In thirty minutes he made me laugh more than I had laughed all year. I felt loved, wanted, adored, and as we stepped out of the restaurant I never felt as empty as I did.
I didn't want to leave.
He had Kept his promise to me; we spent exactly thirty minutes and no more in the eatery.
Strangely, I wanted him to spend more time with me, forever and forever. For some weird reasons I never wanted to be away from him, ever again.
He was so different from Scar yet so similar, It confused me and then it endeared me to him even further.
I came home that day happier than I had been in a long while and my friends noticed it when I called them.
The conference call buzzed with more life that it had in a long time.
I told my friends all that transpired between me and the new guy leaving some details out like the fact that he reminded me of Scar. In turn they shared in my Joy and I slept with a smile on my face that night.
The next day, a letter of employment was sent to me through my email. I wasted no time in getting dressed and rushing to the office.
My mother never stopped telling me how proud she was of me when I told her of my progress and at that point I felt on top of the world.
My step father even promised me a vacation to Hawaii.
In the office I was informed that I had to see the boss In person for further information. The receptionist at the last floor was so nice to direct me to his office.
Before I could knock on his door, the door made a clicking sound signifying that it had been unlocked.
Taking in deep breaths I opened the door.
'Mira you can do this'. I whispered to myself. "Do not embarrass yourself."
I counted to three and opened the door only to come in contact with a hard chest. He was standing just in front of the door as if he had been waiting for me for years. I was so shocked that if I was older, I would probably have had a heart attack.
"Oh my sweet Lord Jesus, Mary and Joseph!" I yelped, placing my hand on my chest for emphasis.
"Sorry love," Noah burst out laughing. "You look like a strangled doll."
"You scared the shit out of me!" I exclaimed, hitting him slightly on the chest. Thankfully, I was starting to breath fine again.
He stopped laughing then proceeded to give me a serious expression, then he started laughing over again." That was so hilarious, I should do that more often."
"You bet."
"I see you are surprised to see me?" He asked folding his arms. He was taking in my whole appearance with a smile on his face.
I never felt happier dressing in a corporate long gown and heels as I did today.
"Not exactly," I replied.
"Alright then. Please have a sit."
***
Noah told me everything I needed to know about my work and the company, occasionally telling a joke or two.
He proposed to take me out for dinner after work and I accepted, with the condition that he would tell me everything about himself which he agreed to.
I was home now preparing to go out and I didn't know what to wear. Frustrated I sat down on my bed and exhaled.
My head started aching a bit and my heart felt as though it was sinking. Something in me felt like it was being subdued, yet that thing was fighting really hard and the war going on in my head and my mind was taking its toll on my body.
I looked around my room at the picture of a white Lion just above my comforter. I did have another in the sitting room too.
They chained me. I prepared chains for my body and soul and now my mind was trying to free itself from those chains and the war was breaking me.
My phone rang and I looked over at it on the bed side table.
Yvonne.
I smiled sadly, picking it up and pressing the answer button.
"Hello bitch!" Yvonne said, immediately.
"Girl." I replied, sounding solemn. It was not my intention but after all these years I still hadn't learnt how to hide my feelings. Something that would most probably serve good use now.
I exhaled waiting for the questions that would come as I trusted Yvonne to immediately know that something was wrong.
"Mira!" She called out dramatically as always. "You sound drained, confused, tired. Spill."
I thought for a bit of what my answer would be and decided that I needed someone to talk to. And who better to share anything with that Yvonne? At least she was sure to make me laugh.
"Well I'm going on a date with my boss and I have no idea what to wear." I sighed, looking over my huge room.
"Girl you are really going on a date?" Yvonne squealed. "Oh boy God finally decided to listen to your pussy prayers."
I stood up from the bed and strolled to my walk-in closet just at the other side.
The wardrobe's were already open and all my shoes, accessories and bags were in glass compartment to allow me look at them without touching it since I didn't like to stress my maid.
I stared at all the clothes, shoes and bags neatly arranged in gray furniture's.
I chuckled, shaking my head in amusement. "I'm not going to fuck him. I just want to get to know him."
I strolled over to the closet that held my clothes and my eyes immediately stopped on a red long gown that was hung there. It reminded me of the time I had spent the night in the hospital with Scar.
The red long gown my mum had given me to wear.
"Well get to know his dick too." Yvonne laughs. "But, Why do I feel like you aren't telling me everything?"
She asked causing my hand to fall of the linen clothe I was admiring. "Why will I hide anything from you?" I defend.
"Nothing. I just. I find it suspicious that you are suddenly willing to go on a date."
"You said it yourself I need to move on." I said out loud with an exhale.
"But.."
"I need a dress so help me with that alright." I interjected. I couldn't tell her about my suspicion that Noah was Scar or she would feel disappointed, and the last thing I wanted now was one of her speeches.
"Since you are getting to know him without wanting sex yet, I would recommend a pencil sleek gown, a bit of turtle neck for the weather and fur coat to match."
I smiled Broadly as the gown I had been looking at was exactly as she described, but was sure longer than she meant. "I have just the dress to wear. We do have same taste."
"I know right. So what's the color if the gown?"
"Plain red."
"And the fur coat you want attach to it?"
"Black with Black heels. My hair is not braided so I would have them in a bun."
"Nah. Won't that make you look too professional? I recommend you coil it a bit. Your hair is long unlike mine. Style it and maybe make it fall shoulder length."
I thought about what she said a bit and I must say I agreed with her. I did want to look classy but not stuck up and boring.
"Well I have to start getting dressed." I smiled as I thought about me in the beautiful gown. I had bought it in a shopping spree but never had the opportunity to wear it and what better day to debut it than tonight.
"Take care of yourself and please be safe."
"I will call you when I get back."
"And Mira, make use of that red seductive lipstick you have. Give him a night to remember."
I chuckle, as I hung up.