"Hmm… right, then how about tonight we go somewhere, I'm sure you'll like" Jackpot, his previous question was a trap. He purposely asked so that he could asked her in front of Vhaken and make him jealous.
Leigh's heart skipped a beat, she didn't expect that he would ask her outright. She glanced at Vhaken who was sitting next to her. And she saw his jaw harden. And his eyes looked at her.
She saw that there was annoyance there. Leigh turned back to Kendric. Just when she opened her lips to speak but was restrained by Vhaken's voice.
"Yes, of course. Incidentally Leigh and I were planning to tour Yannick city later that evening. What a coincidence!" he answered Kendric's question by daring to invite himself directly.
A happy smile appeared on Leigh's face. At least if she was forced to leave, she had someone she felt comfortable with and accompanied her.
Kendric's eyes flashed sharply, seeing Leigh's reaction as soon as Vhaken finished speaking "Sure, why not" he replied without wasting time. And he saw the joy on Leigh's face. "But, I'll be in the same car with Leigh"
Leigh's heart sank at Kendric's last sentence. She couldn't imagine what would happen next, when she was sit alone with him in the car.
Lunch was quiet and awkward, but not for Kendric. He enjoyed the atmosphere nonchalantly. until finally the four of them stood in front of the restaurant door, ready to get into the car, return to the hotel, continue the second training session.
Vhaken has been holding back his emotions since Kendric said that he would share the car with Leigh. He wanted to refuse, but Ezra held him back by placing his hands under the table to Vhaken's knees, then shaking his head gesturing for him not to make any sound. Here they were, standing in front of 2 classy and expensive black cars. He watched Kendric open the door for Leigh with a gentle smile. He wanted to punch him in the face, but he held back.
Leigh sat nervously in the back seat of the car when Kendric got in and sat down next to her. This was the second time they had sat this close, after the dinner. She gripped the hem of her shirt tightly in her lap. Try not to look nervous in front of him.
Kendric leaned closer to Leigh, then whispered "Relax Leigh, I won't bite you" Kendric's cooing voice tickled, sending a shiver down her spine. Satisfied with getting the little kitten on beside him even more cornered, he leaned backwards. Sitting casually there, his gaze fixed on Leigh, he smiled amusedly.
Leigh remained silent, not even glancing at him. She ignored his words. How could she relax sitting this close to him. His domineering demeanor is also intimidating, keeping her awake and frightened. It was as if he was a beast ready to swallow her whole.
The fear and trembling made Leigh not realize that they had arrived at the meeting room and were ready to continue the training session. She was still sitting in a daze and only realized when Vhaken nudged her arm. "Hey, are you okay?"
"Ah… yes, I'm fine" she opened her bag and took out a note and pen, distracting herself from her daze and not wanting to get too carried away thinking about the man who was always looking for opportunities to approach her.
And without realizing the second session of training has ended, with closing remarks from the committee. But continued with the announcement that tomorrow morning session will be the last session of this year's international training. After that one by one the participants left the meeting room.
Leigh glanced briefly at where Kendric was seat, she thought she would see the man's mischievious smile, but in fact he was not sitting in his usual place. She glanced around. And there, near the exit door of the meeting room, he was talking to Farley, their conversation looking serious. Leigh narrowed her eyes. 'What are they talking about' she didn't want to know anything about Kendric, but his recent behavior made her curious about him.
Kendric acts elegant, classy but mysterious. All the women looked at him with drool pouring out of their mouths. But for her, he is not too flashy and likes sociality. That's why he was admired by women, as far as her eye could see.
Kendric sensed that in the midst of his conversation with Farley, there was a curious glance from the person he cared deeply for. For that he purposely, turned to her openly and smiled at her.
Leigh immediately shifted her gaze back to the front. She carelessly stuffed all her equipment into her bag, clumsily.
"Hey, what's wrong? You look restless?" asked Vhaken curiously. Of course, he knew what was causing Leigh's behavior, because he'd been watching her every move since the session ended.
"Huh... no, it's nothing" she answered briefly in a nervous voice.
"Hmm Miss Leigh, it's time for us to go" said Ezra who was already standing beside Leigh. It took her by surprise. Only a moment ago had she seen him standing at the door talking to Farley, how could he be standing aside her now. her eyes looked suspiciously at him.
"Oh, I thought we were going after dinner," Leigh replied carelessly.
"Don't worry, we will have dinner on the way headed to the place where Mr. Kendric wants to show you" Ezra replied casually and a gentle smile on his face.
"Oh, I see," she answered awkwardly.
She glanced at Vhaken briefly, giving him a stiff and worried smile.
Again, Leigh sat in the back of the car nervously. She could sense that Kendric was always looking at her. As if she is something very valuable and interesting to look at.
"Leigh, why do I feel you always look tense whenever you're around me" Kendric's soft voice broke the awkwardness between them.
"Huh" Leigh gasped, startled. Her heart was beating fast as if it wanted to come out of its ribcage. She was confused about what to answer him. Yes, she was always tense whenever he was around her. She didn't know why either, she always felt Kendric's domineering and intimidating nature made her feel tense, scared and awkward at the same time. She didn't even know why she reacted that way. besides that, his gaze every time he looked in her direction, as if he entered into her heart. Opens forcefully to grab her heart. She felt naked in front of him. She always talks casually in front of him. She couldn't even lie to him. She feels that she has been hit by his spell even in modern times like this. It's weird to say.
"I-I... I" she stammered. Her mind was blank, she has word which a minute ago in her mind, gone without a trace. It was as if she had been electrocuted with high voltage. Make her forget anything. And now it made her even more nervous and restless. She squeezed her fingers tightly. So tight that it made her fingers pale.
" You're really so adorable," Kendric remarked with a chuckle.