Chapter 27: Mixed Emotions
Julia’s POV:
Even though it hurt me inside to reciprocate his kind approach in such a grumpy way, I knew it was necessary to be done.
As expected, Damon was sharp enough to observe my actions and stepped back from me. He didn’t try to impose himself on me anymore, but held a solemn look on his face as he ran his fingers to push his sleek black hairs above his forehead before he answered, “I am sorry if I made you uncomfortable in any way, Ms. Julia. But…I just wanted to assure you, that no matter what happens, you can always talk to me whenever in need. You don’t have to pretend to be all fine before me, because…somehow I can’t just ignore the sadness in your eyes.”
I had assumed that if I tried to react awkwardly, it might make Damon a bit vexed at me and he wouldn’t try to invade the boundary that I would draw in between us.
But now, hearing his firm consoling words strangely calmed the bitter storm I had been enduring inside my heart all this time.
Even though I was still confused to think why would he behave oddly to ruin my peaceful time with Martha at the bar, but one thing was certain…Damon wasn’t a bad person.
The way he showed empathy towards me even though I tried to put an awkwardness between us made me silently admire him even more inside my heart.
Thus, I tried reassuring him once again that I was completely fine and would like to resume work at my desk. Initially, he ordered me to get some rest first, but I was well aware that, with my ruined mental peace, there would be no way I could get a wink of sleep.
Even worse, whenever I would try to close my eyes, the sight of Marco and Melanie naked on my bed and in my apartment would probably haunt me in the worst way possible…which might truly make me feel way too glum than now.
But before I was about to head backward, suddenly Damon grabbed my hand from behind, making my heart skip another beat as I quickly turned around. He seemed a little keen from his gaze and said, “Wait here…for a second.”
With that said, he marched ahead and brought the bag which had the red dress packed that I was eyeing at the shopping complex. Somehow, I had forgotten to take that bag along with me, but Damon kept it in his mind all this time and handed me the branded dress with a humble smile, “Here, I wanted to give it to you before but you seemed in a rush to go back home. That’s why, take it along with you now. Is that alright?”
“Y-Yes…thank you…Sir.” I was quite moved by his actions since I hadn’t expected he would pay much attention to the dress he had publicly given to me. I grabbed the bag from his arm and hugged it close to my chest, as for a second, it still felt too surreal to believe Damon wasn’t joking when he said I must take the dress.
Thus, after feeling a bit better with his presence, I returned to my desk and started with the work proposal that I had kept pending for tomorrow. I had already finished the outline for that event ceremony before, but I hadn’t paid much attention to it since I was quite irked at Damon at that moment.
But now, scrolling through the event planning, it made me realize it was some kind of proposal theme Damon had asked me to prepare…which meant he was seriously going to propose to his wife this time.
“How lucky…” I exhaled with a frustrated sigh for not being able to stop myself from feeling a bit tinge of jealousy that had stirred in my heart.
My body, mind and heart were already at a mess, and while working alone at that late night on the proposal planning, it would be a lie to say it didn’t make me feel low to watch the person who had infatuated me by his charm would soon belong to his wife only…
A mixed gush of emotions stirred inside me, making me feel quite weary as I started to feel drowsy while gazing at the computer screen. I didn’t know when my eyes had already shut in and resting my head on the table, I soon fell into a deep sleep.
But very soon, I woke up to the sensation of being seated inside a big pool of cold water, which made me feel quite awkward, and disrupted my sleep as well. However, I wasn’t alone…I could clearly feel a pair of strong arms holding me tight from behind.
But when I could also sense a familiar strong but sweet cologne scent near me, with a quick jolt, I blinked open my eyes and before my vision could clear a little, I saw that I was submersed inside a huge lavish-looking bathtub with scented candles lit around, and red fragrant rose petals floating up above the water, giving it off a soothing scent in the air.
I clearly felt there was a strong pair of arms embracing me from behind, and before I could say a word, a familiar gentle voice whispered in my ears, “You’re awake now, baby girl?”
The voice was a bit too familiar which sent shivers down my spine as I couldn’t believe what was happening in the first place.
When I tossed my nervous glance aside at the person holding me from behind, I was awestruck to realize he was none other than Damon himself, as he held a mischievous smile on his face towards me, “Why are you looking at me that way, babe? As if…you’re afraid that I am gonna eat you up, huh?”