Teflon

I was awake for I don't know how long. It is embarassing that I fell asleep while Gideon is tending to my scrapes and burn. You can not blame me. He is applying the cream so gently it feels like he is caressing me into sleep.

I think he can be also a massage therpist. He is a jack of all trade he can work also in parlors since he can style my hair. He can do whatever he wants.

I tried moving both of my hands and I notice it is wrapped in bandage so I look like boxer.

So cool.

In excitement I stand up and tried a pose like those boxers do when they are picturing for a fight. I raise my fist like I will punch someone and tried to punch the air sloppily and that is the scene Gideon witness when he opened the door.

His gaze did not deter me. I continued punching the air pretending I am punching an enemy. I tried to dodge imaginary uppercut my enemy throws at me. I look like a person dodging flies and other insect and not doing shadow boxing at all.

I might be the next Mujahed Abby If I practice harder.

"Who's Mujahed Abby Love?"

He read my mind. He is really a werewolf

I am still fighting my imaginary opponent. When Gideon ask. This fudger tried a right hook but I dodge. Take that motherfudger!

"The boxer."

"That's Muhammad Ali Love."

"Same thing."

I stop. Standing up straight I look at Gideon and smiled sheepishly.

"Done?" I shrugged my shoulders.

"No this fudger is hard to hit. We are on a break. Round 2 will commence later."

He nodded as if he understood what is happening.

He walk towards and grab both of my shoulders and look at me in the eyes.

These sparklers that I can't get enough. So beautiful.

"I am not. You are."

I say it outloud again.

"Yep. Nothing new."

He stare at for a moment maybe deciding if he will ask me or not.

Worry is clouding his eyes.

"Are you ok love?"

I nodded.

"Are you sure?"

I nodded again.

"You can take the rest of the day Love. No one will force you to work after that incident."

I shake my head. " I can go back to work. Don't worry." I touch his cheeks because his expression is still not changing. Still worried.

"That incident is not the first time. It happened to me before but in a different setting. I am just shaken up because the last time that happened was a long time ago."

He sigh and hugged me. "I can't help but get worried love. The other day you had an anaphylactic shock and the-"

He is gearing up to rant again so I stop him by covering his mouth with my hands.

"Almost Gideon. Almost! It is not a full blown anaphylactic shock. See! I am okay!"

"This the plan. I will go back to work after lunch and then I'll go straight back to my apartment after work. I'll call you immediately when I arrive at my apartment. Deal?"

He did not say anything so it means he agreed.

How can he say anything Ella. Did you forget you covered his mouth?

Yup I forgot. I immediately remove my hands from his lips. Need to divert his attention!

"I heard the bell did you hear it? No? Ok. Round 2 is starting you better step away I might hit you with my tornado punch."

I saw him mouth "What the Fudge"

Huh. Maybe he heard the bell but just in denial that's why he curses.

Same Gideon. Same.

I ignore Gideon because my opponent tried a Jab. This motherfudger will get it.

I just heard the door closes. Good I can more focus now.

I lie on the bed exhausted. I lost. I only lasted 6 rounds. That cheater. I need a rematch.

I am hungry.

I open the door to hunt some food as I open the door 5 sets of eyes immediately stare at me all of them slide their stare to my legs.

Sheep.

I forgot I am wearing Gideon's shorts. I wave at them and go back to the room immediately.

I was leaning on the door when it suddenly opened. I almost fell down on the floor face first if no one grab my waist to catch me.

This is not the day for broken noses. I've reach my quota for injuries already.

"Sorry love. I did not see you."

I turn to face him and retorted.

"Of course you will not see me. I am on the other side of a solid object not unless you have X-Ray vision. Do you?"

I look at Gideon suspiciously.

"You'll never know Love." He shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly.

Gasp! My theories are coming to life! But I needed more evidence.

He entered the room and lock the door.

"Love why did you went out of the room? I thought boxing is 12 rounds"

" I lost in round 6" I shrug my shoulders.

"I am sorry you lost Love. Maybe next time you'll win." He sympathizes.

"I'll get my revenge don't worry."

