THE FIRST STEP

Finally, the pile of documents on Felix's desk has received Felix's signature. Now, Felix leaned back on the chair to release his fatigue. He closed his eyes briefly and tried to breathe slowly and regularly. Then, he awoke and sat up straight. He took his cellphone about to call someone.

*

Roxanne, Joanna, and Jeffrey were still chatting before suddenly Roxanne's cell phone rang indicating an incoming call. Roxanne hastily excuses herself to pick up the call and moves away from her place. She looked at her cellphone screen and the name Felix number was written on the screen. Roxanne only smiled faintly and picked up her call.

"Hello," Roxanne folds her other hand behind her.

"Hello, Roxy," Felix replied.

"What's up, Felix?" Roxanne asked.

"I.miss.you."

Felix says three sentences that are able to sedate Roxanne instantly. Now, Roxanne can't help but smile. Felix said with emphasis in every word as if he really wanted to meet Roxanne. It is true. It was also Felix's goal to quickly finish off his pile of damn documents in the office.

Roxanne is still silent with her smile. She didn't even know what to answer. Geez, they've only been apart for a few hours. Felix is ​​too much, Roxanne thought.

Felix feels Roxanne is silent and he thinks that Roxanne didn't hear him or even left her call. "Are you still there? Hello?" asked Felix.

Roxanne hit it off at once. "Oh, yes, Felix. Yes," Roxanne replied.

Roxanne can hear Felix suddenly laugh. "I thought you even went and ran around because I said I missed you,"

Roxanne gaped at what Felix said. "That's too much, Felix," Roxanne replied, not wanting to be caught if she was actually just smiling, not running around like that.

"Geez, you are an expressionless woman. You'll see, I'll frustrate you for missing me." said Felix and Roxanne made a laugh.

"Are you cursing me, because it sounds impossible to me." Roxanne chuckled.

"Oh, yes, that's my curse. No, we'll see." Felix doesn't want to lose if it's like this.

"Yes. Yes. Whatever you say," Roxanne gave up. It's better for her brain health.

"Looks like your business at the cafe is over, huh."

"Yes."

"Good. Come to my office." it doesn't sound like an invitation or an offer. Sounds more like an indisputable order.

Roxanne had just wanted to say her complaint, but Felix had already said it first. "Take it easy, I'll ask my driver to pick you up there." he said.

"Okay. I'll wait,"

"See you, babe," said Felix. Roxanne only smiled, even though Felix didn't see her. Then, the call was finished.

Roxanne returned to the cafe and sat down with Joanna and Jeffrey. Seeing the smile that is still clearly etched on Roxanne's beautiful face, Joanna asked, "You look happy, who called you, Ella?"

"Well, Felix called me, mom." Roxanne gave a faint smile as she said it.

"Oh my, that kid. He can't be helped for a few hours not to see or call you, mom guess, you'll meet him." Roxanne just nods at her.

"Obviously, mom. Felix knows very well how to chase us out." said Jeffrey with amusement.

"You, what nonsense." His mother twitched Jeffrey's ear which made him complain in pain. Roxanne who saw him only grinned and held back her laughter.

"Alright, Ella. We've talked a lot and mom really enjoyed every second with you." Roxanne smiles in response. "It's noon, mom and Jeffrey will go home first," she continued saying goodbye to Roxanne by kissing her right and left cheeks.

"See you soon, future sister-in-law." said Jeffrey with a wink of his eye. At first, Roxanne widened her eyes because Jeffrey said it out loud, but that man had already passed before Roxanne could reply.

Roxanne waves at the car Jeffrey and Joanna were driving in. Then, she immediately got in and got ready because maybe Felix's driver was on his way.

Just right at the moment. It hasn't been 30 minutes yet, Felix's driver has arrived in front of the cafe. Roxanne and Roxanne who saw him immediately got out of the cafe and got into the car.

"Good afternoon, Miss Roxanne. As usual, Miss looks very beautiful today." said the driver pleasantly. Felix's driver does see Roxanne and Felix sometimes. Because of this, Roxanne thinks the praise Felix driver has given her too much.

"Good afternoon too, Charles." Roxanne replied to the Felix driver named Charles.

"Luckily the road is not congested this afternoon, miss, so we can quickly get to Mr. Jullian's office." said Charles.

