Chapter 8

We arrived home and he told me he'll just take a shower and he'll cook after. So I thought while he's showering, I'd pick a dress to wear from the ones he bought for me.

"I can't accept these" I told myself aloud "10 bags? and I think it cost up to 200 Australian dollars!!"

I took a look at a red dress. It looks nice. I took a look at the price tag and there my jaw dropped so much. It's 300 dollars!? More than the price I even estimated..!

Shocked with the first price tag, I took another dress and became just as surprised. As I look at the other, I keep on praying that I at least see something that costs less than a hundred dollars. But unfortunately, I failed. I'm surprised that his man could spend this much for only shopping. Without any other choice, I took one and wore it to dinner.

I scent Noah's cooking from here. The scent of... wait.. Salisbury Steak! It's my favorite dish. I hurried down the stairs and stopped as I reached the dining room. I'm surprised that he is cooking Salisbury steak even though he's American. I think he sensed that I'm behind him and he turned around.

"Did you miss this?" He asked as he made the finishing touches and started to put some in a plate. I looked at the table and saw it was already fixed in a really formal way. It's like we're in a fancy restaurant.

"Too much?" He asked as I gave him a chuckle as an answer. He went to table and pulled a chair for me. He's really trying hard. He served the meal and sitted across the table with me. "I know it isn't perfect but.. hehe I tried"

I took a bite and it brought back memories back home. I miss home. I suddenly felt teary but I held it in.

"Just like how mom used to do it" I said. "Shall we start dinner?"

"After you"

I stayed silent during dinner, thinking of a way to tell Noah I need to go tomorrow, or probably escape. I can't risk his life for the mistakes I'd be making. If I tell him, I need to be real careful or worse, I gotta quit my job. Ughhh..

"Something in your mind?" Noah asked with a worried look.

"No, it's just.." I answered and decided to tell him Vilea needs me tomorrow. Though I know I'm a terrible liar, my acting skills are off the roof since my last mission with a corrupt sex-addicted politician. Of course I didn't have sex with that guy, I'm not stupid. "I gotta go to Vilea's house tomorrow because she needs help with something"

"It's okay" He said. I knew wouldn't— wait... he agreed?! Though I'm surprised with his answer, I still remain my posture. "I could drive you to her house tomorrow" drive me? He doesn't even have a car.

"You don't even have a car, idiot" I said and laughed.

"Or don't I?" He said. That made me think twice. I'm confused. Does he? "I'm joking" and laughed. I replied with a small chuckle and continued eating my food.

"What is it that you're gonna do with Vilea anyway?" He asked. Oh shoot, I knew this would happen. But I didn't prepare for it. What now? what now?!

"She needs someone to help her with her editings" I lied... "Is it okay?" I asked because I feel like he felt bad.

"It's alright, we still have so much time. I'll be here for 6 months 'cuz I'm needed for a seminar somewhere here" He explained. Oh so.. he didn't come for me.. well, he did but with work.. also. But whatever, we still have 6 months, and I'll make the most of it.

"Oh wow! We still have so much time, so we can still do lots of things that couples do! I can't wait!" I said.

"Like?" He asked. And made me think about it. What are we gonna do? Go to the beach? Go on a hike? But I'm broke! Next salary, is after my mission with the new agent who's coming from overseas. Ughhhh! Hope it's not a guy though, Noah can be pretty jealous at times.

"Like living together for a while..." I said that made him smile. I blushed at what I said and he chuckled.

"I would love that" He made a smile and continued to chew on his food.

Being with him right now is a blessing. I would stop the world if I could. I would be rarely be seeing him these days since I'll be in my mission for 2 weeks. I gotta talk to that new agent about our schedule.