CHAPTER FIVE

Kristoff

"And here I thought you won't be accepting their invitation. What made you change your mind? It's so unlikely of you to change your plans" Kervin said

I am looking at my own mirror wearing the suit I needed for the event. It's a white suit specially made by our business partner, Glaude Channel. They are one of the best places where I can buy a unique and nice suit.

"Kristoff?" I can sense Kervin's irritated voice. I did not choose to answer because I know that he will really tease, I am sure of that. "You canceled all-important appointments just to attend the ball. As far as I know you, you will choose something that is needed to be prioritized"

"This is more important" I answered out of nowhere. Here am I again, I cannot control what I am saying when I am with Kervin. "For the investor's meeting, I can meet them tomorrow, just set another appointment" I suggested while I am fixing my tie.

"I'm not your secretary. It's your secretary's job to do that. And besides, I still need to do many things since my best friend never shared what's happening to him" he talked in sarcasm way. He left the office and I heard his footsteps fading away. Okay, I admit it. I did not tell him the reason why I will attend the ball today.

"John set another appointment with the investors, send them my sincerest apology and tell them I have something urgent and important thing to do today. They will surely understand" I told John.

"Understood, sir" he stood up and handed me my handkerchief. "May I know why you accepted their invitation sir?"

I checked myself in the mirror. "After you sent me the girl I asked you to search, I have found out that she's a student at Harley's University and the Director's niece. I will be able to see her there" I answered coldly. "Ready my car it's almost 7:30 I'm super late"

"Yes sir" and John left the office. I don't know what is happening to me, what I know is that I'm interested in that girl. Maybe after seeing her again, I will be able to answer this question inside my head.

Angelica Harris. Fuck. I can't stop thinking about her. While I put my watch I received a call from John telling me that the car is already.

IT TOOK me 15 minutes to arrived at the University. I get out of the car and the lights, carpet, and guards welcomed me. I'm super duper late. The guards wearing a suit bowed their heads to greet me and open the door. I can hear the music and noise from the inside. As I enter I saw all of them looking at me. While my eyes are only set in the center, I need to act cool since I am here as an important guest. The director was delighted when she saw me.

"Mr. Smith" I nodded and get a glass of champagne. While we are heading to their table she was babbling about the University and she wanted to have an extravagant advertisement to promote the school. I only heard a little from her since my attention wasn't on her. I roamed around to look for the person I am looking for.

Where is she? She should just be around here near her aunt.

"Are you looking for someone Mr. Smith?" the director asked me.

I smiled. "No, I just looked around and admired the design. You have such an artistic designer and event organizers" I lied. This is the only way to avoid that question. I am really acting suspiciously right now. Just where is that woman?!

"Oh, well my niece and I planned this event. She hates a ball so I told her that she'll be the one designing and I will be the one organizing. She's talented so I know that I won't need an expert. Speaking of her, she was around here a while ago. I should introduce her to you

And she looked around the place.

"That's weird she was right there just a moment ago. Can you stay here for a moment Mr. Smith I'll go check on her—where is that girl?" And she left me while she was looking for her niece.

I also looked around once more. I am so excited to see her again, she's the reason why I attended the event and accepted their offer. If not because of her I won't be here on this very day. I would be attending all those boring appointments and Kervin won't be mad at me. Well, I risked almost everything for her so she better show up.

"Excuse me" I gaze at the girl who called me. "Are you Mr. Kristoff Smith?" she asked. I don't really like attention but since this girl is asking nicely I should answer.

"Yes I am"

"Nice to meet you. I am your fan, your creative and positive view of life and you convert it into an advertisement to show it to the world" she smiled and giggle. The usual girl. To avoid here I looked for an excuse.

"Thanks. Well excuse me, I need to meet someone" And I left her in that place. I cannot afford to be with someone I don't really know and worst she's not my type. As I was going away from her I accidentally bumped into someone.

