34 Chapter 33: Caught

Rojen's POV

I have been preparing myself as I have to comeback to become a model again for Ms. Mayne's Clothes and casuals. It was been more than a week already since we came back from the trip and it was also been a week since I've been forcing myself not to get irritated of Selene.

Well I shouldn't do it to her but she was being to much. Like she kept on interferring even on my own privacy. She wanted to know everything that I am doing and I felt like I was being choked in the neck.

Good thing she's not here now. Her father sent her overseas because of the unknown reason. My face was still while she was telling it to me but deep inside I was so happy that I don't have to see her face even just for a few days. I was secretly hoping that she won't come back but for sure she will.

On the other hand, I felt pity towards Fiona and to myself as the last time we bond together was the time when I brought her to my special place. After that we never been together anymore. We just talked in just a little bit of time then Selene will come out and take me to where she wanted to go.

That happens within this one week and when I heard that she'll go far away, my heart wanted to get out of my chest because of the excitement.

I was so happy but not her. She just kept on thinking about the thing that happened just a week ago. I kept on encouraging her and asking what's wrong but she's keep on telling me it's nothing.

I know that she was just keeping it to herself. Hey eyes says it all. But I didn't put pressure to it so I just stayed quiet and wait for right time that she'll open up to me.

"Let's go Roj. We'll be late." Fiona said.

Ever since that day, I barely saw her smile and everytime I'm telling her to do it, she's following me but I did not saw that genuine smile she always shows me anymore. It's only a faint smile now.

"Smile first. I don't want to see you frowning..." I said "or else, it will ruin my day. Do you want that to happen?"

She took a deep breath and smiled at me. Even though it's not that genuine but it was way better than before.

We arrived to the mall and I saw that there's a lot of people already, waiting on Ms. Mayne's shop.

Not to be that proud but I know they are waiting for me.

When someone noticed my presence, the crowd suddenly shouted and ran towards my direction.

Allen then suddenly popped out from nowhere and interfere to stop the crowd from taking pictures of me and gave me some space. Now atleast I can took a breath for a moment.

"Are you okay, Fion? You seemed like your thinking something? Dare to tell me?" I asked the person beside me as she looked like she was daydreaming again.

"No. Nothing. I'm fine." She replied and showed me a half smile.

I just nodded as a sign of response and didn't dare to break the silence between us again.

The day pass really fast that I just found myself and Fiona walking on the road with no one. Just the both of us with silence and the cold breeze of the night touches our skin.

No one dared to break the silence until I got the chance to break it.

"What do you want to eat, Fion? Maybe ww can go visit Mr. Pome's grilled chicken. It's been a long time since we visited him and talk to him. We can share our happiness with him especially with what happened on the beach? For sure he'll be hapy for the both of us." I said.

"I want to go home 'cause I feel tired already and I wanted to get some rest, just get some sleep." she replied to me without even looking.

She walked and never cared if I stopped walking so I grabbed her wrist and let her lean on my chest as I hugged her to comfort her. I know that she was been feeling down and exhausted ever since her mother came without even asking for permission.

"I'm just here. I won't leave."

After I said that, I heard that Fiona was been crying and holding my shirt so tight. I just let her do it so that she'll release all the sadness, the pain and hatred that she kept inside her heart for a long time.

After a couple of minutes, she stepped back from my embrace and showed me her red eyes because of crying.

"Sorry if I was being like that to you. I just don't know what to do and don't know what to react because of my mother. And I'm sorry if I lied to you about her." she apologized.

"No. It's fine. I know your intention. I can feel it. And I am glad that you had released all your feelings already. For sure you can relax now and don't think about it anymore." I replied. She smiled at me and I do the same back to her.

Shock registered on her face as I touched her cheeks, also my way to show her that I am concern and I wanted her to feel calm and relax.

"You shouldn't worry about anything, Fion. Didn't I told you that I am here to protect you. Not just on your physical appearance but also to keep your mind at ease. So if you have problems, and if you need advice and someone there beside you to comfort you, always remember that I will always be here beside you. I won't leave. I don't care whatever might happen in the future but you can lean on me." I said to her.

I've got a chance to see that genuine smile again after hearing my words. She stopped crying already and I can feel the calmness inside her. I am glad that the Fiona I know came back already. But all of the happiness I felt disappeared in just a glimpse of time.

"Is this what you called betrayal?" Someone not from far said sarcastically. Shock registered on our face as we saw her face full of anger.

"Selene?" I asked in whisper.