Chapter 3: Calista Ferris
"Awhhh you did that? Isn't that sweet honey?" Mrs. Feliz said hearing the report from Keteki while Faridah is eating her steak.
"Do you want to have a second date with him sweetie?" Mr. Alexander asked as Faridah didn't respond.
Both parents laugh awkwardly as Faridah gave them a cold shoulder.
"Keteki call the police department to settle the compensation on Kyle's injury." Faridah said.
"Why would you still bother the police? Didn't Kyle's hospital bills were paid from the compensation?" Mr. Alexander asked as Faridah take a bite on her steak.
"It was paid by me. The compensation is a different case." Faridah answered as her parents eyes sparkles.
"What's with that annoying sparkle?" Faridah asked as her parents just shrugged.
'I have this bad feeling that these two are up to something.'
The next day Faridah went to her meeting after meeting and meeting as she finished working she went to her office and saw Keteki outside.
"What's the matter Keteki?" Faridah asked as Keteki open the door and she saw Kyle sitting on the sofa with a bento box on the table.
'Uniform...' Faridah thought as Kyle was wearing his school uniform and he purposely went to Faridah's office to have a lunch with her.
"Let's eat." Kyle said as Faridah looked at Keteki. "I'll have a taste first Sir." Keteki said as he eats every dish in the table and confirmed that there is no poison on it as he left the office.
"I don't usually eat handmade foods from an ordinary people." Faridah said as she losen her necktie and sits in front of Kyle.
"I did my best to make this dish for you, if it's not your liking then you can tell me what you want and I'll make it for you next time." Kyle said as Faridah gets the chopsticks and eats the octopus sausage.
"It's good." Faridah said as she starts eating the bento, Kyle blushed as he put his heart to make such meal for her to reach her heart.
"Come to think of it how old are you?" Faridah asked as she points at Kyle's uniform. "I'm nineteen." He answered that almost made Faridah choke to her death.
"Why are you hitting with me when your that young?!" Faridah asked as Kyle gave her some water.
"I want to give us a chance, You helped me in a lot of ways and I want to return the favor." Kyle said as Faridah take a sip on her water.
Faridah smiled as she thinks that Kyle feels obligated by her help. "Those things that I did wasn't for you but for your mother who looked worriedly sick staring at your unconscious body." Faridah said as she eats the omelet.
"You shouldn't have involved yourself on dangerous things like that, unless if you have a death wish?" Faridah asked as Kyle clenched his fist.
"I cannot ignore people in need." Kyle said as he smiled. "I cannot let you hurt yourself for others benefit. If you want to be my man you should atleast take care of yourself starting by not scaring your body." Faridah said pointing at Kyle's body.
"I will keep that in mind, Can I have lunch with you next time?" Kyle asked as Faridah smiled.
"I want mushrooms," Faridah said as she finished the bento.
"Keteki will let you know about my schedule. In the mean time focus on your studies." Faridah said as she stand up and lean on Kyle.
"I'll do my best." Kyle said as Faridah smiled and called Keteki to gave her the files she need since she's done with her lunch.
"Keteki will see you out, Be careful not to cause any trouble." Faridah reminds Kyle as Kyle bow down his head as the door closes.
Kyle arrive on his school and his friends where asking where he was during lunch and what he did.
"I think I'll be able to get a girlfriend this year." Kyle said as Josh Moji, Carlson Patrick and Stage Felle cheered for him.
His main groups always had a girlfriend during dates and parties only Kyle isn't interested in any of these.
But right now his heart skips a beat for that cool CEO. Even though she got the stone of heart he is willing to deal things with her since he knew that there is still kindness in her heart.
Kyle can't help but message Faridah on the phone.
Kyle:
Have a blast on work, Don't forget to have enough rest after. *Kiss mark
Kyle smiled sadly knowing that he won't be receiving any messages from Faridah.
In the office while Faridah was busy on his paper work. Keteki handed his phone and let her see Kyle's message.
"Pffft Ahahahahhahahahahah!" Faridah laughed as she saw the message. Kyle didn't know that the business card that Keteki handed holds Keteki's number not hers.
Faridah never put her number on the business card since there are lots of scammers and nonsense people tried to invade her personal space so she had Keteki to put his number on.
But seeing Kyle cheering her up makes her laugh hard knowing that it was Keteki seeing such warm message from him.
Keteki smiled seeing Faridah having fun. It's been a while since Faridah laughed so hard since she always put with this poker face of hers.
"Don't worry he'll figure it out soon." Faridah said as Keteki nodded and bow down his head.
Kyle looked at his phone and Faridah never replied at all. He went home and saw the girl he saved at the restaurant.
"Ahh your the guy that save me!" She said as they were wearing the same uniform as she bow down to pay her respect.
"C-Can I treat you a coffee?" She asked as Kyle thought about it. He thinks that it was not such a bad idea after all he thinks that this girl just want to thank him for saving her.
They went into a coffee shop and starts ordering.
"I really appreciate that you saved me that day, I heard you got stab. Are you okay now?" She asked as Kyle stared at her.
'She looked young.' Kyle thought as the girl smiled.
"I'm Calista Ferris by the way, Can I know your name?" She asked as Kyle smiled making Calista's heart beat fast.
"Kyle Anthony Greyson." He replied as Calista smiled. "Do you have a girlfriend?" She asked as Kyle thought about it.
"Uhmm... I.."
"Keteki let's go." A familiar voice that makes Kyle body respond as he looked back and saw Faridah closing a deal from his client.
"Kyle?" Calista asked as Kyle's eyes where magnet to Faridah. She was wearing a chic business meeting look for a woman that could feature a tailored navy blazer with sharp shoulders, paired with a sleek white silk blouse tucked into high-waisted slim black trousers. Add a pop of personality with a statement belt, like one in gold or snakeskin. Completes the outfit with classic black stilettos, a structured leather tote, and minimalist gold jewelry with stud earrings and a delicate watch.
Kyle gulp seeing how mature and perfect Faridah is.
Her makeup neutral but polished, with a bold red lip for a touch of power. This look exudes professionalism while maintaining elegance.
Faridah and Keteki was about to passed those two like strangers when Kyle stands up and followed them leaving Calista behind.
"Faridah!" Kyle called as Faridah stopped walking.
"Ahh your no fun, Why would you leave your date like that?" Faridah asked as Keteki gets her bag and went to get the car.
"We're not having a date, she's just thanking me for saving her." Kyle explained as Faridah looked at him boredly.
"Hmm, Still it is rude to leave a young girl like that especially that your her hero." Faridah said as he saw her car coming.
"I still have an errand to go, do you have something more to say?" She asked as Kyle clenched his fist.
"Let's have lunch together tomorrow! I'll make you a good mushroom meal!" He announced as Faridah smiled.
'She smiled....' Kyle thought as the wind blew some of Faridah's hair.
"I'll look forward to that." Faridah says as Keteki opened the car door for her and she went inside.
Kyle smiled and went back inside as he apologize for his rude actions. Calista smiled at him.
"I liked you, You seemed like a good person. Can you please give me your number?"
Kyle was caught off guard as Calista smiled at him. This is not the first time that someone confessed their feelings to him since he's been the campus crush and yet this is the first time that he felt bad since he has Faridah.
"I'm sorry but I..." Kyle didn't finish as Calista hold his hand and smiled at him.
"You don't have to think about it right away. We can just take this slowly." Calista said as Kyle stared blankly at Calista.