"If so, you have to kiss me. On the lips."
Wish was taken aback by his sudden request. It wasnt even a request. More like an order. What was she supposed to do? Back away? Say the reason was for revenge? William wouldnt let her go so easily.
He was still leaning low, right infront of her face. The masculine cologne of him was being inhaled straight from her nose. It was a nice scent, she thought and quickly shook her thoughts. Wish slowly closed her eyes, lips trembling. Yes, she had given in because what more could she do? So this was how my first kiss would be taken, she thought inside her head. It was okay since she had nothing left to lose anyways.
She kept staying in that position with closed eyes, waiting for his lips to touch. Quite a few seconds had passed but nothing touched her lips. Might be because she was scared so time went by slow. It always happened to her while waiting for her results or interview.
But this was still taking way longer, it wasnt natural. Suddenly, a low chuckle tickled her nose. When she opened her eyes, Brent was controlling his laughter, covering his mouth.
Wish stood there struck with anger and embarrassment. Here she was ready to give up her first kiss, scared as hell and the jerk was taking it as a joke, staring at her stupid face with closed eyes probably pouting a little trying to sense his lips? This was her last straw for the jokes.
" Are you happy now seeing me embarrassing myself infront of you?"
" I-im sorry...." he said still trying not laugh, " I thought you would ignore my words but you actually took it seriously. I was surprised and also you looked cute-"
" Asshole!" she cursed, making him shocked. Yes, this was the second time he had heard her cursing. Once when she was drunk but now she wasnt. Which meant she might be really upset.
" Look, im sorry okay....i wont do anything like this ever again..." he followed her as she stormed out of his office, " I swear to god....please dont be mad!"
" stop talking to me." she mumbled angrily.
Both of them reached the ground and Wish quickly got inside the car, ignoring his pleads and apologies. The car zoomed away from the lot and it was him alone there. Staring at the car disappear, he slowly scratched his head and chuckled again.
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It was already 5 pm on the clock. Time flew fast when Lucas was busy in his work. He had just finished photographing the animals for some school textbooks. It was pretty boring but he had to do it for the money.
Once, he was back at his desk, he checked his phone to find a message from....Lisa? It said call me when you are free. He decided to call her and the other line was picked immediately.
" Hey lisa....what is it?" he spoke, staring out of the window.
" Lucas, are you free now? like can you come to a place that i will say?"
He scrunched his brows, " What for?"
" Umm...you see...one of my close friend's hotel just added new suite rooms. So, we wanted to promote the rooms on the internet. For that we had to take professional photos of the rooms and i instantly thought of you! why wont you photograph the rooms? She is also willing to give high amount of money." she said excitedly from the other line, " I think its a great chance for you."
Lucas thought for sometime about the offer. It definitely was good offer and he never tried photographing hotel suites before. Also, if she was giving high price then he couldnt miss the chance since every task here had very average pay. " Okay, maybe i should give it a chance then. tell me where should i come?"
" Thankyou so much, Lucas!!" her voice raised, "I will send you the location okay?"
And with that she cut the call. Immediately, a message came in his whatsapp showing the location. " Oh, seems like its not that far."
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Lucas reached the location in a few minutes and Lisa was already waiting for her outside the hotel entrance. Seems like it wasnt a big five star hotel or something he had expected as these people were elite family. But it was better than normal hotels for sure.
" Hey! you came so fast." they hugged lightly.
" Well, it was pretty close from my office," he said looking around her, " So, wheres your friend?"
"Oh..." she clicked her fingers," she is very busy today so ill take her place instead. Dont worry she wont forget to pay for you."
Lucas nodded, following her from behind inside the hotel. The interior of the hotel was not bad, It was still better than the hotels he had been to. This hotel must be 4 star or something. He hadnt even researched about it due to hurry.
They reached inside the elevator and it was only the two of them. Lisa seemed to feel really awkward while Lucas didnt really care.
" So,...." she spoke breaking the silence," Have you met with my sister?"
" Nope, we both have been really busy so we havent met." he turned to her making a brief eye contact. Lisa quickly looked away. " How about you?"
