A PROGRESS

Roxanne is very annoyed. How can the man in front of her is so annoying. Yes, Roxanne and Felix are already in a fancy restaurant. Only for lunch. At first, she planned to have lunch with Joanna, but all failed. And, Roxanne knows all this because of who.

Roxanne frowned. Felix who saw it only chuckled amusedly. "You don't want to eat?" Felix asked casually. "Your food can get cold, honey." he continued.

Roxanne snorts and immediately eats her food nonchalantly. Roxanne consumes all the food ordered. She was very hungry. Not only because of her tiring walks with Joanna, but annoyance with Felix also drained her energy. She tidied the cutlery after eating.

"Um, I heard you didn't go home last night," Roxanne said later.

Felix who heard Roxanne suddenly made a sound, looked up at the beautiful woman. He smiled. "There was a lot of office work yesterday, the meetings also can't be postponed, but I already finished everything." he replied with a smile.

Roxanne just nodded in understanding. She did not know what to say to Felix again. Somehow, it seems like she was nervous about dealing with Felix after several events before this.

"Thank you." said Felix suddenly and smiled sweetly at Roxanne. Jeez...

"For?" Roxanne doesn't understand why Felix thanks her.

"Hm, just thank you." Felix answered with a smile, shrugging. "Don't you have work after this?" Felix asked later.

Roxanne looks dreamy as if thinking what activities she will do after this. It seems like nothing. Roxanne shook her head. Then, Felix smiled at her.

"Then, let's go." Felix took Roxanne's hand and invited her to stand up. "I want to take you somewhere." he said.

Roxanne only obeys him. She saw Felix's hand on her hand. Feels very warm just like that time. Roxanne smiles seeing him. Unconsciously, they finally arrived at the car and Felix released their grip. Realized, Roxanne immediately get into the car.

"Where?" Roxanne asked once Felix was behind the wheel.

"You know, I miss you so much, so I hope you don't mind if you have to accompany me somewhere." answered Felix. Still haven't mentioned their destination.

"All right, as long as you return me back to my parents." Roxanne shrugged her shoulders and put on a seat belt before continuing, "I'll accompany you today." then she smiled at Felix.

Roxanne doesn't reject it. That's what he was thinking about earlier. He always holds her hand, scared that Roxanne will suddenly leave. He knew that it looked ridiculous. But, still, right. And, now Roxanne even smiles at him. Ah, oh that smile. Sweet smile. He really wanted to feel those sweet lips. No, no, not now. Felix immediately shook his head to erase his imagination. Immediately, Felix drove his car.

Shortly, they arrived somewhere. Felix went down then half ran to the door of Roxanne's side and opened it.

"Thank you." Roxanne said, smiling. Felix smiled in response. Felix holds Roxanne's hand again and they walk side by side.

"The atmosphere here is very soothing, isn't it?" Felix turned his head to Roxanne and looked at the woman who was looking around the beautiful looking garden.

"Yes, do you come here often?" Roxanne asked.

"Not really, I'm just sitting in that couch, there's no way I'll walk like this alone." Felix showed the long chair he was referring to.

"But, it seems like I can come here whenever I'm tired, with you of course." Felix continued then released the grip of his hand and replaced it with a hug around Roxanne's slender waist.

Roxanne sighed. "I thought you were going to the club," Roxanne said. Felix looked at Roxanne in disbelief.

"Hey, of course not, I'll go there if I'm with my friends, after all, the club isn't the right place if I'm tired of working." explained Felix.

"Hmmmmm,"

"Gosh, do you not believe me now?" Felix let go of his embrace, stopped walking, and stared at Roxanne in disbelief.

"Hey, mister self-confidence, I don't trust you yet. It's not that easy, babe, huh." Roxanne said like a haughty woman, then walked away from Felix who was frozen in place.

Well, not yet, huh. that means he has to try harder, he thought.

Wait! BABE ?!

Looks like Felix can't possibly hear it wrong. Roxanne calls him babe and that's a fast progress. At least, that's what Felix feels. He just had to try harder. OK.

"Wait for me, honey!" called Felix. He then ran after Roxanne in front.

