Chapter 48 - #48

Chapter 48: Our First Day Together

Then, we stayed quiet for a few seconds which made the situation more awkward and awkward. I couldn't look at him. It's too much to handle.

I just exposed myself!

"You're not kidding?" Wow, he's still doubting me. After what I've said, he still thinks that I'm not serious about it?

"Do I look like I'm messing around?" I arched a brow and he shook his head to say no. I could actually hear my heart beat, it's getting faster and faster.

He was staring at me for a moment at I can't stay still anymore. I was about to go back inside the car when he grabbed my hand and pulled me into a kiss.

I was stunned and I didn't know what to do but my eyes automatically closed while feeling his lips on mine. He held my nape and adjusted an angle while kissing me passionately. I put my arms around his neck, I was just going on with the flow and it makes me crazy. We pulled away to breathe. We were staring each other's eyes and his gaze was inescapable.

"I'll take you home," he whispered before giving me a small smile.

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It's almost 9:30 PM. I already washed my face with facial soap and now I'm doing my skin care routine. I used my toner and I let it dry. While I was applying my moisturizer, I couldn't help but think what happened earlier. My cheeks are turning red again.

Gosh, it's embarrassing! I hope I responded to his kiss well.

The scene keeps repeating on my head. It wasn't my first kiss because I had it in high school when I was dared to kiss someone I don't know. But even so, Mr. Parker's kiss has the biggest impact on me. I can't get it out of my mind. I hope it won't be a reason for me not to be comfortable around him again.

After I did my skin care, I removed my hair band before lying down on my bed. It's already 10 PM and I can't sleep. I had no choice but to browse my social medias to entertain myself. Meanwhile, I received a text from Mr. Parker.

From: Mr. Parker

You still up?

To: Mr. Parker

Yeah, I can't sleep.

I know he knows the reason why. You're the freakin' reason! Damn.

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I took a deep breath before going inside his office. A smirk rose from his lips when he saw me walking towards him. We agreed not to tell anyone about us yet because it'll cause a lot of massive rumors and we, especially I, don't want that to happen. I want a private life, and I'm happy that he understands it.

"Your schedule for today, Sir." I still need to act normal around him in here. I should be professional even we're already together. Work is work for me.

He gently get the tablet from me and read it for a few seconds before returning it. "Make the meeting with the food and drink manager 30 minutes earlier. We need to be in New Jersey before 2 PM," he said.

"Okay, Sir." I was walking towards the glass door when he called me.

"Liv," he said so I turned around. "Have a nice day," he said before smiling while checking his direct reports.

"Likewise, Mr. Parker," I simply said.

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"We're proposing three new dishes, Mr. Parker," Mr. Billy Roberts said. Using the big monitor in front of us, he showed different pictures of their team's suggestion for the additional load of dishes for the hotel.

The pictures looks very natural and delicious. No wonder why people who check-in in this hotel normally give good reviews about the food they serve. Mr. Roberts disappoints no one.

After a short meeting, Mr. Parker agreed with the proposal. That wasn't unexpected because Mr. Roberts presented it very well. It was almost lunch time and Mr. Parker told me to reserve a restaurant so I did. He also told me not to call Rowan because he'll be the one to drive.

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I put a lot of parmesan on my pasta before mixing it. I love everything about cheese. It's very addictive for me. I was eating peacefully when I saw Mr. Parker staring at me. What now?

I raised my eyebrows to ask why. "You're cute," he smiled. I didn't know what to say. Should I say thank you? Or should I just nod? I don't know!

I was still thinking of an answer when he got a tissue and leaned closer to me. I didn't notice that I have some sauce on the side of my lips so he wiped it.

"Thanks," I genuinely said. His gestures to me are now changing. He's being sweet and I'm not surprised.

While in the car to New Jersey, we're stuck in a heavy traffic. Maybe that's why Mr. Parker wants us to leave early. It's because the road is under construction. Unfortunately, we still didn't have the chance to avoid this kind of traffic.

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I stretched my neck as soon as I got out of the car. We're already at the site and it's cold in here. I was already expecting so I brought my sweater with me. We walked towards the unfinished building and some of the construction workers greeted Mr. Parker and me. They're very nice for doing that every time we go here. It's like I'm being welcomed in a place I don't own.

While Mr. Parker is talking to them, I'm taking pictures. The building isn't being made too fast, neither slow. But I know it'll still take a lot of time for it to be fully furnished and be ready for business. I wonder if at that time, I'm still working in Parker hotel. I hope I am. But no one knows what will happen in the future so I'll just keep hoping then.

"I'm assuming you're a beautiful photographer in your past life." I was like caught in act because I was startled when he suddenly talked. I didn't even hear his footsteps towards me. I stood up straight and put my phone inside my bag.

"Well, nothing is impossible, Sir," I said and smiled. I'm not a big believer of reincarnations. For me, it's still a made-up genre for stories because I haven't experienced it or even hear it from a story of someone I know. But as I said, nothing is impossible. He might be right about me being a photographer in my past life. I do take pictures a lot to save a lot of memories.

"Sir? We're alone in here and you're calling me that," he said in a questioning tone.

"We're at work, Mr. Parker."

"Even so. Just drop the formality when we're together, please." Even he wants me to, I'm not used to it. Ever since we met, I started calling him Sir or Mr. Parker. I don't think it's easy to change it. But I'm not gonna lie, it became weird to call him by that since last night, knowing that we're already official.

"I'll try," I shortly answered.

We went to his favorite spot and at this moment, the air was vibing with us. He's also not sad as how he used to be whenever we go up here. I know that he didn't forgot to think about his sister right now but I'm very happy that something is cheering him up already. It's so nice to see his smile, a genuine one.

"You love the shoes, huh?" He teased me when he noticed that I'm wearing the shoes that he bought me for the whole week.

"It's just too much to waste if I won't use it." I said, to make him stop talking. But the real reason why I want to use it is because it's the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. Yet, it's the most expensive one. And if I tell him that I love it, he's gonna buy me a lot and I don't think that's practical. One is enough to me.

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This time, he didn't offer to drive me home because it became like a required thing for him to do as what he said to me earlier. He said he'll take me home every night and I didn't refuse anymore. Besides, I don't think I'll be able to master driving my brand new car. I'll just leave it to Summer, she needs it more than I do, as of now.

Just when we both got out of the car, we saw Sean standing beside his car. He looks like he's been waiting here for so long. I checked my phone and I have so many missed calls from him. When Sean felt our presence, he quickly walked towards us.

"Liv, can we talk?" His eyes looks like he's begging me. I glanced at Mr. Parker who's beside me, speechless.

"Sean, what are you doing here?" I asked him. "I'm sorry I haven't answered your calls. I didn't check my phone. Is there anything you want to tell me?"

At this point, I feel terrified that we're standing in front of each other, with Mr. Parker by my side.

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