Chapter 19 Jealous

When I saw him waiting outside the dressing room my heart rejoiced. He's still wearing his corporate attire, he's still from VREC. I jumped and hugged him. He laughed a little as he supported me. Inevitably, he touched his lip to my forehead.

I expected that. As promised yesterday, my go-grocery slip was the first thing we did today. His posture here as he pushes the cart is distracting. I saw a woman with almost broken neck looking at him. I followed Levi's gaze but he just raised an eyebrow. In the meat section, an old woman holding meat stared at him again. It even bit my lip and almost cringed me. My eyes are fiery looking at Levi, it's impossible he didn't notice that one !?

"These meat are fresh, you better get some."

Dumbfounded I hurriedly left him there. He's impossible! I don't know if he's just pretending or he's really used to that.

"Hey, wait up."

I ignored him and grabbed a few packs of yogurt. My forehead furrowed and the smoke almost came out of my nose in annoyance.

"Too much." He returned the last yogurt I put in.

"Why !? It will be another month going to the store!" I sighed and he sighed there.

"Then we'll come back again if you're out of stocks."

"Hmp!"

I let go of the yogurt and left him there again. Come back? I will not include him! This is how he is celebrated here. In the vegetables section I digested the lettuce and cucumber.

"Don't get too much, it's better if they're fresh when eaten-"

"You're not the one to eat! Can I?"

When I leave again and go straight to the fruit section.

I was especially disgusted because he knew it all. Is he here regularly? In her way of shopping she always seems to be here. The thought of him being alone, and woman around him fantisizing about him makes me insane. This is not right.

"Hey, how many times will you leave me huh?"

I ignored him and picked up a handful of apples.

"Stop hoarding fruits. I have a weekly deliver for that, fresh from the farm. I'll just have your adress-"

"Really? Why don't you just shop here?"

I turned to him violently and eloquently. He's taken a back a bit because of my reaction. He cocked his head and reached for my hand. I immediately diverted mine before he could even touch me.

"Why are you so upset?"

Is he really asking !? So he really didn't know !?

"Girls and women are flocking their feathers at you. Everyone has b-beautiful eyes every time they look at you and now you're asking more?"

He sniffed and suppressed a smile on his lips.

"There's nothing funny Levi." I spoke in frustration. I'm so annoyed but he's just laughing now? "Is that why you're upset?"

He read her lips and looked down at me.

"Isn't it obvious?"

"How can I notice them, I'm just looking at you?" I frowned at what he said. He raised his eyebrows.

"Don't need to get jealous, I only have my eyes on you."

My smile was so suppressed that I turned my back on him. He pulled me up and placed me between his arms while pushing the cart, seemingly confining me.

"Stay here, you're not leaving me again."

He's good, I'm losing. Yes!

"I'll be leaving for a project again. I'll check the site in Eastern Samar."

I don't know why he's saying this to me. I just nodded at what he said. I played with the throw pillow on his sofa. We were quiet again.

After grocery he asked me where should we eat and of course I suggested just here. For me to taste his cooking again. And it's more convenient! We don't have to spend big and far more on gossips and mess.

I gazed at the water surrounding his living room.

"Who designed your house?" I asked him.

"I designed it."

"Really?" He nodded. Wow, he's an engineer but he's so good. No doubt why he make it to Forbes.

"I'll message you while I'm away."

I looked at him again as he played with my fingers. Little butterflies are happy again.

"Hmkay."

I smiled. His intense gaze made me tremble a little. I averted my gaze and focused on the water circulating in her house.

"I'll have my secretary checked on you. As many friends as you can in my company, there are still men Ava." I frowned at what he said.

"What's wrong there?"

"Nothing. I just don't like the thought of you being friends with that section chief."

"And why is that? I don't see anything wrong with that."

"Only the CEO can do it."

He whispered and averted his gaze. I suppressed a smile on my lips because of what he said. It is confusing to think that he is jealous, because it is not all true.

"Friends? With you?"

He stared at me sharply as he returned it.

"What? You don't want to? What? Brother? Brother Levi-"

My mouth literally shut when he placed his index finger on my lips.

