Thanks to Mr. Xavier, Yuki has Daniel sending her home on a non-working day. She kind of get used to Daniel sudden stare as if something went out of place by now so she didn't give it much thought until she saw Casey later that day. During the weekends, Yuki clean her studio apartment, do her laundry at the automated laundry centre nearby and restock her grocery; mostly consist of instant noodles and vegetables before she started her job at Lee Group.
Casey texted to mention she got dinner box for me this evening so I went downstairs around 6pm. The store manager has found a new part timer, this time a university student name Gerard. We will wait together for the new staff to takeover the shift before leaving the store. Upon my arrival, she stared at me like Daniel did for a good minute with the dinner box still in her hand. I grab the dinner box out of her hand to snap her out of it and told her that I could mend the counter while she change to go home. Casey patted my head before headed to the locker room saying,"You are a big girl now but you have to take care since you are a girl. It will be very tough if you get pregnant when you have just started your worldly experience." I am totally clueless on why she is saying that to me until Sunday morning coffee with HuangMin.
HuangMin reaction was huge. I was still in my sleeping mode when I went downstairs to grab my coffee at the store. "My favourite girl got a love bite on her neck! So tell me, how it is? Most important is; Who is it?" He look at me expectantly. I rolled my eyes at him and ask for my coffee. I cannot function without it. He wouldn't let me return to my studio until I answer him. "What love bite are you talking about?" I snapped. He pointed to the base of my neck and I went to the mirror at one of the aisle to look at it. Right at the base of my neck was a small bruise, I inspect it and poke at it but it is not painful. It must be a nasty bug but it shouldn't give me problem as long as there are no inflammation and pain. I turn back to HuangMin stating,"It's just a bug Minmin."
HuangMin gave me a sly smile,"You can't lie to me Yuki, I have more experience than you in this."
Yuki retort,"Oh gross, too much information."
HuangMin pull up his own shirt,"Look, I have a few." True to his words, there were a few small bruises across his chest and abdomen. I cringed when I noticed a teeth mark on one of his nipple too.
I could feel my face turn red as I hit HuangMin hands and pull down his uniform to straighten it. "Mine is a bug bite okay," I insisted.
I spend the whole day rewinding Friday night and Saturday. What have I done? Where have I been to? What have I missed? I haven't a clue. It is so frustrating when she can't recall anything. There is nothing else to do but to forget it since she didn't feel any discomfort anyway.
By Monday morning, the bruise has fade considerably and I just let it be. Daniel came fetch me as usual. HuangMin threaten not to hand over my coffee and bread if I don't tell him about my bedroom adventure. This morning I grab my breakfast without paying, he is so annoying.
I arrived at the office on time and went straight into the elevator for CEO office. A bit startled to find both Mr. Xavier and Mr. Steven already in it. Mr. Steven wave his hand to indicate that I can join them. I went in greeting them good morning before turning around to face the elevator door. It could be quite intimidating when you have face two gorgeous looking hunk more than a head taller than you. I heard a rustling sound and Steven sarcasm voice resonate next to my ear,"Wow, somebody has been a naughty girl."
I turn to my right to speak to him,"I don't know what you are talking about Mr. Steven."
Mr. Steven throw me a questioning look while glancing at my neck. Why does everyone look at the bloody bruise?!
I rub the mark unconsciously and replied,"Oh this, it's a nasty bug bite." Mr. Steven look amused. I continue to explain,"Yes, I woke up in the morning over the weekend and got this nasty bug bite. Maybe I haven't air out my beddings for some time and it got infested by dust mite. Have you got bitten by dust mite before Mr. Steven. They are really the worst, really nasty bugs. Don't worry though, it is not infectious and I have made sure I aired my bedding, wash and sanitised everything at my place." I hope he accept my explanation unlike HuangMin. I definitely do not want Mr. Xavier to feel bad about it and thought I got it from his bed especially he gave it up for me to sleep on the couch.
By the time I finish speaking, Mr. Steven was clasping both hands over his mouth with tears running at the corner of his eyes. What I didn't see was the deadly glance Mr. Xavier was throwing at him. When the elevator chime indicates our arrival on 32nd floor, Mr. Steven was practically running out of the elevator and I could hear loud laughter coming from the direction he disappear to.