Mina entered Mrs Torres room and walked towards her. She sat on her bed and lowered her eyes. Mrs Torres frowned. "What's wrong, child?" She used her bony fingers to lift Mina's face up. "Why are you sad?"
Why won't she be sad?
Chad is not ready to accept her. He does not even want to see her talkless of talking about her. Is she that insignificant to him?
"I heard your conversation with Chad. Everything" Mina's voice was low and it shows a hint of sadness.
Mrs Torres face darkened. "I don't know what is wrong with Chad. He is obsessed with that girl, Rachel. I don't know how to separate the both of them *sigh*"
She was really getting tired. Why is her son so stubborn?
Mina looked at her. "Aunt, will I ever be able to get Chad? Will Chad ever be able to look at me just for once? Will he ever be able to notice that I am alive"
Mrs Torres looked at her with pity in her eyes. She pulled Mina closer to her and hugged her tightly. "Don't worry. You will have Chad soon. Very soon. I promise"
Well, she has promised and she must keep her promise. She has to find a way to make Chad leave Rachel whether he likes it or not.
***
Next morning at San Jose national high school.
Johanna was so shocked when she saw Rachel on a wheel chair. She walked towards Rachel and said, "Rachel, I am very sorry for not coming to see you at the hospital yesterday. I was so busy and also I did not know that your injury was that serious"
Rachel looked at her and pretended to be angry. "Why do you think I was taken to the hospital yesterday if it was not that severe" she said and smiled, "But I have forgiven you"
Johanna smiled and pinched Rachel's nose. "Silly girl" then she looked up to see two uniformed maids standing behind Rachel. One was holding Rachel's school bag and a lunch pack for her and the other wheeled Rachel. She was a little bit surprised. She bent her waist and lowered her voice into a whisper. "Why did you allow them to follow you to school?"
"Chad was the one who instructed them to follow me. He was scared that I might injure and carrying all this things would be stressful for me"
Chad is really so sweet.
Johanna smiled and said, "It seems that you have forgotten about your friend now that you are in a rich man's mansion?"
Rachel looked up at her and held her hand. "Of course not. How can I forget you, miss Johanna"
The two chit-chatted as they walked into their class.
Some students began to gossip when they saw Rachel been wheeled by the maid. Some wished they were as lucky as Rachel and commented on her beauty also while some rolled their eyes at her and cursed at her saying,
"Rachel is a pretender. She just want Chad's wealth, power and fame"
"Exactly. Because she is poor that why she wants to use Chad for her own benefits"
Rachel just turned a deaf ears to all their words. Listening to them will only ruin her day.
School closes and Chad came to pick Rachel at school. Some girls ran outside when they heard that Chad was around. This time, Chad was the one who wheeled Rachel. Some girls tried to get closer to Rachel.
"Rachel, I never got the chance to see you today. How is your leg?" one said and tried to move closer to Rachel, but a bodyguard blocked her way and said, "Miss, please, step aside" The girl frowned and left unwillingly. She clenched her fist and vowed that she will get Chad from Rachel.
When they got to the car, Chad carried Rachel into the car, then he climbed into the car. Johanna went around the back of the car and climbed into the car, then the car drove off.
On their way home, Chad turned his head to look at Rachel. "I will be going out tonight to meet my friends, will you like to come?" he asked.
Rachel looked at him and then at her bandaged leg. "What about my leg?"
"You don't have to worry about that. We are going to meet my friends, that's all. I don't want you to get bored at home"
Rachel smiled, "Okay"
Chad looked at Johanna and asked, "Or will miss Johanna join us?"
Johanna was surprised. "Me? Yes, yes, I would love to join you guys, but what time are you guys going?"
"My driver will come and pick you when it's time, okay?"
Johanna nodded and smiled, and then she placed her head on Rachel's shoulder. Chad frowned and fixed his cold eyes on Johanna. She felt his cold gaze on her and she raised her head only to see Chad staring at her. She quickly shifted to the other side and stared out of the window.
"You see, Johanna, you should get a boyfriend instead of cuddling with my girlfriend" he said.
Johanna and Rachel were stunned.
They turned their heads to look at Chad and he was smiling.
"What?" Johanna asked.
"Nothing. Hahaha" chad laughed and wink at Johanna.
"Hey! Chad, you know it's bad to flirt with other girls when your girl friend is here" Johanna teased him.
Rachel opened her eyes wide and turned her head to look at Chad. Chad raised his hand in the air and wore a poker face. "Hey! Easy, am not flirting with other girls. I have my girl friend"
Rachel gave him a warning glare, rested her head on his chest and then Chad caressed her head.
Johanna stole glances at the two cute lover birds and coughed. "Ahem Ahem"
Chad and Rachel looked at her and asked at the same time. "What?"
Later at night .
They reached an eclectic western restaurant. The restaurant had a dimmed atmosphere with sensual candle light, high beamed ceiling and luxurious decor. Everything about it was beaming with romantic vibes.
"Mr. Torres, this way please" the manager personally came to lead them to their room.