🌹Chapter 11🌹
(•°Great surprise, Yay😒•`)
💮Corrine
Ok, so I thought Dave was going to kiss me, but here I was, feeling like as though I had been slapped on the face.
We would never get along if he continued to behave this way. My enthusiasm for learning had been dampened, so I sat sulking until the class ended. I picked up my book and not even tried to disguise the fact that I was upset about what happened. I had expected him to draw me back and talk to me, you know, just tell me anything, about what happened. But he didn't say anything, he didn't even look affected at all.
"so Corrine, I'll see you on Monday right? "he lifted his bag and began to head out of the class. I should have let him go out through the door, but my fucking instinct again...
I rushed forward and blocked the door with my body.
"Dave Hanson? "I called, mustering all aristocratic bearing I could and crossing my hands daintily under my breast.
"OK what's this? "he looked irritated, but I wasn't going to give a damn about it
"you're asking the wrong person mister. Do you like me? "
Ok, that came out unrefined. Lips... Behave...
He scoffed loudly, then started laughing. I watched his laughing face, Getting embarrassed.
"ok Corrine, you're getting bunkers Now. "he laughed some more. By the time he finished laughing, my aristocratic veil had worn out, leaving behind an unsecured seventeen year old girl.
"so have I ever given you any impression that I might like you? "he asked, wiping his eyes and looking stern at once.
"you..you tried to kiss me... "
"oh, that? "he waved his hands dismissively, as though he was waving the near kiss experience away. "you know, I was trying to liven up things. You were getting dull and, that was the only thing I could think of... " he broke off and patted my shoulders slightly.
"so, don't let your imagination run wild, "
"yeah I wouldn't."I snapped, slapping his hands off mine and getting my formidable bearing back. "you're not my type of guy, you're lucky you didn't kiss me, you'd have left here with an incomplete set of teeth. "I taunted.
His brows rose and inch and his dimples appeared slightly on both sides, he was obviously trying to suppress a smile.
"you needed to see your face babe, you looked like you've never been kissed before! Haha... "
That one stung.
"I'm sure a lowlife like you would do anything to lay your hand on someone of my status." I knew I had gone too far, but it was already late. The words were out, the damage was already done.
I held my breath as I watched him, his face. His face had hardened instantly anf transformed, he almost looked like a stranger.
For a long time nobody spoke, I thought he'd just turn around and leave. Without saying anything.
'I don't know who put it into your head that I like or maybe even want you. Anybody that dares to fall in love with you is to be termed a psychopath." He turned and left. He didn't even raise his voice or snap back at me
I wanted to run after him and apologize to him. But my pride wouldn't let me
***
I was in a foul mood when Boon and Debbie came. I had earlier texted them to come meet me at home so we could hang out.
Debbie came in first. I had to go open the door since the maids were all gone.
"wow wow, what a change !"she exclaimed on seeing me. "you look like you've seen a ghost Cori. "she hugged me, I stiffly hugged back.
"What's up. "she continued unperturbed by my silence.
"nothing"i said, not intending to tell anyone about it.
"come on babe, talk to me. "she persisted.
"I said it's nothing, I'm just bored at home and my dad being all mean... "I sighed loudly, hoping she fell for my lies. Well she bought it
And Boon yi as well.
I just felt so terrible for saying those mean things to Dave.
"so Cori, when are we going to meet your tutor? IDK why I feel you're being secretive about him. "Debbie said, as we sat in the kitchen devouring a box of crackers that I had ordered with mom's credit card.
"maybe if you guys had come twenty minutes ago then you'd have met him! "I snapped, stuffing a handful of crackers into my mouth.
"easy, geez... Seems like you two aren't getting along well?" Boon commented. I didn't say anything.
"so how about we go take a dip in the pool? I feel hot. "I said, standing up and walking out of the kitchen.
The girls followed me out, murmuring :
"geez Cori I didn't bring any swimsuit! "
I led them to my room and brought out a large trunk filled with bikinis of different assortment and types. So while the girls struggled to find a swimsuit they liked, I busied myself with scavenging the fridge for any edibles. I gave up when I couldn't find any. I ordered for chilled orange juice. The company promised that they'll have it ordered to my doorstep.
I walked back to my room, they were all looking hot in my swimsuit and were aalready applying sunblock on their body. I picked up a lacy milky bikini top and examined it, it was quite flimsy, but then I wasn't expecting anybody else. So I wore it and Boon yi helped me apply sunblock on my back.
Loaded with our towels and mat, we marched outside, in slow motion,of course
Ok guys imagine this.
Three hot girls, the hottest one in the middle. Her creamy skin tone glittering evenly and her hair being swept back by the wind...
Ok, now that you're done imagining it, don't forget to be left in awe.
Debbie and Boon were busy splashing in the water, while I lay on the mat, under an umbrella, deep in thought. I was already forming an apology, how would I begin?
I'd say:
"hey, you know I didn't mean any of those nasty things I had said earlier... "
No that one was dad's favourite apology line, I don't think that Dave might accept that one.
Hey, I'm sorry... "
No, that one is too simple.
"hey, forgive me, I've been such a jerk... "
Hmm, better... I just need to work on it.
I removed my sunglass and peered into my phone. It Was almost fifteen minutes since I had ordered the orange juice. The company had promised it'd be delivered in ten minutes, I sighed loudly, those damned company.
I glanced at Debbie as she glided smoothly in the water, Boon sat on the edge of the pool, her legs partially immersed in water.
Maybe I should join them...
I stood up to go join them.