" Umm....no, we havent." she tugged her hair behind the ears, heart beating fast. At this point, it really was getting serious for Lisa, that she had to control her feelings. This wasnt good at all.
The suite rooms were on the top floor with big windows, showing the view of the city. The room was huge itself and marvellous. It was the first time, lucas stepped in a suite room. This really was great chance for him.
" I think this spot would be fine to photograph?" lucas suggested showing the places where he liked.
" Oh, y-yeah...that looks good." she replied nodding to whatever he said. She didnt have a single idea about photography anyways.
He went around the room, clicking pictures from his camera carefully. Lucas took his work very seriously and this was why he was the top employee at his workplace. There were also a lot offer for him but usually declined them as he was a picky about his work. Lisa knew all about it after she researched about his job. It was embarrassing but she couldnt stop herself.
" Miss.lisa," he called instantly grabbing her attention, " Would you like to be the model?"
" huH?" she had wide eyes, " m-me?"
" Yeah, it would make the photos more interesting." he suggested seriously," also you're outfit would match the room."
Lisa couldnt say no to his request. It was the first time she had ever tried to model. Even posing infront of him made her feel nervous. How would she pull it off?
"Come here..." he gestured her and made her sit by the window. " Just stare out of window and loosen up..."
Lisa nodded and did as she was told. It was still kind of awkward for her as she kept fiddling her fingers.
" Lisa.." he called putting his camera down," loosen up, its okay. Its only me here."
" S-sorry, ill try to..." she straightened her back. Its only you so im being nervous, she thought inside her head.
" Good, keep doing that!" he encouraged clicking pictures from every side. That strangely made her feel confident and slowly she was naturally posing, becoming less nervous. " Great, you are doing great!"
Lisa smiled to herself enjoying the photo session as she threw more natural poses, gaining praises from Lucas. Who knew a small photo session like this would make her happy?
" This is the last ones...." he said coming closer to her, " how about we try another pose?"
He grabbed her hands lightly, making her blush instantly. She was taken off guard by him. " You can keep your hands in this way.." he positioned her hands on the walls. Lisa felt like her breath stuck in her throat. he looked at her and noticed her expression, " Are you okay? or tired?"
" N-no....just you are...a little.." she avoided his gaze. Lucas immediately noticed their closeness and backed away, scratching his head. " Im sorry, i was too focused with the session....hope it didnt make you uncomfortable-"
"NO!" she shouted, making him snap his head in shock, " I mean....not at all...i am enjoying really..."
Lucas stayed silent for a moment but ended up chuckling, " This is my first time seeing you act this way..."
" H-huh..." she was confused.
" its cute....okay lets finish the session with this."
" Cute?" she whispered it to herself, dazed.
" Lisa? are you ready?" he waved his hand from the front.
" Y-yeah i am..."
They continued the photo session for sometime and finished it.
---
Wish was resting on her bed, scrolling through her phone. It had been almost a week since she had met Lucas, so she decided to message him, saying how he was doing.
Right at the moment, someone opened her apartment door. She quickly got up shocked. She wasnt expecting any visitors. " Who is it?"
There was silence, making her scared but it didnt last for long. William slowly peeked from her door, avoiding eye contact.
" Brent??!" she said angrily, " Why are you here??"
" Umm..." he stood infront of the door, carrying a flower bouquet, " this..."
he handed the bouquet to her, " to apologise..."
She just stared at it, not taking.
" i..ill just place it here then," he put them in the desk beside. " Its not only the apology, i have good news too."
Wish glared at him, not believing his words thinking of it as his other jokes.
" Here!" Brent pulled out an envelope from his coat and placed it on her hands. The front wrote accept.
She glanced at him first and opened it, " Wait, so they accepted the postponement??"
" Umm..yeah"
" You should have said earlier..." she finally cracked a smile, forgetting she was angry a moment ago. A message also popped on her phone, a reply from Lucas.
The message said about how lisa offered him to photograph in her friends hotel.
" Who is it?" brent peeked on her phone as she read, " Lucas? is it Lucas??" he had an annoyed tone but Wish was too busy reading his message.
Especially the last part. She kept reading it.
Luccas_: i think the name was Mary hotels and co.?
She then whispered to herself, " Mary hotels...and co..."
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