Atacia's POV
A new day, a new boring day.
7:54 AM!!!!
Darn! I'm going to be late!
I just jumped out of my bed, quickly rushed to the bathroom, and made myself ready for work.
It's been two years when both of my parents died in a car accident, two years of being me with myself and I. I don't really feel lonesome with this years being alone, I feel that someone is with me? That's why I said I don't feel alone, it's like someone is watching me from afar. But na-uhh. I just cleaned my thoughts up, and be on my way to work.
While driving, I sense someone running fast as flash behind my car, but when I look in my side mirror, there's nothing. Oh, that was creepy! Literally, unbelievable! I just drive and drive until I got to CEASB, Crimson Engineering and Architectural Services Building.
First to greet me inside is my workmate Niko, he is an amazing architect, a hunky, a suitor of mine. I smiled a bit. He's been courting me since college, but until now I can't give him my sweet yes. He's literally not my type maybe because he's too bubbly, he talks a lot. Just like now!
"Hey, Atacia. Did you eat your breakfast?... Or did you bring your pens and sketching pads? Or you might have forget to brush your teeth, or much worst...did you just forget to text me last night?" I raise both of my hands, sign of giving up. Curse this man, I only remember one thing on what he said!
"God, Niko. Make it slow, just one by one." I grumpily said. He pouted on me, I frowned. "Ugh, don't use your charms on me, it won't work."
"Why didn't you replied on my message last night?" He sadly asked. I think of a possible reason to stay out of this conversation, quick.
"I went to bed early that's why, didn't notice you messaging." I said and smile. I ran fast to my desk, but not too fast. I'm on my high heels right now. I don't want to slip and crush heads.
***
Yawns. I'm so tired and sleepy, I've been working in the office wide open eyes for over 7 hours. I haven't eat lunch yet.
My closest friend here in CEAS suddenly called me giggling, "Shasha! My! Check this out!" Dianna shouts, so I just let out a heavy sigh before dashing on to her.
"What?" I asked in a boring tone. She gives me a bouquet of bloody red roses and a paper bag. "Who gave this to you?" I asked again.
She shakes her head, "Not me. Someone delivered it to here and said give these to you, he says it came from your secret admirer." She whispered the last line she said and chuckles. I rolled my eyes.
"Maybe this was from Niko." As I've said that, Niko entered the office and gives us a curious look.
"Where did that came from?" He raised an eyebrow on me. Awe! Not from him. So then, who?!
"From the flower shop I think?" I sarcastically said. I get back to my desk and check the letter from the flower.
'Don't forget your lunch, love.'
After reading the letter I checked out the paper bag and there saw heaven. It's my favorite beef steak, although it doesn't look like beef meat. Creepy!
I creepily smiled. Who the hell would know my favorite food and would call me love?!
It's hard to guess, but nothing would change If I would try out the food. Grabbing the fork, I chew up a piece of the steak. Not bad! The food is all good, nothing to worry about. After finishing my heavenly lunch, I take a sweet look on the flowers. The roses are not on its typical red color, somewhat bloody. Yeah!
The smell of it made my day!
***
After a long tiring-stressful day working on my floor plans, I got to my condo unit. It's around 9, and I feel lazy, I can't even stand to cook dinner.
Tidy up, lazy ass! Or you will starve to death!
But, I'm really tired and just think of going to a restaurant. I sleepily wore my clothes after taking a quick bath. I opened my eyes looking straight to my mirror. I'm wearing red sleeveless silk top tuck under my black skirt that goes just above my knees paired with my black 4 inched heels. Gorgeous loner!
I checked all my windows if they are surely closed. All set! I grabbed my bag and get off to my unit making sure door is locked.
***
I pity myself going to the restaurant. Looking to the customers with their families and friends, are so damn envious. My heart felt a sudden pain because of the atmosphere.
The waiter comes and got the get my order,
"Umm. Give me this sweet tenderloin and..." I got an another creepy feeling reading the name of the drink. "Bloody Ade???"
"Yes, ma'am. The drink was named and inpired because of it's appearance red. It's our special mix, ma'am." The waiter explained. I nodded and smile at him.
"Okay. Give me this one too, then." I said and pass the menu to him. He bowed a bit before going.
Waiting for my food, I look around the place. The walls are made of glasses, you can clearly what's outside when it's daytime. But now, I only see black shades and red eyes looking straight me.
Waittt, what?!!
I turned my head from where I saw the red eyes but there is nothing to see. My heartbeat is getting uneven, it beats so fast and unusual. I closed both of my palms and my eyes. Thinking of something that can brushed off what I saw earlier.
I grasp when someone grabs my hand.
"Ma'am, are you alright?" The waiter asked, he already set my food on the table. I nervously nodded my head.
"Yes, I am. Thank you." I made myself calm. The waiter returned to his place, so I could eat.
***
I don't feel full. Actually, I don't think I've eaten. My mind was all captured on what I saw last night.
It's 10 in the morning but I'm still lying on my bed. After a while, a message pop up on my phone laying on my side table. I checked who it is.
From Niko: Hey, you fine? You're so late, I don't think you'll work today, aren't you?
The usual Niko, he's always the caring and thoughtful man I know. I don't know why and what's the biggest reason for him to not reached my standards. Nah! You're just too choosy, Atacia! Why don't you give the man up a chance.
Yeah, right. Why don't I give Niko a chance.
To Niko: Hey! I'm sorry, I don't feel well this morning. But, can you go with me on a dinner tonight. I feel bored.
Sent!
I count seconds, then I got his reply. This man is quickie.
From Niko: Seriously?! This is new. Thank, God. Yes yes! I will pick you up on your place, aye. See you at 7. ;-
I laugh a bit on his reply, he looks so excited. Why didn't I did this more early. You're just too dumbfounded my dear self.
But honestly, this is just dinner, nothing else. I don't want to get ourselves straight ahead. I don't want to jump up to conclusions. I want to be the best I can be, for my deceased parents and for me. I want to be awarded the best engineer in the whole wide nation, and relationships is certainly not on the picture.
Even in my imagination it feels so amusing. Best Country Engineer of the Year?! I can't wait...
*Ding Dong* *Ding dong*
My thoughts was driven away by the sudden doorbell. I don't expect visitors and as far as I can remember, Niko said he will be here on 7, not now.
Even I feel scared, I slowly opened the door. The cricking sound of it makes me more scared.
But then, when I open the door there is no one. Kids!
I was about to get back in when my eyes catches a red envelope.I picked it up from the floor and read what's inside it.
'You can't go elsewhere tonight, love. Stay on your place, and you'll be good.'
I think, all of my hairs are standing up because of the cold breeze that kissed my face when I read the letter. It wasn't the wind, you can't have wind inside a condominium, it was more like a flashy fast kiss from someone.
I'm scared. What? No, Atacia you shouldn't be scared. You've been living alone for almost 2 years and this junk letters won't be the reason to ruin your mind.
I forced myself to be brave, atlast I feel calmness.
***
It's almost 7 and I'm quite ready just putting on some blush on and I'm all set. I like my how I look and I'm sure Niko will also do.
I'm wearing fitted sleeveless black dress that showing up my curves, to pair with the same footwear I had last night. I just put on some light make up. New thing, right?
