Chapter 12

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∞ L A U R E N ∞

"This won't do, we need to transfer to a new place as soon as possible. Those people won't leave us alone without getting a good story from us."

Cloud said as he turn the car on the right. I let out a sigh as I massage my temples.

"I'm sorry I messed things up."

I really feel sorry that he needs to leave his house because of me. He stared at me for a moment before shrugging his shoulders and fixing his gaze back on the street.

"My life has been a mess even before this anyways."

I don't know why, but I felt a pain knocking inside me as I listen to him. He sounds so hopeless, like he was deprived of sunshine for a very long time.

I cleared my throat clearly trying to divert my attention. I look outside the window, busy people are walking on the sidewalk with their eyes glued on their phone. They're probably enjoying a photo of me and Cloud right now. I shake my head as I tried to brush the thought off my mind.

"Why are you shaking your head like a retarded duck?"

I look at him and blink twice as I search for the right words to say. Of course I wouldn't tell him that I was thinking about the kiss that we shared  earlier!

"I uh--I'm hungry."

He raise his brows at me but then I saw a smirk at the corner of his lips.

"What do you want to eat then?"

It's my turn to raise my brow. He is so gentle towards me today.

"Uh instant noodles?"

He snorted at my reply like it was weird to ask for an instant noodles on a cold night.

"What's so funny about instant noodles mr. Madrigal?"

He press his lips clearly trying to stop his laughter as he shake his head.

"There's nothing wrong with it, mrs. Madrigal."

I hold my breath as I heard his statement. My lashes fluttered nervously as I stared outside the window. I can feel my cheeks heating up again. What is wrong with you Lauren?! Get a hold of your self!

"I know a place."

Cloud said before turning left. He doesn't seem affected with our situation right now nor the kiss that we had. Well, maybe that's because he probably kissed hundreds of girls before.

We stop in front of a 24/7 shop and I find the place amusing. It's like one of the shops we had back in the old days. You get a chance to personally pick the item that you want and pay it in the cashier, although the cashier is a robot the place still gives me the old vibes.

We went inside and Cloud pointed a table and chair for us at the corner of the shop just beside the glass wall. I inhaled deeply as I comfortably have my seat.

"What kind of instant noodles do you like?"

I felt the excitement inside me as random pictures of instant noodles flash in my mind.

"I'll go for spicy chicken flavour."

He nod his head before making his way towards the instant noodles section.

We ate in silence and I know we were both enjoying the food when a question pop in my mind all of a sudden.

"So, I didn't know that you're engage."

He stop eating for a moment and lean his back on the chair.

"It was a dumb decision I made back in the past. I agreed to marry the daughter of mr. Clay in exchange of his 50% shares in the company."

I honestly don't have any idea what are shares but I decided to nod my head in response.

"And if you won't marry his daughter what will happen?"

He lick his lips as he stared outside the window with a smile on his face.

"There's a big chance that I'll lose all the funds for the company. Mr. Clay is an influential person, he can convince the board to pull out their shares any minute."

So that's how things are right now. No wonder why he seems so serious with his job. He snap his finger like he remember something before picking his phone.

"Good evening this is Cloud Madrigal speaking, I would like to purchase a house tonight."

I almost drop my fork when he mentioned the word house.

"Yes, please send me the location and we'll be there in a minute.  Thank you."

I raise my brows and press my lips together as I stared at him.

"Are we not going home?"

He shake his head and cross his arms on his chest.

"Those hungry shits will stay there untill midnight."

I scoff as I tuck a stray hair beneath my right ear.

"How did you know? Are you an oracle or something? "

A smirk form on his lips as he showed me his wrist watch. He click a button and a holographic video of his home appeared right in front of me and yep he's right. The reporters are still waiting for us.

"I don't get it, if this is the class A society why are there people like them?"

Cloud stretch his arms and yawn before answering my question.

"Class B are those who finished college and has a profession,most of  them usually work for passion and not money. People who belongs to Class A and B are free to interact with each other although there's a separate city for Class B."

It's really sad how the world turned out when it comes to social status. I let out a sigh as I stared out of the window. The sky is dark tonight, it seems that it's going to rain. A smile form in my lips as memories of my childhood flooded my mind.

"You know when I was a kid I always love to take a bath in the rain."

He furrowed his brows before leaning closer towards me with his head leaning on his right hand.

