Chapter III - Someone like you!

A Chapter by khaiezere

The next day Nathan have a wonderful day, he work enthusiastically. He chuckle most of the time and even humming. He gives order in a polite way for the very first time. His secretary, Amy Shevere, was perplexed by the sudden change of the attitude of her boss.

Nathan approached Amy’s desk.

"Amy, I'm expecting a call this 11 in the morning, so would you please connect it to me as soon as you receive it?" he asked surprisingly kind.

"Sure Sir." she answered smiling but her face can't deny the shocking reaction.

"Good!" he smile back and enters his office with another paper works from the manager’s office.

"Wow?! What’s wrong with him now?" her secretary can hardly believe what happened. And now she heard his humming while walking back to his office.

It's been twenty minutes past eleven but the call he had expecting was not yet receive. He calls her secretary for the third times.

"Still haven't got it?" his tone was a bit irritated.

"Not yet Sir." her voice was soft afraid that the good mood he had earlier was gone and starts yelling like always.

"Fine! Connect it quickly when you receive it!" the voice was now casual, the normal him and put down the phone.

"Who ever that person God please tell him to call now or else this day would turn disaster again!" she said to her self.

Nathan was rocking his chair and the same time tipping his pen while getting out of patient, waiting. "I warned her not to trick me" he murmured a bit upset. His mind has a lot of thoughts, negative thoughts making his temperature rise.

"What if he was wrong? What if she will back-out, trick him? A hundred thousand was a huge amount for someone like her. What if she already ran away? Far away... hidden?" he sighed deeply and lean his back on the chair. Thinking that the money doesn't matter he just wanted to see her again. He sighed once more feeling so depress.

It was already 2 o'clock in the afternoon and he had to skip lunch. His appetite was gone maybe because of distress. But now he was really hungry and decided to go out to have some late lunch, besides he also realized he need some air and hope that his thoughts were all wrong.

"Sir!" her secretary called a bit afraid.

"What?" his aura obviously change.

"I just wanted to ask what would I tell the caller if you’re not here."

"Tell her to wait? I’ll be out for a minute."

"Ok." before she could answer he was already walking away.

"Her? It means he’s waiting for a woman's call?! I thought it was from a business partner? How could that be possible? As far I know he hates women?" she wondered.

***

Kimberly was rushing out for a phone booth as she glance at her watch. "God, its already 2:30! I hope he’s not mad.... I really wish he’s not mad.... Please don't get mad Please...." she cried while dialing the number.

Kring Kring Kring......

"Conner Marketing Enterprise, Good Afternoon! How may I help you?" the other line speak fluently that her mouth hardly response.

"Eerrrrr" she was speechless, this is not what she expected to hear.

"Yes?"

"Eeeeeer... I'm looking for... eeeeeer... Mr. Nathan Conner" she finally speaks, shaking a bit.

"Do you have an appointment schedule?"

"Hmm.... None... but he asked me to call this number..."

Amy was relief this might be the call her boss is waiting but she was wondering. The women speaks like out of the ordinary people she used to encounter, low class woman. She took a long pause that the other line had to speak again.

"Hello?" Kimberly asked she’s in a hurry, she need to get back as soon as possible.

"Ohh! Yes, I’m sorry " Amy apologized.

"I really need to talk to him, can I speak with him?" her voice was now calm trying to quickly end the call.

"Mr. Nathan Conner went out for a moment___"

"What?!" she interrupted with dismay.

"Yes, he said that when I receive these call I must tell you to wait for him..."

"How long did he left?"

"About 20 minutes ago..." she answered and heard a deep sighed.

"Can you hang on for a moment? I will contact him to come over." Amy said sensing that the caller might end the conversation.

"I was such in hurry can you please just tell him that I did call?" Kimberly asked politely.

"Sir Nathan has been expecting for your call since early this morning and he was really upset. He went out for a while to have his late lunch, so please hung on a bit, I’ll contact him." The nice, fluent voice that Kimberly just heard a moment ago is now echoed with fear.

"Ok." so she agreed tapping her foot on the floor. Amy called Nathan's cell phone number but to her disappointment the ringing came from his office, he left it. "Gosh!" she was alarm that the other line heard it.

"Hello?"

"He left his cell phone in the office, can you pleased hang on a little bit; I will look for him outside."

"I'm sorry.... but I really have to go, please do tell him that I did call, Kimberly." she asked nicely.

"But.... can I just get your number? He would really be upset if I told him you did call but hang up quick!" the other line insists and warned her about his boss unfavorable manners.

"I know..." she cried softly that gives another confusing thoughts for Amy. "She knows, they could be in a relationship? What could she be look like?" she thought.

"So, can you leave me your contact number?" she speaks again after another long pause.

"I don't have any; I’m only using the phone booth."

