Chapter 299 - Do not open

Read her replaced one and note that everything will be in order in 2 days, by God grace.

The sound of their panting in the bathroom resounded in the space before they both came out half dressed, with her tucked in his arms like a groom carrying his bride.

He dropped her on the chair and helped with the napkin.

Then had a wonderful meal and the sound of Belle's phone broke the sweet moment of him feeding her.

She stood up to pick it and saw that she was asked to come for an interview before 12pm, which is just 4 hours from the present time.

Her heartbeat accelerated.

Oh dear! She wanted to tell him, but decided not to. She's not sure if this wouldn't be another failure.

But her man wasn't the type to not notice her excitement before it dies down. He was practically following her around with his eyes.

She returned to her seat.

"What's up?" He raised his brow.

Sigh. That one look and she couldn't lie.

"I was told to come for an interview in less than 4 hours." She replied.

"That's good news." He said.

"I hope this won't be another failure." She said honestly.

"Don't worry, okay? I know it's important and admire your persistence, but don't stress over it. I earn enough to take care of you, even if you decide not to work." He said and she gave him a confused look.

"What?" He asked.

"You don't find me not so okay-ish without having a stable job?" She asked.

He chuckled.

"What?" It was her turn to ask.

"Baby, if you permit me, I don't even wish for you to step outside the house unless we are going together.

I know your passion towards getting a job, which is why I never bought up the idea of making you a full housewife after we get married." He said and her heart skipped.

Married!

He mentioned it.

"Well…. I didn't go to school and study so much to be a full housewife. I will get a good job and be worthy of you." She said.

He got up and walked towards her, turned her chair to face him and cupped her face in his palms. "You're more than worthy of me. You deserve the best and I'm going to strive to be that best before feeling like I totally deserve you. Don't ever look down on yourself.

Now, go get dressed and show them punctuality. Go earlier than they requested, because we wouldn't want someone snatching this away." He kissed her forehead and winked at her.

"I love you." She said.

"I love you too. I love you so much." He pulled her up and hugged her tightly.

The two remain in each other's embrace for a few minutes before pulling apart. 

"Kiss me." She demanded and with pleasure, he did.

Both savour the taste of each other's mouth and Belle forgot all her insecurities. She felt light and happy, just like when their relationship first started.

She felt happy.

She changed into a blue jean skirt and a white T-shirt, while Michael was busy asking which shoes she will be wearing and helping her clean it to give a shiny effect.

He seated her in front of her dressing table and helped styled her hair, applying hair gel to it and combed it till it's super silk and shiny, before tying it behind and braiding the remainder, then secured the tip with a band and done!

She didn't bother to try doing anything, because he moved to make up immediately.

He has learned a lot about female ways from watching her intensely whenever she slept at his place or he slept at her own.

Her things were double. Each at both houses and she doesn't need to take anything along when visiting him.

He likes doing this for her, but it's not occasional, because she doesn't really fancy painting her face when going out. 

She prefers a natural look.

Within a short span, he was done.

"You're getting better at this." She complimented and his head mentally swell up, tripling in size.

"Thank you." He blushed.

Belle chuckled at his cuteness. Both stared at each other for a while. 

"You are glad I'm so handsome?" He broke the silent.

"I'm glad our love lasted this long." She replied.

"It will last longer." He assured and clapped his hands.

"Get up now, Miss. You must rock that interview. Showing them those that didn't accept you in the past made a huge loss." He added and she smiled, hoping she wouldn't bring another bad news.

"It's still early. You don't want to go to work?" She asked as he just put in his shirt so casually and a short.

"No, I'm not. I scheduled my day for you and it's not changing. Once you're back, let's go out on a date again. Let's think of some things we haven't tried and do it." He said and she hugged him.

"Thank you." She said.

"No, thank you for being an angel in my life." He held her for a brief minute and they soon left.

He dropped her off at the office and asked her to call him when she's done, but she refused, claiming she could find her way.

******

Belle got to the receptionist and told the lady she met there that she had an appointment for an interview today.

The lady asked her to follow her, which stunned her.

She was supposed to wait for a long while and others meeting her there, but helding a huge respect for her taking the job so important, but it seems like it has been said that she should be brought immediately when she arrives.

She wasn't wrong though, because her boss slept in the office because of her.

He was so eager to meet her again and had informed her that she must be immediately brought to his office upon her arrival.

Belle followed behind the lady beating wildly against her chest. She just couldn't calm down. She felt so worried that she would fail again.

The company wasn't as huge as the one Michael worked at, but you can't look down on it either.

And also, it was the talk of town recently, because the owner was young and has achieved this much.

They stepped into the elevator and began going up to the unknown destination, before Belle couldn't hold her curiosity.

"Excuse me, ma'am." She called and the lady turned to look at her.

"Hum, I'm wondering where we are going. I arrived early and thought I had to wait for the others to come….. You know the normal routine." She said and the lady smiled at her.

"The boss asked me to bring you to his office immediately when you arrived." She said, not disclosing to her that there are no others coming.

"Ha! Thanks!" She said with a smile, still clutching onto her bag tightly.

Her phone vibrated and it's Michael.

*My Heartbeat* Since you will have to wait long, let me keep you company from here.

Belle smiled softly.

She replied, 'don't worry, baby. It seems it's first come first serve. I'm actually on my way to do the interview.'

*My Heartbeat* Damn! That's awesome. I'm glad they don't just keep you sitting there for pests to eye.

'Michael'

*My Heartbeat* What? Anyway, I'm happy. Best of luck baby and call me when you're done. I insist on picking you up.

'Okay, Mr jelly.'

******

Meanwhile.

He kept on adjusting his tie every now and then, looking so restless on the chair.

He picked up a mirror and combed his hair again, turning left and right to confirm if his look is catchy enough.

He saw her as soon as she stepped into the premises and rushed into the room to change into another pair of clothes.

The bell rang. "Come in." He said and pretended to not care much.

He crossed his legs and began typing on his laptop.

Belle was so nervous and so was he.

The lady bowed and left.

He wanted to act bossy, but couldn't keep that mindset till the end.

He got up immediately and Belle's heart skipped.

You already know why it does.

His face looked so familiar.

Belle looked down at her feet immediately.

"Please have your seat." He said and Belle clumsily did as told.

She walked towards the black fur covered couch and took her seat.

He did the same, with beads if perspiration surfacing on his forehead.

He felt his heart racing at the sight of her and it just wouldn't calm down.

"You look a little familiar." He said.

"I don't think I've seen you before." She quickly replied.

"Oh, I see." He brushed it off and picked up her file, pretending to just study it when he practically stared all night.

"Shall we start?" How asked and Belle felt excited that he didn't bring it up even though she could still notice the faint redness near his jawline.

She replied enthusiastically and he began asking her question, but that was after introducing himself as Anthony Gail.