Chapter 5 4

I tossed my bag on the couch the moment I stepped into my room. I walked closer to the bed and laid on it. I placed my palm on my chest, feeling the crazy beats of my heart. It didn't stop even after I left Malcolm's company.

"What's this feeling?" My mind kept on drifting off to someone.

Mitch!

"Wait a minute, am I falling in love?" I sat up in a flash. "Is this how love works?"

I ran my fingers through my hair in frustration. I've never fallen in love before so I really do not know how that works. I tried my best to take my mind off him but failed terribly.

Fortunately, while I go on with my daily activities and drowned myself in work, I could barely remember him.

Few days later, I stopped over at my favorite restaurant on my way home and was surprised when I suddenly heard someone call my name.

I turned to see who it was and was surprised to see Malcolm's son whose name I could barely remember.

"Hi," I greeted hesitantly.

"Hey beauty," he smiled.

"Sorry, your face is familiar but I can't place the name."

"It's Mitch." He stretched his hand to me which I shook with a smile."Can we have a meal together?"

"Sure." I answered

We found a spot to sit and placed our orders.

"Sorry, if I sound rude," Mitch began as soon as the waitress left. "I'd love to know you better."

"Fine by me." I shrugged and he began to ask me questions and because he sounded nice, I opened up to him.

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It was happening again. Not being able to keep my mind off of him and I was really getting restless, thereby disrupting my intended nap.

"I might as well just watch movies to keep my mind off him." I thought but right before I could watch some movies, Dad came in.

"Hey princess" he greeted. I stood up from the couch to hug him.

"Hi, Dad. How was your day?" I enquired.

A maid helped him with his briefcase.

"Not bad." He sat beside me . "How was your day?"

"It was awesome" I answered, remembering my conversation with Mitch.

"With that glow in your face, I believe it was more than awesome. Fill me in." dad laughed.

"I had a discussion with a guy." I started and his smile beamed.

"Really? And who's this guy?"

"His name is Mitch." I told Dad and tried to avoid the parents' name.

"Mitch...Mitch... seems I've heard the name before. I'm not sure though." Dad said, struggling to remember. It was evident from the way he squinted his eyes.

"Forget it, dad." I said to avoid mentioning Malcolm. "Have you eaten? What would you like to have?" I asked.

"Well, to start with, I need a glass of chilled ginger tea." Dad told me and I frowned.

"Chilled ginger tea? You don't mean that, do you?"

"I'm serious." He chuckled and stood up. He head towards his room. I turned towards the direction he moved to.

"Dad, chilled ginger tea, seriously?" I asked. "It's bad for your health, you know. It's better you take the warm set." I advised.

"Yeah, yeah, I know. Thanks for the advice my personal doctor." He chuckled and I smiled.

"Thank you in advance for listening."

I turned back to concentrate on what I was busy with before he came in. Few minutes later, I was in my room. I stripped and had a warm shower. I put on my night wear and sat down on my bed, ready to go to sleep.

With an arm over my forehead, I was almost asleep when a beep interrupted. I sighed.

Who could it be? I had no friend who might have my personal mobile number....well, except of course, my new found friend, Mitch.

I picked up the phone and glanced at the pop-up notification. It was actually Mitch.

"Hey, are you asleep?" The message read.

"No" I replied.

Within two seconds, his message popped up.

"Can we chat? I mean, can I call you now?"

"Yeah, sure." Immediately, I got a video call from him.

"I never thought you meant video call."

"Well, I'd love to see that beautiful face before I sleep." He shrugged.

"Oh really?" I chuckled and he nodded.

"Well, since you've seen it, can we share the good night greeting?"

"Are you that eager to get rid of me, Miss?" He asked with a disappointed look.

"Oh no, not at all. Actually, I was almost asleep when your message came through." I explained

"Alright, I won't like to hold you down with unnecessary chat. Let's just say goodnight." He said.

"Goodnight. Sweet dreams."

"Goodnight. Hope you'd see me in your dreams" he told me and I chuckled.

"You wish" I disconnected the call and eventually slept off with a smile on my face.

Thankfully, I had a great night rest with no nightmare and the peace felt like forever.