On second thought, Roxanne didn't regret accompanying Felix to the park. At first, she thought Felix would take her to a club. But, it turns out Felix took her to a park that is really beautiful. Roxanne just doesn't know if there is a place like this in the surrounding area.

In addition, it is unfortunate if she missed this moment. The moment when she felt butterflies flying around her stomach. She felt Felix's warm arms embracing her and smiled faintly as she remembered it.

Roxanne doesn't fully trust Felix yet. She did not want this first experience damaged because of her own fault. The fault by giving trust to the wrong person. She will see how far Felix struggles. Of course, if Felix still wants to fight. Roxanne is a little sad thinking about it. A little from her heart, she hopes that Felix still wants to fight for his love for Roxanne and let Roxanne wait for the right time.

Roxanne turned to Felix who called out to her and revealed a deadpan face. Then, they walked side by side again. Felix's hand did not stay silent. He holds Roxanne's hand again and is welcomed by Roxanne voluntarily.

After a long walk, Felix finally took Roxanne home. The night is almost here.

"Looks like, you're the type of person who is very confident, felix. You too often call me 'honey' today. It's as if we were just lovers." Roxanne opened her voice when they were in the car.

"Confidence is indeed needed by every man, dear Roxy. After all, soon you'll become my wife." said Felix with a glance in his eyes at Roxanne. Roxanne doesn't know what to answer, so she just clears her throat.

"I hope your efforts bring the results you want." Roxanne said later.

"Oh, of course, dear. Thank you for your prayers." answered Felix. Roxanne saw from the corner of her eyes, how the man smiled happily. She turned her face towards the road beside her, and smiled faintly.

In women's language, of course Felix understands Roxanne's intentions. Roxanne wants him to try harder to get her. Ah fine. Felix smiled thinking about it.

Felix's car got into the courtyard of the Collins mansion.

"Thank you for the ride, felix." Roxanne said with a smile.

"No, I'm the one who should thank you, thank you for not refusing to accompany me at the park today." answered Felix.

"All right," Roxanne nodded. "Do you want to come in?" Roxanne asked later. Felix smiles at Roxanne's offer. However, unfortunately he had to go home because he did not want to disturb Roxanne's rest time.

"Maybe next time," Felix answered with a smile. Roxanne smiled back and was about to get out of the car. But, suddenly Felix's hand seized Roxanne's arm. She gasped as Felix kissed her forehead gently. Roxanne closed her eyes. After a few minutes, Felix unblocked her hand along with a kiss on Roxanne's forehead. Roxanne opened her eyes.

"Get some rest, Roxy." Felix gently rubbed Roxanne's head and smiled.

Felix looked at Roxanne's back. Is Roxanne embarrassed? Why is she walk so fast? Seriously. Felix chuckled amusedly at Roxanne who walked quickly. After seeing Roxanne enter the mansion, Felix immediately left the place.

*

Arriving at his mansion, Felix immediately put his car in and entered his room. His suit is already in the dirty clothes place so tomorrow his house assistant can wash it. He sat on a sofa near his bed.

Felix took his cellphone lying on a bedside table. He was about to start the call. To Roxanne, of course.

"Hello," Roxanne answered.

"Ah, hi, sorry I have to call you, it looks like you're taking a break huh." said Felix doubtfully.

"No, just say it." Roxanne answered.

"I forgot to tell you earlier, do you have any activities tomorrow?" Asked Felix.

There seemed to be no response for several minutes. Felix looked nervous. He had planned this matter actually. Of course he was a little nervous.

"No. What's wrong? Do you want to take me to the park again?" Roxanne answers.

Felix is happy. He smiled and paced back and forth in his room. "No! Hm, tomorrow morning I'll pick you up, at 8?" Felix didn't say his purpose again this time.

"All right, Mr. Mysterious. I'll be ready at 8 o'clock."

Felix laughs to hear Roxanne call him 'Mr. Mysterious'. "It's late, go to sleep. Good night, sweety ." said Felix.

"Hm." Roxanne answered curtly.

There is no rejection, it means progress, Felix thought. Felix can make sure he will sleep well tonight.