An owl's hoot was chased away by the bird's chirp and the moonlight gained warmth to turn into shiny golden rays , piercing through the emerald green bushes and striking Asher's face. He winced and opened his eyes , smelling the luscious aroma .
He shook his head , convincing himself , " Dear , you live alone. Who'd you expect to cook for you." And pushed himself up in bed. In a moment , he stood up, talking , "Wait , you don't live alone." His eyes glowed after a decade and he finally smiled with his lips curved upwards. Nature began to be evident of a new season of autumn and blossoms.
He opened the door leisurely , looking for the dish , and hiding to catch Cindery's eye. A voice thundered.
"Don't come out before you shower. You won't be getting anything to eat." He swiftly closed the door as the voice made his heart race. "It's been a long time since anyone scolded me. I think you're finally back, Abela Grande." his heart echoed.
The dazzling droplets fell on his body, so warm as to produce dew. He went out with the his bathrobe exposing his chest muscles. He pulled the chair, sitting in front of her. She didn't bother to have a glance at him, completely lost with her eyes constantly pointing at her phone . He patiently waited for her to give him attention by looking at her with an enamoured gaze . "Ring , ring ...", the phone captured their attention for a while , making them share an eye contact as she took the call.
" What's the progress ?"
" hmm.., he took a deep sigh, " Not much , but we succeeded to reach the next level . Now our business is second to none in our industry. What's next step?"
" Zeky , you all have done a great job. Double the bonus this month for the employees, She gasped with a stern face, looking into Asher's eyes deeply, " And forward my message that I'm returning to soon..."
" That's great news. Let's meet someday ,I need to discuss something with you."
"Sure , I'll let you know about time and place." Cindery disconnected the call.
"Zeky , who is he?", asked Asher pulling her chair close to the table and leaning towards her.
"What's it with you?, she said going close to him, "Don't tell me you're-..."
" You're what ? Jealous. Possessive . Obsessive. What ever I am , it's only for you.", he hissed narrowing his eyes. She fluttered her lashes with a gentle look.
"I know who and what you're. And all those words you described yourself with, you're more than that for me, My friend , she looked at him with her eyes moving from eye to eye, " Kester. " She went backward to rest her back on the chair, closing her eyes. He took a pause .
" So you recognized me ,yet you-", he blamed banging his fist on table.
"Didn't I warn you the last time we met that next time I'll play and you'll be freaked out.", she claimed raising her eye brows.
" So how long are you planning to roam around like this?, He took a step back, " Look at the table , go get dressed. If it were anyone else, she should have shouted and called the police. You're look is enough for calling you a pervert .
"'pervert '", he repeated her words with a look of disgust . She pressed her lips to control her laugh.