Chapter 24
Leigh-Ann’s POV
Outside his Zone, I couldn’t stop whimpering. Can you even imagine it? Have you ever experienced it? If you haven’t then it feels like hell. How can someone be so heartless?
“You got back from the hospital sooner than I expected,” Someone said and I looked up to see Kenver. What’s he doing here?
“Oh, wait, are you seriously crying?” He asked, faking a concerned look but it only made me cry the more. If only he knew pretending didn’t suit him, he wouldn’t pose in front of me. My head and face were still burning and hurting.
“Too bad I don’t need you no more Leighie. I just wanna watch you burn” He stated bluntly and walked off.
I cried helplessly not knowing what else to do. Where the fuck is Kael anyway? How could he do such a thing to me?
The remaining hours till dawn were hurting for me as I kept sobbing. I even had to have a really cold bath but nothing seemed to improve as my head still hurt like hell.
Jeez, he couldn’t even consider the fact that the coffee was extremely hot. He couldn’t even pity or have mercy on me. What kind of person is he? And to mention that I’m gonna go to school the next morning, how am I gonna cope with this?
No wonder Maerie had specifically warned me about him but it was not my fault. Kael demanded his coffee over there. But thinking of it now, I never saw Kael over there or anywhere and what Kenver had said to me kept coming back. Could it be he was behind it?
But Kael had rung me, right? He demanded the coffee. Oh, Leigh, you’re so doomed here.
*
I hesitated for some time before taking the glass from her. She was right. I needed the drugs anyway. She went ahead and took out the medicines for me, which I took with a sour expression on my face. Blah!
“You know, Stiles’s such a nice, handsome guy” She enthused “Am not ashamed to say I like him so much but it’s bad he doesn’t look me twice”
I mouthed an ‘Oh’ not knowing what else to say. Wow, really?
“Well, I don’t think he likes anyone else though. All other maids have got eyes for him but he’s still uninterested” She paused for some time then turned to look at me. “I’m somehow afraid he’s also schooling at CamBridge. He’s sure gonna see pretty girls and like them too”
She sulked and I chuckled. I can’t believe I did that after it seemed impossible. Like, I’ve been so moody for some time now.
“Um… you mentioned he was with you at the hospital. What did he say to you huh?”
“He didn’t say anything. Just asked if I was fine and offered his jacket because it was cold” I answered dryly but Maerie squealed, startling me. What’s wrong with her?
“Oh really? Did you… did you get the jacket, was it warm enough? Did you enjoy his fragrance? Oh please, tell me” She asked with bulging eyes which made me chuckle. Which do I answer first? Were all those really necessary?
“Cut it out, Maerie” I snapped with an eye roll “I didn’t get the jacket, okay, so save your questions and find out yourself”
“You… you mean I should go to him?”
“You like him, you love him, whatever. Go tell him about your feelings. He’s a nice guy tho”
“Well, he’s mine and no one can take him away. He sure can’t love anyone except me” Maerie bragged and smiled. She looked like a small kid who just got candy.
Our whole conversation was disrupted when the ringer began ringing. I rushed over and got it immediately.
“Get your ass to my room, now!” He gruffed and ended the call. Jeez, he couldn’t even let me say Good morning and couldn’t say it himself, yikes, such a grumpy fellow.
“Duty calls huh?” Maerie asked from the bed while I nodded slightly. My neck was also hurting as well.
*
Once I pressed the ringer, the door rolled open immediately and I walked in.
“Good morning Sir” I greeted once he came into view. He looked up from his phone and stared at me, then walked away. I wish I could punch that cute face of his. Well yes, he was handsome.
“I need breakfast up here in the next thirty minutes. Don’t keep me waiting”
I dashed out of the room immediately and got over to the kitchen where different varieties of meals were being prepared. I got all I needed for Kael’s breakfast then placed them on the breakfast bar and took off.
On arriving, he was done with his bath and was in the dressing room with his stylists who were preparing him for school. I heaved in relief and hurriedly went over to the dining room where I placed his breakfast. So good he wasn’t ready for his meal else I would’ve gotten a taste of my own for delaying.
After what seemed like half an hour, he walked into the dining room looking more handsome in his dressing robe. “You could stay out of school if you want. You look like you’re gonna die” He said and sat down to eat.
“No sir, I’ll make it to school” He didn’t respond and I figured I should apologize for whatever happened yesterday and also thank him.
“I’m… I’m sorry for whatever happened yesterday…”
“Don’t say it” He cut in immediately “You may leave”C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.
As I walked out of his Zone, I kept wondering what happened after I had passed out. He should be mad at me, right?
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Kael’s POV
“Am dying Kael, please pick up my calls, Am sorry” After listening to Tess’s voice note, I dropped my phone and focused on my meal.
I left for the clubhouse after whatever had transpired between Tess and my maid. I didn’t return until this morning.
I took a sip from my wine as my mind drifted to Leigh. She looked sick to me with lots of reddish marks on her face and down her neck. Were the beatings so severe or was it something else?
I wasn’t joking when I said she looked like she was gonna die.
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Leigh-Ann’s POV
After dressing up, I picked up my school bag and walked out. Immediately after I got out, I found four different cars parked outside. These rich boys sure don’t know what to use their money for.
“Hey, you okay?” I heard and turned to find Stiles coming towards me. He really did look handsome in his outfit and blue hair. His fragrance was good too.
“Hey” He called out again while I blinked and looked away.
“Hey” I replied, not sparing him a glance. Whatever, I just wished he’d go off already.
“Um… Maerie told me what happened to you lately. Are you okay?”
“Am fine”
“You should be careful. I told you so”
“So what? It wasn’t any of my faults and besides, Kael had called up for a cup of coffee at the Northern Zone” I replied brusquely and frowned a bit. He was acting concerned and I hated it.
I didn’t like how he made me feel like a little child who needed to be careful with every little thing and somehow I felt he was humoring me.
“You’re mistaken. Sir Kael wasn’t home last night until this morning” He said while I arched my brows in confusion.
“Huh?”