Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Jenny’s POV

It is him!

Vincent

I was now speechless, staring at him with both of my eyes wide opened. I couldn’t believe he was right in front of me. I thought I wouldn’t see him again but I did. It was like a miracle.

He was at this moment smiling at me so amusingly that my heart started to flutter. This was beautiful, his smile. It was so beautiful and mesmerizing that I wanted to see it all the time.

What is happening to me?

I got tingling sensations in my stomach every time I see him. I didn’t know what this feeling is. It wasn’t the same as I experienced when I encountered some pretty paintings. I had never felt like this before. This was new to me.

“Are you okay?” he asked, snapping me out of my trains of thoughts. My cheeks burned instantly. I guessed I stared at him for way too long and also, without saying anything. Argh! I should stop being star struck when I meet him.

“Yes, yes … I am, I am fine. I am fine."

I tried my best to keep myself calm and composed but my answer was far from being like that. My voice was shaking and I was unconsciously repeating the same words. God! How many times I am going to embarrass myself in front of him?

A chuckle was heard as I shifted my head away from him. My face was beyond red right now. I didn’t even have confidence to face him. Who knew I wouldn’t do something humiliating again.

Suddenly, my back felt warm as if it was covered with the blanket. My head rose back at once. Vincent was wrapping my body with his coat but I couldn’t understand why he was doing like this. He always seemed to act the same thing every time I meet him. Is it his way of treating a girl?

“It’s okay. I am fine. You don’t need to give me your coat, Vincent.”

I attempted to take it off and give it back to him but he refused, “I don’t think so,” and tilted his chin a little at me.

I couldn’t get what he was trying to say. So, I followed his line of sight and there, my eyes popped out more than ever.

Oh My God! When did this happen?

Most of the area in front of my dress was stained with the hot chocolate and now, the cloth was sticking to my skin because of it, making my undergarments visible to everyone near. No Way!

It was also because my dress was white and the fabric was kind of easier to become transparent when it was wet. I chose to wear something light like this dress as the weather wasn’t that cold today and this thing happened. I am such the unluckiest person alive in the world, aren’t I?

Pulling the coat together quickly, I said in a low voice, “Then, I will take your coat for a while. Sorry for the trouble, Vincent.”

My embarrassment level had reached its maximum. I couldn’t even look at him straight into his eyes anymore. This incident was the most disgraceful thing that had ever happened and I wished I could disappear into the air right now.

“It’s fine. It wasn’t the first time anyways and I don’t mind giving it to you."

He continued to say he didn’t mind but for me, it wasn’t. The more he assured me like this, the more embarrassed I became. My mind couldn’t stop thinking about this event no matter how hard I tried not to.

“Sorry.”

All of my energy seemed to leave me as I muttered those words. Today was full with so many unpleasant things that I wanted to bang my head into the wall to forget this. I should have stayed at home. I shouldn’t have agreed to Will and came out for the lunch. It was all because of him that these things occurred.

“It is okay!” he said, emphasizing every words, “Let’s go the nearest washroom first. You need to wash that off. If not, I am afraid I won’t be able to save you from the insects.”

“Insects?”

I was alert immediately. I didn’t like insects. I really really hated them. They were the most disgusting creatures I had ever seen in my life and they grossed me out every time I saw them.

“Yes, isn’t it hot chocolate? The insects like sweet especially ants and I am sure there are many of these here at this park.”

His words made sense. They could be here. After all, there were many bushes and trees here for them to make their living.

“That’s right. I need to wash it off quickly,” I replied and started to walk faster. I didn’t want any of them come up on my body. It would be a real disaster for me if that happens.

He giggled while at the same time, following me, “You better do it soon.”

It didn’t take long to reach a restroom since I got there after a few minutes of walking. I was glad it was near. My panic had begun to increase and I was like taking my clothes off and throwing them into the bin at any moment. I couldn’t endure it for another second.

