Eris pulled open the car door and Rhea walked in. She smiled at him gratefully before he closed the door after her. He turned around and walked to the driver's side of the car. He got into the car, started the engine and drove off.
"Megan, we should go home already" Amelia said to Megan who stood by the side watching her friend all the while. Seeing that Amelia was really giving change a try, she smiled and followed after her.
Still standing by her car, Claire watched Eris' car till it was out of sight. She opened her own her and before she could step in, Carter stopped her.
He placed his hand on hers and she quickly held her hand back to herself. As his hands touched hers, it felt like a bolt of lightening struck her fingertips and in a flash, the electric current rushed to her heart. The sensation felt so real that she immediately hid her hand behind her as if she did not want to be touched by him again.
Hurt flashed across his eyes for a moment before the feeling disappeared as quickly as he felt it.
"Why are you being so cold?" he asked not shifting his gaze from her face. It was as if he wanted to not all of her reactions and commit it to his heart.
"What do you mean by cold?" She retorted looking away from his face.
"Claire...." He called and she returned her gaze back to him. He looked like he had something he wanted to say to her and she also looked at him expectantly.
"Nevermind" he said. She stared at him for the longest time before entering her car and zooming off without any more comment. Carter watched her car disappearing leaving behind trails of smoke. He ran his fingers through his hair before walking away.
Claire looked back at Carter through the car's side mirror. She saw him staring at her car as she drove off before he walked away.
"Why are you hiding it so bad..." she muttered and hit her hand on the steering in frustration. She knew that she had no reason to feel so bad but she could not help it. It was hurting so much that she could no longer hold it in. She cleared her mind off the thoughts and drove home.
"Where are we going to?"
Still in the car, Rhea could not help but wonder where they were heading. Eris had been driving for a while and had not mentioned their destination.
"My home" Eris responded and Rhea nearly choked on her saliva as she sat straight to look at him.
"You don't want to?" He asked. He threw a side glance at her to see her expression.
"No, No.. it's just that it was a little bit unexpected" Rhea expressed her thoughts.
"Unexpected? I believe it is the right time you know where your man lives" Eris responded. Rhea blushed when he called himself her man.
Eris drove into a quieter part of the city. The atmosphere at Rose Garden Villa was a different one from the main city. A very serene environment that was only occupied by wealthy members of the society.
The car swerved into a driveway with very beautiful lawn. A flower garden by flourished by each side of the walkway.The fountain in the middle of the compound stylishly brought the garden to life.
As soon as the car came to halt in front of the mansion, a man in a black suit came and opened the car for Eris. Another was about to open Rhea's side of the car but was stopped by Eris. He walked around and opened the door for his woman.
He placed his opened palm in front of her and she placed her hand in his. He intertwined their fingers and walked her out or the car. Those who stood around watched with dropped jaw.
'Is this really their boss? Helping a lady out of his car? No, he even drove the car himself and not send one of them to pick her up? This is outrageous! Lady, who the hell are you?!'
These thoughts crossed their minds as they watched Eris and Rhea walked hand in hand into the house. They continue watching speechlessly till the two were out of sight.
"Welcome back home sir. I want to inform you—" the butler choked on his words and he swallowed. He stared at his boss and the pretty woman beside him. He had not expected his boss to return home after days with a woman.
"Good day miss" the retracted his speech and gave a small bow. Better to be on a safer side, he thought to himself.
"Hi.." Rhea responded shyly. It has been long since she had people regard her with so much respect.
"This is going to be your madam soon. Give her the same respect and honor you give to me if you love your life" Eris said and Rhea tugged at his arm.
"Don't say that!" She whispered to him and he raised a brow.
"They need to know how to treat you. They should understand your position and how much respect you deserve—"
"Respect does not come by threatening" Rhea said interrupting him. Unknown to her, her lips tugged downwards in a slight frown.
"Are you mad at me" he asked and she blinked.
"No, why do you ask that" she replied looking into his face in confusion. He placed his opened palm on her cheek and caressed it.
"You are not giving me your usual smile" he said and bent to her height to have a better view of her face. Rhea understood his feelings feelings immediately and placed her palm over his.
"I just don't want you to threaten people for my sake" she responded.
The two remained in their loving position for a moment. The butler could not help but rub his eyes. He wanted to be sure he was seeing what he thought he was. This is a new one. Who knew his boss could be so sweet.
A smile brightened his old face. It is a good thing the lady is a polite one unlike the earlier one, he thought.
'And it seems the boss really like this lady' He nodded and noted to himself.
"Eris, you are back. I have been—!" –waiting for you all day–
Taylor's voice rang across the room. He hurried forward at the sight of his boss but only to stop at the scene in front of him. He blinked and stared at Eris before putting on a sheepish smile.
"Ah... Miss Rhea, I never thought I would see you here so soon—"
"What are you doing here?" Eris asked nonchalantly glaring at his supposed best friend.
"I was looking for you!" Taylor yelled ignoring the dagger glares thrown at him. Then he returned his gaze back to Rhea.
"Miss Rhea, I never thought you will be this beautiful up close" he said staring at Rhea with sparkling eyes.
"Please don't flatter me" Rhea responded with a smile.
Eris frowned, just now his woman was not smiling at him so why would she give Taylor such sweet smile while he was standing right beside her. He glared hard at Taylor as if he was his newly found enemy.
"By the way, I am this cold statue's bestfriend. You can call me Taylor—" Taylor said only to be interrupted by Eris.
"She will call you nothing" he answered coldly pulling Rhea closer to him. She stated at him in surprise at the sudden change in mood.
"Hey! What right do you have to chip into my business. And why can't she know my name!" Taylor snapped. Now, it was his turn to glare at his friend who was being like a teenage boy in his first relationship.
"Because she is my woman" Eris answered proudly. He totally did not feel the glares thrown at him.
"Oh. Oh. Oh" Taylor said sarcastically.
"It's okay Mr Taylor" Rhea quickly chipped in. "Eris here did not mean anything bad okay, just ignore whatever he had said to you" She said to Taylor.
"What—" Eris started but was interrupted by Rhea.
"Shh... You really can't be so mean to your bestfriend" she said with a small frown.
Eris who was about to drop the list of the reasons why he can be mean to anybody saw her frown and changed his thoughts.
"Okay, I will changed that. Keep that smile on your face please. This is the second time I am seeing you frown at me in just few minutes" He said softly.
"I won't frown at you anymore" She muttered with a small but sweet and honest smile. She used his hand to straighten the crease forming on his forehead.
He pulled her towards him and engulfed her in a hug. Although Rhea was surprised at his sudden act, she still hugged him back. He breath into the crook of her neck warming her entire being.
"Come, let me take you around" He said after letting go of her. He pulled her along with him and walked further into the house.
Even though the couple were out of sight, Taylor still watched on.
"Someone tell me, did I really see that or are my eyes suddenly playing tricks on me?" He thought out loud.
"Yes my—"
"AHHHH!" Taylor yelled interrupting the poor old butler and scaring him to death.
"How come I did not know you have been standing right beside me?!" Taylor asked when he saw who answered him. He had actually thought there were spirit moving around and one gave him answer. Silly Taylor.
"I have been here all along" The man answered.
"Whatever. Did you see that? Unbelievable right?" Taylor said gesturing towards the way the couple left.
"I found it hard to believe myself but he loves her and she is a very good one. Unlike that rude person" The butler responded.
"I know right... lucky Eris" Taylor voiced. He looked sincerely happy for his bestfriend.