Between Love and Mission

Chapter 41

Rey did not expect that Vane would appear after the argument, so she was a bit surprised when she saw Vane go down to the dining room on time. Rey knows that now Vane is angry, but she is grateful that Vane did not mention the contents of the agreement clause which clearly states that she had nothing to do with her life.

Without saying anything Vane walked towards the dining table and took a position at the same place he sat last night. They eat in silence. Each had many things they wanted to bring up, but no one dared to start.

"I'm sorry for being.." said Rey, at the same time Vane said, "Sorry, for being angry..."

They stared at each other for a few seconds before they finally laughed out loud.

"You go first" Rey said with a smile.

Vane nodded while returning that smile. "I'm sorry for being so upset about dinner with you."

"You deserve to be angry with me, for I have entered your bedroom without permission. By the way, I'm sorry about that" Rey replied.

Vane nodded, accepting the white flag raised by Rey, "Where did you get into my room anyway? I'll lock the door"next.

"I have a spare key." Seeing Vane's eyes widen, Rey hurriedly added, "I'll give the key to you if you're afraid I'll intrude on your privacy again."

Vane seemed to think for a moment before shaking his head. "I don't mind you having a spare key as long as you promise not to go into my room again without permission."

Rey nodded in understanding with Vane's words.

"Otherwise, maybe having a spare key is a good idea, if I lose my room key or if there's another emergency where you have to open my room door. Open the door of the room using the key is certainly easier than having to break the door from teak."

Rey chuckles at the logic of Vane's mind, something she can expect from a woman as smart as she is.

"I don't know why you have to wait for me in the room in the dark. Why not turn on the lights or even better wait for me in the living room maybe" said Vane with a little confused.

"I'm bored and need some entertainment. I didn't know you were leaving all day. I don't have any friends to talk to" replied Rey Cuek.

The spoon that was halfway to Vane's mouth came to a halt, then he put the spoon on the plate, "OK, now that I'm here, you want to talk about what?"

"Huh?"ask Rey confused.

"Do you want to talk about what happened last night with me?"

Rey fell silent. Can't they just forget that kiss and act like nothing happened?

"I'm sorry I did that. I didn't intentionally" Vane said.

"Not intentionally?" Rey looked at Vane in disbelief.

People may accidentally nudge a glass until the entire contents spill on a tablecloth, or accidentally pour soap on a toothbrush instead of toothpaste. How can a person put their tongue in another person's mouth and allow that other person to do the same, because he or she is unintentional?

THIS IS BULLTHITT, Rey's nagging at heart.

"Yes, I don't know where my mind was when I did that. I don't even know why I did that."

Rey was irritated and did not like what Vane had said just now. Slowly he placed the spoon and fork from his grasp, and leaned his back on the back of the chair and closed his eyes.

"I couldn't sleep last night because I thought about it. I know you're a grown man who knows what you have to do. You don't have to tell anyone else. Especially by me" continued Vane.

Rey tries to recall the incident last night and from memory she does not say anything when she kisses him.

"I'm sorry if I've missed." Vane closed his explanation in a regretful tone.

Vane had indeed been delayed to the point of making him not concentrate while training with his band crew. And all he wanted to do was get his band crew to go home and bang on Vane's bedroom door to ask her to finish what she started.

"I promise I won't do it again" continued Vane and threw a smile at Rey.

Like hell she won't. She will do it again and soon, Rey said in her heart.

*Fuck he won't do it. He will do it again and soon.

Vane is the first woman he has kissed on the lips since January, where he had to fast not to touch women because he never fasted not to touch women this long since the age of 18 years and this really threatens his physical and mental health.

"You should have thought of everything before you attacked me like I was a hot brownie" said Rey, who was already unable to control her anger.

"Huh??"vane said, and Rey grew irritated when she saw Vane looking confused by his words.

"What are you talking about?"ask Vane.

"About our kiss last night" Rey snapped.

"Oooohhhh...." An understanding appeared on Vane's face.

