Shopping with him

Euna,

"Wake up dear. Your dad has got his first salary from his work. You can take that money and go for your shopping."

I was stunned when mom was giving me money. They are giving me his first salary?

"I am feeling pretty independent with my finance right now so, i am not needing any extra money for shopping. "

I khow they are facing crisis of money more than me. i tried to denie but she was stubborn.

"I know that you are good at lying. You have never asked for money. We should have done your shopping before your college get started . Now, come and have breakfast before it gets cold." She went away leaving money on my bed. I woke up and took shower before i went to have breakfast.

"If you don't have friends then i will accompany you for shopping " out of blue dad suggested. I was stunned speechless. I know that dad was saying for my benefit but i don't want to be burden for them anymore.

"No need for that. I got new friends and i will go with them. I take out my phone and pretend to search the contact. But their graze was fixed to me.

Shit! What have i gotten myself into? Haan is only my friend at college but i didn't asked for his number.

When i checked the contact, there was only one. Erick

He had also written his contact number on letter saying that if i need any help then call him. When i looked at them, they were still staring at me.

How should i ask for his help when i had annoyed him for so many times. What option do i have anyway. I dialed his number unwillingly.

"Hi, it's me Euna." I forced out words when the call was received from other end. Silence lasted for another ten seconds.

I expect him to mock at me but to my surprise, his voice was gentle."Hello,how can i help you?" His question was direct so,i replied him, "My parents want me to go for shopping with my friends. So, i wanted to ask if you are free to accompany me."

Wow! I made it without struggling for words. There was another silence. I was feeling uneasiness as every second passed.

"Lets meet at Sonam restaurant. After that we will go for your shopping." His voice was heavy with sleep. I can't believe this is happening.

I weared black skirts along with white shirt and black jacket. I put light makeup and let my hair fall down on my shoulder. I walked out of my house with the money given by my parents . Since it is Sunday, I don't want to waste my whole day with him.

Moreover, i don't want to waste my parent's money. To my surprise, he was waiting for me when i reached at restaurant. He was wearing black loose pant and white shirt matching colour with my clothes. When he saw me approaching, he looked at me from top to bottom and finally his eyes landed on my eyes.

His eyes, filled with such profound emotion, seemed to graze directly into my soul, deeply touching me on a level i couldn't quite explain.

I was lost in his graze and suddenly, he cleared his throat. I felt my cheeks grow warm. When i heard him chuckle, i turned my head sideways to avoid staring straight ahead. How did i failed to notice his charming smile...Wha..t is ha..ppening to me?'...'

"Lets go inside and have coffee before we go for shopping " he broke the silence which was killing me. I followed him silently and we sat down at one of the empty table. This restaurant seems to be expensive by looking at arrangement. All the workers were wearing uniform and furnitures were neatly arranged.

He orderd two coffee and asked me if i want to have anything. I just shook my head in response.

"This is one of my favourite restaurant in this area. My grandma use to feed me fried fish when i was kid. It was my favourite and it resembles with the recipes of this restaurant. So, i usually come here when i missed her."

He seemed to be relax while sharing me his memories. "Why don't you go to meet her if you are missing her badly" i suggested him.

"I could have visited her if possible but she is far away from us" he looked bit somber.

"Sorry, i didn't want to hurt you" i apologized immediately. He waved his hand told me no need to apologize. His new side of him was so polite and approachable. We finished our coffee and went for shopping. When he noticed that i was not buying anything, he raised his eyebrows and asked,"Are you sure that you came here for shopping?"

What should i say to him? Shall i tell him the truth?

"Actually i tried to denied them but they were not satisfied with my excuses so, i was pretending to come for shopping." I do not trust him though he didn't try any bad things to me recently. "So, you called me here to make joke of me?" His soft voice was replaced by dangerous voice that send chills

down my spine. I was trembling with fear but i showed confident in my voice, "i didn't forced you to give me your number and one more thing, i didn't forced you to come here to make yourself joke." I blurted out without giving second thought. His jaw tensed and tighten his lip. "Forget that i have given you my number and never call me for fun. I am not your play things." He stormed away before i could say anything. However, his last word cut deeper than any blade.

Why did i thought that he has good side?

I can never get along with that rich spoiled brat no matter what. He is really a jerk!

I delete his number and went home empty handed'....'