"Life is full of uncertainties and all we could ever do is have faith that everything would turn out fine." -yours truly
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Ana Louella
After Andrei has left the house, I tried my best to get some sleep but then I failed, so I went downstairs to watch some movies while I study my lessons to prepare myself for the three exams that I will be taking tomorrow.
"Ugh! Why am I even studying if I already knew that my parents won't surely be happy with the course I have chosen?!" I asked rhetorically.
I am no longer in the mood to study so I pushed all the notes that Meg lent to me. I lied down on the couch and continued watching the movie. I am still not feeling well and I am a little cold as well. Although I am quite hungry, I could not eat because I have no appetite.
Few minutes later, I began to feel a little sleepy so I turned off the television and snuggled further on the couch. I will sleep for a while as I wait for my friends to get here. I was about to get some sleep when the doorbell rang. Oh, damn it!
"Coming!" I shouted.
I quickly got up and walked towards the door. Andrei must have sent me some food now, it must be the delivery boy. I twisted the doorknob open and there, I saw a man wearing a tuxedo. The man standing in front of me looks like he is already in his mid-thirties and he looks so prim.
"How may I help you, sir?" I asked courtly.
"You must be Louella." He said and I just nodded.
Who the hell is this man and how did he know my name?
"I am Mr. Ellizar's personal assistant and you can call me Dave." He said as he held out his hand and I accepted it and then shook it lightly.
Who the hell is Mr. Ellizar? This name sounds so familiar...
Oh, damn it!
"Jackson Drake Ellizar." I whispered as I let go of his hand.
I heard him chuckled lightly as he nodded his head. He must have heard me.
"What does he need from me?" I asked worriedly.
What does he need from me this time? Is he planning to play a prank on me again? I shouldn't have left my friends in the university. He must have done something to them. Damn it!
"I believe that you have left something to my master and he wants to personally give it back to you." He said and I couldn't help but worry.
He must have planned something. I knew that he has another motive aside from returning my backpack which I almost forgot.
"Where does he want to meet me?" I asked.
"He wants to meet you at his house and I'm here to pick you up and take you to him." He replied.
"Can't you just bring it to me? I'm sick and I don't think I can go there." I said.
"I'm sorry, I can't do that. He said he wants to personally give it back to you and he also has something to tell you." He answered.
"Can't we just meet at a coffee shop or somewhere in the university tomorrow? I really can't come with you right now." I stated.
I do not think meeting him at his house would be a good idea. He must have planned something ahead. If that is the case, then I would be doomed. He knew all the detours in his house and I do not even have an idea what his house looks like. If he would do something to me, how am I going to escape?! I am doomed!
"Today is his only free time so he's hoping that you would come. If you can't make it today then I'm afraid, there won't be another day for him to give your things back since he'll be flying to New York tonight." He replied.
What will he do in New York? Right! He will definitely annoy people in there just like what he is doing to me now.
"When will he come back?" I asked.
"I don't know, probably a year or two. Something came up in their business in New York and his father couldn't solve it on his own so he made his son to go in there to work with him. He needs to settle everything first before he comes back." He replied.
Drake is indeed rich, they even have a business in New York. Is he really knowledgeable in business? I heard from Andrei that he is not doing good in his studies. Well, I do not really care whether he is good at it or not. I was just wondering. One more thing, is he really leaving tonight? Why is it so sudden? I am pretty sure he can just let his assisstant return my backpack. There must be something else going on here. I can feel it.
"Fine, just tell your stupid boss to meet me at the university's cafeteria in an hour." I replied.
"I'll take you to him." He said and I just shook my head.
"But miss, he's not in the university right now. Let me take you to him. I know where he is. Besides, he asked me to pick you up." He said and I looked at him skeptically.
"Tell him that I appreciate his absurd kindness but I'd like to go to him on my own. Just give me the address." I stated and he scratched his head before answering.
"Miss, don't make it hard for me. I'm here to pick you up so you wouldn't have to spend money for the bus fare."
"Look, Dave. I appreciate your effort to go here but I don't need his kindness. Just give me the address and I'll just go there on my own." I stated.
I was about to close the door when he suddenly held the doorknob which prevented me from closing it.
"Miss, I do hope that you would come with me because if he sees you walking without me then I'd be doomed." He said and I looked at him confusedly.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Well, he did asked me to pick you up and if I wasn't able to do it, then I don't think I would still have a job tomorrow. I have a family that I need to support financially. I have twins who are currently at fifth grade and a newborn. If I ever lose this job, I'm afraid, I can no longer provide their needs." He said which enraged me and caused me to feel pity for Dave.
Drake is really unreasonable and cruel. He will surely do anything and everything just to get what he wants. I badly want to punch him right now because he is just so cruel.
"Fine." I grumbled.
"Thank you so much miss." He replied and I opened the door widely.
"Uhh. I just need to change my clothes. Get inside." I said as I ushered him inside.
He went inside my house and then I closed the door.
"Would you like some coffee or juice?" I asked and he shook his head.
"No, I'm good." He replied.
"You can sit here while waiting for me." I said as I pointed the couch and then he immediately obliged.
I went in the kitchen to prepare a cup of coffee and a ham sandwich for him. Although he already declined my offer, I would feel bad if I will not give him anything. Besides, I like preparing meals for anyone and I would feel so happy if they liked what I prepared for them.
After I made everything, I placed his cup of coffee and sandwich on a tray and then I went back to him. I placed the tray on the table in front of him before speaking.
"Hey, Dave. You should eat, I'd feel bad if you won't take a bite." I said and he chuckled before answering.
"Thank you miss. Take your time." He said and with that, I left him in the living room.
I quickly went to my bedroom upstairs. I searched for some clothes in my closet. I grabbed a red sweater and a denim. I need to wear another sweater since I am still a little cold. I quickly put them on along with my white shoes.
After tying my hair into a ponytail, I took the spare key and some money and then I placed them on my pocket. I hurriedly went downstairs and there, I saw Dave placing his empty cup on the saucer. He ate everything on his plate and I hope he liked the food that I prepared for him.
"I hope you liked the food." I said and he instantaneously turned his head to look at me.
"I did. The sandwich is so good." He replied and then he gave me a sweet smile.
"I'm glad you liked it. I'll just take these dishes in the kitchen." I answered and then I smiled back at him
"Sure. Thanks for the food." He said.
I gathered all the dirty dishes and put them on the tray and I strode towards the kitchen. I placed them on the sink and then I went back in the living room.
"Shall we go, Dave?" I asked and he immediately stood.
"Let's go." He replied.
We both exited my house and I quickly locked the front door. We walked towards a sleek expensive-looking black car that was parked in front of my house and as soon as we reached it, he opened one of the rear doors me for me and I swiftly got in the back seat and then he closed the door. He got in the driver's seat and after buckling his seatbelt, the car sped away.
I do not know what is waiting for me there and I certainly do not have any idea on what will happen next. I wish, I could just see the future so I can respond to the situations efficiently and I hope, everything would turn out fine.