turned my body numerously that the dizziness came back to me but I managed to control it.

I explained everything to her after she seemed to be calmed down a little and introduced Vincent to her. She also thanked him like I did but he didn’t accept it. Instead, he asked her to take me home quickly as I looked pale in his eyes.

We then bid farewell and returned home. On our way back, Bri couldn’t stay still and examine whether I was hurt or not again and again. She was still concerned though I said I am okay. She also swore that she would never take me to the bar or nightclub again. She was already regretted about it and apologized to me.

I quickly rejected it. It wasn’t her fault and she didn’t need to feel sorry to me. It was just me being unlucky to run into that old man but I was also glad that I met him. Because of him, I got to know Vincent. If not, I wouldn’t have this chance to talk to him and ended up with just looking at him from afar.

Bri wasn’t satisfied. She blamed herself for leaving me alone and her phone. She accidentally left it at the bar and when she noticed it was missing, she went back to retrieve. She thought it would be okay since it would only take a few minutes to do and she would be back in time but everything happened in the blink of the eye.

Although I assured her I am fine, she was stubborn. She couldn’t be persuaded and at last, I had to accept her apology. She was always difficult to deal with apart from Papa. She and Papa were the only person in this world who I couldn’t win against anytime.

“Good afternoon, my lady,” A familiar husky voice came into my ears as I was preparing to draw what I was thinking last night. Lately, I had been getting a lot of ideas for the paintings that I couldn’t seem to stop them. My hands were itching and I felt like painting all the time.

Argh! It is all because of Vincent.

His amazing perfect face was giving me inspirations that I couldn’t help and paint them out. I wanted to control myself not to imagine about him but I failed. His face popped out every time I tried to divert my thoughts.

I turned around to see who was it and like I expected, it was William, my most trusted bodyguard, my best friend beside Bri, and also my non blood related brother. We had known each other since I was born and like Bri, he had always been with me. 

He was two years older than me and so, he acted like a brother to me and Bri. He took care of us when other bodyguards of mine couldn’t. We were under his protection especially during our school days but after he graduated from high school, he couldn’t stay with us. He had to go abroad to study business management.

Because of this, we rarely saw each other. He tried his best to meet with us but he couldn’t do so except for the holidays and sometimes, in weekends. Now, he was still busy, working at his dad’s company right after his graduation.

His dad transferred all his rights as soon as he started working there because he wanted to retire and spend more time with his wife and travel the world. So, he had no free time to hang around. He had to adjust himself at the company and familiar with the works.

“You too, Will. Good afternoon,” I replied with a smile, “What brings you here, Mr. busy bee?”

A chuckle escaped from his lips as he came near me and grabbed both of my hands, “It is because of you, my princess. I am sorry I couldn’t make it to your graduation. I promised that I would but I am really sorry. That old man was loitering around so much that I had to delay my flight.”

The cheerful emotions on his face instantly changed, mention about it. He told me last month that he had to go to New York because of a deal his dad wanted him to get and he was afraid he couldn’t make it in time and ended up missing my graduation but I assured him that he will.

He was right now sighing with both of his brows knitted together. He looked really sad looking at me. I didn’t know how to console him. He was blaming himself for not coming while I was totally okay with that. I knew he was busy so I didn’t mind that he couldn’t make it but he wasn’t like this.

Gently, I caressed his hands and hugged him a little, “It is okay. No need to apologize. I understand. So, how is your work? Did you get the deal?”

“Yes! I did,” he said as I parted from him, “He is so difficult to deal with and moreover, he didn’t trust me. He said he didn’t believe young people and I had to persuade him with many ways. That was totally like hell. I didn’t even want to think about it again.”

I could see his distress clearly from his voice. That dealer must have been really bad to make him say this way. Normally, he wasn’t like this. He didn’t nag about his work no matter how hard it was. He was a hardworking person and I could even say he was better worker than Papa. Papa didn’t seem to work much as he was at home almost all the time.

“But, you succeed at last. Congratulations.” 

That was the only thing I was able to think at this moment. I wasn’t good at comforting people but I always ended up doing that. I couldn’t just sit and watch my loved ones suffering.

“Thank you, Jen. You too, congratulations on your degree,” he answered, beaming at me. His face no longer had that sadness aura he was wearing a while ago. He was back to being the cheerful guy that I knew.

