CHAPTER 6
Aum drag her up the stairs and into his room. He pushes her to the side and shut the door .
“Sir, I’m so sorry for the mishap. I swear… it won’t happen again!!” she said hastily. Can this possibly happen in front of her own two eyes? No! She will not see a naked man. This will not happen!!! “I can wait outside for your dirty clothes sir!” Kimberly stutter, trying to aim for the door but he move to block.
His fingers begin to unbutton his shirt and he could tell she’s overwhelming with panic. The fear of seeing a naked man from her made him grin. “That’s my shirt.” He said, tossing it into her hands. “Now my pants.” Aum couldn’t conceal the smirk. “What? You’ve never seen a man undressed himself before?”
What a shit eating jerk?!?! She cursed him under her breath, daring not to lift her eyes to look at him. I hope he goes to hell and rot to death for all I care. How could he call himself a man??
“HEY!!!” he shouts, snapping her from her thoughts. “Did you not hear me??” He wasn’t going to take his pants off like he claim. All he wanted to see is her girly reactions. Just as he stands there smiling with his arms cross over his chest, her petite body race for the doorknobs and yanks it open. She was too quick by the time he stretches his hand out which caused the door to slam into his face. “Ouch!!” he winces in pain. By now, Nui was done cleaning the guest room and walk toward the stairs to see Kimberly standing in front of the boss room. “Kiki, what are you doing here??” she asks when she saw the boss stepping out of his room, rubbing his forehead in pain with no shirt but he had pants.
“Boss, are you okay??” Nui ask with a concern. “What happen??” she look at him then at Kiki.
Kimberly didn’t know how to answer that question. She fumbles with her brain for the right word when he answers first.
“I asked her to take my shirt to wash and then I forgot about my other shirt.” He said, in pain. “Then I went back in but clumsy me, bang my forehead against the door.” Aum eyed her hard.
“You want me to get some ice pack or something.” Nui examine his forehead, “it could turn black-blue.”
Aum gives Nui a smile, “I’m okay, no big deal. I’ll live.” But inside he was fuming at Kiki.
“Okay sir, if you say so.”
“I’ll bring the other shirt down when I’m done changing.” He said and went back inside his room. Behind closed doors, Aum slam his fist against the table. “Dammit!” He rub his forehead with his hand while at the same time chuckling at his clumsiness.
Both ladies walk down the stairs. Phew, she breathes out. Thank goodness for Aunt Nui. Who knew what would have happened next back there with a lunatic like him. “Kiki…”
“Yes.” she answers, turning her head to look at Nui.
“I can wash that shirt for him; you can start setting the table for dinner.” Said Nui; taking the shirt out of Kimberly hand.
“Okay,” Kimberly replies. She walk to the kitchen and stands by the sink with a ball up palm and angry face. How could he even think of stripping himself naked in front of her like that? Isn’t he supposed to be a kind gentleman like Aunty Nui claim him to be?? She push the strand of hair falling in her face with a huffy voice and walk over to get the plates when she felt her hand sting. She look down and saw redness on her hand. Grrr... stupid coffee!
Aum walks into the dining room and sit himself down on the chair starving. The smell of chicken soup filled his nostrils and quickly warms his stomach at the first sip. “Mmmm… soup is good… how come you didn’t make this before??” he said, sipping the soup a few more times.
Nui smiling, “Actually I didn’t make the soup, Kiki did sir.”
He bring the spoon to his lips, pause then continue to eat it. “Is that so?” he said just then Kiki walks in with the telephone.
‘There’s someone who wants to talk to you sir.” She hands him the phone.
“Hello…” Aum answered then excuses himself to the other room. “Hi Joy. How are you??”
“I’m fine. Are you busy tonight??” Joy has been trying to get his attention for months but it’s been quite impossible if he’s working non-stop!!
“Tonight…... not really, why what’s up?” What does she want??
“My friend is having a birthday at a lounge tonight… and I wanted to know if you would like to come out?” Please let him say yes!!! She can’t take this anymore. She gets everything and Aum was no exception.
“Ummm…” He really didn’t want to go with her but the sound of her pleading and plus this wasn’t the first time she had ask. If he turns her down again, it would make him look very bad since they are in the same business. He should make friends then enemies “Sure… where at??”
YES!!! She shouts quietly. This is the chance!!! “It’s at Liquid Night Lounge located downtown. The party starts at 8.00.”
Aum said bye and hangs. He let out a loud sigh and walks back to the dining room. “Nui, go ahead and clear the table. I’m done with dinner.” He left to get ready.
Nui look at Kimberly strangely and utter to clear the table.
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Aum! Over here!!” yell Joy over the music playing while waving her hand, trying to get his attention.
Dressed in a black long sleeve, loose jeans and with his hair slick back…he finally spotted Joy’s waving hand. He walked toward her table which was away from the loud music and in a more secluded corner.
“Hi Joy.” He said and smile.
“Hi. Glad to see you make it out tonight.” She widens her smile and take him around, introducing him to her friends. Afterward, both sat down with Joy handing him a beer.
“Thanks. So how’s everything?” He asked, looking around the lounge. Many hot girls to stare at and the music were great. It’s been a long time since he came out like this and enjoyed himself.
Joy crossed her legs and sat at an angle so she can face him. “Everything is good... and yourself?”
“Great, can’t complain.” He relax himself against the couch and watch the crowd move to the music.
They chit chatted a bit more while Aum had another beer. Then they move on to shots. The night was going well. Suddenly, Joy pulled him up to the dance floor. He smile and tug her hand gently to stop and shouted in her ear. “I don’t dance.”
Joy giggle and shouted in his ears. “Just one dance….” She shows him her index finger and continues to pull him on to the dance floor.
He watch her sway her hips to the music and moving lights. She grab his hands and interlink her fingers with his. He grin and couldn’t keep his eyes off her luscious lips. One dance it was when Joy pull him from the dance floor to a corner. She tried to seduct with her sexy smile and lean in for a kiss. Aum move his head slightly, “I think it’s time for me to go home.” He pull back a little.
Disappointed… “Why Aum?”
“It’s not you… it’s me.” He lift her chin and try to ease her sad face. “It’s better this way for you... for us.”
With that said, he left the lounge and got in his car. He had his convertible top down so he could feel the blast of cool air hitting him. Aum knew he could never make room for a girl, let alone a relationship. It could never happen. Not when his revenge was still missing.
He parked his car and got out. The mixed shots and beer burn within him. He found his keys to unlock the door and walk to the kitchen to get water when he notices the light was on. There, he found Kiki sitting at the table. Her back was toward him when he walk in. “"Why are you still up?"