"Am I doing this right?" I asked Carrie while I mixed the flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. And I felt so excited to make doughnuts for Oliver, and of course, it is one of my favorite food.
"Don't worry, you are doing great, Victoria," she responded as she gave me an encouraging smile, and I became more motivated to do it; I couldn't believe I would be learning things while staying at Oliver's place, and I am doing all these for him.
I followed Carrie's instructions carefully and deliberately added the milk, egg, and butter to the mixture in the bowl. I was having fun talking to her nonstop, and I didn't even know I had this kind of rapport with her, and I smiled every time she mentioned Oliver's name.
"Really? He didn't bring girls here?" I asked in disbelief.
"Yes, Victoria, you are the only girl he brought here, and you are his only girlfriend." She replied that it made me smile like I won the Miss Universe while frying the doughnuts on a medium heavy-bottomed fan.
"Well, congratulations for making doughnuts, Victoria; you nailed it, and it's yummy," Carrie said after taking a bite of my homemade doughnut, and it felt satisfying that I had done something today. And I felt so excited to put them on the container, and I couldn't wait to bring them to Oliver.
I was on the balcony holding my book, gripping my phone, and I wanted to charge it, but I didn't want to make a stupid mistake by calling Lana. I am missing her like crazy, and I don't want to get disappointed to know that my parents didn't even send me a message, and I will spend my day waiting for them to text or call me.
And it is better not to charge my phone because I can pretend I didn't receive anything from my mom and dad. After all, I was out of battery, and not because they didn't even bother to check on me. The beautiful view in front of me makes me feel so blessed to have witnessed this beautiful creation, but it doesn't help me lessen the emptiness I feel.
I realized I only have Oliver in my life now, and it was funny because I tried my best to stay away from him at first. I smiled as I remembered how much I hated him from the first day I laid my eyes on him, but I couldn't deny along with that hatred is the intense attraction I tried to ignore.
And now, he has become the only person I can count on, and I don't think I can live without him in my life. I could say life is full of surprises, and sometimes they will make you feel good, and you will become a better person, but sometimes it can make you wicked and lead your life to go astray, but you need to pull yourself together knowing you will always be the only one who can help yourself.
I got up from my seat right away when I saw a sedan pullover in Oliver's driveway, and I hated that I had forgotten my date with Trixie today. I quickly got back inside Oliver's spacious room and rummaged to the closet as I searched for a dress. I smiled when I found a daring off-the-shoulder lavender cotton dress with midi puff sleeves, and I put on the light brown wedge sandals I found on the shoe rack, and I got out from Oliver's room in a hurry.
"Hey, easy there, Victoria; I don't want Oliver to get angry with me if you end up with broken bones," Trixie said while she was watching me running down the stairs, and I know she was only joking because Oliver told me, I can heal whatever injury I have, it sounds so cool, but I don't want to try it to myself yet because I know how much it will hurt even if I can mend fractured bones.
"Thank you for coming, Trixie; I am sorry if I keep you waiting," I responded.
"Don't bother, Victoria; I just arrived, and I am excited to show you around Gallant," Trixie responded with a beautiful smile on her face, and I asked her to try my doughnuts, and I could see the surprised look on her face, and I realized she must know I don't know how to cook.
"I asked Carrie to teach me, and it was fun," I said as she linked her arm with me and made our way to the kitchen.
"Oh, this is yummy, Victoria; now I could tell you are talented since you even make a perfect doughnut on your first time cooking it," she said, and I could see the sincerity on her face, and I felt so happy with her compliment.
"Do you think Oliver will like it?" I asked, and she smiled at me.
"Of course, knowing you make it just for him sounds so sweet, Victoria." She responded with a wide grin on her face.
I walked with Trixie to her car after saying goodbye to Carrie, and I couldn't stop feeling so excited as she drove away from Oliver's place. I smiled as I realized I was going to see the beauty of Gallant City, the hometown of Oliver.
"Is this your first time here in Gallant City, Victoria?" Trixie asked me while I was looking outside the window, and I felt so amazed with the flowerbeds on the side of the road; it feels like this place has a never-ending garden.
"I had been to different countries in Europe, USA, and visited the beautiful places in Southeast Asia with my parents, but I have never been here in Gallant City, and I realized what I have missed in my life as I watched the breathtaking view of this city," I responded as I turned my head to look at her sideways. She darted a glance in my direction before she returned her gaze on the road.
"I know you will love this place, Victoria, just like the way you fell in love with our Alpha." She declared, and I could feel my face turn so warm, and I knew I was blushing, and I didn't expect I would still feel this way even if Oliver is now my boyfriend.
I was mesmerized by how beautiful Gallant City is, and it felt like I was in another country. I could see the big trees with yellow, orange, and purple flowers on the side of the road, and I could feel the freshness of the place as Trixie opened the window of the passenger's seat, and I had to close my eyes to feel the breeze that tickled on my face.
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"I don't think it is a good idea to barge in at his office unannounced, Trix," I said when she asked me to proceed to Oliver's office, and I was facing the entire staff of his department and they were giving me quizzical looks.
"Hey, you are his girlfriend, Victoria. I am sure he will be delighted to see you." Trixie declared, and I smiled at her as I walked behind her towards my boyfriend's office.
"See you later, Victoria. I will be in my husband's office; call me through his trunkline if you are ready to go." Trixie said, and I could feel the loud beating of my heart as I stood up in front of Oliver's office.
"Okay, Trix, thank you so much, and see you in a while," I responded.
She beamed at me before she turned her heels away from me without taking a second glance. At the same time, I could feel the hammering of my heart as I raised my hand. I was on my way to knock on his door when he came out from his office, and I could see the surprised look on his handsome face, but a beautiful smile replaced his shock, and he put his hands on my waist instantly, and he pulled me closer to him, and I couldn't stop from having knots on my stomach.
The way he looked at me with great intensity brought a shiver to my entire body, down to my spine. It felt so wonderful to feel his strong hands around me. When he got me inside his office and captured my mouth, and kissed me passionately, I could feel my toes are curling as we kissed for a long time, and I couldn't believe I would be missing him even if we had seen each other this morning, and it was only less than five hours ago.
"Where do you want to eat lunch, Victoria?" He asked after releasing my mouth, and I could still feel him in my mouth.
"I don't know if I could eat human food as of the moment, but I want you to bring me to your favorite place," I responded, and he grinned widely at me.
"Okay, I am sure you will love the place, Victoria," he replied, and I beamed at him.
Oliver was the one who called Zane, and he told his best friend that we would be having lunch together, I felt so excited to experience having a double date with Trixie, and I suddenly felt sad when I remembered my best friend, Lana.
We promised each other to go on a double date once we have boyfriends, and right now, I will have it without her. I couldn't stop myself from feeling so guilty. Still, I set aside my worries and tried to enjoy my lunch date with Oliver and his best friend and my newfound friend, and I realized Oliver was right; I needed to embrace the reality that I am one of them.
I felt so glad I am now beginning to accept the reality that I am a werewolf, and I couldn't wait to fight the urge of eating fresh meat, and I couldn't wait to train with Trixie and Zane.. At the same time, Noel would be my mentor, so I will be ready to face our enemies and make my boyfriend proud of me.