Chapter 4

-VINCE-

After shopping, we left the mall. I was driving while Myca was silent in the passenger seat.

I really feel like I did something to him last night that's why she's so quiet. It was unusual.

I turned the music on to break the silence.

I looked as she softly accompanied the song.

I tried to stop laughing but I really couldn't.

I laughed out loud. She was tone-deaf.

sHe looked at me with a frown.

"Why? Is it not allowed to sing along?"

I laughed harder. Is it really like that? Doesn't the man himself know that his singing is out of time?

I nodded and put the car on the side of the road.

I can't hold it anymore.

I clutched my stomach and burst out laughing. I have never laughed like this for a while.

I was almost in tears laughing especially when I looked at Myca who was still wondering why I was laughing.

Fuck, she's darn hilarious!

"Your laughter is a bit offensive, Sir. Share the joke," she said tearfully.

Shit. Hahahahaha!

"N-nothing. Sorry, Myca. Don't mind me," I said, still laughing.

I can't tell her it's because she was off key. Her voice is good but that's it - his singing is really out of time. sHe is late to the song. And I find it really funny!

sHe is the opposite of Sugar. Shoo was an amazing singer...

I was stunned. damn Sugar again...

-MYCA-

Did Vince think I didn't know that what he was laughing at was my singing?

I knew I was in tune but I sing anyway because I thought he would get angry and go back to being grumpy!

I'm not used to him being this kind! I'm terrified.

I just watched him while he laughed at me.

He looked five years younger because of his laughter. He is even more beautiful.

It didn't escape my sight when he suddenly stopped and the wrinkles on his forehead returned.

Now, this is the Vince that I know.

"Are you hungry?" when he asked and started the car again.

Hmm. I'm quite hungry. The truth is, I didn't really eat breakfast earlier because I felt like Vince's kiss filled me up last night. Charot.

But my stomach suddenly felt stupid when I heard Vince's question. It sounded loud.

Vince looked at me again and then he laughed again.

Too bad I don't have a cellphone. It would have been nice to take a picture of him.

"I'll take that as a yes," he said with a smile. I blushed.

I patted my stomach. Creepy! Shame!

I saw that Vince maneuvered the car to a restaurant. It has a bit of class so I feel like I want to retreat suddenly.

Maybe we will meet someone I know. It's hard.

"Ah, , Vince," I called his attention.

"Hmm?"

"Can we just eat at Jollibee?" I asked pointing to the fast food just across the street.

I also craved the spicy chicken joy that is the breast part! I haven't been able to eat for a long time. Because my parents are always scolding me. Why are the things I eat unhealthy?

Fortunately, I know some of the maids at home so I can sneak some food.

"You sure?" he asked.

"Yup!" I got excited and drooled! I'm too hungry.

I thought we were going inside but I was surprised when we went to the drive thru.

"Sorry, it will take us a long time if we eat inside. There are quite a few people. You might be hungry."

I just fell in love with him. Why is he so thoughtful?

That's it. I can't stop crushing on him. Yes, I know I have a crush on him. I'm old enough to not yet understand what the jumps of my heart indicate in whatever he does.

It looks like I only have a crush because it's obvious that he loves someone else. And my life is complicated.

Maybe I'm okay with this. Just a happy crush.

After we got our order, he started the car again and we went to a park.

Why does this feel like a date?

Hey, keep calm, self. Happy crush, right?

Fortunately, there are concrete tables and seats here where he brought so we can eat sensibly.

I looked at my meal - mine was a super meal - the one with chicken, spaghetti and burger steak and soft drinks while Vince had a Champ burger with fries and drinks.

I was a bit hungry for the fries. I guess I should have said that I want it too. It's embarrassing!

I looked at him when he brought the fries to me.

"It's yours. I'm still full."

Tell me, how can I stop the thrill if he's like this?!

"Thank you," I said with a smile and accepted the fries with all my heart.

I heard him laugh softly again.

"Why?"

"Nothing," he just said and bit into his burger.

It's okay. It's a quota. Can I charge him every time he makes fun of me?

"By the way, Vince. Aren't you working? Sorry, I'm just curious." I don't see him coming to work. He is always at home and locked in his room or he is out and getting drunk.

"Hmmm. I invest in stocks. I don't really like to work in an office," he answered.

Ohhh. He must be so smart that he is able to invest in that. I know it's hard to watch the movement of stocks.

"How about you, Myca? How old are you? Are you studying or working?" he suddenly asked me.

I think the chicken meat stuck in my throat so I coughed. It's surprising that he suddenly asked too!

"What.. I'm 21." That's true. "I-I was working and I got fired because I kicked my boss. What kind of secretary am I? My boss was an old man who took his clothes off and he insulted me." This is not true. Shocks! So guilty!

He frowned.

"Is that why someone was chasing you when I saw you?"

"Err, yes. I was evicted from the apartment I was renting because it was bought by my animal boss and then his staff followed me."

Lord, forgive me for lying. I will also confess.

The wrinkle on his forehead is still not gone.

"What's the name of your previous company? And what's the name of your ex-boss?"

My God. Dead.

I took a bite of fries first. I chewed it and swallowed it.

Vince is waiting for my answer. Why is he asking? It's juicy.

"W-what... that's not important anymore. I-I escaped them. And it's because of you, so thank you Vince," I dodged his question.

My armpits sweat from lying.

"Hmmm... Okay. But is it okay for you to be my assistant? I know there was nothing much to do but we definitely need a cook and you're good at cooking so if that's okay with you, it's okay with me."

It's fine with me! Every day I get to see and be with my crush, I don't mind being Princess Sarah for the rest of my life!

"Of course! You guys are kind, aren't you?"

"Hmmmm," he just said and nodded.

Her hmmm is so sexy!

After we eat and cleaned up, we decided to go home. There is still laundry waiting for me.

We caught up with Vann lying on the sofa watching TV.

Vince went straight to his room which I just followed with a look. I was left in the living room with Vann.

"Sir Vann, have you eaten yet?" I asked him.

He didn't answer me but he got up from lying down and then brought his face closer to mine.

I immediately backed away.

"W-why?" I asked when I saw him smile mischievously.

"You like my brother," he said with a smile.

"N-no!" I refused and looked away.

"Are you sure, Miss Myca Rian Lee?"

Vann's words chilled me and I immediately looked at him.

how?

He came up to me and handed me a newspaper - and there I was with a confused look on my face.

If you didn't look closely, you wouldn't notice me because I'm in a posture in that photo.

I swallowed.

"S-sir Vann..."

He just smiled at me.

"Don't worry. I won't tell Big Brother."

I let out the breath I had been holding in Vann's face.

He scrunched his nose and walked away from me. Maybe my breath smells like chicken joy.

"I won't tell brother but in one condition," he continued.

It's just a condition. That's possible!

"What's that?"

"Make brother Vince fall for you, by hook or by crook. I'll help you."

I was stunned.

And that's when I realized. Vann really has a mental retardation.