Chapter 18

Angelina's face morphed into shock, how did he know where she was or was it coincidence?.

A playfully smirk was dancing around Bell's lips as she twirled the empty cup in her hand while her eyes shone mischief.

All eyes focused on him, all the college students stared at him like a China ancient cup as he strode in regally without the care of the world. Well, he didn't really care about the world.

Angelina felt a wave of irritation as she scrunched in jealousy at the ladies who were blatantly ogling at Nathaniel. She curled her small hand into a fist as she shook her head immediately. What is wrong with me?, I never react like this?, she thought, calming down the tug in her heart.

His striking orbs held hers as her heart continued to beat loudly lub dub with every step he took towards her. He could not stop himself from getting lost in her grey eyes which were unique. Their connection was interrupted by Bell's dramatic cough who had the slyly smirk on her lips as Nathaniel eyes flashed irritation. He liked her eyes on him, he didn't mind being watched by her everyday.

"Oh sorry" Belle said in a mockery tone, raising her hands up in surrender before bursting out in laughter with a potato chip in between her lips.

He ignored Belle and turned to his beautiful angel, he could feel the possessive side surging in his vein wanting to pop the eyes of those disgusting men from what was his alone. "Angelina" he called, smiling softly as his manly voice sent delighted shivers in her.

"Hello" she stuttered a little, rubbing her hands together awkwardly. She closed her eyes, cautioning herself to have a grip.

He didn't know what to say and she also didn't know what to say. They sat beside each other so that they could feel the body warmth from each other which made breathing difficult for Angelina. His manly cologne assaulted her nose, making her respirating ragged, cupping her hand together to stop herself from behaving out of normal. Since yesterday she has met Nathaniel, she could understand herself again especially when she was within his reach.

"What's up bro?" Belle grinned playfully while Nathaniel grunted in reply, making her roll her eyes dramatically.

"Good" he responded monotonously while Belle laughed it out.

"I know why you are behaving like this" Belle raised her brow, "Don't let me hinder your couple's time than I've already" she stated, staring at her friend who was beet red beside Nathaniel. Angelina was the perfect definition of innocent, shy, meek lady yet… Belle stood up from her booth winking at her friend who hasn't raised her head. Belle really hoped her and his mother's plan would really work in bringing them together. She couldn't wait to become an aunty, she grinned at the thought, taking her handbag.

She greeted them goodbye, whispering to her friend that she would call her later. She walked to the door only to be stopped by the waiter who stood by the door with his ears turned to red. She raised her brow, waiting for the waiter who stood awkward at her front to speak.

"Emm...im sorry for blocking your view" He stumbled on his words before laughing awkwardly, clearing his throat, "Can I have your number so that…" she didn't let him through before interrupting him.

She scowled, "If it's because of the drink you bought for me that makes you think I'm interested in you.." She let her words hang, unzipping her bag, bringing out dollar bills, "Then take your money and keep the change" she said.

"No no.." the waiter said panicky, "I don't mean that, I just wanted to tell you that…'' His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, "I like you" he scratched his head. He didn't know where he summoned the courage to tell her, he was always shy among females and his friends made fun of him. So when the lady in front of him made the move, he thought it was good for him.

Darn, Belle hissed in her mind. I didn't plan this morning, she muttered under her breath and really felt pity for the poor guy. She was just joking around as usual but didn't know his heart was fragile who would fall for it.

She wetted her lips momentarily, "look.." she started, "I'm sorry for leading you on and I don't think I can return your feelings" she rushed out, walking out without looking back whether at her friend or the waiter..

Angelina watched the scene unfolded at her front and felt pity for the waiter. Her friend was a complicated flirt with the heart of gold yet obsessed with an older man. She stood up to meet the waiter but was held back by Nathaniel who was beside her. Nathaniel understood perfectly what transparented between the waiter and Belle without any explanations because he knew how Belle was.

"There is no need to go" he stated, "he sometimes need to not always think ahead of some human behaviors" he finished, not releasing her hand. His perfect hand engulfed her small palm in his as the warmth from their palms brought a delighted sizzle between them.

They sat in perfect silence, relishing each other comfort before she broke the silence, "How was work today?" she asked meekly because she was shocked to see him here and sitting down beside her.

"Ah.." he opened his mouth then closed it back, "I'm sorry" he said remorsefully.

"What?"she asked dumbfounded because she didn't understand why he was apologizing. She was lost here.

"I said.." he sighed. She could tell it was hard for him. "I'm sorry for everything," he said with a sad smile.

"But.. You did nothing wrong" she spoke.

"I'm sorry for leaving you at the Altar, I'm sorry for leaving this morning" he winced, "I didn't mean to make you sad or..".

"Oh?" she understood. She wasn't angry at him or anything.

"Am I forgiven?" he made a puppy face, paling her hands with his adorable which she felt her fragile heart beating in fast pace. She tried to remove her hand from his but it was impossible, she bit her lips furiously which didn't go unnoticed by him as his eyes darkened. He used his right hand to hold her hands together while his left to release her lips from the torture of her teeth.

"Am I forgiven?" he asked again with his voice deep and husky than before lacing with desire which made her feel giddy.

"Yes" she said breathlessly in a small voice,staring shyly at him under her eyelashes which was adding fuel to his desire. He summoned all his will power to stop him from pouncing on her and devour her in whole. Her lips were teasing his sanity and her big doe eyes were making him lose himself.

"Good," he smiled brightly at her before calling a waiter.

A waiter came and he ordered for both of them, grinning ear to ear like a kid while she smiled in return.

"So, let's stay from the beginning" He said while Angelina looked at him not understanding him.

He stretched his hand, smiling "I'm Nathaniel and you? " he said, watching her every move.

"Ah" she inhaled out, wiping her imaginary hand, "I'm Angelina" she said in a small voice while he hummed. Just her melodious voice was able to reset his mind.

"Nice to meet you angel" he smirked when he felt she wanted to withdraw her hand from him but he could because he liked the feeling of her skin with his.

"Me too" she responded, smiling softly. The new feeling she was having was good. She felt at ease, she raised her head up and looked at him in the eyes. His smoldering eyes keep her in place as everything frozen with time only their breathing mingles with each other and the feeling matters. She didn't want it to stop and he would never let it stop.

He released her hand only to touch her cheeks adorely, staring deeply into her eyes, wanting to get lost in the abyss of her grey eyes. He carelessly cheeks loving the way her soft skin felt, he moved his head closer to her, tilting her head to the side so that he could have space as he inclined his head. He stared from her lips to her eyes before both of them momentarily closed their eyes when their foreheads touched. Their breathing mingling as he opened his mouth to engulf her mouth in his, his phone rang, breaking the sparks between them and the heated moment flew away.

~**~

Ah *grinning* what a tease?!.

Who did you think that call?.

They are moving forward *squealing*

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