85 Rugged Office Worker Look (1/2)

”This has nothing to do with Vincent.” I howled at him.

”You are pretty defensive when it comes to him. You were dead set on not agreeing to become my fake girlfriend back then but once I mentioned Vincent, you became tense and did not even hesitate on having a deal with me. The whole secret admirer facade is not just for your family right? You want me to act like I am really courting you so that once Vincent finds out he will not misunderstand and think that you have been dating me without him knowing. You don't want him to think that you actually chose to hide your relationship from him. He--” Neo's voice trailed off when he looked up and saw my forlorn expression.

”I... No... Vin...Vincent has nothing to do with us. Leave him alone.” I said to him. My voice stuttering because I am not liking this topic one bit.

”You are protecting that guy as if he is a fragile glass that will crack once exposed to a little pressure. If I have not known Vincent, then I would have thought of him as a wuss who needs a girls protection. But he is not like that.” Neo said.

”Of course he is not weak!” I snapped at him. I know that! It's not Vincent who is weak, it's our friendship which is becoming rusty and feeble. I don't know when it started but I have this feeling that if he found out about my relationship with Neo he might avoid me even more. I might be jumping to conclusions but I just feel like it.

”Yes, that guy is a devil in sheep's clothing.” Neo commented.

”Look whose talking.” I sarcastically said.

A flash of light suddenly blinded us for a second. A car is heading our way, I instantly recognized the car as one of our family car. I secretly sighed in relief. Finally!! I can finally get away from here.

Neo doesn't seem a bit surprised. He only raised a brow at me as he saw me hastily unbuckle my seat belt. I didn't bother returning his gaze at all. I grabbed Neo's coat on top of my lap and threw it at him. 'wheesh' It safely landed on his chest.

”Ok then. I guess this is goodbye. Thank you for letting me drive. Ciao.” I said to him as I stepped my left foot out of the car. I was about to leave when again (-.-) Neo stopped me.

I felt his warm hand wrap over my right wrist. Ugh... When will this end? I really wanna go to bed already. I mumbled on my head. I looked back and was surprised when I saw mirth flash in his eyes. It only lasted for a second, giving me the impression that what I saw might only be a fiction of my imagination.