The Day He Matured

The earth and sky around me seemed to be reeling as I heard the huge number gently come out of the mouth of the Sunshine Bank president.

This amount is double the amount that I sold my body to be a buffalo and a horse for ten years, which Mrs. Alina paid me in advance.

If I sell this ring, I can redeem myself and buy a small house and I also have the capital to start a business.

I glanced at the rich, handsome young master standing across from me.

Oh, man. Why do I feel that Brian is so handsome?

He was tall and toned, his eyes, lips, and nose were delicate, and he was intelligent, skillful, and a master of women.

I did not expect that one day I would be blindsided by two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, liking the person I once hated so much that I wanted to hug him and express my gratitude.

I know the black card is more valuable, but this ring has a very different meaning.

Moreover, Brian gave it to me when we both had a sexual relationship.

At least, he’s not like the men I’ve known, having sex with a girl and then ignoring, neglecting, even avoiding her.

He claimed responsibility, still said he loved me and now gives me this precious gift. Although I could not know his thoughts, I was moved by him.

“Bella, the deficit of Sunshine Bank is a large amount, and this ring is not enough to cover it. Furthermore, this is my money, not related to bank funds.”

As if he knew the concerns in my heart, he spoke up and explained.

I didn’t answer, just nodded slightly. I didn’t expect the first time I wore a diamond ring; it was a ten-carat diamond.

“Please help me prepare some clothes later. Tonight I will fly.”

“Aren’t you flying this weekend?” I widened my eyes in surprise.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

“Leave early and return early. I also have my business, not only visiting my grandfather.”

“Okay, now I’m going to prepare your luggage.”

I turned my head and was about to run away, but Brian was faster than me. He grabbed my hand and suddenly hugged me.

I stood like a log, feeling his warmth spreading to my back and his minty breath blowing softly into my right ear.

“You look like you’re looking forward to me leaving the house, don’t you?”

“Right. Ah… ah no… no. Didn’t you say you’re about to fly? I’m afraid I can’t prepare your luggage in time.”

Brian’s sigh echoed softly after my explanation.

He let go of my hand, let me go, and followed me downstairs.

When he’s serious like this, I don’t hate him. Why can’t he keep this dignified appearance day in and day out?

“Which outfit do you want to wear? What color shirt?” I flung open the door of the large wardrobe and invited him to choose as if I were a professional saleswoman.

“Please choose. Please choose the clothes that make me handsome.” Brian was still staring at the phone, nonchalantly answering.

“You are already handsome. If you wear a sack, you are also very handsome.”

I whispered and then selected five suits, ties, socks, gloves, beanie, nightwear, two pairs of western shoes, and some casual clothes for him.

Winter here only has chilly winds, but in the US it’s not like that, snow falls everywhere, freezing cold.

In the past, when my father’s business was still good, I used to travel there with my parents.

That time turned into a region of sweet memories in me, also mixed with sadness, full of regret.

I was busy focusing on work, so I didn’t look at Brian. When I zipped up the suitcase and raised my head, I realized he was staring at me passionately.

The corners of his lips seemed to be smiling, a very slight smile, like yes, no.

“What time are you going? Is your mother going to see you off?”

“No. I guess my mother will be tired when she comes home from the party. Or… you see me off.”

“I don’t know how to drive.”

“We’ll take a taxi.”

Looking at that eager, expectant face, I couldn’t refuse.

After thinking for a while, I nodded in agreement.

Glancing at my wristwatch, seeing that it was eight o’clock, I galloped back to my room to prepare.

According to Brian, he will fly at ten o’clock at night, so at about nine o’clock we will depart.

After all, the person who was with me was the president of Sunshine Bank, so I couldn’t wear pajamas to accompany him.

I had just finished changing when Mrs. Alina also came back. Perhaps she knew that her son had suddenly changed the flight time, so she left the party early.

Usually around nine o’clock, I see the driver take her home.