I smiled brightly at him. It was nice to see him happy like this, “You’re welcome.”

“Have you had lunch?” he asked as I was about to continue what I was doing before he arrived. I thought for a moment. I was certain he would scold me if I say no and asked me out for the lunch. But, it would be the same if I say yes too. He would still ask me out to have afternoon tea.

What should I do? Should I tell him the truth or not?

I didn’t want to go out now. My hands were aching to draw so much that I couldn’t wait anymore. I had a hunch that if I went out at this time, I wouldn’t be back until the sunsets. So, I wasn’t in the mood for going out.

I glanced at him. It would be hard to reject his offer no matter what. He always acted like what he said and I couldn’t win against him. I guessed it was better to say the truth, “Not yet. I am not hungry right now.”

As expected, he exclaimed and started fussing with me, “What! It is already one pm. You need to eat your meals regularly. Come on, let’s go have some. It is my treat.”

He was already dragging me regardless of whether I agreed to or not. He wouldn’t care about it anyways and I had to give up eventually, “Okay.”

“What do you want to eat?”

He was the only one here who was enthusiastic about the lunch. My mind had left me since I gave in and at present, I was in daze, pondering about when I could even had proper time to draw.

“I don’t know,” I replied weakly. I truly didn’t want to leave the house but I guessed I had no choice. Even if I said I would eat at home, he wouldn’t let me do anything for sure unless he was convinced that I was full and couldn’t eat anymore.

“Choose one. I am fine with everything.”

He was always like this, demanding me to choose every time we went out and it really annoyed me. I was also fine with everything but he insisted me to decide. It was such a frustrating thing to do and I selected whatever I had in my mouth that time.

“Then, how about Italian?”

“Okay, let’s go.”

He continued dragging me out of my studio which was also my room. My room had two sections, one was the normal master bedroom and the other one was my workplace. Most of my time were spent here and this was my most favorite place in this house. It was my heaven. But now, I was dragged out by Will to have a lunch. 

“Wait, I need to change my clothes.”

I quickly stopped him after seeing what I was wearing right now. I was still in my pajamas and it wouldn’t be good to go out with this. Moreover, I was sure he would go to some fancy restaurant or maybe a hotel.

I didn’t even dare to imagine what would happen if I went there in this. Probably, I would die of embarrassment before I could have my lunch.

“I see, I will wait downstairs,” he nodded and released me from his grip. I didn’t waste any time and rushed towards my walk in closet. I had to hurry up so that I could come home early and have some time left to draw.

“Got it!”

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We then went to the restaurant which we usually go for the meals. That place wasn’t far away from my home and in addition, it had variety of foods, Russian, Italian, American and even Japanese. So, we chose this place most of the time.

The foods here were delicious and also the service. It was beyond good. The owner knew us and she gave free desserts or sometimes the new dishes every time we dined in. It was a one of the popular high end restaurant here but to us, it doesn’t look like this. It felt like home to me and I was comfortable eating here unlike the others which made me act prim and proper all the time.

Will was now ordering the dishes I like most when it came to Italian while I did nothing but glanced around. There were only few people here and I guessed it was because the lunch time was already passed. Normally, it was packed with people. The price here weren’t so expensive and unreasonable that most of people came to eat.

“What do you want to drink, Jen?” he asked, snapping me out of my imaginary world. I thought for a second. I wanted to drink hot coca but it wouldn’t be good with the dishes he ordered. So, I decided it for the later.

“Just water please. I am planning to drink hot coca after this.”

“Okay.”

After that, he continued to chat with me like nonstop, about my future, my career and what I was going to do right now. He seemed unstoppable and I got a huge urge to run away. I didn’t know how to answer his questions. I still couldn’t figure out what to do with my life. Papa said it was okay if I didn’t work and he would support me anyways.

I had never thought about working or the others as I always wanted to draw and paint. It was the only thing I had in my mind. Moreover, I wasn’t good at others especially mathematics. So, it would make me unfit for business.

Currently, I did nothing but draw and sometimes, sold my paintings. It was because of my professor. He liked my drawings so much that he asked me to participate in his art exhibition and I did. I couldn’t deny his proposal and that was the beginning of me selling my works.

