I Am Yours, Mr Chevalier!
The Part 50
Laras was still staring at the screen of his phone. Squinting his forehead, trying to figure out why Ben's attitude changed instantly. Was he angry at hearing Stephane offer to drive him home. Barrel smiled thinly.
"Hey, smile to yourself, take care of you!"
Baras was surprised to hear Maya's voice. The girl had stood before him with her ignorant snort.
"Yuk go home," cried Laras as he grabbed his sling bag lying on the table.
The two walked down a deserted sidewalk to the nearest subway station.
"Stephane really likes you" Maya said. The two are waiting for the arrival of the next subway that will take them home.
Barrel raised both eyebrows. Then chuckle.
"Times?"
"Yes, I'm glad he's staring at you with a glare."
The barrel just tucks his shoulder. Not much response to Maya's words.
"The handsome Ras." Maya chuckles. "Whittle again," he continued.
"You ah."
Maya nudges Laras' shoulder. Intending to tease the girl.
"Udah just brush Ras, you're still single right?"
"Nhhh ...." Hissing barrel. Then pull Maya's hand into the subway that stops in front of them.
The barrel took a seat near the door. Followed by Maya. The atmosphere in the subway is quite quiet.
"Or don't-don't-don't already have a guy ya you," guessed Maya.
"Ihh, no, not yet," said Laras while lightly hitting Maya's arm. The girl chuckled.
"It's the same with Stephane."
Laras flicked his lips. Then rolled his eyeballs. "Don't like the French accent." Barrel chuckling. But it immediately closed its mouth when several pairs of eyes noticed him.
"Ihh, sexy tau," asloh Maya.
"It's not my type he's tuh," said Laras honestly.
"How rich do you feel? Guitarist yes, the gondrong selenge'an keeps tattoo."
Maya. The barrel glanced at Maya while pushing the girl slowly.
"Ciye .. Benjamin is like your type," said Maya made Laras' chest rustle to hear the name called. His cheeks turned red. Laras just grinned.
"Be careful you like the same seleb, eat ati," said Maya. The barrel justifies Maya's words in the heart.
"Udah ah, why the hell discuss men, again dizzy think the apartment rental bill has not been collected," cerosos Laras while singing his lips.
The train stops at Tudor City station. Barrel stood up and kissed Maya's cheek to say goodbye. Then step out through the automatic door.
Barrel snuggled his jacket to avoid the gushing cold that made him shiver. His steps quickly traced the streets of Tudor City which was quite quiet. Laras stopped his steps as he passed through the park surrounded by apartment buildings. A couple of young people were joking there and spending time together. Laras' memory drifts to Ben. The long chair under their usual mapple tree while enjoying the man's favorite bacon roll looked empty. The barrel breathed deeply. His heart feels lonely. A Manhattan in the absence of the woman.
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BLACKWELL HOTEL CHICAGO HOTEL.
Ben smoked his cigarette deep. His left hand held a bottle of beer he had spent half. From the balcony where he sat, Chicago looked sparkling.
From inside the hotel room, other Rebellion personnel were chatting.
Ben heard their laughter break out.
Ben's phone is vibrating. Ben glanced at him. A few messages from Anita came back in. The man snorted violently. Reluctant to reply. It wasn't a message from Anita that she expected. But it was impossible to expect the Asian girl now far away in Manhattan to contact her first.
"Where?" asked Ben innocently. "Ah sorry, yeah . in a minute." Ben ruffled his hair. Just remember tonight there was an interview on NBC Chicago. His mind was filled with the shadow of Laras to make him unfocused.
Greg raised his eyebrows. Ben looks like a dazed man in his eyes. Makes her wonder what is going on with her and Laras. Ah considering that girl made Greg's heart ache.
"You okay?" ask Greg at last.
"Yeah." replied Ben briefly. Then downed the contents of the bottle that began to thin.
"No, you don't look okay" Greg said.
Ben shrugged his shoulders. Put the beer on the table. Then turned off his cigarette butts and walked past Greg who was looking at him questioningly.
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VIC THEATRE, THE REBELION REHEARSAL.
Resistance is a Chicago-based newcomer rock band consisting of four men and one female vocalist, Hailey Smith.
Haley, the girl with blue hair paint and emo-style makeup that is quite sexy, makes Marcus stunned. But it can be guessed who among The Rebellion personnel is able to attract the attention of the girl. Yeah, Ben.
Throughout the rehearsal Hailey's eyes unfailingly looked at the indifferent Ben. Makes him even more curious about the handsome guitarist.
"I'm so happy to finally meet you in person." Hailey approached Ben on the sidelines of their break rehearsal. Ben was busy working on his guitar equipment. Squatting with one leg propped up the guitar he still held. Ben looked towards the girl and smiled.
"I'm a fan of yours." Hailey said as she sat cross-legged in front of Ben.
"Thanks," Ben replied briefly without paying the slightest attention to the beautiful girl before him. The man was busy tuning his guitar,
return the keys to the appropriate tone.
"Are you quiet like this?" Hailey is still trying to start the conversation.
"Not really."
"Some times I've watched Rebellion concerts and I love your stage acts, gosh .. you're just so sexy," Hailey said and was greeted by Ben's laughter.
"I'd rather you like our music, without seeing the physical appearance" Ben said.
"Of course I like your music too, we're in the same genre" Hailey said.
"Yes, that kind of thing," Ben said back.
Hailey propped up her chin with both palms. Look at Ben who is still struggling with his guitar.
"Are you seeing someone (Do you have a boyfriend)?" ask Hailey suddenly. Ben squinted his forehead.
"Hailey, right? Your name?" Ben asked back.
The girl nodded steadily.
"You're a very chatty girl!" said Ben.
Then stood up and passed from before Hailey. Makes the girl grunt.
Marcus approached Ben who was taking a bottle of mineral water that had been prepared on the table. He leaned against the wall and folded his hands in front of his chest. Ben raised his eyebrows when he saw Marcus who was looking at him sharply.
"Why see me like that?" ask Ben astonished.
"That girl, Hailey .. I have a crush on her." Marcus showed his annoyed facial expression.
Ben terbahak's. Sipping his mineral water then patting Marcus on the shoulder slowly.
"You can have her, I'm not interested" Ben said, winking one eye at Marcus. Then left the second guitarist The Rebellion.
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