Throb.

My eyes kept staring at the people who suddenly filled the living room. I glanced at him, who was smiling and laughing with a lady beside him. I mean she is so beautiful, her face, her dark skin, I wish I have skin like her, beautiful and flawless, and her laughter…I clenched my teeth as I saw her hand crawling on his arm. The fuck? I was about to lose my temper but quickly realised that he was just doing his work. I took a deep breath to calm down.

But why the hell are they having meetings here? He could just tell me first, so I can prepare myself or food for them. I was stunned when I walked downstairs just now. I don't mind it if it's just Susan, but there are more people here, which gives me anxiety.

You know what, Maddison. Stop focusing and hearing every single detail they said. And slowly...slowly…I should stop listening to them.

I frowned. Hm?

I turned around and opened the fridge. Let's try again. Usually, it just happens but when I want it to happen, the heck? I shook my head lightly. I still can hear everything. Loud and clear.

I closed the fridge. Hard. And suddenly the room filled with silence. I know that's not my so-called silent world cause I still can hear the clock ticking and their movement.

The healing process sometimes scares me. I think I'm not used to hearing everything loudly.

Oh, Maddison, it's not a superpower.

"Miss Iyves, are you okay?" I glanced at Susan who stands next to me, she was holding a tray that was filled with mugs of coffee.

I shook my head lightly and smiled at her.

"Just a bit dizzy, but I'm fine," I told her, half whispers and she smiles.

"How's work? Everything is fine? Mr Winter didn't do anything like bullying you or anything right?" she asked, which made me curious. Did he bully or do something to his former housekeeper? She sounds so concerned.

"Ah, don't get it wrong, Miss Iyves. He didn't do anything to the former housekeepers, but he do bully them a little and he will fire anyone who was unable to follow his order. The former housekeepers used to flirt with him and try to spike his drinks too therefore he was usually a little mean to others. But I think that wasn't the case when he was with you." she smiled, wider. I don't know if she's being sarcastic or what but she read my mind.

And wow, that's so aggressive.

She smiled and so do I.

"I'll be taking these to them, thank you for the coffees, Miss Iyves." Honestly, I don't know why she's using the title with me. I'm just a housekeeper. Don't need to be so formal to me, Miss Susan! Of course, I didn't say it out loud. Talking to her is one of my biggest achievements of the day! I talk to someone I barely know for the first time. Not really a first time though. But this is my first time talking to her!

Haha, I'm doing great even though I just barely said anything. But hey, I talked to her, okay! That's cool, at least to me.

"Alright, Miss Susan, I'll be in the laundry room if you need me," I said nervously and excuse myself to the laundry room.

I glanced at the washing machine, it's currently spinning. I quickly lean on the wall and sat down, waiting for it to stop spinning.

So that's how Ayden look like when he's working? It's just a meeting but he looks carefree and easygoing. He's stunning and attractive. Like a flower that attracts the bee. Or is it honey that attracts the bees? Something like that. But seeing him being touched by other women was a little bit hurt.

I slowly patted my left chest, it's been throbbing for a while now.

"Princess?" I turned around at the voice. "Are you okay?" I want to smile but then I feel like I really pissed at him right now. He smells like perfume, woman. The same one from last night! Obviously, not Susan's. It's that woman.

"Yeah. I'm fine." I said with a smile. Ugh… What is this unpleasant feeling?

"You sure? You look pale," he said, sitting down next to me. Ugh...I hate the smell. I mean it smells so good, but when it's on him, it's annoying.

Oh, girl, calm down! He's just working...

"I think I need to go home," I said all of a sudden. Yes, I sound upset. And yes! I am upset. He looked at me with a frown.

"I having my period, and you obviously have nothing for me to wear so I need to go home," I added some excuses.

"Huh? Uh...oh...what should I do?" he started to panic and it's so funny since I never really saw him like this. And I just lied. But maybe, soon or sooner.

