Chapter 16

Why is he in Sofiya's room? Is it true that he went to the office and not to Sofiya?

I asked myself as tears rolled down my cheeks. I brushed it off and thought 'it's just nothing'. I knew he wouldn't do something that would hurt me.

'Don't worry about her.' like a broken plaque over and over to my mind.

This is the kind of pain I'm referring to that I hope I could handle. Sofiya's belittling me, I couod handle them. But this, I still couldn't help but get hurt even though I trusted Taiden.

I fell asleep while my head is clouded of that instagram post. I didn't even read Suzie's messages to me, instead I paid attention to Keion and I agreed to meet him.

I slowly got up and stretched. I fell asleep at the grief I felt last night. I looked at the cellphone again and saw that Taiden had a text there.

Taiden:

'We're leaving, Ze. I didn't woke you up. I miss you. '

I took a deep breath, relieved a little by his text. I immediately went straight to the bathroom and took a shower and got dressed to start helping Mother Helen in the kitchen.

When I opened my door I immediately stepped on a .... card? And it comes with flowers. I smiled at what I saw. And just like that, my world revolves around him again. He erased the pain and doubt I felt yesterday.

I picked up the flower boquet as well as the card and I read it.

Dearest Ze,

'Good Morning sleepy head! Sorry if I'll be gone for two days, I'll make it up to you. I promised. If ever you saw something in the social media, please know that it wasn't true, none of it was true. You're the only girl I'd ever want in my life, Ze. '

I Love You.

It was as if butterflies flew into my stomach when I read that. See? Taiden really would never hurt me. He promised me under the stars. Even though I don't know what the consequences of it all will be, I only know one thing. He loves me.

Mother Helen and I were busy all day changing the curtains throughout the household when Madam came down from her room, holding her cellphone and grinning.

"Aww, these two." said Madam while looking at her cellphone.

What is Madam looking at?

I just ignored that until the afternoon came. I told Mother Helen that I had a meeting and she agreed.

I'm wearing a tattered jeans with a simple blouse and doll shoes. I put on light makeup and let my hair down. Keion would pick me up even though I told him not to.

I'm walked to the gate when I opened it, he's already there. Leaning on his car. Keion is also really handsome, he is second to Taiden for me.

He straightened up and lowered the aviator he was wearing and grinned slightly.

"You look good, Zella." he said in a deep voice.

"Thanks ... Uh ... Let's go?" I told him because he's staring at me too hard, but it's not scary.

He opened the car door for me. I went in there before he went around and went inside.

"Uh ... where are we going?" my introductory question. He looked at me and grinned.

"Where do you want to go?" he asked.

"Why are you asking me? Just about anywhere." I said.

He chuckled softly. "Alright."

He took me to Starbucks. First time here, so I was that excited. When we got inside, there weren't many people. He chose the farthest part of the shop. I just looked around in it because I heard that their coffee here is expensive and delicious.

"First time?" he wondered.

"Is it obvious?" I said and he grinned.

"Not really. I'll order for us, stay here." and I just nodded because I didn't know what to order.

When he returned, he was carrying two Caramel Macchiato and two slices of velvet cake. He laid it down in front of me and I thanked him there.

We casually had a good time as we ate the food of the variant his question.

"Are you guys a thing now?" he asked casually and stared at me intently. I bit my lower lip before speaking.

"Yes. W-Why?" I asked nervously because of his stares at me. He shook slightly and tightened his jaw and he looked angry? Why would he be angry?

"Leave her alone, Zella. You'll only get hurt." he said seriously and frowned at me there.

I know for a fact that it is inevitable in a relationship to get hurt. But for him to tell me to leave Taiden was surprising. What is that to him?

"I'm ready, Keion. That's part of the relationship, isn't it?" I said.

"You don't know what you're getting yourself into, Ze." he said.

I understand him. Maybe he also thinks I'm not suitable for his friend because I'm just a maid. But is it forbidden to follow the heart and set aside the status of life? Should the rich be with the rich?

"I know Keion. You don't have to remind me that I don't matter to him because I'm just nan-"

"What are you talking about? That's not what I meant." he cut me off.

I blinked and muttered a word. If that's not what he meant, then what?

"I do not understand you." I said and his jaw tightened again as he stared at me.

I don't really understand everything anymore. Why is Keion acting like this? And why does he seem angry at Taiden and our relationship? Incapable...

"You're cheating Keion! Why are you dating Zella, baby alone?!" the two of us turned to the guy behind us, it was Elton.

"Why are you here?" Keion asked.

"Maybe you forgot we have a friend Mozes? He knows where we're going. Scary asshole." he said while Elton winked at me and I just smiled.

I thought he was in the province?

"What's up?" it's Keion.

"We'll have a meeting later. It's about the kidnapped child. I've already forwarded the details to Taiden. He'll follow..." he said.

I heard that when Taiden was talking on the cellphone. Is Elton the one he's talking to? I was in the middle of thinking of someone calling. That was Suzie.

I looked at Keion and Elton who were also sitting next to me. The two nodded.

"Go ahead." said Keion so I answered Suzie's call in front of them.

"That's Taiden! Have you seen the group chat?" he said in an angry voice.

I was again surprised by what she said. Maybe that trick Sofiya did.

"No. Uh ... I'm out with Keion and Elton." I said and Suzie was silent for a long time before speaking.

"Elton's there?" I fell there in his strange voice.

"Yes." I said.

She took a deep breath before speaking.

"That's not my purpose. Look at the group chat, and I'm telling you Zella. Ready yourself..." and she immediately turned off the call.

I don't know yet but my heart is no longer beating with the extreme nervousness I feel.

"Who's that?" Elton asked.

"Suzie." I said and immediately the temple of his face changed. I just ignored that and I went to the messenger to check it out. I was nervous to open it, whatever was inside.

When I opened our group chat I seemed to be getting cold from what I saw. Immediately tears fled my eyes and I sobbed so I caught the attention of the two with me.

Elton stood up and knelt in front of me with a worried face.

"What's wrong, Zella? What happened?" he asked worriedly but my tears kept coming.

I was surprised when Keion picked up my phone and he looked at it. I saw how his jaw tightened over and over and how angry his face was.

Elton also looked at the phone that was in Keion's and Elton gently sighed as he hugged me.

"Hush .. that's alright Zella." he said.

How can I calm if I sawnTaiden lying on the sun lounger and Sofiya sitting on his stomach while holding her waistband ?!

How can I calm?!

Why are they in such a state? Obviously they didn't know they had been photographed. What is this again? Can I still accept this?

What are they really into? Is he just playing with me? Or maybe Sofiya is what he really wants.

It was as if my heart was twisting in pain. I said, I won't send in any of Sofiya's tricks. But from what I see now, it looks different.

Something strange.