“I will wait for you outside. Go and wash them off quickly.” He said as soon as we arrived. I was at this time ready to dash inside and clean those stains. They were irritating me the more I looked at them.

“Okay, I will be back really quick.”

He nodded, “Do you want to leave your bag with me? I can hold it for you.”

“Can you?” I asked, smiling brightly. He was such a gentleman and a prince charming that I couldn’t help liking him more. “Thank you, Vincent.”

“No problem.”

After that, I went inside and began my job of removing those chocolate on me. It was really hard wiping them out from my clothes. The brown color didn’t seem to faint no matter how many times I rinsed and scrubbed it.

Lord Jesus! How am I supposed to wash this off?

I tried for a few more attempts but they all went failed. The stain was still here visibly and clearly. My hands were already hurt from rubbing the clothes and at last, I gave up. It would be better for me to just go home and throw this dress away.

“Hey Vincent,” I called him. He was at that time, looking at his phone with his back leaning against the nearby wall. My heart skipped a beat at the scene. He was like those models in the magazine staying like this.

“Hey … “he trailed, turning at me completely, “Did you wash it off?”

At that moment, I couldn’t help but angry at my luck. It was really fortunate that I met him today but I couldn’t stay with him longer. I had to go back home because of this annoying stain. Why? Why is this kind of events happening to me every time I meet him?

“No, I couldn’t. So, I am going back home. Thank you for your help, Vincent. I owed you a big time again.”

It was real. He helped me a lot and saved me from the embarrassing moments whenever we met but I didn’t do anything for him. All I did was saying thank you.

I should do something to make up. He wasn’t even my friend but he already helped me twice and that twice was the big helps. I should at least treat him a lunch or dinner.

“I see, it is okay. I will always help you, Jenny. So, do you need a lift? I can send you home. My car is waiting outside.”

Shaking my head immediately, I refused, “No need, no need. You don’t need to. You already helped me a lot. I don’t want to trouble you more and also, my driver is waiting for me outside. You don’t have to worry about this.”

Because of his reply, my mind got confused. I was thinking about how to ask him out for a lunch but now, I was out of idea. I didn’t know anymore. Ah! I am such a dumb.

“Then, shall we head off?”

“Okay”

A peaceful silence slowly sipped in as we walked back towards the exit. Neither of us didn’t talk nor look at each other. We just enjoyed this wonderful stroll and the beauty of the surrounding.

I was still thinking about the lunch. I couldn’t give it up. I wanted to see him again even if it was for a once.

Imperceptibly, I took a glance at him. He was at this time, taking some pictures of the surrounding that made my heart skipped a beat for another time.

His face was as serious as he focused his eyes on the phone and shot the image.

God! How could he do this expression? It was really alluring.

I had never seen anyone who was as perfect and beautiful as him. He attracted me more than everything that I couldn’t look away when I saw him. His face was like a masterpiece and every parts of it made me want to draw so badly. I couldn’t stop this urge. He triggered my mood every time he appeared in front of me and at this moment, I couldn’t keep myself from sneaking glances at him.

“Do you want to look at it?” he asked out of nowhere that I got perplex. I was having fun, glimpsing at his gorgeous face but it had caused me another stupid moment like this, “Uh?”

Why do I always end up like this?

I should stop thinking about meeting him again. I already embarrassed myself in front of him enough that I didn’t have the face to show. It was really the biggest disgrace to me.

Chuckling a little, he explained, “The picture I took.”

“Ah ...” I could die right now. I was sure I looked like a dumb according to his response, “Can I?”

“Of course!”

He then showed me the picture but my mind wasn’t here. It was continuously focusing on a question.

Do I even have a chance to save my face in the future?

“It is beautiful. Are you a photographer?” I replied after a few seconds of losing in my thoughts. The photo was nice and looked professional. He did a great job on that.

“Kind of but you can say I am one of them.”

