How "Strange"?

'Is he going to take advantage on me? On my body? But asking my consent first? What? Are you out of your mind Angel? Would someone do such hilarious idea? No!' Angel gripped her bag tightly while her thoughts gone wild.

As Michael stepped towards her, Angel held the bag even tighter and closed her eyes out of panic.

"No! Don't! I am still a virgin!" Angel shouted in terror.

"I am not asking that, Angel." Michael did not know how to feel on her words and reactions.

He was offended at how Angel looked at him like a rapist at the same time he was controlling himself not to laugh at her sudden confession. But something was tickling him in hearing what she said.

"It's not what you think it is. It's not worth my reputation, so get yourself back." Michael patiently expressed.

Angel slowly opened her eyes and saw Michael passing her. He seated on the wooden chair near her.

"Excuse me, I was not thinking like that." Angel boasted while she fixed herself and seated with heads up as if she did not do or say anything stupid.

"Oh, really?" Michael sarcastically said while nodding his head for agreement.

"Yes, really!" Angel replied instantly, but sounded so defensive.

Michael just gave her his narrow look in the eyes while still nodding. And put his arms together.

He seemed to be seriously trying to show that she believed on what she said but the way he was doing it was annoying.

Then, the two had a staring fight. Until Angel could not help it anymore.

The more he looked at her, the more she felt guilty.

"Okay fine! I'm sorry if I wronged you." She defeatedly said.

"But you can't blame me! I also have to protect myself. I don't know about you that much and I am in a completely strange place with you, so what do you expect me to feel?" She ranted with her eyes blinking from time to time.

She was trying to calm but deep within her, she was dying out of shame.

"See? It's not that hard to admit that you are wrong. That's a good start." Michael voiced with satisfaction and no judgement on her.

There was light in his heart with her apology. 'Hmm... strange.'

Angel was taken aback. He was correct and she did not realize she had already apologized to him. She never does that to anybody in that instant, of course except for those who are precious to her.

She became speechless for a moment. 'The nerve of this man to be asked out with an apology by me! This will be the first and the last time I would ever do this. But… it feels good though.'

"Now, you said you are in this strange place. This place is not strange Miss Lee. This is my secret private room which only I know about it. My personal stress-free space, but now not anymore, because you appear in the picture." Michael explained.

'Why did I have to tell so much details about it? Get it brief and direct Michael.' He scolded himself within.

"Oh, who brought me here in the first place? Blame yourself mister! Huh." Angel expressed with so much pride on her face while glancing at the perfectly arranged books found in the shelves. Her face was a bit distracted from what some titles she had read.

On the other side, Michael also did not know why he had to bring her in there. He was also wondering.

All he knew was that after checking her condition a while ago, the best place where he could rescue her was in his private room. He wanted to help her personally, knowing that he was very capable of it. But now, he seemed regretting his "unmindful" action.

'What's wrong with you lately Michael? You are not like this.' He sighed.

"My point is, in order for you to get out of here, you have to forget that you were here."

After hearing him, Angel took time and walked through the whole room.

She inspected the bathroom, checked the kitchen and opened the fridge before replying.

"And what if I don't?" She provoked.

Michael's face was disarrayed. "What? Why? Well, you need to stay here until you realize it."

"Okay. I have already realized it." Angel's eyes and lips quickly smiled and went to the fridge.

"Okay? What? Stop right there! Don't you dare open that fridge!" Michael stood up and pointed out Angel with such a command.

He could not believe the kind of woman in front of him. A while ago she scarily wanted to go out the room. But now, she deliberately wanted to stay.

"Free room, free bed and free food, why should I go out and struggle living when it's already right in front me! Huh! Thank you, Mr. Reid. You are such a good boss!" She gave him two thumbs up before opening the fridge and get some ready-to-eat foods. She was definitely starving.

Michael hastily walked towards her and tried to take all the food she was taking.

On the other hand, Angel tried to resist with Michael's action. She was like a child who did not want to give away her food so she quickly opened it and ate whatever she could.

"Miss Lee, stop it!" Michael did not move and put a devil's glare at her. He steadily stood up and had totally lost his temper.

This made Angel in pause, but tried to put into her mouth the last bite of the food she had partially eaten as fast as she could.

He scrutinized Angel from head to foot. Then, sounded, "You seemed to be okay now."

"Drink." Michael handed her a bottle of water.

As soon as Angel tried to get it, Michael raised his hand. Angel desperately tiptoed, but still, she could not reach it. And her face closely reached his face instead.

Angel suddenly heard her heart beat echoing.

Though Angel had a good height for a lady. Michael was way taller than her.

Michael just looked at her intently with dead eyes. Then, he opened his palm in front of her, commanding her to surrender all the remaining food she was holding.

His aura was like of a murderous boss who would not take no for an answer.

Angel got scared, stepped back and followed him immediately like puppy.

Then, Michael gave her the bottle of water.

"Empty the bottle, your body needs it." His face was still emotionless.

Angel drunk all the water in the bottle. She was really thirsty than hungry. Then, she gave a refreshing sigh.

"Thank you." She softly expressed with her head down.

"If you are hungry, ask permission from the owner to give you some. If you are thirsty, ask for a bottle of water." Michael's face was so serious, like that of an old man lecturing a child.

Angel felt so guilty and kept her silence.

"Asking is better than acting like a rascal who owns the place." He continued.

"This shows that in small things I cannot trust you so I don't think I can hire you. Now, leave. I don't want to hear anything from you about me or I will sue you." Michael's face was still blank.

Upon hearing this, Angel got panicked. If she will not get the job, then she did not know where will she going in the next coming days.

In a flash, she held the hand of Michael. A move she did not imagine she would do.

Michael looked intensely at her hand holding his. Angel had noticed it and let go of it right away.

"I am hungry and thirsty. I don't have a place to live. I am completely broke and I am so..." Angel's face was down.

"And I don't have anything to do about it." He cut her words and opened the door.

"Leave." His face was still off like how it is in one corner of his heart.