"Uhuh. Good. Love since you have bandages to your legs I ordered an outfit for you. You can change in the bathroom"

"I am hungry."

"After you change we will eat okay?"

I nodded in response.

He grab a paper bag on the bed that I did not notice at all and gave it to me.

"I'll be waiting outside."

He went swiftly out of the room.

I finish changing my clothes

I peek first if there are other people in Gideon's office. I don't want to expose myself again.

The coast is clear so I went out of the room.

Gideon immediately glance at me when he heard the door opened. He stand up and look at me from head to toe. I got little bit conscious from his stare but no biggie.

"So beautiful Love."

I rolled my eyes at him. What a joker.

"Can we eat now?"

"Do you want to order in or eat outside."

"Can we eat outside?"

"Sure Come on."

He place his hand on my lower back and guide me outside of his office. I wave at Scott while we are waiting for his Private elevator.

We entered the elevator and arrive at the parking lot.

I am amaze with his Men In Black. They are always ready. Like right now the passenger door is open and the car is starting already.

I entered the car and followed by Gideon.

"Any preferrence or Cravings love?" He asked.

"Grilled."

"Grilled?" I nodded.

"Take us to that Barbecue place in Harlem."

The driver nodded.

We arrive and immediately we were ushered inside.

I can already smell the smoky flavor I am craving for.

When the waiter gave us the menu I opened it immediately.

"Can I have the ribs with a side of fries and onion rings?"

I look at Gideon to silently ask permission If I can Order it.

His eyes soften when he saw me staring at him.

"You can order whatever you want love."

I grin at him in delight.

"Double that order, one Angus burger meal with a glass of iced tea-" he slides his eyes on me

PITCHER I mouthed he nodded "a pitcher of Iced tea."

We return the menu to the waiter and wait for our order.

I am so excited. 15 minutes is too long. I am jittery and Gideon noticed it.

He hold my hand on the table and say "Relax love."

I take a deep breath to relax my nerves.

"Are you really okay to go back to work love?"

I was going to nod when I remembered something.

"Can we stop to that coffee place after we eat?"

"Sure. You want that coffee I ordered for you last time?" He ask.

"No no. I did not replace yet the coffee that I accidentally spilled this morning. She said I should replace it within 5 minutes but it is almost 3 hours now. She might be sleepy already because of the lack of coffee."

I look down and started to play with my fingers and still saying my realizations to Gideon.

"I realize she is angry at me because maybe she is one of those people who needs coffee to function and I knock her coffee off her hands. She might be struggling to work at this moment because she is sleepy"

I really felt bad.

"Look at me love."

I switch my gaze to him."

"It is an accident Love. If that woman is a decent person she will not push you or pull your hair. You don't owe her another cup of coffee."

He explained.

"I might see her again later and she might get angry again because I did not replace her coffee."

He shakes his head.

"You'll not see her"

"Ow she is on a break? Okay next time then."

Our order arrived and each serving are ginormous!

Can we even finish this?

I close my eyes and thank God for another meal and started to eat. I mean TRIED to eat.

I can't use my hands properly because of the bandage. Gosh Jammit.

It is a good thing that Gideon is a hypothetical werewolf/psychic he figured out I am struggling.

"Sit beside me love."

Skeptically I sat beside him. Once I am settled he cut the rib in between the bones and place the piece in front my mouth urging me to bite on the piece that he was offering.

"Say Ahh." Am I a child?

Just to humor him. I open my mouth and take a bite.

Wow. It taste amazing! The barbecue sauce is to die for. I am not even finish chewing the meat I am asking for another bite and Gideon was just happily complying to my demands.

I even tried to pick the fries and he stops me because according to him my bandage might get dirty. So I let him do the honors to feed me my whole meal. I am not complaining at all. He even clean my face with wet wipes. I can tell he is enjoying this.

We totally demolish the meal even the burger. I just worry for nothing.

As usual he paid the bill. I am tired of arguing. Everytime I tried to contribute He will just caress my cheeks, kiss my forehead and hit me with that heart stopping smile of his and magically I will just unconciously agreed.

We went back to the office and I went back to the printing room.