Most of the people liked my pieces and they asked me to sell them to us. At first, I didn’t want to because they were my treasures, but after seeing those people appreciating them, I decided to do. I felt that my babies weren’t not only for me to look and adore. It was also for the other people to cherish.

My professor helped me in this field as he had knowledge and plus, he owned a gallery for this. He often held my masterpieces there and advertised them to the others.

I also got projects from some people as they wanted the customized ones. They told me what they want in the painting and I drew it with my style. It became my job lately and I pretty much enjoyed it. I could do it as my career.

We discussed a lot while eating the dishes that were served. Most of the conversation were led by Will and I was just gone with the flow. I didn’t feel like debating and thus, I agreed to every of his opinions. I was glad to see him after a long time but at this moment, I wished to end this meeting as soon as possible.

“I can’t eat anymore. I am full.”

He had been putting every food here in my plate that started to look like a mountain of foods. I couldn’t take it anymore. My stomach felt like it was going to explode any time. I wasn’t a big eater from the beginning and I didn’t eat much normally but today, he made me consume a lot.

“Okay then, do you want hot coca now?” he asked as I shifted my position a little on the seat. My bums started to hurt from sitting for a long time as well as my eyes, they began to droop. I guessed I had too much food.

“No, I don’t have a room for this."

That was right. I couldn’t take anything inside my stomach. What I need right now was a walk. I need to digest everything in me.

“Really?” he thought for a while, “How about we go for a walk and have that later?”

“Okay."

It was the best words he said today. He finally could read my mind.

We then walked to the nearest park which was also the place I go almost every time. That park was silent, peaceful and most of all, it wasn’t packed with people. Only a few people came here and those were mostly the elders, coming here to do exercise.

“Jen, I think I need to go to the company. A problem came up just now and I need to solve it.” he said, panicking a little. That must be really a huge problem. He didn’t look like himself anymore. He was messing his hair too much as he stared at me.

I smiled, “I see. Go ahead, no need to worry about me. I will be fine by myself. There is also Bob and Louis nearby. So, just go. Don’t worry about me.”

I didn’t want to give more burden to him. His work was more important compared to what we were doing at this time.

“I am sorry, Jen. See you later.”

“See you.”

With that, he left and I continued to walk my way inside the park. It was only half past three but the sun wasn’t seen anywhere. The clouds completely covered it and the surrounding was like the evening, dim and gloomy.

I walked while enjoying the environment and breathing the cold air that was currently blowing. The atmosphere was really pleasant and it didn’t take a long time to digest the food I ate. I felt like drinking hot coca just after fifteen minutes of strolling around. So, I went to the drinks trolley I saw a moment ago and grabbed a hot chocolate.

I was having fun, drinking hot chocolate and viewing the scenery when Bri messaged me to help her choose the dress. She said she had a blind date tonight and she didn’t know what to wear. She was too excited for that and she wanted me to select one for her.

I didn’t know why she wanted me to do that. She knew I had bad fashion sense but she asked. I warned her I am not good at it but she refused and sent several pictures of her outfits.

God! How am I supposed to choose?

All of the dresses seemed nice and I couldn’t decide which one would look good on her. I zoomed the pictures and examined them closely. I didn’t want her looked bad in front of her date. Bri I knew was always beautiful and fashionable from every angle. So, I wanted to pick the perfect one for her.

My mind was in turmoil, flipping through the photos she sent. It was such a difficult task that I even forgot to look if there was a wall or a person ahead as I continued my walk. My eyes as well as all of my senses were fixed on the phone screen and carefully imagining those dresses on Bri.

“Woah!”

What? Did I bump into someone?

I was instantly flustered. I didn’t notice someone was in front of me and what was more, I didn’t remember I was holding a cup full with hot chocolate which was now spilled, “I am sorry. Are you okay?”

I quickly asked and wiped the drink off from his hand while as well putting my phone inside the bag I was carrying. I was glad it wasn’t that hot and he was wearing a leather jacket. So, I could say he wouldn’t get burn from this. Also, it was easy for me to remove those stains.

“I am fine,” he replied and this time, his voice made me flustered more. It really sounded familiar to me. It was the same as him, Vincent but I didn’t dare to assume. I could be wrong. After all, I only met him once.

Slowly, I rose my head and glanced at him. My mind was hoping it was Vincent and that hope came true. He was staring down at me with a smile that held amusement on his face,

“We meet again, Jenny.”

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