"What else are we talking about now?"ask Rey annoyed.

"I'm actually talking about my comments about your papah."

Rey immediately gasped at Vane's reply. She should have known that Vane wasn't the kind of woman who would waste her time just talking about kissing. Rey knows he's a grown man, but why every time he's near Vane, he feels like a little boy stinks.

Vane's voice sounded flat and relaxed, his facial expression was ordinary and even tended to be cold. And Vane's words annoy Rey again. Goody! At least he didn't feel stupid for having repeated the memory 24 hours ago.

"Do you want to talk about it?"ask Rey in a calm tone.

"No, not really. But we better talk about it because to anticipate problems later." Vane seemed hesitant for a moment but then he said, "I'd appreciate it if you didn't hear me anymore."

Rey was offended by this comment and immediately said, "But you heard me coming back. You even pulled my head to nyium you again after I stopped."

Vane grimaced before saying, "Yes, I know, and I'm sorry about that. I was a little sane last night."

"Oh I think I need a wound dressing" Rey said.

"For what?"ask Vane.

"For my ego, Van."

"Oh my God. I'm sorry. Ma'am, I didn't mean to offend you. You're great kisser. A..awesome..even" Vane stammered trying to save the situation.

"Vane relax. I'm not a man who is easily offended by all the trivial things about feelings."

Vane just stared at Rey unblinkingly as the man made his comment just now.

"I just don't want it to make our relationship more complicated than a business deal and I have to make sure we stay professional" Rey continued.

Okay, Vane never mentioned the covenant, but this one human being actually alluded to it. If he really wants to play dirty, then Vane will also reply with play dirty.

"Okay then we just forget about it and we have to keep this relationship from crossing the line" Rey's portal said.

"OK agree" replied Vane.

Rey must refrain from asking Vane to withdraw her consent.

"Rey, have you ever watched movies or listened to your songs?"ask Vane.

"He's not a fan of my work, and maybe he doesn't care what I do" Rey replied.

"Have you ever talked about how you felt about her?"

"I don't know what are you're talking about" Rey said.

"I'm talking about your relationship with your father."

"Where do you know all that?"ask Rey suspiciously.

"From your mother" Vane replied casually but his words managed to surprise Rey.

Slowly Vane could feel Rey wanting to stay away from him. And she couldn't sit still when she saw Rey looking hurt at her words. In the next second Vane stood behind the chair Rey occupied and her hands wrapped around the neck of this man.

The backrest of the chair is low enough that Rey can rest her head on Vane's stomach. Surprised! Rey feels Vane's stomach is muscular or almost sixpack.

And now she felt the woman was stroking her hair. At first he was shocked but for a long time he felt relaxed. Perhaps it was because he had long since not been treated that way considering his age was already three heads.

Vane knew Rey needed attention, and then with a guts kissed Rey's head like a mother kissing her son's head before going to bed.

"What shampoo are you wearing?"ask Vane.

"One of the products sent from the Body Shop as our wedding gift. Why?"

Vane wanted to scold himself as his heart flowered when Rey mentioned the word 'our marriage'.

"Fragrance" said Vane at last.

Rey snorted like she wanted to laugh, "Glad, you like it," he said as he fixed his head on Vane's stomach and clasped his hands still around his neck.

"Rey..."

"Hmmm..."

"Are you considering what I said about your father?"

At first Rey does nothing until she forcibly breaks free from Vane's embrace, and stood turning his body to face Vane then grasping Vane's head with both hands to make Vane forced to look up until his neck hurt.

"If you want to keep our relationship professional, never interfere in my personal affairs. That topic is off limits!"he said slowly by giving a gaze that was able to penetrate the ice cave inside Vane.

Vane is forced to give a nod so that Rey can let go, because Vane is tormented by the difference in their height.

After Vane gave a nod, Rey then kissed her forehead and left the dining room. Rey disappeared from Vane's presence and is currently holding her forehead which still feels wet because of Rey's lips.

I want to kill you now, Rey.