Chapter 2 He's a Jerk

-Tamara-

"What?" I shrieked.

This can't be true.

I mean if this is actually one of my dreams then I better wake up already.

I batted my eyelashes rapidly to ensure i was not dreaming, But Hell no! I am not dreaming right now, the Almighty Rodney Shaw standing few meters away from my working place.

Without thinking, I scurried to where he was standing and jumped on him, happily.

Oh goodness gracious!

He's real.

I wasn't dreaming nor hallucinating.

It was really my Rodney Shaw- the love of my life.

His guard tried pushing me away but I didn't oblige.

What a dream come true!

Who would have thought I would be embracing Rodney right now, inhaling his massive scent.

I couldn't help but smile sheepishly to myself as I buried my head in his chest. Suddenly, I was brought out of my thought when someone pushed me with force and before I knew it, I was on the bare floor.

"Ouch!"

"That hurts" I yelped, silently.

But he only gave me a hard long stare and I couldn't even remove my gaze from his well structured face. We stared at each other's face for what seems like forever. And after a while, He adjusted his suit and with that, he walked away with his guard following behind.

"What a jerk!" I muttered, while watching his back.

The least he could have done is to say "Hi"... I thought inwardly.

I stood on my feet and cleaned myself before dragging myself into the workshop

"Hey!" Alicia-my colleague greeted, cheerfully.

"Hi" I returned the greeting with a light smile.

I was hoping no one saw the incident that transpired between Rodney and I just now. But hold on, what the heck was he doing in this neighborhood. He's not supposed be in this area walking freely without hiding his face or something.

I felt a tap on my shoulder and I jerked up immediately.

Oh.. Alicia was still talking.

"Why did you zone out? " She asked

"What are you thinking about?" She added.

I just smiled and shook my head.

"It's nothing Alicia" I replied, faintly.

She rolled her big eyes on me and I laughed.

"You know you look funny when you do that" I told her, still smiling.

I told her but she only shrugged. I knew she's not satisfied with my reply, she's the only person I confined in, she truly cares about me and I do appreciate that most times. But telling her I was embarrassed by the guy i love with all my heart is out of it. She wouldn't even believe me, she might say it was one of my daydream.

I changed into staff wears and headed out take orders.

Working was moving smoothly but I couldn't stop thinking about my encounter with Rodney earlier. I never imagined to meet him in such

andurd manner. Though, I normally heard he's so arrogant but I never believed it until today. But nevertheless, I still count myself lucky.

Meeting him this morning was just so great!

A wide grin plastered on my face while I reminisced how I had hugged him tight to myself, maybe he wouldn't have pushed me away had it been I didn't jump on him, but I couldn't contain my happiness.

I laughed out loud when I remembered how he

had pushed me, causing me to land my ass on the floor. So funny!

I was quiet surprised when I realized that customers gaze were on me. "What's up with them? " oh.. the laugh? Was it that loud? I asked myself.

I bowed a little and they all continued with their businesses.

I quickly turned to leave, feeling ashamed of myself.

I was on my way to the staff quarter when I bumped into Alicia. Thank goodness the hot coffee she was carrying didn't pour on me.

"Jeez"I groaned.

"Sorry about that" Alicia quickly apologized and walked past me.

"Clumsy Mara" I muttered to myself before leaving for where I was going.

I returned to my seat after giving the customers their orders and all of a sudden, everywhere became silent.

Huh?

What could be the problem? I sprang on my feet and stepped out to satisfy my curiosity.

And there he was, standing gloriously with his

both hands tucked in his trouser pocket and looking more handsome than earlier. I saw this face this morning but it was not as handsome as this one I am staring at right now. So it was not an imagination after all, I really saw him this morning.

"But what is he doing here in this old fashioned coffee shop?" I murmured.

I was lost staring at him that I didn't even notice Alicia presence.

She was also drooling at the sight before her-Only a blind person wouldn't drool right now.

My heart trembled as soon as reality hit me.

He's here to arrest me?

Oh my... He's really here to arrest me for jumping on him earlier today.

Oh no..

What do I do?

My hands became sweaty as I took my eyes to somewhere else, avoiding his eyes.

Gazes from all angle were centered on him but he seems less bothered as he just kept his straight face.

He suddenly made a move and started approaching where Alicia and I were standing.

Please don't tell me he's here to arrest me for jumping on him this morning, tell me he's not here to punish me.

Oh Mara.. You are doomed!

I gulped nervous.

I couldn't move, my feet were just glued to the tiled floor and my heart wouldn't stop racing so fast.

Oh goodness.. What's this?

What have I caused myself?

We were just an inch away from each other.

His gaze on me was so intensed that I felt shiver.

He closed up the space between us, without removing his gaze from my face.

"Get me a cup of coffee" He finally ordered, in a cold and authoritative voice.

I stared at my own feet, unable to comprehend what he'd just said. And immediately I processed it, I scurried off to make his order, with Alicia behind me.

You're screwed, Mara!