"What?" she was a bit surprised.

"Cell phone number?" she continued.

"None...." Kimberly cried softly.

"What?! Is there someone still exist in this world without a cell phone?” she exclaim and got snobbish following with a loud laugh.

"Yah, me, I guess..." Kimberly was a bit offended; thought of putting the phone down and end this nonsense conversation.

"I'm sorry I thought you’re kidding me.” the other line apologized quickly.

"Anyway I had to go bye!" she put it down.

"Wait!" Amy shouted.

"Hello, hey! Are you still there?" but no one answer. Now she's terrified thinking how on earth will she explain what happen to her boss. Few minutes past and here he comes, Nathan stop in front of her desk wearing the usual serious face that shocked her.

"What?" he asked, she can't open her mouth to speak. "Did she call?" he continue but still no answer.

"Hey!" he shouted. "Are you deaf!" now he was really upset.

"Yes sir... Kimberly?" she cried softly that Nathan slam his hand on her desk.

"What! Why didn’t you do what I told you to do!" now his angry.

"She said she was in a hurry, I asked her to leave her contact number but she said none even a cell phone. At first, I laugh because I thought she was just kidding me but to my surprised, it was true…” she explains as fast as she can so that her boss can't argue. And yes he didn’t. Nathan was silent, so she continue speaking.

"It really surprised me when she said she didn’t have cell phone and she sounds as though she was uneducated, she___"

"Shut up!" Nathan cut her with furies in his eyes of warning. Amy got scared and just bends her head. He went to his office, punched the desk before he sat on the chair and takes a deep sigh. But on the back of his mind he was relief, Kimberly didn't run away.

"When would she call again?" he thought.

***

It was already 5 o'clock and the bell rung; working hours is over. Amy went to Nathan's office still scared and found him still doing his work. Well, he was trying his best to finish what he had started this morning. He need to give it back to his father tomorrow for another board meeting.

"Sir, I’ll be going now, do you want some coffee?" she asked. "No." he answered without glancing. As Amy closed the door, Nathan took a bit of stretching and buried his face on both hands. He stay like that for a while…

Suddenly the phone rings like the usual, costumers, clients, and business partners. Everything he must encounter and entertain for business purpose. He took the call since everyone was off to work.

"Conner Marketing Enterprise, Good Afternoon!" he greeted, unentertaining.

"Mr. Conner!" Kimberly exclaimed as she heard the familiar voice.

"Kimberly?" Nathan was shock that he pull the phone into his reach.

"Yes, it’s me! I did call earlier... it’s a bit late, but still I did call, I didn’t trick you..." she explained breathless. Nathan smiles when he heard her voice. He was undeniably happy. "Hey!" she called because he didn’t answer.

"Yah, I’m here..." for the first time he was out of words, he can say anything he just wanted to hear her talk.

"I'm really sorry about earlier, I was really in a hurry and the woman I talk too, she was a bit annoying that I hang up..." still explaining.

"Don't mind her..."

"So, are we going to meet up tonight?"

"Why? You already miss me?" he teased.

"Of course not! It’s about the deal, remember?" she was a bit shy.

"Yah! The deal…. where are you?"

"I'm waiting for the bus."

"Exactly where?"

"Highway 56, along Sunset Drive."

"Stay there, I'll pick you in a minute." he said and hang up.

"Alright." she waited along the street while tapping her foot on the ground as her mannerism. It took him twenty minutes travel through her location.

"Wow...” she exclaimed with amazement

"Get in!" he commands nicely.

"That was fast" she praise smiling.

"As far as I remember, you did experience how I drive. Have you forgotten the feeling? Want to experience it again?" he asked coolly.

"No... I might mess this wonderful car of yours. Please just drive it naturally..." she smiles.

"You seem to be in a good mood." he said seeing her smile the whole time she speaks.

"Yah, a bit, thanks!"

"Why?"

"Nothing..." and she smiles again. He didn’t speak and just watch her reflection in the review mirror.

"Mr. Conner?" she asked glancing at him

"Mr. Conner? That's too formal" he repeats with a little laugh. "Call me Nathan." he added.

"That would be difficult for me to say." she answered softly. He gave her a puzzle look.

"Why?"

"Well... you know, you're a bachelor, respectable man... It is not right to call you by name, by someone like me ...a prostitute, a low ____"

"Enough!" he cut her quick. His voice raise while he remove his eyes on her and back to the road.

"I'm sorry .... Please don't get mad, I'm just trying to put myself where should I be..." she cried apologetically.

"And where is it? Where exactly that be?" his tone was still up.

"The distance between us is pretty obvious."

"Who cares?”

"I was once told that the rich and poor are different, levels, careers, standards, everything was out of reach. So I must learn how to give respect to the elite, just like you..."

"Who told you that nonsense?"

"Someone like you..."

