Fran opened his eyes again. How could he sleep after the message he sent to Noah? He rose up from the bed and picked up his phone. Fran decided to turn the device on again.
He clicked his tongue. Fran realized he was acting childish. He was always running away whenever the situation with Noah became somewhat complicated.
Fran believed that Noah was not a stupid person. After reading the recent message that he had sent to him, Noah would realize the true identity of his ‘savior’.
So, Fran should be ready to face the aftermath of his stupidity. The cat was out of the bag, no problem. He should be able to face Noah head on because Fran believed he did not do anything wrong. He didn’t deceive Noah, right?
Fran let out a sigh while looking at the time. It was 10 in the evening. Noah should not be asleep yet. Though, the thing was, Noah had not yet send a reply.
Fran couldn’t help but raised an eyebrow. So, Noah was not reading his text? Great! He was worrying for nothing.
Fran decided to wait for Noah’s reply. He wanted to talk to Noah, to explain why he was not being honest with him. While waiting, Fran became hungry. So, he stepped out of his room, phone in hand, and went downstairs.
He rummaged the fridge looking for something to eat. Fran made sure to move as quietly as possible, so that, his mom would not be awakened. He found some left over fried chicken and some mac and cheese inside the fridge.
Fran heat up the food in the microwave. While waiting, he checked his phone again but there was still no reply from Noah. Should he call him up instead?
Nah. Fran abandoned the idea of calling Noah. He wanted for the latter to read his message first before they could talk.
After a few minutes, the food was ready. Fran put his phone on the dining table, then, he started to eat.
Somehow, he was feeling frustrated. The waiting game was not really good for the heart. Fran somewhat understood Noah’s predicament during those times when Fran made him wait at the beginning of their ‘friendship’. Was it too frustrating for Noah when he was ignoring his calls?
Argh. Fran focused on eating. If Noah would not send him a reply after he was done eating, Fran would text him again.
While eating, a thought came into Fran’s mind. What if the reason why Noah was not replying to his message was because…he was mad at him?!
Fran stood up and grabbed his phone. Shit. So, there was a chance that Noah was angry because he thought Fran deceived him?
His heart was racing like a madman. Beads of sweat were forming on his forehead. He tried to calm down, but, it did not work out well. Fran’s mind was still making up scenarios he didn’t like. Overthinking surely would not do him any good.
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Fran bit his lip. While he was worrying like crazy, his phone vibrated.
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“Hahahahaha! So, it’s really you! You silly pretty boy! You’ve got me there. Hahahahaha!“
“N-Noah?“ Fran said in a confused tone.
“Yes, it’s me… and you’re Fran! The one I met in the bookstore and also my savior and you don’t have a girlfriend. Hahahaha! Sorry for laughing like this. I’m just happy. So, Fran…”
“Yes, Noah…” Fran’s mind was in a daze.
“I want to see you again…”
A smile formed on Fran’s lips. Noah was not angry with him. And yes, he wanted to see him again, too!
*****
After having late lunch with Nico and Addie, Noah bid his friends goodbye and went home.
Noah went home to change his clothes. From wearing his everyday clothes, he changed into something formal. Noah wore a suit jacket, button down shirt, a pair of trousers, leather shoes, even a necktie. He had been summoned by his brother to the main office.
Thirty minutes later, Noah parked his car on the building’s basement parking lot. He then rode the special elevator that was only used by the company’s elites. His destination was his brother’s office that was located on the 25th floor.
Noah was greeted by his brother’s executive secretary. “Good afternoon, young master. Your brother has been waiting.”
Noah looked at his brother’s secretary with fondness. The man had been serving their family since his mother’s time. Noah greeted him with a smile. “Hello, Uncle Gerard. Am I going to be scolded by my brother?“
Uncle Gerard smiled back. “I think, your brother is in a pretty good mood today, young master.”
