One Wish.

"You should eat your porridge and medicine."

"Just seeing you is enough to make me heal, Chloe.," David teased. He smiled, but couldn't hide the pallor on his face.

"Even when you're sick, you're still good at flirting with women, David. Stop teasing me or Anne will be jealous if she finds out."

"Anne? What's wrong with her?"

"Oh, don't pretend. I know you guys are close. Well, no wonder you told Anne you were sick. Did she take good care of you?"

"What? What are you talking about? Anne and I have no relationship whatsoever. Coincidentally she called me when I was sick.," said David, "I'm not a guy who easily changes my feelings for other women," he looked at Chloe meaningfully.

Chloe was flustered. She lowered her head and dared not look David in the eye. "Hurry and eat your porridge! I need to go to the bathroom," she said hastily going to the bathroom.

Chloe left without turning to look at David. She went into the bathroom and closed the door so hard that David gasped in surprise.

"Is it just me, or is Chloe acting like a jealous person?"

David stared at the bathroom door for a long time, until he heard his cell phone ring.

"Hey, buddy? How are you?" said David after picking up the call from Farren.

"How are things there?" asked Farren matter-of-factly.

"Say it clearly, my friend. What do you mean by the situation here? There are many-"

"Chloe… how is she?"

"Chloe is very good. When are you coming back?"

"I do not know yet. Rayana still wants to have fun here."

David chuckled "I'm sure you must be very overwhelmed with pregnant women. Is Rayana okay?"

"Yes. She eats a lot."

"That's good. Pregnant women do need to eat a lot."

"Keep an eye on her. Maybe I'll be home in a week or so."

David laughed. "You really are an overprotective brother, Farren." He glanced at Chloe who came out of the bathroom. "Hmm, fine. See you later."

"Who's calling??" Chloe asked. She sat on the edge of the bed and looked at David with a probing face as if it was from Anne.

"Farren," David said as he placed his cell phone carelessly on the bed.

"When will he come back??"

"One week. Rayana still wants to have fun there, so…."

"Oh."

"Chloe, I have something to tell you," David said.

"Just tell me." Chloe looked into David's blue eyes.

"I'm sorry about what happened that night. I didn't mean to be rude to you. I was just trying to protect you."

No. I was the one who was rude to you, David!

"And I also want you to know that I really like you," David's voice was submerged. "It doesn't matter if you think I'm an asshole and disgusting…."

No, you're not disgusting David!

"It doesn't matter. We can forget everything and go back to being friends like we used to be." David held out his pinky finger at Chloe.

Chloe stared at David's little finger for a long time.

"This is a sign that I will forget all my feelings for you. There's no David that always upsets you for following you. Friend?" David tried to convince Chloe.

For some reason, Chloe felt like something was missing from her. Something of value I don't know what it is. What is clear, she replied to David's 'greetings of friendship'. It's not what she imagined. She thought David,will continue to try to approach and win her heart. Then why did David suddenly give up?

Maybe he was if David was just playing with her heart. With her feelings unconsciously falling into David Black's hands.

"Ah, congratulations on your new relationship with Allan. You guys are a perfect match," said David. He tried to smile broadly in front of Chloe, though his heart was breaking.

Chloe's eyes widened. "How do you know?" Is this the reason David gave up,

David shrugged without saying a word.

"Sorry, David. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to get hurt."

"You've hurt me, at least do it to the end and make me broken."

No. This is not true. She shouldn't have felt anything when she heard David's words. She felt something hard hit her chest making her feel tight.

David smiled bitterly. "I didn't even have the first chance and you just turned me down." Right now it is fragile and broken. "Should I leave my pride behind and beg you to be mine?"

"No!" Chloe replied quickly.

David chuckled, hurt by Chloe's quick refusal. "I understand."

"No... David," Chloe didn't mean it that way.

"Don't worry. This will be over quickly Chloe," David's low voice sounded like the howl of a wolf in pain, and Chloe realized it. "Retreat regularly is the right choice to forget you."

Chloe squeezed the hem of her shirt. Every word that came out of David's mouth always became a boomerang that made Chloe's heart ache even more. If only she had been more sensitive and acknowledged her own feelings, perhaps none of this would have happened.

"But, can I ask you one wish?" asked David

"A wish?"

"Next Sunday, before Farren's return. For just one day, will you be my lover?"

***

After a period of illness—a high fever—David began to return to work. It has been more than 3 days since he left all his office work which turned into a terrible mountain. David had to spend a lot of time and come home late to finish his work for the day.

Especially at this time, David is making a new game that will be released in a month. The game will return to amaze the game world with his work with David's colleagues whom he trusts to work on his newest game.

David ran his fingers back through his hair. Taking a deep breath, he looked at the documents on the table. He moved his head left and right while massaging his sore shoulder. It was past twelve, and David was still struggling with work.

A flash of Chloe's face filled his mind. What is that girl doing? And how is it now? David wanted to know.

Immediately, David took his cell phone which was lying not far from the pile of documents. He pressed the one button on the speed dial. Chloe's name and face immediately appeared on David's cellphone screen. He brought the phone to his ear.

David only heard the sound of the tut. Maybe Chloe was fast asleep. He shouldn't have bothered Chloe this late just to satisfy her longing feelings. He had to remind himself that Chloe wasn't his. There was no way for David to get Chloe after the girl had Allan.

However, considering how Chloe had accepted his request at that time. David was quite happy to make it. Just one day. David could feel how much he loved Chloe completely. Longing for Chloe like his own lover and loving Chloe as much as he could. It only took a few days for it to arrive. David would make Chloe a happy girl when that time came.

David's cell phone rings. His eyes widened in disbelief when Chloe's name appeared on the screen of his cellphone.

"Chloe, I'm sorry. Did I wake you up?" David said, straight away.

"No. I haven't slept yet. Why did you contact me?" Chloe's voice sounded very loud. Doesn't sound like someone who just woke up.

David breathed a sigh of relief. "I miss you." David's voice was very low. But it was enough to make Chloe blush—even though David didn't see it. "Why haven't you slept yet?"

"Why aren't you sleeping yourself?" Chloe turned to ask David a question. It made the man chuckle.

"I have a lot of work to do. Looks like I'll fall sick again if I have to spend the whole night finishing my work at the office."

"Are you kidding?" Chloe's voice was loud. "Don't think about getting sick again. I won't take care of you. You're annoying."

The corners of David's lips lifted into a small smile. "I don't think that's the reason. You don't like seeing me sick because you're so worried about me. That is right?" He couldn't stop himself from teasing Chloe.

"Stop being that annoying David again, or I'll turn off the phone."

"Don't! Please…." David exclaimed quickly. "Come on, I just wanted to cheer you up. Why haven't you slept yet? Is something bothering you?"

Chloe was silent for a long time. David waited, joining in silence when the girl didn't speak. Until David heard a sigh from across the phone.

"What is it? Tell me…" David pleaded.

"It is nothing. It's late. I am already sleepy."

"Hmm… Good night, Chloe." The phone line is dead. David stared at his phone screen with a disappointed face. Even though Chloe didn't say anything. But from her silence, she could tell that Chloe was thinking about something.

If only, David had some rights over Chloe. David would do anything for that girl. Giving up his entire life to protect Chloe. Protect every happiness and smile of Chloe's charming. Although, it was he who made Chloe more upset, angry, disappointed, and in the end wept and hurt.