Mirage - Episode 31

Noah:

  Minerva is currently under me looking anywhere but at my face as I grin down at her. She actually thought she would come in here and even move me without my knowledge. I had woken early with thoughts of peanuts. Again. I was trying to come up with a way to get minerva to remain in this house so I can try and get my memories when I saw her peeking into my room. I left my door open so I could clearly see her. I was wondering what she was trying to do when she started tiptoeing into the room so I covertly close my eyes and feigned sleep.
"Hello? Earth to midget"I say when she doesn't reply my earlier comment.
"Am I that small to you?"she snap.
"What?"my brows are currently furrowed in confusion.
"From peanuts to midget. What are you going to call me next, mosquito?"
  I used to call her peanuts? Wait a minute, is she the reason for my sudden obsession with peanuts? I must get to the root of why my name for her has always been on my lips. I school my expression to look neutral so she doesn't catch my confusion. I don't want her to find out that I have minor amnesia. I don't want her cooking up lies. I would get her version of my memories without her knowledge

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. I smile at my plan.
"Well, you are small"I state and she roll her eyes and I have the urge to spank her butt. She's lucky she's under me.
"Look I am sorry okay? I know what it looks like but I wasn't trying to steal your phone. I just wanted to call for help. I was also going to leave after making the call but I need to call someone to get me a new place to stay. I have been here for a many days looking for one job but nothing. Now, you kicked me out and__"she keeps rambling and have to cut her off. I know all chief's properties were ceased but I never reasoned that his daughter would be left penniless and homeless.
"I am no longer kicking you out. At least for a few days so you can find a new place. Plus, I am offering you a job"I tell her and she stops talking. Her mouth gaping open. I use my thumb and index finger to push her mouth close.
"Are you playing with me?"she ask and I chuckle while shaking my head. She narrows her eyes at me.
"The couch is free and I would need someone to clean the house. Its pretty big and my injuries wouldn't let me do them. Just for about a week."I say and she nod thoughtfully.
"How much are we talking about?"she ask and I smile. She's going to take the offer. I can see it in her eyes.
"How much do you want?"I ask her.
"Five thousand a day?"she ask doubtfully and I smile. I have never spent extravagantly but I want to. For this woman. She looks like she'll need it.
"Deal"I say
"Seriously? Are you sure I won't be asked to do absurd things like bathe you or anything sexual?"
" I already said you are not my type and you were the one who sneaked into my room for God knows what and isn't even complaining about being under me like this"I state casually.
"Get off me."she push me off her and I readily move away. It was getting too comfortable anyways.
"Jerk"she mutters under her breathe but I can't help but chuckle again. This woman just keep making me smile.
"You have a deal Mr Noah"she stretch her hand for an handshake.
"Boss Noah to you now"I state then take her hand. It's like there's electricity buzzing between us. I would think I imagined it if I didn't hear Minerva gasp at first contact.
  She pulls her hand away quickly then rub it against my shirt she is still wearing. I wonder why I love her in it. Get it together Noah. When did I become so so so..... I don't even know. Sappy. My mind offers and I shake my head.
"Well, you should get breakfast ready and I plan on having a quiet day at the beach. Get everything I would need ready"I order and she nods.
"Well, get on with it. I don't like slow pokes"I snap and I know she's grinding at teeth. This should be fun.

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Minerva:

  Did I just agree to walk with this jerk? It has not even been up to a minute and he's already ordering me like I am his maid. Well, technically I am his maid. Geez. Lord, help me not to strangle this man before the week is over. I smile sweetly at him.
"Yes boss" I find my way out of the room and into the kitchen. It's every chef's dream. I think it has everything anyone would need to make any food known on earth. I don't really know why I agreed to this job. Ok I do. Last night's episode Noah had scared me and I would like to watch him to make sure he's fine. The money isn't bad either. If he's ready to throw money like that, I would gladly catch the money and keep it safe.
I see a bag of groceries on the table and I peruse it and decide to make pancakes. I have been craving it. I think I remember the recipe I googled months ago. I grab all the required ingredients and start preparing.
  Thirty minutes later and the kitchen is in chaos. The electric kettle is hissing indicating that the water is boiling but I can't concentrate on that right now seeing as I have my hands full with the flaming frying pan on the fire. What's supposed to be pancakes but looks more like round charcoal is smoking like hell. The kitchen is already covered in smoke. I swallow smoke into my lungs and it burns.

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. I grab the pan's handle but it's too hot and I impulsively drop it. The pan land on the tiled floor, hot oil splashing everywhere.
"Ahhhhh"I scream as a little splashes on my leg.
"What the hell. My God is there a fire? Where are you? Are you hurt?"I hear noah admidst the chaos and I burst into tears. Even the pancake gods are out to frustrate me. I feel hands wrap around my waist and I am lifted off the ground. I instinctively wrap my hand around his neck as he carries me out of the kitchen bridal style. I am not that hurt but I don't tell him to drop me. This reminds me of months agoago and it feels better to be in his arms again. I wonder why I keep ending up in his arms since last night? I tell myself not to get used to it. Just one week Eva and you will be gone from his life again. I won't get too attached so I don't feel the pain of losing him a second time.