BAIDER (ENGLISH VERSION)

ANMELA’S POV

“Laurent hasn’t chatted with me since last night.” I stepped back and forth in front of Ardent and Alem while biting my nail. They were sitting on the sofa. We were in my apartment.

“Relax. He’ll text you once he comes back. We didn’t see him at school. For sure, he’s just busy.” Ardent said, he grabbed a glass of water and drank it.

“No worries, my dear Anmela. Laurent will find a way to contact you soon.” Alem was beside Ardent, typing something on her phone.

“What if he breaks up with me? I can’t take that. Can you accompany me to their mansion? Maybe he is sick and can’t-”

There was a knock on the door. I ran as fast as I could. I was like lightning, which was why my knee hit the corner of the table. “Ouch.”

“Be careful.” Ardent was helping me to stand up. “I’ll open the door.”

“No! I’m okay. Maybe that’s Laurent.” I ran again even though my knee was aching.

When I opened the door, I jumped to hug Laurent. “Where have you been?”

“Sorry.” He hugged me so tight and kissed my head. “Did you miss me?”

“So much.” I buried my head on his shoulder. He walked while my arms were wrapping on his body. I was like a magnet who would not want to be separated from him.

“Hi, Laurent.” I heard Alem’s voice.

“Hi.” Laurent greeted back. He removed my arms on him. “Did you eat lunch?”

I shook my head. “Not yet. I’m waiting for your call. What happened?”

He shrugged and sat beside Ardent who was now watching us. “Lauressa locked me.”

“What?”

“Because I messed up in the bar. She grabbed my phone and grounded me.”

A chuckle formed on my lips. “She did that?”This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“Yes. Much better instead of knowing our parents. That’s a big problem.”

“Dude, don’t hit someone like that again. Good news, you escaped from what you did.” Ardent leaned his back on the leanboard of the couch.

“I’ll beat your mouth if you don’t stop.” Laurent glared at him with annoyance on his expression.

“Baby…” I caressed his hair. “We talked about Ardent, right? He’s my friend.”

“Yeah, whatever.” Suddenly, his eyes saw my knee. “What happened to your knee?”

“Ahm…” I covered it with my palm. It was just a simple bruise, but the stinging sensation bothered me. “I accidentally hit by the corner of the table.”

“F*ck table.” He stood up and went to the kitchen.

Ardent and Alem were looking at me with their eyebrows up. “Told you, he’ll come.” Alem whispered with a playful smile on her lips. “He loves you so mad!” She emphasized the ‘so’ with her lips pouting that was why I chuckled.

“But I hate the possessiveness.” Ardent folded his arms. “You should have freedom.”

“I heard that, Dumbass.” Laurent pushed him to move aside. He gently touched my waist and sat me on his lap. My fave blushed at his gesture. He did not care about Alem and Ardent’s eyes, looking at us. Ardent had annoyance on his face while Alem was drowning in thrill.

“Does it hurt?” I winced when Laurent put cotton balls with liquid medicine to my knee.

“Not so bad.”

He moved his mouth towards it and blew it. “You should be careful, Anmela Eris.”

“I will. It’s just I didn’t see due to my rush. I’m hurrying to know who was knocking.”

He just gave me a small smile before continuing to put something on my bruises.

“We might have ants here! Too sweet!” Alem was teasing us. “Hope I can find my own Laurent Baider.” When her eyes viewed Ardent, he winced. “Hey, you. What happened to your date last night?”

“Date? He has someone to love?” I was startled by the details. I could not help myself, but to be happy for Ardent. “Really?”

“I didn’t enjoy it. I don’t like her. She was wearing plenty of makeup. I didn’t know what her real features were due to excessive foundation, eyeliners, eyeshadow and other decorations.” I could see too much dislike on his face. When he looked at me, it immediately lightened.

“Is that so? But she’s pretty! You waste the opportunity! She said she liked you!” Alem shook Ardent’s shoulder.

“She liked my face, my body, my money, not me.”

Anmela and I chuckled by how Ardent rolled his eyes.

“How would you know if you don’t try?” Our attention went to Laurent as he stared seriously at Ardent.

“I’m trying, Dude. I tried so bad, but she is not my type and I don’t want to force myself. She’s a woman, she deserves someone who will love her beyond her love.” He stared and pointed at me. “Like Anm.”

“How am I included there?” I wrapped my arms on Laurent’s arm.

“Oh, stop talking about love! It doesn’t help me to move on from my fifteen boyfriend-ex boyfriend.” Alem stood up and grabbed her handbag. “Let’s go, Ardent. Let’s give them privacy, because they haven’t seen each other for days.”

“You think so?” Ardent eyebrows furrowed. When Laurent glared at him with the flame in his eyes, he nodded. “Yeah. Yeah. We’re leaving. Bye Anm!”

“Bye, Love!” Alem kissed my cheek and waved at Laurent. “Bye, Laurent!”

We watched them walking away from us and then when they disappeared, I buried my face on Laurent’s shoulder. “I want a cuddle time with you.” I whispered seductively.

I missed him so much. I deserve a hug and kiss from my sweet, cool, loving, charming boyfriend.

“Later. Is your knee still in pain?” He kissed my neck that made me tickle, causing me to move a bit and chuckle.

“Don’t think about my knee. It’s a simple wound.  It won’t kill me.”

“You slept well last night?”

“Nope. I’m worried about you. I thought you left me.” A sad expression was written on my face.

“So… I’m gonna use this time to date my baby girl.” Laurent lifted me, going to the bed. He used to put me on his arm. It felt so good that he was treating me as a baby. “Change your clothes. Not a sexy dress, just a simple one.” He smacked my lips and then hugged me again. “Love you.”

My face heated as I heard how sweet it was. I felt the shyness in my whole system, the thrill crawled all 8ver my body that lightened my mood.

“I love you, too.”

“I’m gonna get back. Just fix yourself.” I watched him walking to the door and closed it.

I stood up excitedly and found something to wear. I just grabbed a pants and a plain shirt. I put on light make up and fused my hair together with a band.

Actually, I was not using makeup, but at this time, I would try. Laurent would fall in love with me over and over again until he married me.

I went out with a full smile on my lips. He was on the couch, sitting while watching television. When he looked in my direction he had a jaw drop. “Wow! You’re so beautiful.”

He walked faster towards me. I never expected that he would cup my cheek and kiss me slowly. “I can’t help, but to kiss my pretty girlfriend.” He offered his arm. “Let’s go.”

This would be the best day ever!