Chapter 9: The day Saoirse decided to add him in her friend list
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I have discovered that Callahan’s name has a meaning..
Callahan actually means Little Bright-headed One/Devotee Of The Church and is of Irish origin.
And when I have learned that I laughed so hard, because it doesn’t suit his personality! I bet he is not even a churchgoer!
How disappointed must his parents be, when he grew up..instead of being a good saintly boy, he grew up to be a naughty, playful and I bet, even a party-goer guy!
That sucks right?!
I happily shook my head while still reading the meaning of his name on google.
“Stop smiling..” he said while frowning.
“What?! I just can’t believe that you are named after..” I laughed, I can’t even continue what I am saying and he is now glaring at me.
"Don't make fun of my name." he protested as his face turned red in embarrassment.
“Don’t worry..I like your name.” I teased him.
And after a minute or two, his frown suddenly faded and was replaced by a mischievous smile.
He glanced at me.
“Soon, you like not only my name..but also me?!” he said before he laughed at what he has said.
Now it is my turn to frown.
He is really full of himself. Too confident because he knows his effect on the girls..but I am not one of the 'girls'.
“You wish!” I said. “For the record..I already like someone, so don’t dream about me liking you, because that will never happen!” I hissed at him.
"Does he like you back though?"
I froze. I swear, soon I will murder him with my own hands!
"He will..soon." I said firmly.
As if I am telling it to myself more than to him.
He just chuckled and I just ignored him.
Instead, I look out of the window, the place that we are passing by is not familiar to me.
Where is he bringing me?
“Is it still far?” I asked in a bored tone.
“No, we will be there in ten minutes..” he said without looking at me.
“Are you not really going to tell me where we are going?”
“No, it will not be a surprise if I will tell you right?” he winked at me.
I rolled my eyes at him and he chuckled.
“You love to roll eyes, don’t you?” It sounded more of a statement than a question.
“If I do, what is it to you?” I asked sarcastically and I saw how he tried to conceal his smile.
He was about to say something more but I glared at him.
My phone rings again. I have been ignoring calls since a while ago because it might be Sacha and I still don't want to talk to her.
But this time, I took out my phone from my purse, I will just check who the caller is. If it is Sacha then I will decline the call.
And surely she will get the message and will stop bothering me.
But it is not Sacha, it is Aldous. So I answered the call.
“Hello?”
“Where is that guy bringing you?” he asked in a firm voice, almost like a father talking to his daughter.
I almost giggled.
“That’s for you to find out.” I teased.
They are following us. But Callahan of course has no idea about it. They are always like that, they act like a shadow, they don't want to attract attention.
They are looking after me, from afar.
“Saoirse Eloise..” he called my name in a serious tone.
“Ohh dear old Aldous, loosen up.. just relax okay? Everything is alright.” I said as I tried to calm him. “Got to go..bye,” I said while smiling widely..I did not wait for his reply because surely he won't stop asking..
“Who’s that?”
I turned to look at Callahan..
I put my arms in front of my chest and gave him a blank look.
“Someone who will kill you, in case you decided to do something funny on me,” I warned.
And his eyes grew wide, he actually looks offended.
I know he won't do anything bad to me. I am just trying to mess up with him.
“That is if I haven’t killed you with my own hand yet..” I informed him. “I’m a black belter, by the way,” I added.
He coughed fakely and raised his free hand.
“Thanks for reminding me, rest assured no monkey business.” He shook his head.
“Just make sure.” I laughed, his smile faded as his face turned serious.
“I like it.”
“Like what?”
“Your laugh..it sounds so sexy to my ears.” He grinned at me. "I wish you will laugh more."
I glared at him.
“Just shut up and drive.”
"And I also like your bare face. You look so innocent and look so kind..like an angel-"
"One more irritating word from you and I will surely see stars!" I threatened him and he burst out laughing.
“Oh my..wow!” I exclaimed as I saw where he brought me.
We are in a race circuit.
And it is my first time here. I have wanting to visit a race circuit but got no one to drag. Amber and Megan are not interested while Sacha is not for this kind of place.
I was hoping that Atticus will be the one who's going to bring me here.
But unexpected things do happen..look who's with me now?
My eyes widen as I saw how fast the cars are..how beautiful those cars are.. they look like pieces of art.
And ohh my.. look how good the drivers are..the way they drift, it is just wow. They are so freaking good and I am so jealous!
“You like it?” he asked.
“I love it!” I said happily without removing my eyes from the speeding cars.
They look really cool! How I wish I can also drive the way they do!
"I'm glad you like it." He said but I just ignored him.
“Do you also love to watch races?” I asked as I finally look at him.
My smile is so wide and I know he can see how happy and excited I look.
“No.” he shook his head. He doesn't like to watch? Then why are we here? Does he know someone here?
“Huh?” I asked looking so confused.
“I love to drive more than to watch." He smiled. "Being the one behind the wheels, the one manipulating the car feels more exciting.. your heart will beat fast, you will have cold sweat, and so on.." He smiled.
"Imagine the feeling of the audience.. what the drivers are feeling..it's like times two." He said with so much passion while looking at the race.
My eyes grew wide when I realized something.
“Are you a race car driver?!” I asked in disbelief and he just gave me a boyish smile.
“I actually brought you here to be my personal cheer leader!” he said before then he winked at me.
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