"The only way we can have the same surname is when you marry me." He whispered.

My heart was pounding like a drum because of what he said. He knew very well how to give me back my bullshit.

"Now you're silent." He smirked.

I didn't try to say anything because I couldn't move on from what he said.

"I'll let Mrs. Almasid handle you, one of my architects. You'll improve your skill much faster than working with a team."

I fell silent, I looked at our fingers and something gradually realized.

"You did it." He just averted his eyes. I breathed.

"But you can't just do that! I'm fine with Sir Steve's team."

"And you want to stay there? Why?"

I rubbed my forehead.

"It's not my point. I thought my project manager really noticed my portfolio, but you're the reason for that!"

"He did, all I did was check your portfolio and suggest some ... stuff. "

My shoulder dropped at what he said. There is no difference between that. He's the boss. He's the President.

"Hey, I swear. Everyone would see how excellent you are. I just want you to get the things you deserve. And clearly that place isn't for you."

I lowered my gaze to his hand gently caressing my hand. Then like this and he will pass me by his tenderness?

"And I told you, I'm jealous when you have boys around ..." He exhaled.

He raised his bulging eyes at me. My cheeks warmed as I realized what he had said. I just realize how he's so vocal. Why are you jealous? Shouldn't I be the one to feel that? He tilted his head and attack me with a deep kiss. At first it was still affectionate and slowly licked every corner of my lip. But just a few seconds later his lip crawled down the chin of my lip towards my jaw up to my neck.

He roamed his hands in my neck and nape. I resisted his passionate kiss, one bite of my lip he pulled himself back and slammed himself on the back of his sofa. His chest went up and down as I was confused by his posture.

"This is not good, we'll date out side tomorrow." Date? He's calling this a date. My cheeks got hot.

"Why?" I shouted hoarsely.

"We'll just make out until you go home, baby! Don't test my patience." I bit my lip. As long as he's calling out meet ups a date. Why not?

"This will be your office Ms. Suarez."

My straight face can't be wiped off when I took a glimpse at the office. From inside I stared at the 3 o'clock view of Levi's office. I gritted my teeth. What did he say again? That he had nothing to do with it?

"Isn't this a bit too much Ms. Almasid?"

I tested her, I could see her eyes were a bit confused.

"It's okay, it's okay. Thank you."

I went first because I already knew what he was going to say. They're treating me differently since the issue, but it got worse especially since I've been up here on the 40th floor.

Intern who has her own office, it would be nice if I had someone with me but I'm the only one! And where is the office of Ms. Almasid? Below? Damn him.

Ms. left me. Almasid in the office to have time to organize my personal belongings. It's almost lunch when I decide to rest first. I leaned my back on the swivel chair and answered my cellphone that had been ringing earlier.

"You're not answering."

I breathed nonchalantly. Who will answer his call during office hours?

"I'm working."

"Working? But it's your first day in-"

"We'll talk when you get home."

I answered him boldly because he already knew what that meant. I heard him sigh.

"I only want the best for you."

"And you think this is the best for me?"

I looked at the city in the dark mirror behind me. He didn't answer, I could almost see in my mind his face thinking of another excuse.

"You know what, never mind. We'll talk about this once you're back. And stop calling me, it's office hours!"

I saw the clerk turn outside as I raised my voice.

The glass door was open. I approached there and closed and shyly looked at the clerk with a strange look.

"What's wrong with that? I'm your boss anyway."

He said as a matter of fact. I leaned over and leaned against the door.

"Okay then, Sir? Can you please stop calling me because I still have a lot to do."

I heard him laugh sexily. I almost got goosebumps hearing him.

"Alright, eat your lunch. I'll call when it's not OFFICE HOURS."

I played with my lips and just shook them. This man. Since I'm the only one here, I have no choice but to go down alone for lunch. One of the clerks greeted me before I could get off and said that food could be delivered to me.

That's too much, Levi's things are too much. I just said that I would take care of it because I was lonely there. I immediately saw Sir Steve in our usual seat every time we had lunch. Sir Sarmiento immediately looked at me in the distance and waved at me, causing the others to look back. I happily got near them.