Gray piercing eyes captivated me.
As if he had taken me into a different world where we were the only people who existed.He lifted his hands and used the pad of his thumb to brush my lower lip."You are so beautiful," he said with a hoarse voice.He slid his hand on my neck and slid up to the back of my head."Mr. President, General Rossini is here," a voice came from the outside.That voice seemed to destroy the world we were in and brought us back to reality.Embarrassed, I stood up and straightened my clothes and then I propped him up with pillows on his back so he could sit comfortably.General Rossini gave me a look as if he already guessed what had occurred a while ago.I hurriedly took my leave after greeting him.My heart beat only came back to normal after I had drank cold water.Did he want to kiss me?Impossible. He wouldn't take interest in me.I don't know if I was right. Or I was just over thinking.I'm not his type. The woman I saw in his room that night was sophisticated and alluring.Compared to that woman, I was nothing.He would possibly be interested in his personal assistant rather than to fancy me.I shook my head and smiled bitterly.My fiancé who was an ordinary man left me because I wasn't fascinating enough.How could the president fancy someone like me?Ever since what happened, I became extra careful.We didn't talk about it and acted as if nothing happened.We parted ways. He went back to the presidential palace in the capital and I, on the other hand, reported to the military base in western border.Days went by in the twinkling of an eye and two weeks quickly passed.Unable to turn down General Rossini, I accompanied him to General Barkle's birthday party.An important person as General Rossini, there will be people who would want to talk with him. So, I couldn't say that I would stick by his side all through the party.Good thing that Major Kavanaugh was also there so I didn't have to worry about having no acquaintances at the party.The party was in the full swing when the emcee announced the arrival of the president.We, the uniformed people, gave the president a salute.What had happened that day came into my mind when our eyes met.My heart crazily beat inside my chest.The Generals started to flock towards him.A gust of indescribable feeling flurried in my heart as I caught sight of the beautiful lady beside him, his personal assistant.Her eyes shimmered with admiration as they looked at him while he talked.I looked away as uneasiness crowded my chest. And I went to the corner while I sip on my non alcoholic drink and enjoyed the soft background music.Major Kavanaugh was pulled by one of our comrades from another division and reluctantly left me.I looked up as I felt someone was staring at me.The president was facing my direction but he was not looking at me.His eyes were trained on the woman beside him while she was saying something.I shook my head and I discarded the thought that he was looking at me.That was just a figment of my imagination. No one was looking at me."Tara?" I heard a familiar voice calling my name and turned towards the voice."Johann!" My eyes lit up seeing the man who called me.He was my classmate and friend in medical school but when Roman got jealous of him, I avoided him."How are you?" He asked with a wide smile.Johann was a handsome guy.He was not only a handsome man but an intelligent one.That was the reason for Roman's insecurity towards this man.We were chatting happily and I felt an intense gaze directed at me. But I didn't mind it.After a while, General Rossini approached us."Captain Smith," I turned to look at him."General?""Gentleman, please excuse Captain Smith. I have an important matter to discuss with her," he started to walk after that.I looked at Johann apologetically and he nodded in understanding.I followed General Rossini along the corridor.He stopped and looked back to see if I was following him.After a while he stopped and opened the door.I followed behind him and I was surprised to see the president sitting on the couch yet I didn't show any emotion on my face."Good evening, Mr. President," I greeted him.My heart beat escalated as General Rossini approached the door to leave.I wanted to tell General to stay but my throat felt dry and I couldn't speak.I remain standing and the president said, "Those who aren't close to me are the ones who are told to seat "He was implying that we have a close relationship. When did we start having a close relationship?I sat not wanting to invite the wrath of the president as I don't know how he would vent his anger on me.I'd rather not poke a hornets nest.No one said a word for a long time and we only stared at each other, waiting who would start the conversation.The silence inside the room rose to a palpable degree that could suffocate.I was compelled to break the uncanny silence between us. "How are you, Mr. President?""Why didn't you approach me when you saw me?" Astonished, it took all of me not to laugh at his question.This was the reason he called me here?I wanted to burst into laughter. However, this is the president I am talking with."Is a mere captain allowed to mingle with the president?" If he wasn't injured I wouldn't have the chance to talk to him.It just so happened that General Rossini trusted me that I even had the chance to look after the president.The president took a deep breath and his face was gloomy."I am sorry Mr. President, I know my place and I can't be insolent and just approach you anytime and anywhere I want," I explained.Those times I looked after him didn't make me assume that I have the right to approach him wherever or whenever I wanted. I'm not a pretentious woman, I always knew where I belonged.He stood up and faced the French window. "My dietitian is about to retire, take his position."This man is demanding. He didn't even ask my opinion. He's so imposing.Somehow irritation rose from the depths of my stomach."I can't, Mr. President, I'm sorry," he was silent and he thrust his hands in his trousers pocket.Another minute of silence ruled. Then he turned to face me."If you don't want that position, then marry me. That position is better."I didn't notice that two months had flown by quickly as we got so busy in the base. One night, Major Kavanaugh went knocking at the door of my quarter. "Captain Smith, please follow me," I followed him without question as I trusted this comrade. Seeing that we are drawing near the quarter where the president stayed during his surprise inspection, my body stiffened. My heart was restless but I reasoned that he can't be here because I never heard that he came. So, I calmed down. "Go inside," Major Kavanaugh said. Reluctantly, I reached for the knob and twisted it before pushing the door. My feet were rooted on the floor upon seeing the familiar back of a man. He's here! "Don't just stand there, come in and close the door behind you," his voice that was like a cielo resounded in my ears. I missed this voice.The last time I heard his voice was at the party, the night he proposed marriage to me. After that night, I never heard from him. I deduced that he was just jesting. "Tar