So, he is a photographer?

“It is really beautiful. The color and scenario suited well and it look mystical.”

I said what I felt when I viewed the picture but I guessed it made him think I am like him too, “Are you also a photographer too?”

“No, I am not,” I laughed a little, “I am a painter.”

No one had ever asked me like this except for him. Everyone assumed me as a painter or author as I looked like one. I was always seen with a book whenever I am outside or at home, scrabbling or drawing. So, no one thought of me as other.

“I see but we are kind of the same, aren’t we? A photographer and an artist!”

“Yes, it is.”

We had a great time, chatting about the picture and the others but mostly about the art. He was a good talker and we couldn’t stop the conversation until he cut it, “We have arrived. Here,” and gave me the bag that he helped me hold it a while ago.

God! How could I not remember this?

I totally forgot the fact that he was carrying my bag until now. I was lost in my thoughts and the conversation with him that I didn’t realized I had given him my bag a while ago.

“Oh! Sorry, Vincent. It is heavy, isn’t it?” I immediately took the bag from him, “I forgot I gave you my bag. Thank you for holding it for me, Vincent.”

“You’re welcome.”

Both of us smiled at each other for a few seconds. It was such a wonderful moment that I didn’t want it to end soon but I had to, “So, goodbye, Vincent.”

I quickly said farewell and attempted to run off to my car but I noticed something, “Wait ... Your coat.”

I was going to take it off and returned it back to him but he grabbed my hands, “It’s okay. Take it with you. You need it more than me.”

All of my nerves startled for a second. Did he just touch my hand? “But ...”

I couldn’t think properly right now. He was holding my shoulders while looking at me straight into my eyes. Oh lord! What should I do?

“You can give it to me next time we meet.”

I didn’t know what he was hinting. There was no way that we could meet again like today but his eyes were kind of telling me that we will. I didn’t know what to believe anymore. I wanted to meet him again but also, I didn’t want to at the same time. I was afraid I would make another embarrassing thing in front of him.

“Next time?”

Although I asked him, I didn’t hope much. I couldn’t figure out how we could meet for another time unless he ask me out or ... I ask him out.

“Yeah ... Didn’t you say you owe me a lot?” he said with a mischievous smile plastered on his face.

Seriously! What is he planning?

“Yes, I did.”

I was now confused. What is he trying to do? Wait, don’t tell me … he is going to ask me out?

“So, can I ask you a favor? But trust me, I won’t do anything to you. It is just a little help.”

I was now over the moon. My wish got fulfilled. I didn’t imagine that he would ask me for help but anyways, I was beyond glad for that.

“I believe you. You helped me a lot. You are my savior. Why wouldn’t I believe you? You can ask me anything. I will do it as long as I can.”

Meaning every words, I beamed at his face. I couldn’t hide my happiness right now. I would agree every of his requests even if it is ridiculous.

“Then, can you be my tour guide? As you can guess I am a tourist here and I don’t know great places where I can shot awesome photos. I just came here two days ago and I haven’t been to many places. So, can you help me with that? I am pretty sure you know a lot of places as you are an artist? Am I right?”

Absolutely! You met the right person for that.

“Yes, you are!” I answered, smiling as brightly as ever. “I know a lot. I can help you with that. I will definitely show them all. Don’t worry about it!”

He laughed, “Okay! Then, I will be in your care, Ms. Jenny,” and extended one of his hands out at me which I took almost immediately for a handshake, “Okay.”

“So, bye ... See you tomorrow?”

“See you tomorrow.”

With overflowing happiness, I was about to leave when he stopped me, “Wait ... Can I get your number? I don’t know how to contact you.”

“Oh! That’s right. Here,” I replied and gave my phone to him.

Thank god that he remembered. If not, tomorrow plan would vanish in the air. Totally!

“Done! I will call you later, seeya.”

“See you.”

Ah! I just can’t wait for tomorrow.

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