"You are so weird."

He said, it's my turn to frown as I cross my arms on my chest.

"You mean you never experienced taking a bath in the rain?"

He shake his head before running his fingers through his hair.

"Most of the time being in the rain is always unintentional. Why would someone take a bath in a rain?"

It's my turn to shake my head.

"Aaaw, you poor thing  you're definitely missing the fun part of life."

He let out a short laugh before putting his coat on.

"Let's go."

※ C L O U D ※

Just when we step out of the convenience store rain shower began to pour.

"Lauren we have to make a run."

I covered my head with my coat and started running towards the direction of my car but then stopped midway when I noticed Lauren is not moving. I turn towards her and I can see a smile painted on her face. She started walking towards me without even covering her head. She stop in front of me still smiling as rain drop slowly drip from her forehead down to her chin.

"And what exactly are you doing?"

She raise her hand and slowly remove the coat on my head.

"Teaching you how to live."

She said as she played some weird  music on her phone.

♬♪All I know is (ooh ooh ooh)
We could go anywhere we could do.♬♪

I raise my brows at her as she started swaying and bouncing  to the rhythm of the music.

♬♪Getting lost late at night under stars
Finding I love standing right where we are♬♪

A laugh escaped my mouth as I put my hands on my waist while watching her dance.

"This is stupid."

I said without moving on my spot. Rain began to pour harder and Lauren still keep on dancing.

"This is fun."

She said then she pulled my right hand and started swaying. I don't have a choice but to sway with her.

"Ooh never thought that the mighty Cloud Madrigal can dance."

She's now giggling as she twirl around me. She hold my right hand and raise it up then she spread her other hand before turning towards me and ending up just inches away with her hand resting in my shoulders. I can see smoke coming out from her as she breathe.

"I told you it's fun."

She was still smiling brightly, her face only an inch away from mine.

♬♪your lips
They pull me in the moment
You and I alone and
People may be watching, I don't mind♬♪

Raindrops are freely dripping on her face passing on her sparkling eyes, down to her nose and on her lips. I suddenly lose track of time, for a moment I didn't feel cold nor hear the sound of the rain falling on a hard surface,  all I can see right now is my reflection in her eyes. It's odd how everything would go slow around me just by staring at her.

"Earth to Cloud!"

I went back to my senses as she gently shake my shoulders. The music stopped and I blink my eyes twice as I brush the thought I had earlier in my mind. Fvck! What was I  thinking?!

"Y-you were saying something? "

I swallowed hard as I run my fingers through my hair. She giggled at my question before tapping my chest twice.

"I said it's getting cold, we gotta go."

She said once more still smiling before heading first towards the car. I shut my eyes tight as I turn my face upwards in frustration, allowing the rain to wash some unwelcomed thoughts in my mind.

"Get a fvcking hold of yourself Cloud."

I whispered to myself before rubbing my hands on my face and making my way towards the car.

We transfered to a new house and it is bigger and even much better than my first house.

"Don't you think this  house is too big for just the two of us?"

Lauren said in awe as she turn around leaving wet spots on the carpeted floor with her eyes fixed on the large crystal chandelier on top.

"The bigger space, the better. It creates lesser chance for me to bump on you or to see your face. You're somehow an eyesore for me, ya know?"

She laugh sarcastically as she cross her arms on her chest.

"You're such an asshole Cloud."

Woah I think that's the first time she called me an asshole that's amusing.

"Let me rephrase that, a fvcking hot limited edition asshole."

She's clearly pissed off with my reply but instead of answering me she turn her back at me and started walking upstairs. This girl!

"H-hey! I'm not yet done talking with you!"

She stop halfway and turn towards me which made me take a step back since she's eyeing me sharply.

"I decide whether we're done talking or not and right now I don't want to hear a single sound from you. Good night Cloudy."

Cloudy?! I inhaled sharply as I pinch the bridge of my nose with my eyes shut. She is so annoying I want to send her right away back to the past! I don't even know how Casper handled a girl like her!


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I was quiet in my new room with only my bathrobe on. I forgot to buy clothes and I think Lauren is wearing the same thing toni-- what the fvck Cloud, why are you thinking of that girl again!