"Ouch. You should where you are going Miste—" she stopped, I wondered why that's I raised my head to look at her and my eyes open widened when I saw the most beautiful girl in the world. The one I have been looking for these days is now in front of me. Her simple but elegant makeup made me smile. With or without she's still beautiful. Oh, beyond that word. Her hair is bond like a flower with some messy hair on the sides. The beautiful gown that suits her attracted me.

"I-I'm sorry" and she passed through me. But now that I found her I won't let her go this time so before she could even go away I stopped her while holding her wrist. "Hey!" gladly we are far from the crowd so no one can hear her.

"You're not going anywhere. You still owe me an apology for what happened that day" she's really a goddess. Looking at her made my heartbeat this super fast. Fuck! I felt like I am going to have a heart attack.

"What do you mean that day?" I know she's acting dumb. Does she want that? Well, I can play her game too.

"When you kissed me in front of many people and told me—"

"What?! No! I never did that on that day!" Gotcha! She then covered her mouth as if she said something that cannot be revealed. I heard her cussed under her breath. This girl is really one of a kind. I am still holding her wrist in case she'll run off, and I cannot let her do that.

"Now you don't still remember?" I gave her my annoying smile. "As far as I know you were the one who approached me on that day and left me speechless"

"I don't find any good reason for us to talk about that" she replied with a bitch tone. She's really something. And it's challenging me.

"Well I am a good reason" she gasped after hearing what I said. She raised her left eyebrow and stared at me wickedly. "Oh, we've been talking for too long I haven't formally introduced myself yet. I'm Kristoff Smith mi lady" I know it's fucking formal but to get this girl's attention I am willing to do anything. I don't know what's happening to me.

"Okay" she was about to turn around but I hold her wrist tighter. "O-Ouch" I saw her face, she's really hurting. I should let go. As I was about to, I saw her smirked.

'Oh, don't be a fool Kristoff'

I saw her face annoyed when I hold her wrist tighter. "Are you trying to rape me? Because if you are I'm sorry, my boyfriend will not let you go"

After hearing the word 'my boyfriend' I stared at her coldly and seriously. Why am I getting angry?! I felt myself getting annoyed and irritated as if I am ready to kill anyone. Why the fuck did she said she has a boyfriend when the truth she's damn single!

"You don't have any boyfriend woman!" she felt fear after hearing my serious voice. Afraid that I'll scare her, I tried to calm down and loosen the way I hold her. "I-I'm sorry for s-shouting at you" I don't know why I am stuttering.

"If you are really sorry, let go of my hand and go somewhere else" since my hold is loosened she was able to escape and after many seconds she was lost again. Fuck! It is because of my temper again.

"Sir?" I looked at John who approached me.

"What?!" I irritatedly answered. I saw no expression in his face. He was not shocked too. He's been with me for 3 years since I made CV advertisement. He has seen different Kristoff from time to time.

"Can you go on your own sir? I still have to prepare for your meeting tomorrow" he asked with confidence and lower his gaze. He's the most comfortable secretary and I don't plan on letting this guy go. Fuck! Why does it sound too gay?!

"You may now go" he bowed and left without saying anything. He knows me, whenever I am this irritated he doesn't want to get into my nerves. I went back to the party and sat on the chair near the place where the director left me.

The party is too boring. I really hate this kind of event.

"Mr. Smith?" It was Mrs. Grendel, Harley's director. I forgot to mention her name since I was too focused on her niece. "I'm so sorry for letting you wait for too long. My niece doesn't want to meet anyone right now, I can't force her since she's really moody I'm afraid she'll leave a bad impression on you"

'Bad impression? That's ridiculous. She has been in my mind because of a good impression'

"Now let's talk business Mr.Smith—" she started talking and that's how my evening ended. I accepted their request for the advertisement. I will be exploring the University next week, Monday.

I may be insane but I just wanna meet Angelica that's why I decided to accept this offer. But since I started this I also need to be serious, our company's in line with this. I did not finish the ball and decided to leave early since after that moment I haven't seen her. Did I leave a bad impression on her? Was I that bad? Sighs.

I got inside the car and started the engine.

Time to rest.