I heard the sound of a bike being driven into the compound, I recognized the sound of the automobile, I had been hearing it for the past two weeks.
I paused and watched as Dave drove in.
Debbie and Boon also paused what they were doing and watched, mouth hung open.
Well you see, this guy was very capable when it came to handling bikes, he even looked good on the bike, as though the bike was meant only for him.
"on my word!" Debbie exclaimed, still drooling
"who's that hotness? "Boon whispered.
Dave soon alighted from the bike, he didn't bother removing his helmet this time. He looked around and finally spotted me. He walked towards me.
All the apology that I had been forming in my head had suddenly evaporated into the thin air.
Well it wasn't entirely my fault, I hadn't expected to see him so soon. I felt my temperature rise, I sat up and watched his slow Arrival. There was a certain gait in his step, confidence radiated from every pore of his body. I wondered if I was the only one who noticed it, or maybe it was because I couldn't see his eyes from under the helmet, giving him this strong sensuality and mysteriousness.
Whichever one it was, my skin tightened in awareness of him, of his gaze and I was suddenly self conscious. It was simply too late to toss a towel around me, so I watched. And waited. It seemed to take forever before he finally got to where I was.
I waited for him to speak first, I expected him to tell me that he'd forgotten something.
He instead brought out a paper bag, it looked quite heavy, and dropped it to the floor.
"your order miss."his voice was gruff. I sat up abruptly, swiping away the sunglasses from my eyes.
"order? "I spluttered, unable to understand.
"horse energy drink, you ordered about ten minutes ago. "he said,somewhat stiffly.
"precisely twenty minutes ago,if you count the Number of minutes it took you to catwalk towards me "
Now wasn't a time for sarcasm, but I couldn't help it.
"sorry,my bike had a little problem on the way. " His Apology wasn't sincere. But that's not the main issue here.
You guys are forgetting. He's a delivery guy!!
Dave Hanson, my proud, handsome tutor, a delivery guy!!!
Author Mimi: So what? It's no big deal, he doesn't steal, he makes his money in a clean slate.
Yeah, yeah, that's true, but still. A delivery guy?!!
"so you're going to sign here, and here... " He pushed a thick book into my hands. Boon and Debbie still stared at him, wasn't he aware that they were staring at him?
I collected the blunt pencil from him and signed where he had instructed me to sign.
"how long have you been a delivery guy? "i asked when I handed the pencil over to him.
"that's my own business. 'he replied coldly, his eyes seemed to be taking in what I was wearing. I blushed at the thought. But what if he was checking me out? He made to leave, I caught hold of his wrist.
"I'm sorry. "I said suddenly,the words just popped out of my mouth. This was not how I planned the apology to be like, but then again, here goes my instinct.
He didn't say anything, I couldn't say anything too. I wasn't good in making apologies, I had never really apologized to anyone apart from my dad and friends.
"I'm sorry. "I said again, squeezing his hands gently and smiling softly, though he couldn't see me because his back was turned to me. "I really am. "
Debbie and Boon were staring at us wide eyed. He turned to look at me, I couldn't make out the expression on his face because of the helmet, I wished he'd just take them off.. Well he seemed to be reading my mind, he took off the helmet, he looked amused. The corner of his eyes crinkling up in silent laughter, the dimples etching ever so slightly on his face.
"I know you are... "
He was about to say more, when we were interrupted. By loud honking on the gate.
Ok, who was it now?
It couldn't be dad, he doesn't return early on Saturday. Mom usually went to her golf club every Saturday. So who could it be?
The guards opened the gate and three sleek cars slithered smoothly into the compound. The glasses were tinted, so we couldn't see the occupants of the car.
One of the car even had a 'L' sign attached to it.
All of our attention was now on the car and curiosity on who the occupants of the car was.
Maybe some of dad's influential friends...
The door of the car with the 'L' sign opened and booted feet came out first, before the owner of the legs came into view.
Ok, who doesn't recognize those silver bangs?
"OMG!! Kelly silver!!! "Debbie screamed hysterically. I rolled my eyes. Duh.
Then my brother, Danny, came out of the second car.
The girls totally forgot about Kelly and rushed towards him instead. I slapped my forehead.
I wasn't surprised when three of them toppled into the pool. Dave and I laughed, exchanging looks.
Kelly had began to walk towards us, in her newly acquired dignified step. She looked sophisticated Now, her skin were smooth, you can tell by looking at it from a distance .
"hey Cori" she finally reached to where I stood, even her voice now had this lazy drawl to it now.
"took you guys forever to get here... "I snorted. We hugged, tightly. She smelt rich now, I was proud of her.
"are you not glad to see us, hmmm..."she muttered, ruffling my hair. She finally pulled away from the hug and turned to Dave with her sweet smile.
"hey, you must be Cori's boyfriend? "she took his hand in a frenzied handshake.
"whaaat?! " Dave and I exclaimed together, then looked at the each other.
"what? You guys look great together! " she then tried to join our hands together.
"uhm Kelly, shouldn't you go help your boyfriend? "I deftly changed the topic. Our attention was now drawn to Danny, struggling with Debbie and Boon yi. We began to laugh.
My attention was now focused on the third car, so far the occupant hadn't come out, and the car didn't drive itself here.
"what's your name hottie? "Kelly was asking Dave.
The door opened and he came out.
You guys remember him? The annoying he?
My brother's best friend? The one who's been trying to get into my pants? The one whom everyone was matchmaking me with?
Yes! Dray god!
You guys totally forgot about him.