I slam my body on my bed and put my earphones on. While scrolling through my files I remember the song Lauren played earlier while dancing in the rain. I lick my lips as I try to convince myself that there's nothing wrong in searching for the song. I search for the lyrics I heard and an unfamiliar list of songs appeared on my list.

"Paris in the Rain."

I whispered to myself, sounds weird to me. I press play and listen quietly to it.

♬♪Your lips
They pull me in the moment
You and I alone and
People may be watching I don't mind ‘cause

Anywhere with you feels right
Anywhere with you feels like
Paris in the rain♬♪

I started tapping my fingers on my bed as I listen to the song.

♬♪My heart is about to, about to jump out of my chest
Feelings they come and they go that they do
Feelings they come and they go
not with you♬♩

Feelings they come and go...not with you. Aish! I sat on my bed and forcefully pulled my earphones off. I let out a sigh as I rub my hands on my face.

"I need a bottle of wine."

This fvcking thoughts are slowly turning me into a lunatic. I got up and went downstairs and spotted Lauren sitting quietly on the couch while drying her hair.  Her eyes landed on me and I immediately diverted my gaze towards the door and head straight towards it.

"Where are you up to? It's already late."

I didn't bother answering her question but she's quick enough to block my way.

"You ain't going anywhere without me."

I raise my brows and made a side step towards my right to pass through her but she just block my path again.

"Answer my question first Cloud, where are you going?"

I let out a frustrated sigh as I pinch the bridge of my nose.

"To Nanya."

She raise her right brow as she cross her arms on her chest.

"And where is that Nanya?"

She's definitely curious what Nanya is  and I am so tempted to laugh right now but chose not to. I take a step closer towards her bringing my face only an inch away from her.

"Nanya business. "

A smirk form at the corner of my lips with the face of a champion as I walk pass through her. Ha! That's a good way to shut her ou--

"Ouch! What the fvck Lauren?!"

I turn towards her while holding the back portion of my head that she knocked a few seconds ago. It's her time to smile as she tighten the belt of her robe.

"I'll go with you whether you like it or you like it besides I need some clothes."

Hah! Look who's talking! I run my fingers through my hair as I lean closer to level my face on her since she's a little bit shorter.

"You said to take a bath in the rain, you said it was fun, and now you're bothering me for clothes? This is just one of the consequences of your actions Lauren and aside from that do you even have money to buy clothes for tonight?"

She blink her eyes twice but she doesn't seem intimidated by my words nor presence. She tied her hair into a bun before answering me.

"Did you forget? You married me this morning which means we share the same bank account from now on."

Oh fvck she's right. I'm so done with her! She showed me her sly smile before whistling her way out of the house. She's definitely a sly fox!

∞ L A U R E N ∞

The car stop in front of shop. Cloud look at me for a moment before removing his seatbelt.

"Stay."

He said while pointing his index finger at me. Am I a dog? Tch! I followed him with my stare as he entered the crowded shop. People start staring at him because everyone knows who he was.

"Cloud Madrigal in a bathrobe."

I whispered to myself as a smile form at the corner of my lips while I shake my head. After a few minutes he went out of the shop with a few bags in his hand and he's now wearing a white sweatshirt with heart print paired with a blue jeans.

"Use this."

He tossed a bag at me and I dig my hand in to pull the clothes out and I curiously stared at it as soon as I saw its design.

"Are these couple shirts?"

Cloud blink his eyes twice before fixing his gaze back on the road.

"I'm lazy to choose so I decided to buy those instead."

He cleared his throat before starting the engine. He also bought a blue jeans for me but wait, how did he know my waistline?! Tch! This pervert!

Cloud park the car in front of a wine house.

"Let's have a deal."

He said before facing me. What is he up to again?

"What kind of deal?"

I saw a smirk form at the corner of his lips as he run his fingers through his hair. He's doing that thing a lot.

"Each of us should consume a bottle of wine. The person who could stay up for a longer period of time wins the game."

I scoff as I cross my arms on my chest. He's clearly bored and he's trying to make some fun out of some childish deal.

"Ok but what's the prize?"

He pause for a moment with my question as he scratch his chin.

"The winner should have a wish."

I nod my head at him. I actually don't know what's my attitude when I'm drunk but his offer is irresistible.  I can wish for Cloud to be my slave if I win this game.

"Ok let's do it then."

He whistled with a smile on his face before removing his seatbelt.

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Featured Song:
Paris in the Rain

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