Brian and his mother both drive by themselves, unless they drink alcohol or have to go on a business trip to remote provinces and need to recuperate, they will ask their assistant to drive.

After seeing off Mrs. Alina’s handsome assistant, I quickly returned to the house, made a glass of tomato juice, and carried it straight to her room.

After two knocks on the door, I didn’t hear anything, so I suddenly remembered and went to Brian’s room.

Just as I guessed, the two of them were talking to each other. Through the half-closed door, I heard her admonish him not to make his grandfather angry and also not to argue and raise his voice with Harold.

And I saw Brian’s eyebrows furrow for a few seconds and then relax.

Just that much is enough for me to imagine his mood.

Perhaps he is under a lot of pressure because he is restrained from many sides. I don’t think a person like him would humble himself in front of others.

In my eyes, he is unruly, not afraid of anything, doing whatever he likes, saying whatever he likes.

It is also possible that when he confronts someone with a higher rank and status than himself, he will show a different attitude.

I knew that I should not enter his room at this time, so I carried a glass of tomato juice to her room, put it on the table, and then went back to the kitchen, rearranging the spice jars and waiting for Brian.

I still remember the first days when I first came here to live, I was very careful; I did not dare to arbitrarily enter his room and his mother’s room.

If I wanted to clean their room, I would take advantage of their presence to enter.

However, Mrs. Alina told me to consider this place as my home. So later on, I consider it as my real home, I freely go in and out of all rooms.

“Let’s go, Bella.”

Brian’s voice made me almost drop the salt jar.

I quickly turned my head and saw him and his mother standing together. Immediately, I used the tip of my thumb to turn the diamond into the palm of my hand.

Mrs. Alina is very observant, so I am afraid she will realize the value of the ring. I was afraid she would think that I had seduced her son, demanding gifts from him.

“I will take Mr. Brian to the airport and will be back soon.” I looked at her and said.

“Uh, Brian told me already. He needs someone to look after his luggage.”

Hearing her say that, I breathed a sigh of relief.

It turned out that she thought Brian dragged me along with him to help him carry his luggage. I was worried that she would think otherwise. She completely did not know that he teased and flirted with me.

The taxi took the two of us straight to the airport.

The lights on both sides of the road remind me of the day I came to this city alone to look for the future.

“What are you thinking?”

Brian’s warm voice pulled me back to reality. Realizing that he was holding my hand, I pulled my hand back, pretending to scratch the itch.

“Nothing. The street at night is so beautiful.” I smiled wryly and replied.

The atmosphere in the car fell into silence.

Brian doesn’t look at me anymore. He leaned over and looked across the street. His perfect face made my heart skip a beat.

If only he could be serious and mature in love, maybe I wouldn’t hesitate to open my heart and accept him.

I am so afraid that I will turn into a toy in his hands.

I was afraid that he would make fun of me and then he would throw me in the trash after he got bored with me.

When we arrived at the international terminal, I sat on the waiting bench while Brian checked in.

After a while, he came back and sat next to me.

I don’t know why at this moment I’m so nervous as if I’m about to say goodbye to my lover.

I and he only had unwanted sex once, no love, so what is this feeling? Is it because the diamond costs two hundred and fifty thousand dollars?

Finally, the time to say goodbye has come. When the electronic board showed that the flight to the US was about to depart, Brian also left his seat.

I hurriedly stood up, smiling instead of wishing him a safe journey because something was blocking my throat, making me speechless.

“It’s time for me to go. I’ll try to come back to you soon.”

“What are you saying? You speak as if I were your mistress.” I turned my face away and grumbled.

“As long as you nod, you will be my lover.”

While I had not had time to turn to look at Brian’s expression, he hastily placed a kiss on my cheek.

The kiss is like relatives giving each other, pure, without the scent of lust.

“I love you, Bella.”

After whispering in my ear, Brian walked very quickly, so fast that when I could move, his figure was already gone in the bustling crowd.

Perhaps I am sick. Why do I suddenly like him? That big diamond has manipulated my mind already.