Dark Princess

Jade Yang Begin

He opened his eyes slowly. Blinked his eyes many times. Then our eyes met, he got up and took a sitting position while looking at me in wonder. He looked around, flinched as he looked at the clock on the wall. I can only smile at his behavior. His facial expression is funny. That's right, it's 1pm. The meeting for the presentation he had to do had passed 4 hours ago. Then I looked at him with guilt. Trying to convey something. And I'm waiting for him to say what. I wonder what reason he will be asking at that time.

But she did not say anything and started crying while biting her lips. I was stunned and felt amused in my heart. His attitude was completely unexpected. Which professional will cry for forgetting an important project? He should apologize and apply for repairs. Where was the old Jade who was willing to do anything for the success of the task she was carrying?

I bite my lips and hold my laughter. Then I hugged him, rubbed his back, tried to calm him down. Slowly she ended her crying and sobbed. I let myself enjoy that moment. It feels so good to be able to hug her. I could do that forever, for him.

"Why crying?" I whispered while still calming him.

"I overslept, the meeting time was over. What am I supposed to do?" He said in between the stifled sobs. I'm holding back the laughter. Wanting me to swallow him alive right then and there, he turned out to be that adorable. I took off my embrace. Pouring a tissue box. He took some, then wiped his face. His eyes were a little swollen, as he had finished a long sleep and continued to cry immediately. I helped clean his face from a few hairs and tucked them behind his ears. The smile on my face still lingered. I can't help the happy outbursts I feel. And he looked at me with a annoyed expression.

"We've had that meeting and it's over. Everything is arranged. Don't worry." I try to reduce her sadness.

"Couldn't you? Am I sleeping?" She's confused.

"Gaia sent all the files you prepared yesterday. He forwarded all the emails you sent to him to my email address. So I know. And that's enough to start the coordination that has to be done today. So, your task today is done. We just need to compile a meeting minutes for you to take home and report to Gaia. So, don't worry..." His expression changed, slowly his nose wrinkled and smiled. Sumringah's face. Her beauty multiplied many times. I'm stunned.

"really? Could that? It's okay?" She turned into a different Jade, I've never seen her before. I'm still surprised. The job seems to be very important to him. Just because it's done, he can turn out to be like he wasn't. It seems like I have a lot of PR to reveal the side of him that is still a lot hidden.

"Hei Jade's. That fast?" I even got a hug. He's very happy.

"Help me, keep this a secret, from Gaia.." She begged. With pleasure. Whatever I'm gonna do. I loved every move and expression he gave me.

"I know. I'll keep it a secret." My answer. And his embrace is getting tighter. Really surprising. I wanted to fly away but suddenly realized, she would hug me just because I had helped her with her job. Aware of Earnest, don't get too Ge-er. I let out a breath. After a while he broke away from me. I looked at his eyes seriously.

"Hey, Jade, don't you realize that you keep giving me surprises. I'm a normal guy. Can we talk about this?" She was sober and a little shy. Quickly return to a polite attitude. I laughed at his behavior. I'm falling in love.

"Hungry?" He's nodding.

"Lunch is ready..."

"Thank you.." He replied with sparkling eyes. He responded quickly.

"Make yourself comfortable Jade. I mean, you can dress like you can at home. Your coat, you know where to hang it. And you can use the bathroom to refresh yourself, or anything. Do what you want. Like at home..." I tried to make him feel comfortable.

He obeyed. He hung his coat on a hanger stand made of wood for a coat near a shoe rack in the hallway near the entrance. She wears a one piece long white dress shirt characteristic of Gaia Wear. I was almost certain that all of her clothing collection should be from Gaia. I'm jealous. I need to change the collection immediately. Some of the Earnest fashion collections may be suitable. Or any other brand, as long as it's not from Gaia.

The dress she was wearing looked simple yet classy. Not tacky. It makes her look elegant. And even though she tried to cover her body with an oversize shirt, I could strip her of her body in my mind. My mind is really dirty. Almost bawdy. You're a pervert Earnest! I cursed in my heart. A glimpse of the movie about the events of a year ago, on top of the bed, spun back into my mind. I closed my eyes and tried to throw the thought away. I shifted my focus by moving around the dining table and kitchen area. Prepare all the tableware and make sure all the dishes we need are well arranged.

He came in a fresh condition. It seemed like he had taken the time to wash his face. She was even more beautiful even though her makeup had worn off. I saw a girl who was completely innocent and pure. I lost my mind for a few seconds. My dirty thoughts are back on. He looked at me and smiled.

"Can we start eating?" He said, waking me up from daydreaming. Still smiling.

"Ah, yes. We have to eat." He laughed giggling. I'm stunned again. Turns out he can act so cool. Just incredible!

"Cocke see that? Why?" She asked. But it's just pretend. He knows why. I have to be frank. Pretending it won't help me get it.

"You know why..." My answer.

"Am I that pretty?" I laughed out. He even dared to be that arrogant.

"Hey, Jade. You showed me a lot of new things about yourself today. I didn't know you could be so open."

"Can you? Should I turn into the closed girl I was before?" He challenged, turning his facial expression into seriousness. Looks like he's getting ready to switch as he meant. Yes, it is not. I don't want to face a girl who can't be guessed at all.

"No. Don'tdon't. This is good, I mean, you can act as you please. The girl from a year ago was kinda... Flat-faced, which I don't know how to say. Anyway Jade is much better today." I oppose firmly.

"Really?" He made sure his eyes were shining.

"Yes. Show me the real you. Now, you are Jade. Not an officer sent by Gaia Wear. Because your work is done for today..." He grinned happily. Nose wrinkled. The lunch became more fun.