"Oh, so that's why you got to my cafe so fast. Luckily I finished getting ready earlier." Charles only smiled at that. The car became silent because Roxanne was staring at the road, which was not as busy as Robert said, so it felt very fast.

Before long, the car arrived in front of Felix's office. "Thank you, Charles, have a nice day." Roxanne said then got out of the car. This is the third time Roxanne has set foot in Felix's company. The staff there also already know Roxanne and those who see her also bow politely to Roxanne when Roxanne passes them.

Roxanne also doesn't need to go to the reception desk and head straight for the special elevator doors that lead directly to Felix's office on the top floor. Arriving upstairs, she walked towards Felix's room. At first glance, she glanced at the secretary's table and saw a male secretary. Roxanne also stopped.

"You ... just worked here huh?" Roxanne asked matter-of-factly.

"Oh, good afternoon, Miss Roxanne. Yes, miss. I was just here at work, and Mr. Felix has already informed me when you are coming. Master is waiting for you inside." explained the secretary politely.

"Okay thank you." Roxanne says. Roxanne walked back towards the large door of Felix's room. She knocked on the wooden door and without waiting for the owner of the room to answer, Roxanne entered.

"Hi," Roxanne said as she walked over to Felix, who held out her hand. Without further ado, Felix pulls Roxanne into his arms and inhales her fragrance as much as possible as if only Roxanne's scent makes Felix feel alive.

Felix broke his hug and looked at Roxanne. Roxanne knit her brows together at Felix who is looking at her with that smile.

"What's the matter? Do I have something on my face?" Roxanne tries to touch her face, but Felix doesn't let Roxanne's hand slip away from her grasp. Felix just shook his head and kissed Roxanne's forehead. It just makes Roxanne even more confused.

"Nothing, honey. I just want to look at you, you think too much." said Felix. Then, Felix suddenly carried her in bridal style and made Roxanne surprised.

"Gosh! I can walk on my own, Felix!" Roxane tried to rebel even though it was of course in vain for him.

Instead of putting Roxanne on the sofa and sitting next to her, Felix is ​​holding her in the position where she is facing Felix. Okay, this looks really uncomfortable for Roxanne. Stupidly, Roxanne swallowed her saliva so that Felix could see her white neck was swallowing her saliva indicating that Roxanne was nervous.

"You're so cute, oh, I don't know what else to do," muttered Felix as if he couldn't express his feelings anymore. Roxanne doesn't understand what Felix is ​​talking about.

"We've done it a few times but why are you looking nervous like this? What… are you still uncomfortable with me?" asked Felix for sure. Actually that is not a serious question from Felix. Felix just wanted to ask because he saw the adorable Roxanne on his lap.

"What? I'm… comfortable," Roxanne answered doubtfully. She lowered her head. Again, Felix has to do something to Roxanne's chin for Roxanne to stare at him.

"We're talking, and you shouldn't turn your beautiful face away from me." said Felix. It only makes Roxanne even more nervous.

"I like it when you're comfortable with me." Felix smiled after saying that. That smile rubs off on Roxanne too.

"At least it's an improvement," Roxanne doesn't understand. "improvement?" Roxanne asked. Felix nodded excitedly.

"What improvement?" Roxanne asked.

"Of course the improvement in our relationship, Roxy." Oh, Roxanne just got what Felix meant. If she thinks about it, there is progress.

"I know you still can't trust an outsider like me, Roxy. I'm still trying to get your trust, so I hope you will see my efforts." Felix said it seriously. Uncharacteristically with a tone of seducing or teasing Roxanne.

Roxanne can only nod at him.

"Good. Right now, I'm quite happy if you're comfortable with me, Roxy." said Felix. They smiled too.

Slowly, Felix's smile faded. He glanced at Roxanne's lips. Then, he brought his lips closer and tugged at Roxanne's nape. Their lips met and crushed but felt so soft. No hot or rushed kisses.

Their kiss was sensational. Maybe it was Felix who just said bluntly that he was fighting for Roxanne.

Felix tugs at Roxanne's nape even more. Trying to taste Roxanne's sweet lips. "Sweet," muttered Felix between kisses while Roxanne put her hand around Felix's neck and squeezed Felix's back hair.

Yes. Apart from the scent of her hair which is addictive to Felix, Roxanne's sweet lips are no less addictive to Felix. He has no idea how long this kiss lasted, but neither of them seemed intending to stop it.