376 I just want you with me (2/2)

”I don't cook much,” he shrugged.

”Well, at least something essential during emergency,” she pointed out.

”We can go after this. You don't have any work to do, right? No appointment?” he helped bringing the food closer to her.

”No. Oh, I plan to check the house this evening. The contractor said it almost finished but did not mention how much exactly,” Ryn said as she reached for the fork to eat her real lunch.

”We'll go together, then. We go to the house, and then to the supermarket,” he decided. When he looked at her, waiting for her approval, he found that she was engrossed with her meal. He shook his head in amused. And then, he rested his cheek on his left hand and watched her enjoying her meal.

There was no more frustration nor anger between them. They spent the time quietly and peacefully with him watching her eating her lunch.

It was almost 3.15 pm before both of them getting out of the house. This time, his emotion was stable. In fact, he was having a huge grin even when he was locking the door.

”If the renovation has completed within this month, are you moving in next month?” he asked while they were waiting in the elevator to the lower ground floor for the parking lot.

”Maybe. It's all depend on my schedule,” she shrugged. She did not find it a problem at all. Most of her things were still in boxes. She only opened those essentials when she was living in her rented apartment. Not much needed to pack back everything, compared to the last time. So she did not feel much pressure this time around.

”I'll help you,” he said. Actually, what he really wanted to say was that he wished she would move in with him. The condominium was big enough for them, what with Mika was already living in the mansion before she would marry Jason in a few months time. But, he was scared it would make her angry at him and might want to break up with him. In his heart, he was always worried about their relationship but on the surface, he managed to cover his worry.

”Hmm...” Ryn crossed her arms and closed her eyes. Her stomach was full and she felt sleepy. But she knew this outing was important. There was nothing in the kitchen at home and most importantly, she needed to check the progress of her house. How long did she have to wait for the renovation to complete? It has been months now.

They went to the house first. Ryn opened the door of the car and stepped out. She took out her phone to call the contractor and it was a minute or two after she called when a man came out from the house.

”Miss Catherine? I am Wong,” the man introduced himself. They actually have met before but he was worried she did not recognize him after all these months.

”Hello, Mr Wong. This is my friend, Mr Long. How is the progress?” she asked.

”Almost 90% is complete,” Mr Wong said with a pride. He was happy with the work his team has done and could not wait for the client, i.e. Miss Catherine to see it herself. Everything Miss Catherine wanted he managed to fulfill.

Ryn simply walked into the house. She was careful not to step onto the items scattered on the floor. She was not worried being among the men there with Jeremy by her side.

”We only need to wait for the lamps to arrive before we can install them. The water heater, Jacuzzi, and the bathtub have been installed,” he said as he led the way.

”Bathtub? Jacuzzi?” Ryn looked at Jeremy in a puzzle. She knew she did not order them.

Jeremy shrugged. He refused to admit to anything. Besides, everything was already installed and there was nothing Ryn could do. Or she had to wait for more and even add more budget to cover the re-renovation. Which he knew she would never do. She could not wait any longer to move in, despite the calm she showed on her face.

Ryn could guess what he had in mind and could only sigh heavily. It was obvious he was the one ordering these things. But what else could she do? She did not want to add more money just to take them out and then re-tiled or do whatever needed to correct back everything. She refused to wait more than she should and spend more than she should for the house.

”We have added the bathroom in the second bedroom as per your request and put the bathtub in the bathroom,” Mr Wong said. When he received the instruction, he was a bit skeptical. Why not put the bathtub into the master room? But, as the instruction was clear written on the paper, he did not think more and just did it. Of course, with the bathtub inside, the instruction was to enlarge the bathroom to accommodate the bathtub as well as the shower. Which he did with much difficulty. And when it was done, he could not picture how proud he was with his workers.

”So what's left are the lights, the wallpaper and the paint,” he said. The paint would arrive tomorrow.

”Hmm.... so when will the house finish?” Ryn asked as she checked her bedroom. She asked for them to install the wardrobe. She was too lazy to move her old ones or buy a new one. She did not want to give a headache to herself when settling into the house.

”In a week? The lamps will arrive in two more days. The wallpaper will arrive around that time. The paint will arrive tomorrow,” Mr Wong reported.

”Good,” Jeremy said instead of Ryn. Both of them did not hold hands nor talk to each other. They were checking the house carefully, especially Ryn. This would be her nest so of course she would be extra careful with everything.