IN THE CAGE

65. STRAWBERRIES

...FAWN...

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At night, still in the room holding me like a cage, I sat down cross-legged on the sofa while eating fresh strawberry fruit given Felix as a dessert. Maybe because the weather has been so hot lately, eating sour fruits has become my hobby now. It feels so refreshing. I felt so excited when the sour and sweet strawberry stung my mouth. I became unconscious when I lifted my bowl into the air and offered my food to Ace who was working on the bed.

"Ace, you want to?" It was a speech I regretted later. What do I think is being friendly with that bastard?

"I want it if you feed it straight into my mouth." Ace responded while showing off his purportedly-said demonic grin that was alluring. Not for me. He looks annoying.

"I'm just talking." I said and went back to biting strawberries. While I was chewing the fruit in my mouth, I noticed Ace who was working seriously on the bed. His eyes were glued to the laptop while his fingers ran over the keyboard. He occasionally checks his cell phone as well, calls someone and asks for data that is out of the question for what.

Seeing Ace seriously working, I wanted to disturb him.

Okay, this is a stupid wish. But being ignorant is not my fault. I've been locked up in this place for a long time, now it's the third month. I also want to have fun, joking with people - which is where the case here is Ace. Since he's the only person I can meet, I'll use him for my pleasure. Like he used me for his pleasure, right?

Huh, yeah. I'm not wrong at all.

"Aces..." I called him again - this time quite loud.

"What's wrong?" He looked up at a glance.

"What are you doing?"

"Something your stupid brain won't understand."

This fucking fucker!

"Ace.." I said.

"Mmm?"

"I want to watch a drama."

"Carcel's outside, have him drive you to Margot's." Ace responded to me without raising his head at all. Damn, am I not important? I'm gonna run away!

"I don't want to go to Miss Margot's room" this time I said in a voice full of complaints. "How about just watching on your laptop?"

"I'm at work, Fawn."

Does he think I'm blind? "You're the boss, aren't you? Why do you work nonstop?"

"Because I'm the boss, I have to set a better example for my employees."

"Wisely..." I sneered. 

It seems my attempts to harass the man ended up in vain. Ace seems more concerned with his work than me. Well, that's for sure. How about this, I get bored? Should I go out and have Carcel take me to Miss Margot's room? Tskc. I don't want to watch a drama, actually. But I also don't want to be silent like a fool on this couch.

"Miaws..." I heard Butter's voice.

My dear son seems to have woken up from his long sleep. The gray-colored sweetie was doing a stretch. I immediately approached Butter and showered her with a kiss. Warm and smooth fur swept across my face. I felt comfortable for a while before I realized Ace was looking at me.

"What's wrong?" askau. Is he so lazy with Butter's existence?

"Cat hair isn't good for your lungs, Fawn. Stop sniffing it like he's oxygen."

"Hey, it's called Butter." I held Butter in my chest and went to the bed. It was time I made them reconcile. No human being in this world is able to survive by the charm of a cat, I said what I said. If you disagree, please argue with the wall!

"Look, she's adorable, isn't she?" I sat cross-legged beside Ace and used Butter's hand to wave to Ace. That cold guy-if I'm gonna see you play with my son later, I'm gonna have the biggest laugh.

"Say Hi to Butter, please..." I spoke again, though I wasn't sure Ace would respond to me. The man pretended to be deaf.

Exhaling loudly.

"What do you want?" Ace stopped his work for a while and looked at my face.

"Look, Butter." I said and raised Butter in front of my face. "Imut, right?"

"Who is cute? I didn't see it."

"Huh?" less tall did I lift the Butter so he could see it straight away?

"This damn cat covers the nose of the person I'm looking at."

"Hey, stop mentioning Butter like that.." eh, wait, what?

I was pensive and Butter just slid out of my hand. It left me and Ace staring at each other. My heart was pounding again, reminding me of the awkwardness that I often felt lately. Damn, this is not good. I must have heart disease because I often eat fatty foods. My heart is so out of control.

"This view is better" Ace said as he rubbed my cheek with his thumb. "Now, I'm going to work. I'll give you some attention when I'm done, okay?"

"Who said I needed your attention?" I grimaced in disgust. "Narcissistic basis."

I'd rather play with Butter on the balcony, chase the night beast than deal with an obscure Ace. Tcih, not clear, not clear. The talk is very unclear. Who is looking for attention? Does he think I'm looking for attention? Screeched! Not likely.

"Wait, wait..." Ace suddenly stopped me, not just stopping with words. The bastard suddenly put his hand on my stomach and hugged me from behind. The weight of his chin greeted my shoulder. "Let me fill my energy for a moment."

"Heh, yeah.., are you a robot?" I tried to get away from him but stopped when I felt the heat of his breath on my neck. Body freezes. That ludicrous sensation was taboo, but it created opium immensely. I closed my eyes, quietly letting him gently sweep his lips across the surface of my skin. Fucking Ace, he's been like poison, and I...

"You smell like strawberry..."

"That's because I ate strawberries earlier."

"When I eat you, you'll feel like a strawberry?"

I glanced at Ace who was resting on my shoulder. I couldn't see her face, but just looking at the black mane that fell smooth and somewhat messy it made my chest feel warm. Goddamnit! What did I just think?! Ew!

"You sound disgusting" I said to Ace, covering up my nervousness that had peaked again due to the unrest of my uncontrollable heart.

"You didn't answer my question" Ace chuckled. The faint sound of his laughter and setting on my shoulders made me even more constrict my nose. I couldn't help but feel a strange sensation that seemed to burn me alive. This is no good. I'm not supposed to think Ace's funny, but damn, he sounds funny. I must be crazy.

"Take me off, you have a job to do."

"Well, I'll let you go..." Ace responded to me while sighing heavily.

I think he'll just let me go until...

AWW!!!

I grimaced as Ace's tooth landed on my neck. Biting me is like biting an apple. I closed my eyes in pain before turning around and looking at him in annoyance.

"What are you doing!" I exclaimed in anger.

"Tasting strawberries."

"You're crazy!" I spit on those words with a face heated up in embarrassment. Damn, I should be burning with anger right now. But seeing Ace's witty expression, a series of angry scolding I had at the tip of my tongue was swallowed into my esophagus. I gulped my hard-earned saliva and fled from there.

Scary, being with Ace for too long makes me almost crazy!

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