"Three hundred grip of time, That's us". Rubben grinned ear to ear when her words flashed back to his mind.
"What is that?" Rubben who was soaking in the bath up widened his eyes when he heard a familiar voice.
"Ouch-- Ahh!!"
Rubben hurriedly grab a towel and walked out from the bathroom.
"What happened?" Rubben asked worriedly when he saw Jisonia lying on the ground. "I am fine, I just fell down!" Jisonia said in convinced tone as she got up.
"Why are you so....his words trailed off when his foot got caught at the edge of the carpet and it caused him to fell down, Jisonia who stood there in daze fell down together with him when he caught her as she was the only thing that he can grasp nearby.
Jisonia froze in shocked when she could feel his warm breath on her face. Her heart beating hard and wild against her chest wall, her palms were beginning to sweat profusely.
Oblivious to Jisonia, Rubben eyes flew wide open in shocked as he observed the girl under him. "M-Mr Sel" Jisonia called out in a low voice, very low voice. "Can you get off me" Jisonia utters softly.
"Wait...a..second!" Rubben stutters. He tried to get up but he didn't dared to move. His grew wide, even wide enough to nearly fall out of sockets.
"Jisonia, close your eyes" He said hastily.
"My eyes!"
"Yes, your eyes. Don't open until I'm out of the room." He said fixing his towel.
"Okay". Jisonia covered her eyes with both hands. She first peeks through between his fingers when Rubben dashed out of the room. Her eyes darting from one place to another.
"Why I didn't know that he was a handsome man?" She muttered soundlessly caressing her blushed face.
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Morning
"See you then" Jisonia said before he hung up the call.
"Is she going to sue you?" Rubben asked inquisitively. "Is she still insisting her fake painting is genuine?" He added when Jisonia remind silent simply looking at him.
"Don't worry! I'll do everything it takes to keep you away from trouble. I have excellent lawyers. I pay them a lot". Rubben gave an assuring smile.
Jisonia silently looked at him for few more seconds and said in soft voice, "No! She told me that she was grateful to me."
"Really?" Rubben tilted a brow at her.
"Jisonia nodded her head and said, She hasn't paid off the painting in full." Jisonia heaves a long deep breath and continued, The problem is "Mr Humori".
"I found him".
"Really"
"He attend the party for the "Hog raise Association" in behalf of me with my entourage. He hit off with the Association members. He got wasted and still asleep in the pigpen."
Jisonia was stunned hearing his words. "What a relief!" She tore a thin smile.
"But I have a bad news" Rubben said while Jisonia gave him a confused look.
"My staff has arrived. So, I have to be on my way." Rubben said with displeasure face.
"Is that so?" She mumbled.
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Jisonia drove Rubben to Crimson hotel. "I am glad that everything went well just as you planned". Jisonia pursed her lips in awkwardness after she said that.
"I told you everything will be fine" Rubben reassured her. "Thank you for yesterday" Rubben added in calm voice lowering his gaze.
"Thanks to you I had a great time as well". Jisonia said. Both of stared each other for a moment.
"Goodbye then". Jisonia broke the silent with a courteous bow.
"Wait! Jisonia" Rubben hurriedly said. Clearing his throat slightly, he said, "I'll be quiet busy until tomorrow. I have numerous things to look over since it's an important matter".
Jisonia quietly stared at him with confused look.
"I've already purchased a round trip ticket so I have to fly out the day after tomorrow. I also need to report back regarding the contract". Rubben added with disappointed face.
Jisonia nodded her head slightly and said, "What a shame! If you had some free time, you would've been able to visit some beautiful sights."
"Still, I'm going to visit your gallery" Rubben said in a low tone, avoiding her gaze.
"Sorry...?"
"I'm going to make time and visit your gallery at all costs. I'm going to visit the cafeteria that serve good food although it's not as tasty as mine" Rubben said. "And I'd also like to see you again." Rubben added in indifferent voice.
"Okay, Sounds good." Jisonia answered with a small smile.
Rubben eyes lit up when she he heard her answers. "I'll be there no matter what so wait for me okay?" Rubben said excitedly.
"Okay". Jisonia replied.
Wait! Rubben hurriedly took out his watch from his wrists.
Jisonia stared blankly at her wrists and slowly raised her gaze with questionable look at Rubben.
"That watch means a lot to me. So, please bring it with you next time we meet. You must!!" Rubben said hastily before he walked inside the hotel with long strides.
"Mr Sel....? Jisonia eyes were glued to the spot were Rubben stood seconds ago.