I Am Yours, Mr Chevalier!
The Part 113
"How was your date?"
Mia sipped her hot chocolate, noticing Brandon who was just stirring - stirring his cup without intending to gulp the contents.
"It's .. okay." The tanned-haired man replied lazily.
"What's his name?"
"Hmm? Ouwh .. it's Sarah."
"Where do you know him? Is she pretty? Okay?"
Brandon hissing. "She .. my co-worker, pretty pretty." The man thought for a moment. "She's nice and sexy," she joked.
Mia smiled happily. "Hey, I'm so happy for you."
The girl gently rubbed Brandon's red inked tattooed arm. The man just pulled the corner of his lips. Smile origin.
"You yourself? You look .. happy."
Mia lowered. Hiding his smile was shy - shy. "You're not gonna believe this."
"What's? She kissed you?" guess Brandon, who was immediately replied with a steady nod of Mia's head.
Brandon threw his face away. Trying to neutralize the pain that suddenly attacked his chest.
"This is like a dream. Ben Chevalier kissed me? O Gosh, Brand. Who am I to desire this."
"Just . be careful." Brandon said softly.
"I knew. I wouldn't expect much. I realize who he is, and who I am."
Brandon squeezes the back of Mia's hand. "I didn't mean to put you down. I just want you to be happy, Lamia."
Mia grimacing. "I love you, Brand."
Brandon's fingers stroked Mia's cheeks gently. I love you, too.
"Well, I hope everything goes well for you."
"I hope so."
"If you're dating Ben Chevalier later, I hope you still want me to drink hot chocolate as usual." Brandon chuckles.
"Bas stupid, of course I would. Anyway .. It's just a little kiss, it probably doesn't mean anything." Mia was swinging her lips while propping up her chin with both palms.
Brandon had no intention of responding to Mia's words just now. He just stared blankly somewhere.
The cafe where the two are located is starting to be crowded by visitors.
***
LINDEN CENTRE BROOKLYN.
"See you tomorrow, Chante."
Mia snatched her bag and also the violin she had brought from the apartment. Waving towards Chante, then stepping his feet out of the room.
Today, as Ben said, the man was supposed to be going to Linden and Mia was going with him to the Rebellion studio to do the recording. But all day he did not see the figure of Ben in this place. Even when she takes lunch to Rose's room, Ben is nowhere to be seen.
Mia took a deep breath - deep. Glanced at his watch which showed it at 05:30. Then continue his steps out of the building area.
There were half-running steps behind him until he felt someone had aligned the steps beside him.
"Hey, are you done with work?"
Mia looked. His chest pounded. Ben smiles.
"You .. are already here?" mia asked nervously.
"Yes, an hour and a half ago, I had some business with Rose."
"O - okay."
"We're just going straight to the studio?" ask Ben.
"As far as you go."
Ben nodded. Then step towards where the car is parked. Mia followed from behind. He noticed Ben's sturdy back wrapped in a thick coat. Mia swallowed her saliva. Your back feels comfortable to lean on.
"Please." Ben opens the car door for Mia and lets the girl in.
Mia gasped and immediately got into the car. Shortly afterwards Ben drove his car out of the Linden Center area.
"I'm sorry about last time." Ben broke the silence between them.
"Hmm?"
"Yeah, about the kiss. I'm sorry. I didn't know what I was doing. I hope you don't think like that about me. I'm sorry, Lamia."
Mia choked. Ben's soft voice felt like a piercing dagger - a stab to his chest. Suddenly the girl felt so stupid. How could he hope for more. How could he hope there would be a follow-up story after that incident. How could she think that this man beside her, liked her.
"It's okay" he said in a hoarse voice.
Ben patted - pat the back of Mia's hand gently. Gaze at him and smile. Then refocus on the bustling streets of Manhattan.
***
Mia finished her violin recording smoothly. There was only a few repetitions of the melody part when it came to his brain blank, just as the words Ben said in the car a moment ago started ringing back and messing with his concentration.
The recording of Icarus With You is over. Mia starts to fix her violin equipment and gets ready - ready to say goodbye.
"Maomi!" call Ben as he approaches Mia who is grabbing her violin bag and attaching it to her tiny back.
"You go see Marry, and leave your account number to him."
Mia nodded.
"You can go home by yourself? I'm sorry I couldn't drive you."
"It's okay. See you," he said softly. Then he turned to Greg, Marcus, Liam and a Sound Engineer who were still struggling on his computer screen to say goodbye to them.
Mia left the room full of recording equipment with an erratic heart. Marry was busy in the studio kitchen. Then take a piece of paper out of his bag, write down the account number as Ben requested, and give it to the slightly mushy woman.
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Mia presses - the doorbell of Brandon's apartment many times. No one opened the door for a few minutes. Until the girl decided to pick up her phone and call her best friend.
However, just now he was about to press Brandon's phone number, the flat door handle moved and the door opened.
A beautiful black short-haired woman appeared from behind the door. Only wearing a white shirt that looks oversized on his body, which Mia knows belongs to Brandon. Inevitably Mia watched the woman from the tip of the hair to the tip of the foot. Both of his legs were wrapped in short thick socks in matching color with his shirt.
"Hi, how can I help you?" ask the woman friendly.
"Emm .. I'm looking for Brandon," said Mia stammered.
"And who are you?" ask the woman full of questions. His face looks sour.
"Lamia, Brandon's friend."
"Ouwh, hi, I'm Sarah. Brandon is sleeping. You wanna come in?" ask Sarah, trying to be friendly.
"Emm .. no need, not important business, next time only. Thanks, Sarah."
Mia immediately said goodbye and left Sarah who then just put her shoulder and closed the door of the flat again - a meeting.
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Mia walks on a sidewalk between old apartment buildings in Brownsville. His eyes were straight and empty. Wanting to convey his grief to Brandon, so that his heart was a little calm. However, now Brandon has a lover and of course all will not be the same as before. Brandon has a personal life that will be his priority now. Not himself anymore. The girl gulped bitterly. His heart felt empty.
I should be glad Brandon already has a girlfriend. Why I suddenly felt lonely.
Mia breathed deeply - deeply. His eyes turned to a store with the name Jason Liquor Store not far from him. After thinking for a while, the girl stepped into the store and soon came out with a tote bag bearing the name of the store.
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"Hey, Ash."
Mia greeted Ashley who was relaxing on the sofa while reading a book. The girl just waved without looking at Mia.
"Ash, would you like a drink with me?" Mia moves - moves a bottle of Bacardi's drink she just pulled out of her tote bag.
"Hmmm .. I don't think so, Lamia, Will will pick me up in a minute." Ashley looked towards Mia. "You okay?"
"Yeah, just a little tired. All right, maybe next time." Mia chuckles. But his heart felt sore. He really needs a conversation partner right now. But don't want to bother Ashley who's about to go on a date.
With a heavy heart Mia stepped towards the kitchen to pick up the glass. Then go into his room and close the door tightly.
***
Well, hello, Brandon 😘
