Chapter 109 - The way he stare at you

Seeing the difference in his character, Clara calmly turned around to face him. She wanted to ask if he's cured now, but wouldn't it mean that he no longer needed her. 

Should she ask? 

Or not? 

"Everything okay?" Leo asked. He was worried his emotions will pump after seeing her, but it didn't turn out like that.

Clara shook her head in response. She decided not to mention it. If he said it straight to her face that he's cured, it's the same as saying 'I don't need you anymore.'

"You have something you want to say?" he asked, returning his gaze back to his phone after asking. 

Clara walked closer to him. She could tell he's making use of her earlier advice. That's right. As long as he did not try to be a friend and act neutral she's good. 

She knew he hated her as well and probably tolerating her because he needs her voice, but who cares? 

He's free to hate her.

She walked towards him and sat down on the same sofa, but make sure to leave a decent space in between. 

"Did something happened when you're on your way home?" she asked, hoping that he isn't getting tailed as well. 

Leo dropped his phone, looking straight into her emerald green eyes that look innocent, totally opposite of the bearers' character. 

Her full rosy red lips still slightly parted, making her flawless facial appearance more mesmerizing than before. 

Leo mentally sighed. She even look this beautiful despite looking so worried. He could see the worries in her eyes. 

But he's doing great. She seem to be acting normal that he's giving her the neutral reaction she asked for. He didn't want to mess that up. 

He felt bad at a side, because it meant that he has been inconveniencing Clara from the start. 

Would this woman ever fall for him? 

She didn't need his protection, where he might try to prove useful by protecting her. 

She's a supernatural being that can do things that will make him drool and jaw dropped. She's amazing without any flaws for him to use to get closer. 

How can he impress her?

These thoughts made his head hurt. It means Clara can only fall in love with him naturally. 

But can this woman do that? 

"Are you okay?" Clara asked, as she saw him massaging his temple. 

If only that concern was the type he really wanted. It's all for the sake of saving the world. Not that she really cared. 

"I'm good. By something, what were you referring to?" he asked. 

"I meant that, did you notice something odd when returning from work?" Clara replied. 

"Everything is fine." Leo replied, standing up and look down at her, "if that's all, I will like to retire to my room." he said and saw Clara raised her brows at him. 

"Sleep calls. Work was hectic today, I want to rest a little." he replied.

"Okay. That's all." Clara replied and watched him walk away. 

She didn't even know what to think. She remained there for a few minutes, before leaving for her room as well. 

Leo was trying to keep his heart in place till he gets to his room. His palms were sweaty. 

What on earth is this woman turning him into? 

He knew he sucks, when it comes to women issue, but he has become worse. Damn that Sharon! She made him think relationship is the easiest thing in the world. 

Clara is reality and it's very hard. 

He didn't put much thought into her question, because he assumed she's still trying to keep him safe from a certain demon. 

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Everything was going smoothly between them since that day. He spoke to her only when it's necessary. 

Within a week of acting neutral, Clara has even started engaging a conversation with him on her own, which were just normal questions, while Leo will reply to her. 

If the answer isn't satisfying, she will poke for more, while Leo will reply to her. 

They weren't close, but weren't apart like before. Leo could see that she's comfortable with their current flow. 

Like right now, she's currently picking out an outfit she will be wearing for a banquet Leo was invited to. Since he needs a partner, Clara would take that role, but the underlying reason is to protect him. 

Leo see it as an opportunity, he didn't want to let go. He's cured, but having her go out with him as his partner is something he's been longing for. 

He didn't follow her in, to avoid her claiming something else. He really didn't want to ruin the closeness they had now. 

They are close without Clara realizing it. She's so naive that she believed that as long as she isn't laughing with him and he isn't doing the same, they are acting neutral and hated each other. 

Who think like that? The girl is something. 

His mobile phone received an SMS, which was a debit alert of Clara's purchase. He smiled at the zeros behind the number that appeared. 

It's either she buy more than a single outfit or visit their VIP. She never let go of an opportunity to spend his money. 

He's happy about it though, don't get him wrong. But it's funny because Clara claimed she hated him. 

He got up on his feet, as Clara came out with one of the staff following her with her purchase in her hand. 

Clara was walking in front like a queen. She was dressed in a blue mini skirt that didn't reach down to her knees, exposing her alluring pair of legs and a fair part of her thigh, with a small tank top that barely pass below her abdomen.

Her hair was let down behind her. She's just beautiful without measure. She was laughing with the staff like the most kind hearted girl in the world. 

The staff must be pleased with her purchase, while Clara didn't mind taking the glory for his money. 

They got closer to him and he saw the girl whisper something into Clara's ear. He didn't know what it was, but Clara frowned immediately. 

He could read the girl's lip this time, because Clara seem to fake a composed expression and ask the girl something in return. 

"The way he stare at you." Leo clearly figured the lady's reply. 

Clara rolled her eyes, but make sure the lady didn't see it. 

Leo could feel his face getting warm. He wondered if he's that obvious that someone that met them for the first time could detect he likes her. 

"Done?" Leo asked and took the bag from the lady. 

Clara wanted to talk, but saw him looking nonchalant and decided to keep quiet. Who wouldn't like a wealthy CEO to be her slave for a day. 

"Yes. All done." she replied and both began walking out. 

She didn't bother to meet up with his large stride, but slowly follow behind. 

She scoffed when the lady's question replayed in her head, 'your boyfriend really loves you.' 

She mentally chuckled as she stare at Leo back view. It's the opposite. 'He hate me and I don't like him as well'

The lady made that remark because of the tenderness in Leo's eyes when he stare at her, coupled with the amount Clara was able to spend casually from the card Leo gave to them. 

Clara decided to play along and replied the lady with, 'oh really? how are so sure about that?'

That's when Leo managed to read the lady's lip, when she said, 'the way he stare at you.'