I do not know how many turns we took before I actually said," Where are we going?" because I was very unfamiliar with the route he was using. Ryan, as per usual, ignored me. Peeking at his face, he was frowning with his eyes narrowed, and I had learned in my past life that him narrowing his eyes was an indication that he was very displeased.
He found staring at him, and when he looked back at me, I couldn't help but blurt out," Are you perhaps unhappy?"
He froze, and for a minute, he stopped walking. Then he resumed walking without a word. Wow, I truly applauded him, no matter what I said, he just wasn't budging.
But I didn't give up," Could you at least tell me where we are going?" I tried again
Nothing. He didn't say a word.
Alright, fine. If he wanted silence, two could play that game. I would not utter another word because there would be no point since he chose to ignore me. I focused on the path, and saw him approaching stairs. I panicked at the sight of them, did he play on getting on those while carrying me?
" S-Stop. I can walk. Please put me down." I said quickly and I prayed that he wouldn't ignore me but goodness me was I disappointed. He didn't say anything nor did he show any intention of stopping.
I held his neck tight and closed my eyes.
Shortly after we reach an office, he put me down and opened the door. He entered first and let the door open so I assumed he wanted me to go in too, wish I did.
I saw him leaning against the table with his back to me and I couldn't tell what he was thinking. But one thing for sure, he was mad and what was worrying was that I did not know why he was mad.
We stood there in the office and I figured that I should say something since he was not willing to talk today.
" Uh, I need to go back. There results will be announced soon,, and I was hoping to return home to Jay Jay immediately after."
" Why did you not think about that before thinking about joining the military?" he answered which caught me off guard.
" P-pardon?"
" What's your motive in coming here?" he asked again.
I had not intentions of telling him about the investigation and that it was the reason I decided to apply for the military.
" Well, I was interested in the field of medicine from childhood. I remember as a young girl, my parents got me a medical set to play with."
" So? You thought that the military is a playground?" he replied coldly.
" Pardon? I dont understand what you mean." I saod
" Ms Charlotte, do you have any idea what happens on a daily basis here?!" he said and I couldn't hear the fluctuation in his voice. He was furious, which puzzled me more and more.
" Pull out. Cancel your application." he said
" Wha- But why would I do that?" I had way too hard to get this opportunity, why would I give it up?
" Because it's dangerous!" he said suddenly turning and coming closer to me. I involuntarily walked back until my back hit the door and I had nowhere else to go.
He stopped a few steps away from me and said again, " Cancel your application."
Though I was cornered I was not afraid, " No."
" Ms Charlotte..."
" No, Ryan. I am not pulling out of this exam. I took it and I will wait for the results." I said sternly and I think I shocked him when I addressed him using his first name, but that would be music I would face later.
He walked closer again, and said, " Why? Are you going to defy me, Ms Charlotte?" His aura felt very dangerous but I still could not pinpoint why he was being sensitive about this matter.
" I just don't understand your reasoning, that's all."
" What more reasoning do you want?" he asked in a low voice and I did not respond.
So he continued and said, " I will cancel your examination. You can go home." He then turned and walked over his desk, frustrated I couldn't let him be so I said, " Okay. I lied! I joined the military so that I could be with you!" I exclaimed and he stopped walking for a moment. He turned to face me but i didn't stop,
"What's so wrong about that? I wanted to see the world you spend most of your time in, I wanted to share your burdens, is that so wrong of me as your wife to be?" After saying all of this, I was out of breath and I somehow felt that his anger rubbed off me a bit.
He looked at me for a long time before saying, " Don't expect a message from the military because ypu won't get one. You can go back now."
" Ryan!" I exclaimed walking towards him.
" Nothing you say will convince me, because this time, I will not make the same mistake." he said.