NarratorThat night, two bodyguards who stood next to the closed door, looked at each other. Their eyes were dancing with mischief as they heard Tara whimpering. "Mr. President, please," her voice sounded hoarse and alluring. Dawn was breaking in when the whimpering of the woman inside the room gradually subsided. The sun was beginning to rise when the door flung open. Emerging from the room, the man who had dark circles under his eyes, a visible proof that he didn't sleep a wink was already dressed and ready to leave. Judging from his appearance the guards need not to rack their brains to guess what took place inside the room. The bodyguards looked down to hide their smirk. The president couldn't resist the beauty who was begging for his help. They wanted to talk about what happened however they kept it to themselves because they knew better than to gossip about the president. Tara's POVI was startled when I opened my eyes to an unfamiliar room. Realizing that it was the
By six in the evening, we left the base and flew by a chartered plane. I was surprised when I got out of the plane. We landed at the biggest airport in the nation at the heart of the capital city. I did not ask my superior and followed him obediently, feeling I was being led to be slaughtered. A car was already waiting for us. The driver opened it for us and I hopped in after General Rossini went into the car. After a while the car was out of the airport and joined in the traffic. Having been sleepless the night before, I got drowsy and I couldn't stop my head from nodding. Unknowingly, I drift off to sleep. The next thing I knew I was inside a luxurious room. "You're awake," I heard a magnetic voice. It's been a while since I heard that voice. My body tensed up and I looked away hiding my nervousness from his prying eyes. I felt the bed dipped which just heightened my edginess. Him sitting beside me while I lay on the bed made the space crowded, although the bed was huge.
After I had my shower. I was directed toward the dresser and had me sit on the bench. The make up artist began to apply primer on my face. The people being hired to doll me up were Astranian expats. They didn't knew that I could understand them. They were discussing that my so-called date must be a filthy rich guy who would spend a fortune just being his partner for a birthday party. So, the wedding was secret. At that moment I was so conflicted that I didn't really know what I wanted and how I felt. They chatter about me and the anonymous rich man while dolling me up. I had no idea how much time was spent dolling me up. It was like eternity. I was all set when Major Kavanaugh showed up in the hotel presidential suite. His eyes squinted as he looked at me. "You look stunning, madam," he bowed, showing me deference. "Major Kavanaugh, I'm still the same Captain Smith, your comrade," I said when he held my hand and put it at the crook of his arm. "You are above us now madam, b
I looked down at my feet to conceal my sadness. We just got married and he was already leaving. Andrei might be getting revenge as I have continually rejected him. Now, I know his pain. How I wish, I could bring back the past and change how I responded to him. "Don't be sad," Major Kavanaugh said. "The president has an urgent matter to do." I fixed my expression and forced myself to smile before looking up. He chuckled. "Don't force yourself to smile, you don't look good." The journey back to the hotel, Major Kavanaugh cracked jokes to brighten up the rather somber mood inside the car. I have seen Major Kavanaugh in a different light today. He was known to be reserved and taciturn.His presence doused me with his warmth driving away the coldness around me because of my husband's apparent rejection. "I have to get going, call the front desk if you need anything," Major Kavanaugh patted my head and turned on his heels and left. Left alone, the luxurious and spacious suite bec
Completely losing my appetite after seeing the news, I discontinued eating my chips. I was glad that I had eaten the burger prior to the news. I didn't linger at the burger store as I used to do. Before heading back to the hotel, I wandered aimlessly. My mind was filled with Andrei. And my heart was in chaos. I regretted the day I decided not to leave and wanted to have a glimpse of him. It was my curiosity that led me to my present misery. I should have left the base that day and not met him. Thinking of it, even if I left that day. Meeting him was inevitable because he was attacked by a bear and it happened near my house. It must be my fate to meet him. And it must be my fate to be heartbroken the second time around. Roman had broken it the first time and now, it was Andrei. Unknowingly, I reached the park and saw a co
There was little surprise on his face when he turned and saw me. But quickly regained his composure. I, on the other hand, was having a hard time composing myself. "Ms. Smith," he said, his voice void of affection. A stinging sensation blanketed my heart. "Who is she, Andrei?" Stella asked while she possessively wrapped her hands at Andrei's bicep. I want to drag her away from my husband. I waited for his answer but wished I had not heard his answer. "She's the new dietitianselected by the ministers." "Why did you change your dietitian all of the sudden? Stefano had been by your side before you became the president," she pouted and glared at me, while she laid her head on Andrei's shoulder. I was anticipating for Andrei to push her head away but he didn't. Wearing an indifferent expression, I stared at the coup
Tara's POVLeaving my husband's suite, I couldn't help my mind from going wild. This was because I know of his philandering ways. Different scenes of them having intimate moments bombarded my mind. I took a deep breath and took a hold of myself.Reminding myself that I shouldn't let this thing bother me and distract me from my work. Making mistake at work would discredit me and would hurt my dignity. And I wouldn't let this happen. So, I didn't let my emotion drive me and the next second my mind was clear. Meeting my husband's outgoing dietitian was indeed helpful as he knew exactly what my husband's preference regarding food. And his attending physician was also there and gave me a brief medical history of my husband. My husband was also health conscious like Roman and they have the same food preferences. It was like all my learning and