Mark and Eric ask where did I go and I just hug them in response. They forbade me to lift heavy objects and I agreed because of my bandage. Gideon will also scold me if he learned I reinjure myself.

They place the papers that I need to deliver in the cart and deliver it to their appointed places.

It is almost 5pm and the last batch that I will deliver is in the Olympus floor.

I went up. Excited that I will see Gideon again. Surprisingly the reception just ignore me.

Gideon's door was open so I peak inside his office. He is not here. So I went to Scott's office to give his documents.

Scott heard my cart approaching that's why he look up.

"Delivery for you!"

I hand him his documents.

"Thanks Ella."

"Bye! See you tomorrow!"

I went out of his office and coincidentally one of the meeting rooms door opened. I accidentally hit the leg of the first person who went out which is- DRUMROLL PLEASE!-

Gideon.😅

"What the Fuck!" He exclaimed. His colleague started to crowd the door wondering what is happening outside the room. Scott runs into the scene.

"I am so Sorry!!"

He looks up ready to unleash his wrath but when he saw it was me his face suddenly changes.

His expression transformed from wanting to kill someone to kissing someone to death.

I place the cart to the side of the hallway and went to him.

"Can you walk? Is it painful? Do you need medical attention? I am so sorry." I started tearing up. I am an awful person. This is the 2nd time I bump into someone and injure them.

He grab my face and quickly wipes the tears that is falling down my cheeks "Shhh..love..shh..I am okay this is nothing. No need to cry."

"Are you-sniff- sure?"

"No pain at all. You can even hit my other leg if you want." I heard someone snort in the background.

Gideon suddenly glare at someone behind me but I ignore it because I am still worried.

"You are not lying are you?"

"No I am not lying. See." He walks in front of me to show that he is fine.

"But-You are limping."

"No I am not. The carpet is just uneven. Scott I told you to call someone to repair this floor!"

I look back and Scott was wide eyed obviously caught off guard by the sudden outburst of Gideon directed to him.

"I- I am sorry sir. I'll call them immediately." But I definitely heard him murmur "but there is nothing wrong with the floor"

"If you say so."

I am still not convince that he is fine but I let it go. Let it go! Can't hold it back anymoorree!

I grab the cart and Gideon walk with me to the elevator.

"It is already 5pm so I'll call you later as promised."

"Ok love. Take care. Jared is downstairs waiting for you." He kisses my cheeks before the Elevator closes.

I return the cart to our room. I saw my friends packing their things because it is 5pm now.

We went down and I say goodbye to them. When they are a few blocks away from the office that's the time I enter the car. I greeted Mr. Shades A.K.A Jared but my nickname for him is so much better.

As I was opening the door of my flat it suddenly opens. Scar was in front of me grinning.

I squealed and hug her. I missed her so much!

We sat on the couch and catch up. Apparently her Boyfriend finishes his tour that's why she came back. I told her that I am dating my crush in which she is very proud of me and she promised she would beat up the woman who hurt me. I told her I am alright already. No need to harm someone. Violence is not always the solution.

"I wish I am like you Ella. You remind me of a Teflon you know."

"Teflon?"

"You are like coated with Teflon. Like nothing can destroy or penetrate your bright personality but even if someone succeeded you bounces back. Like nothing happened"

Huh. Really? If she saw me a few hours ago crying and trembling in the corner of the printing room she will never say that.

Scar will stay for a while and then go to Carribean with her boyfriend for vacation. I don't know where is this Carribean but it sounds like it is a beautiful place. Can I reach that place by riding the subway? I need to ask Gideon later when I call him.

Wait. Did I forget something?

Call?

Shitake mushroom! I forgot to call him!

I frantically check the wall clock and it is already 8pm. I did not notice the time!

"Scar I got to call someone! See you tomorrow! Goodnight!"

I dash to my room and change my outfit to my regular sleepwear and dial Gideon's number to my landline.

Hoping that he is not angry. Crossgingers and toes!

He answered in one ring

"Love."

"I am sorry I forgot to call you immediately."

"I got worried Love because it is already 8pm and you did not call. Anyway please open your door I am at your place already and I brought some food."

And then he hang up. Then I heard a knock.

Fudging sheep he is here!