94 CHAPTER 94: ONE-SIDED AFFECTION

He wanted to go back to the city now but the elders of the Ammihod prepared a great feast to celebrate their new alliance.

With the help of Daniel, Torah, the head of the tribes of Ammihod pledged their allegiance to the Shadow knights. Liam's presentation on the goals of the G12 system where as clear as crystal and Daniel's testimony about the team's ability furthered their credentials. 

After a few days, the final decision of the chief head reached Liam and his group.

Yes! positive! Now they have the Nahshon and Ammihod tribes on their side!

"You should thank Suzette for doing a good job." Torah complimented the woman who acted shy in front of everyone.

Liam looked at her and kowtowed sending a clear 'thank you' message. Though he doesn't have any idea what she said but what's important was the result. 

Suzette smiled back cutely.

"And to celebrate our union, the elders and the tribal people prepared a feast for everyone and we are expecting you to join us." Torah furthered while waiting for Liam's response. 

He was not expecting that at all. They were supposed to be on their way back to Mount Gilboa tonight!

"Of course!" It was Daniel who intercepted. "We will definitely join the celebration." He chuckled loudly.

"Y-yeah… we will." Liam finally snapped out.

As soon as the meeting ended, everyone dispersed and went to their own rooms. However, Asher stood in front of the doorway to Liam's room. He was looking intently at the man who stopped on his tracks and stared back at him.

"Is there a problem?" Liam asked.

"You tell me." He was a bit upset. "Liam, are you okay? Why are you acting weird? You're not yourself lately."

"I'm not." He denied. "You judged me wrong." He opened the door and entered. Asher followed.

"Stop it Liam. You may try to convince yourself but not us, not the team. We've been together for how many years now. You should know that yourself." 

"Nothing is wrong. I'm just a little… exhausted." He fell his body on his bed.

"Is this about the young miss?" He didn't want to beat around the bush.

Liam paused a little at the thought of the woman's gloomy face that day.

"Liam, we all know what you felt about the day we left Daniel's residence. We were there too. We heard it all and it pained us just like you. But we are in a mission and you must give your full attention. Let's try to solve the matter with Diana once we return. For now, leave a good impression to the tribes." Asher uttered before exiting the man's room.

He was right. His attention must be fully on the team and on the mission. 

Instead of lying down, Liam went out after getting himself back up. He became quite sensitive when it comes to the foreigner woman these past few weeks. And he should not be since she will only be staying with them temporarily. 

According to Daniel, he knew someone—a ship captain in particular, who worked at a cruise line in Patar region. Merchants trying to buy and sell goods from the country were usually found at that oceanfront. 

Diana should go back home. She doesn't belong in this country. Liam has decided to send her back to where she came from.

He feared that Diana might be in trouble again once she stayed long in this country. She might even be killed or worst, lost her sanity. 

She couldn't forget the blood fights while they were in Tubal so Sarah did a little experiment on her. And it worked. Thank goodness.

"Hey." He met Suzette while he was walking around the town. "Busy? Mind if I tagged along?"

"Sure, not a problem." He smiled as they walk side by side.

"You know what, you should smile a lot. You look radiant."

Liam chuckled knowingly. "I heard that a lot."

"Really?" She looked at the man who smiled sweetly. Looked like he remembered a certain scenario.

"That kind of smile…" She sneered. "I think I know who."

"Eh?"

"I bet you heard a lot of compliment from Diana, huh." She may be smiling outside but a pang of pain thrusted her heart.

Liam didn't respond but seeing how his eyes glowed, Suzette already knew.

"By the way, I didn't know what you said to the head chief but thank you for helping us out." Liam changed the topic at once.

"Truth is I didn't say much." She chuckled. "I believe they saw your potential and they have faith in you."

"Ha ha!" The man chuckled. "Your grandfather was right about you."

"What?"

Liam paused before he met her eyes. 

"That you are a down-to-earth person." He smiled.

Her heart suddenly skipped a beat. Dang it! His lovely eyes coupled with his stunning smile, it was heart melting!

"I hope you won't change." He added before he continued walking. As soon as Liam spotted Cole and the others tending the horses, he run to them.

"Wanna race just like the old times?" Cole challenged the man who immediately mounted Shadows. 

"What would be the consequence for the loser?" Liam confidently asked.

"Let's talk about that after I beat you! Yahay!" Cole kicked his horse who immediately dashed and jumped out the fence. Liam followed while Asher, Leon and Gideon yelled upsettingly.

"Hey! That's unfair!" They followed quickly as soon as the two guys were out of the fence. 

Echoes of laughter where heard in a distant as some men chased each other on the hills.

They looked like little children playing catch on the grass!

"You're blushing." Suzette heard someone who stood beside her.

She frowned seeing who it was. "Drake, what are you doing here?"

"Ehmmm, nothing." He grinned. "I was walking around when I saw a little girl blushing while watching someone else's boyfriend."

"Tsk! They are not lovers." She hissed. 

"Well, Not yet." He teased. 

Suzette faced Drake who was also watching the men in a distance.

"Does that mean you have given up on her?"

"You can say that."

"Tsk! What a pathetic guy. Giving up without a fight."

Drake heaved a sigh. Thinking about Diana, he must admit that he liked her the first time he saw her. But who wouldn't fall for someone like her? She's pretty, feisty and kind. But seeing how she cared for Liam that much, he knew he won't be able to replace the man in her heart. The two might not notice it yet but the love springing out of them were pretty visible to everyone around them. They just don't admit it. Therefore, Drake chose to be a good friend instead.

"That phrase cannot be applied to every situation, my sister. Even if you keep on fighting, but if you are fighting for the wrong person, you will always end up in defeat, painful defeat." Drake explained.

"And who are you to judge whether he is the right person or not? How would you even know without giving it a try?"

"Why do you have to give it a try if you already know it won't work? Don't fool yourself Suzette. You saw it with your own eyes and you also felt it in your heart that the man you like was not meant for you."

"But we have freewill…. We have the freedom and the right to choose the person who we want to love." Suzette was obviously irritated as Drake, his older brother, disagreed with her ideals. He was his brother and he should be supporting her at all cost!

"Yes, your right. But the man you like have also the freedom to choose who he wanted to love. And what if he doesn't chose you?"

"You don't know that. I haven't given my all yet----"

"Then you should save that for the right person." He interjected. "Don't be a fool and don't confuse love from lust." 

Suzette stood frozen hearing her brother's last remarks. And seeing how the woman fell in silence, Drake turned his heel and left the daze woman. 

He didn't mean to insult his sister but she needed some realization at the moment. He's not trying to discourage her but he was actually saving her from future heartbreak!

It was obviously a one-sided affection!