"I'm sorry, Rose. I couldn't resist making you know how I felt then. And that's why I did what I did…"
… That's what I overheard Damian saying as the man left their store. Though, his action was in line with what he was saying. But I knew he wasn't being controlled with any switch. I knew he did what had been in his mind for a long time. I couldn't utter any word as then, since I was unhappy with what he did.
"Rose, I said I'm sorry. Please forgive me" He pleaded again.
Truly, my mind wasn't really on what he was saying. I was thinking whether my mum knew that something of such was about to happen and that's why she wrote the note for me. Or were she just trying to prevent such? While I was still lost in thought, I notice someone's hand on my shoulder. Though I knew Damian must be the one but at first, I was shocked.
"Rose, I'm sorry. Please forgive me" He still implored.
"Damian, I knew you had something like this in mind. And that's why you couldn't think of something else rather than executing your mission. Even as at that, you're now apologizing while your hand is still not in the right position. Do you need to be forgiven, or you only wants to know what would be my reaction?"
I asked him bluntly, no looking at his face or considering what might be in his mind. He couldn't even allow me to exhaust my words before he took his hand off my shoulder.
"I've taken it away. You know I'm human. And you're too beautiful. I couldn't just resist your beauty." Though the look on his face wasn't funny, but what he said annoyed me the more.
"Do, now I'm a sex toy to you? Is that not what you meant?" I asked angrily.
He came closer and held my hand.
"No! ....."
"Take your hand off my body!" I screamed at him.
"I'm sorry, Rose!" He said as he took his hand away.
"I don't blame you. I made myself available for such nonsense" I said remorselessly.
"How can you say such Rose? That's not true. You know I love you, Babe. Please don't feel that way, Rose" His actions appealed to what he was saying more than his words. But since I had to put an end to such molestation, I needed to act and say what was in my mind.
"I knew you're this kind of person. Anyway, it will be better we end this nonsense we call relationship before it ends anyone of us. I can't tolerate this nonsense the second time" My words were clear and loud.
"Rose! Don't tell me you don't feel as I do, and you don't even know my feeling towards you. Rose!"
"Which absurd feeling are you talking about? This deception has to end now. And if you don't want us to end it in a matured way, I think, I know what to do"
As I uttered my words, he moved a step backwards and folded his hand. It seemed he couldn't continue being mute, then he said.
"Rose, I might not be the best person you want me to be, but I'm trying best to make you happy. Please, let's give us a second chance."
"Oh! So, even when you wanted to take me, you were still trying your best to make me happy? I see!" Then, I was more serious as could.
"Rose, Why are you intertwining words? I know you're looking for any slightest mistake to use it against me, but please place me in the position where I'm supposed to be. I love you and my love is genuine. Only that I don't know how to make you know my feelings towards you" Truly, he acted remorseful while saying his words.
"That's not my question, mister man. A few minutes ago, you almost raped me. Were you also trying to make me happy then? I maintained my tempo while asking so as not to make him know that I already knew he is, I apologize for what he did.
" Rose, I apologize for acting the way I did. I know I did wrong. But, please don't consider me a rapist. I'm sorry." He pleaded.
"Sir, please, let's avoid anything called problem. It will be better we end everything in a good fate so that we won't nurture grudges against ourselves." I told him.
"I'm not nurturing any grudges against you. And I won't nurse any grudge against you. The ball is in your court to make the relationship as pleasant as you want. I promise to play along." He commented. Already I've started feeling for him. I was becoming less angry. But I was still scared something uncalled-for might happen. And I needed to prevent it.
"That's why I'm suggesting that we end it now" I said
"No! Rose, please don't do this. I love you and won't allow anything to come between us. All we need is time. Things will fall in place. And I promise not to repeat what I did. Besides, it was devil's handiwork."
"I heard you! And the devil is still alive. Meanwhile, he might still repeat what he did. Is that not what you meant?" I asked him. Then he was more loyal as I ever imagined. His voice already changed, as though he wanted to cry.
"Huh." He exhaled. "I know you already know what I want to tell you. But, please, let's act matured even for once."
I don't know whether my question was funny. But his response makes me think it was.
"Even God knows that I don't know what you mean by those words of yours. However, all I want you to know is that I'm not ready for this kind of lifestyles. And in other to stop it, I need to start from the root".
"It's well dear. I will be more matured next time" He said,
"That's none of my concern…" He couldn't allow me to exhaust my words before he intruded
"…that's my boss. Please, let's do business and discuss later".
"Now you remember business. You know you're wicked, right?" I asked.
"That's a story for another day. Please save my life and let's focus on business." He pleaded.
"Ehen. I hope you've taken your meal since you're here to take the injection" He asked and couldn't even wait for me to answer the question before he turned to the door and greeted his boss. "Good morning sir"
"Good morning Damian. How're you doing" the body asked him
"I'm fine sir? You're welcome." Damian replied. I was a bit shocked by the way the naughty boy turned to be very decent in a twinkle of an eye.
All I heard Damian saying was, "Come over to the other corner for the injection. Trust you've taken for breakfasts?"
"Yes is." I replied as I went to the place he directed.