I will Love You Forever - Chapter 144

“My ride is here.” I politely decline his offer and he nodded then walked away.

I turned to look at the driver and asked confused, “How did you know I would be here?” immediately I finished asking the question, I remembered I had not returned Gerard’s message. My eyes widened at the thought that he could be the one and the driver gestured for me to go towards the car.

I walked towards the car with the driver walking behind me. I stopped by the door and sighed heavily before opening it and getting in.

“Hey you…” I smiled then leaned in and kissed his cheek. This was all I could think of after being too busy to even pay attention to his message.

Gerard said nothing and just focused on his iPad. I could tell he wasn’t doing anything on it and was just pretending.

My lips pouted and I squinted my eyes planning my next action. I pursed my lips and moved closer, and closer, and closer.

Gerard furrowed his brow and looked at me. Our eyes met and we were so close. My lips curved up in a smile thinking that my plan worked out well and that just by this simple act, he would be lost in this charm and forget my errors but what happened next was unexpected.

“There is so much space. Why do you have to inconvenience me?” he raised his brow with a straight face.

I was so surprised that I didn’t even know what to say. How dare he say that I was inconveniencing him? ‘Well Mr Gerard, you haven’t experienced inconvenience. I should teach you some manners.’ I smiled cheekily as I thought to myself.

Gerard spotted me smiling and asked, “What’s funny?” he asked and slightly pushed me back to my spot.

I was surprised by his swift movements but I was certainly not going to back down. ‘So that’s how you want to play this game?’ I thought to myself determined to win more than ever.

I looked at the side of my door and realized I couldn’t raise the border from my side. I squinted my eyes and asked the driver for a favour. “Sir… Can you please raise the border?” I asked and he nodded. He was raising it when Mr big head asked him to stop.

“Stop. I don’t want the border raised,” he stated and the driver dropped it.

“Are you going to disobey me for him? Raise the border.” I requested putting the driver in a tight spot.

“I don’t have to say much.” was Gerard’s response. I furrowed my brow then shrugged helplessly.

“I don’t have much to say either.” I used his words against him and swiftly leaned in to kiss him on his lips.

Gerard didn’t know how his iPad dropped when my hand reached down there. He was caught in the moment and immediately asked the driver to raise the border.

My hand massaged his little brother from outside his clothes and Gerard obviously couldn’t resist this charm.

I broke the kiss and took some time to breathe. “Now you asked for it.” his hoarse voice filled my ear but before he could take control of the situation, I moved back.

Gerard came closer and I furrowed my brow. “There is so much space. Why do you have to inconvenience me?” I used his exact words against him and it made me feel good.

Gerard’s brow furrowed and a smile soon appeared on his face. “Now you’re using my words against me in such a situation.”

I nodded and looked away. There was a slight smile on my face but I didn’t make it obvious. This was going well and I wasn’t willing to back down. Let’s sit back and enjoy the show.

“I’m sorry I ignored you but you can’t do this to me in return.” he protested. I was the one who was supposed to be apologizing for not returning his texts but now, he is apologizing for ignoring me. I feel like a queen right now.

I turned and looked at him with an angry gaze. If only I went for an audition as an actress, I’m sure I’ll get the role.

“I’m sorry okay… See…” he pointed down, “Its already up.”

I pouted my lips feeling bad for him and embarrassed about the situation. Maybe I went too far.

“Ha! It got triggered easily.” I chuckled and Gerard moved closer.

“Only because it’s you.” his words were direct and meaningful.

“Ha!” I scoffed and leaned closer. “You caused it.” I shattered his hopes of getting any but smiled in the end.

“So…” he moved closer till there were only a few inches left between us.

“So…” I moved backwards and shook my head. Gerard’s head dropped pitifully.

I smiled and moved closer to his ears then whispered, “Wait till we get home.” he raised his head abruptly and looked at me as though wanting to make sure I wasn’t lying.

“For now… Wait.” I spoke in a lowered voice and he nodded like an obedient boy.

Gerard sighed and sat straight. “How did your day go?” he asked and I finally felt like narrating everything that happened.

“I got your message but as soon as I wanted to respond to it, I got called by the secretary.” I pulled out my ID card and paced it to him.

“See. Instead of the post of an intern, I got the post of assistant secretary. I wasn’t even expecting it and now, I have to work like a horse.” I pouted my lips and I felt his hand on my head.

“You don’t have to do it if it’s too much.” he patted my head gently and his eyes looked calm.

I shook my head and took the card back. “Is there anything too much for anyone to handle?” I asked with a determined smile on my face.

Gerard caressed my hair with a slight smile on his face. “I know you can do it.” his words only made me feel more confident in myself.

I looked at him and asked the same question. “How was your day?”

Gerard sighed and placed his hand around my shoulder making us closer to each other. “Nothing important happened. I might just retire sooner than expected.”

I looked at him confused. “Huh? Did something happen?” I asked worriedly.

He nodded and I got worried for him. “Did something bad happen at the office?” I asked.

“No.” he shook his head and this only made me more confused.

“Then what happened?” for someone who said he might retire soon, Gerard looked rather calm and unaffected.

He looked at me with his calm and beautiful heterochromia eyes, “I have a beautiful woman I want to spend the rest of my days with.” I couldn’t believe this was the reason for his expensive joke.

Are you kidding me? I almost thought he was facing real challenges with the company and I was already thinking of ways to help him get through it.

I hit his chest effortlessly and scoffed. “I almost had a heart attack.”

Gerard chuckled and hugged me. He said nothing more but I felt awkward. There was a strange feeling that I didn’t quite understand but didn’t know how to ask.

Soon, we got home and Gerard went up to take a shower while I assisted Grace in the kitchen. All the while, as I helped in the kitchen, I couldn’t help but wonder why Gerard was acting strangely.

“Careful!” Grace called my attention as I chopped the vegetables for the salad.

I looked up at her and nodded.

“Look, you got a cut already.” I looked at the count on my finger and only then did I feel the sting.

I raised the finger and rushed to the sink to wash the blood off. I had been thinking about Gerard that I didn’t even realize that my finger was bleeding.

“Let me see.” Grace took my hand and put disinfectant to stop the bleeding before putting a sticker on it to cover the cut.

“Thank you.” I politely thanked her and looked at it again.

“Is something bothering you?” she asked. I paused for a second wondering if I should ask her or not.

I smiled and shook my head. “Its nothing. I just had a long day.” in the end, I felt it would be best if I said nothing. After all, this was about Gerard and if I wanted to know anything, it would be best if I asked him.

“Excuse me.” I excused myself and went to our room but stopped at the door. I had to confront Gerard about it but on second thought, maybe I was overthinking. Maybe it was nothing.

I was just about to push the door when it opened.. His beautiful face was revealed to my sight and his wet hair made him look extra handsome to the point where I almost forgot why I was even there.