"A costumer?"

"NO! Didn’t I tell you… the costumer I only have was you and the guys that night, don’t you believe it!" she protested.

"Well then, forget about that nonsense! Call me anything you like." he said ending the topic. And turned his wheel at the parking lot of the nearby mall.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"C'mon!" he went out the car.

"Why are we here?" she asked again.

"I had to buy something."

"Why you had to take me along?"

"Don't you like the idea of going out with me… strolling at the mall instead of sleeping with me on my bed?"

"What do you mean?" she blushed.

"Nothing." he imitated her answer earlier; same word and action. Then he chuckle and takes her hand on his as they walked inside the mall. Kimberly felt awkward she was not use to this. She haven't got a boyfriend since then and this scenery they had today make her think that it was a date, her hands begun to get cold and moist.

"What is wrong with you? I'm just holding your hand?" he whispered moving close to her.

"I don't know..." she answered looking tense. Nathan smiles; he caught it. She haven't dated anyone and thought of himself really lucky. He pulled her closer and cross his arms around her neck.

"What are you doing?" she asked nervous, trying to push him away.

"Let's go over there!" but he pulled her back tightly, ignoring her questions and walked towards the cell phone center.

Kimberly was really uncomfortable on everything he did. She's been tongue-tied and embarrass, thinking that all the eyes of the people around was on them. While Nathan enjoys it, watching her this way makes him back to his teenage life. Dating someone who had him as her first boyfriend. He laughed quietly that caught her attention.

"Stop making fun of me." she whispered.

"I didn't.... what makes you think of that!" he answered while looking down the cell phone rack.

"Can I take a look at this one?" he turned into the salesclerk.

After inspecting the cell phone which seems to pass his standard. "I'll take it." he said.

"Cash or card Sir?" Nathan handed him his credit card.

“Thank you Sir."

Kimberly got rid off his arms when they went out. He was taller and stronger so he pulled her back to his arms but she keep on fighting. Every time she pushes him he’ll pull her back then finally locked her tight in his arms.

"Let's go there next." pulling her in the clothing area. Nathan took some shirt and showed it to her.

"What do you think of these?" he asked.

"I don't know, I have no idea what a bachelor like you want..."

"In your opinion?" he insists.

"Everything you choose was cool and expensive..."

"Stop it! Can't you see that I enjoy this shopping thing?"

"You're the one enjoying it, not me!" He took a deep sigh and put down the shirt.

"Excuse me." raising his hand for a salesclerk’s attention.

"I'll be taking all of these and those three dresses over there." he said handling over the clothes and pointed on the left corner where the dresses are hanging. "With her size." then glance at her.

"Ok sir." the salesclerk answered politely. He handed his credit card again.

"What was that for?" she asked.

"Just shut your mouth, I'm already done!" he was obviously annoyed. A moment later the salesclerk went back with the paper bags of clothes he bought.

"Thank you Sir, please come again!"

Nathan went out with out a word and with the face of seriousness as always. Kimberly followed him a bit guilty realizing that she spoiled his good mood. He walked straight to the parking lot and ride on his car, throwing the paper bags at the backseat. She paused for a moment before she enters the car. Nathan starts the engine and drive, now in his usual driving level. She had to hold onto anything strong enough to keep her safe from bumping. She took a deep sigh before finding her words to speak.

"Look... I didn’t mean to spoil your day..." she took a pause waiting for him to reply but surprisingly he didn't speak. He just quietly driving with his eyes on the road.

"I'm really sorry... it just that I'm not use to strolling the mall with___" she continued but then he quickly interrupt.

"With someone like me! A rich bachelor respectable man! Right?" he said copying her words earlier.

"Yes..." she agreed.

"Why are you giving so much attention on others opinion, as if they care!"

"That's not it.... its just that_____"

"The difference between us is out of reach!" he cut her again with same words she use earlier.

Kimberly's ought to speak and explain her self but she was out of words to defend it. She was intimidated on how Nathan replies to it, which was certainly same words she used.

"Perhaps you're afraid that you might fall in love with me or rather me to you?" he continued glaring at her. She remain quite and thought that how can he talk about love. When the only reason their together is because of the hundred thousand he got from him, in exchange of having sex whenever he wants.

"A prostitute, thought about being love? That’s crazy?!" She said to herself.

It was another long pause and Nathan suddenly speaks, breaking it….

Where should I take you?" he asked.

"What?"

"Your address... I'm taking you home!"

"We’re not going to your condo?"

"It already came from you that you spoil my good mood! I won’t enjoy it!" he answered sarcastically.

"Sorry." she cried.

"Never mind! Now where is it?"

"Just stop the car and I'll just ride back on the bus."

"Now what! Even taking you home would be a big deal!" he shouts.

"Yes, you're not suited on my plac___"