“Oh, great! You think I can persuade him to raise my allowance by a few hundred grand?“ Noah joked.
Uncle Gerard shook his head. “Don’t push your luck.”
Noah laughed out loud. He then proceeded to knock on his brother’s office door.
“Come in.” A cold voice answered from inside.
Noah opened the door. He stepped inside the room and saw his brother reading some documents.
“Our factory in G City is having a minor problem. Go there tomorrow and settle the matter.” Said his brother without looking at him. “I am entrusting you about this, so, I am expecting an excellent job from you.”
Noah felt pressured, but at the same time, overjoyed upon hearing his brother’s words. “Thank you for trusting me, brother. I’ll do my best.”
His brother put down the documents he was reading and finally looked at Noah. “Your best does not automatically equate to solving the problem efficiently.”
He smiled. “I can do it, really. When did I ever let you down, Nigel?“
The room went quiet. Nigel Alva was staring intently at his younger brother. Then he spoke: “Now, let’s talk about our new business dealings with Anchor Corporation.”
Noah chuckled to himself. He wanted to talk to his brother first about some personal matters. Their father’s death anniversary was coming. He wanted to ask about his sister Natalie, too. But, trust Nigel to talk about business every chance he got. All his brother thought about 24/7 was business-related things.
Well, Noah could not blame his brother. After their mother’s demise three years ago—it was Nigel who took over the company.
Noah was an incoming third year business administration student, however, he started working for the company when he was in his senior year in high school. Every summer, his brother would let Noah experience working with the employees. He was also trained by his brother to run the business, in case something unexpected happened to Nigel.
The business talks between the two brothers went on. Noah listened to Nigel intently and asked questions when it was necessary.
They only stopped when Uncle Gerard appeared in the room to tell them it was already 8 in the evening. Noah was surprised to learn about the time. Nigel’s expression did not even change. The two brothers decided to have dinner together.
They went into a Japanese restaurant. While eating, they indulged into business talks once again.
It was ten in the evening when they decided to leave the restaurant. The brothers left riding their separate cars. Noah arrived home half past ten. That was the only time he remembered to check his phone.
He received a few text messages from his friends. But, the message that got him smiling was from Fran.
“I DON’T HAVE A GIRLFRIEND!“
Noah knitted his brows. Did Fran send him a wrong message? He was about to ask, when it dawned on him.
There was someone he met during lunch who he thought had a girlfriend. It was the beautiful person he encountered in the bookstore. Fran’s recent message coincided with the topic he had with the beautiful stranger.
Noah’s heart started to beat fast when the truth came into him. Fran was also in the bookstore when Noah fell unconscious, so was the beautiful person he encountered. The last person Noah talked to before everything went blank on him was also that person.
A huge smile settled on Noah’s lips. There was a 99—no, a 100% possibility that Fran and the beautiful person were the same.
Noah felt so much happiness upon his discovery. He called Fran excitedly. He was laughing his heart out.
“Hahahahaha! So, it’s really you! You silly pretty boy! You’ve got me there. Hahahahaha!“ Noah was very happy.
“….you’re Fran! The one I met in the bookstore and also my savior and you don’t have a girlfriend. Hahahaha! Sorry for laughing like this. I’m just happy. So, Fran…”
“I want to see you again…”
Fran did not answer immediately. Noah was holding his breath.
Then—
“I want to see you, too, Noah…” He heard Fran said in a gentle voice.
The two talked about the details of their meet up.
That night, Noah had a hard time sleeping.
Ahhhhhh this is getting me sooo excited!!!!!😆.
Love it !
Thanks for the chapter 🥰🥰
how cute!!
thanks for the chapter <3
Overthinking is bad for health !
Thank you for the chapter <3
Noah is so straightforward in his happiness! I don’t know what to make of Nigel but I hope he’s a nice guy.
I had a feeling that Nigel was Noah’s brother but why did he act so much like a creep lmao maybe he’s awkward?