Enzo's pic above! Do you like it? I made it hehe!
Elle Miller.
"Let's go!"
I spoke as Eric followed me.
"I hope I'm not disturbing you or-"
"No Elle, to be honest I'm glad you invited me."
His lips curled upwards.
"Hehe!"
I giggled. I decided to go to the mall today. I got my paycheck yesterday, so i thought i would buy something i wanted from a really long time.
"So what you gon buy?"
"Just wait."
I walked inside a cheap-but-good-quality shoe store.
I love collecting shoes and sneakers, especially high heeled thick boots.
I always wanted them but mom never let my buy those, instead she wanted me to wear something like pencil heels and I don't like that crap.
When I turned 19 mom thought i should be a bit more stylist.
Anyways.
"Eric! How do they look?"
I said as i held up my favourite pair of black boots.
"Cool! Are you going to buy these?"
"Yeah!"
I tried the boots and they fit me! last time i visited this shop, the boots were too big for me. now i can wear these to work.
Another advantage is that i can look a bit more taller.
"Look!"
"Yeah you look hot in those.."
He mumbled while staring ta me through the mirror. my eyes met with his, as we stared at each other for while.
He walked a bit closer and whispered in my ear.
"I think we are being stared at.."
"Oh-oh..."
I stuttered, quickly removing the boots. I stood with eric near the cashier to pay the bill.
"I'll pay."
Said eric, leaving me confused. I held his hand before could remove his wallet and paid my money to the cashier, then i lead him out of the shop.
"What's wrong elle?"
"I dont like being stared at.."
"Oh.. is there anything else you wanna buy?"
"Mm yeah! a book!"
"Books?"
He asked, a hint of disappointment in his voice.
"Yes!"
I love reading. So i tend to read atleast 2 books a year.
Since i got my job i keep on forgetting to buy things I love.
He let out a small chuckle as he followed me.
"So-"
As Eric was about to speak, a phone call interrupted him.
"Hey, i need to take this one, its mom."
"Sure, i'll go in then.."
He nodded and waited outside the bookstore talking to his mom.
i put my finger on a book.
"Was it this one?"
I mumbled trying remember the name of the book.
"Hmm no."
I kept on moving slowly to my left when my hand bumped into someone else's.
I gasped lightly.
"Oh!"
I looked at the person. It was enzo! unusual to find him in a bookstore.
"Enzo! Hey.."
I called out expecting him to smile at me and greet me the same way. Since we aren't at work, maybe he'll just talk to me like he used to.
But he just took a glance at me and continued to look at the books
I was starting to feel nervous.
"Enzo?"
I called out softly.
"Hello."
He spoke in a a monotone voice.
"Enzo, we need to talk.. i-"
"I'm busy."
He replied curtly and turned around to leave but I held the sleeve of his shirt tightly. not letting him go this time.
"please-"
Before I could complete my sentence he turned around with a cold expression on his face, and pinned me roughly against the book shelf.
I winced as I felt a the wooden shelf hit my back.
"E-enzo?"
I whimperd, very shocked by his actions.
His grip on my arm loosen. i swear i saw a hint of concern in his eyes but quickly replaced by coldness.
"I dont wanna talk okay?"
How could he do this?
Am i being too annoying?
My eyes went teary. But no, I am not crying in front of a man.
"Okay.."
I whispered and quietly walked away. I was so close to crying though.
"Elle? You didnt buy any books?"
"N-no..they dont have those.."
I answered quietly.
"Aw dont be sad, we can always visit other shops. let me get you an ice cream."
"Hey i am not a kid!"
I said as i managed to hide my tears from him and forced a laugh.
I dont wanna concern eric.
Throughout the day Eric managed to make me laugh. Honestly it made my day a bit better but i was still in the shock of how enzo pushed me. He never once handled a woman roughly. atleast not in front of me.
Why did he do that? Does he not like my presence?
Was everything he did for me from the start an act?
Enzo William.
I decided to visit the bookstore today. need to get my mind off things.
I have been thinking about about Elle way too much. I know i was being too harsh on her but i want the best for her.
I stood in front the book shelf about to take the book when someone's hand bumped into mine. The woman gasped slightly.
She turned around and guess what? It was Elle.
I ignored her. You honestly have no idea how bad i feel when i do this.
Just a bit more of my coldness and she might grow even more closer to Eric.
"Hello."
I spoke coldly.
"enzo, we need to talk.. i-"
"I'm busy."
I turned around to leave when she gripped my shirt tightly. It was as if she despearatly wanted me to stay.
I turned around pushing her against the shelf hoping she would stop talking but turns out i took it too far when she winced in pain.
Fuck, i definitely hurt her.
she looked at me shocked.
Then she walked away as i stood there still processing the situation.
I quickly got home to see Vitaly sitting on the couch waiting for me.
"Where were you? Come on we need to continue playing the game."
"Oh yes, er, can we talk before it?"
"Sure."
After I told him everything that has happened between me and Elle she shook his head lightly.
"So you are acting 'cold' towards her so that she doesn't feel attached to you and grows closer to Eric?"
I nodded and sighed, a bit dramatically.
He again spoke.
"Bold of you to think she is catching feelings for you."
Surprised, i snapped my head towards him.
"What?"
"Enzo, you are acting as if Elle likes you or something.."
Am i?
"Are you both involved in a romantic relationship?"
His question caught me off guard.
"N-no!"
"Well then, it means you guy are just friends, right?"
"Yes."
He kept a finger under his chin pretending to think.
"So then there's no problem if you hang out with her i mean.. there's no problem if you both are just friends."
This line kind hit me. I don't know why but it hurted me when he said 'just friends'.
"You think so?"
"Yeah Enzo. How the fuck did you manage to be so dumb?"
"What! I-"
I paused.
"You should apologise to her and tell her the truth."
"What if she doesn't want to hear me? I fucked up real bad Vitaly.."
I feel the tips of my finger grow cold. What Elle doesn't want to even look at me?
"I don't know. I didn't raise a pussy though. Go, be a man and accept your mistake."
"I will."
I need to apologise to her. I should have just listened to Eric.
I must have hurt Elle a lot and i probably looked dumb doing all of this.
"Because of you, Elle doesn't text or call me too. She thinks I'm mad at her."
He spoke with a pout.
"I'm really sorry."
Wait for me Elle.