"Uhh...wait here, I'll just end the meeting right away." he ran out from the room and I can hear a murmur from out there. He will just end the meeting and what?

Now, I'm getting panic, I just lied! I didn't mean it that way, I just need you to know that I'm sulking, and need consolation! Get the hint, baby!! I mean, I didn't mean to disturb him working, I just...Oh God!!! I just need one hug!

My inner thought already scream!

He finally came back, with a pad in his hand. I bite my lips, sometimes, he can act like this, huh?

"I don't know if you use a tampon or sanitary pad, but Leah gave me this. Susan has none. Would it be okay? Is it hurt? Do you have a cramp, baby?"

He looked so worried and pale right now. He kneels down, rubbing my arm softly, handing a sanitary pad to me. So her name is Leah?

I shook my head lightly, stop being jealous. Jealousy is not important right.

"Ayden...I lied, I don't have a period." I said, but still, take what's he give me. I gave him an awkward smile. "You didn't end your meeting yet, right?"

He looked at me with a frown and was dumbfounded. He stared at me, then his lips slowly curled upward as he smiled. I think that was a 'why would you lie' kinda smile. Damn, I feel bad. That's why, lady, you need to calm down!

"Yeah, I ended the meeting already, it's fine. Are you sure you're okay? You look like you're not feeling well." He stroked my cheek gently, sitting next to me.

"I'm sorry...I swear I didn't mean to make you end your meeting! I swear, I just…"

He smiled even wider.

"It's fine, to be honest, today is my day off, but since it's a bit urgent I just called them here, but it's fine, we already discussed the urgency and what's left is a draft. Practically, the meeting is over. Don't worry about it." he uttered.

Urgent? It's urgent??!!

"I'm really sorry, I'm so sorry!" Shit, why am I like this!!!

He cupped my face and stared deeply into my eyes. He grinned, showing off his beautiful teeth. He smooched my lips lightly and let out a chuckle.

"It's fine. Don't be sorry. Baby, it's not a big deal."

"But it's an urgent meeting, right?"

"You are way more important than that meeting, darling. And your complexion didn't look well. You sure you're fine?" he asked, placing the back of his hand on my forehead, checking my temperature.

And now I regret my foolish action, by saying I'm going home, over PERFUME!

"I'm sorry…" I burst into cries, and yes I hate myself so much right now, enough to choke myself.

And why the fuck am I crying, like b*tch, shut up!!! Am I playing the victim or something? But, God, I cried even more, even though my inner thought asked me to shut up.

I just feel bad!

"I'm sorry that I'm being jealous...and being stupid...and now I being such a burden for you. I'm so sorry. I lied too. I'm just upset...I didn't mean it that way, I didn't know that what I said would lead you to end your meeting earlier, it's urgent too! I'm just being selfish. I'm sorry." I looked down as I said that, sobbing over my foolishness.

He let out a chuckle and I closed my eyes. Is that a sarcastic laugh? Oh no…

"Princess...look at me…" he said, sweetly.

I slowly opened my eyes and looked up. A faint blush tainted his face, as he smiled widely, showing both of his dimples, and his eyes bent but I still saw his eyes sparkling, dazzling!

"You're jealous?" he asked, chuckling. His chuckles are symphonies. I stop weeping but my tears still fall. I am mesmerised by what I'm seeing right now. He's so beautiful.

I twitch as his rough thumbs wiped my tears, and his touch is so soft.

"Is that why you said that you're on period and want to go home? Because you're jealous? Because you're sulking?" he whispered.

I looked down and nodded. Admitted to my foolishness.

His hands trail down to my neck, and his thumbs are caressing my jawlines. He smiled broadly.

"Then, I'm pleased to hear that. And I'm sorry for making you jealous. But rest assure my darling, you're the only person I have and I love. My heart are filled by you and only you." he kissed my forehead and down to my cheek, and finally meet my lips, softly, and passionate.