Adina's p.o.v
It had been a few days since the new arrangement and so far I hadn't had any problems. Ian was with me all the time. Whenever I wasn't reading and he wasn't working we chatted like normal friends getting to know each other better. He started smiling more around me and that made me really happy and comfortable. Life became easier and brighter in that mansion when he was around. At night, whenever they had to go hunt, I stayed with David on the forest edge. David was not the kind of person who talks to people he doesn't know. I would've thought he was dumb (in literal sense) if I hadn't heard him speaking to Aiden.
Speaking of the devil, I did encounter him a few times but Ian was always around so no worries. I just ignored him 'cause as I had already said, he's the one who brings me trouble and I didn't want any trouble. So yes, life was normal for now.
One day when me and Ian were sitting in the library and I was telling him about my childhood experiences, my phone rang. Yes, my phone stayed with me whenever Ian was around. He trusted me and I had no intention of breaking his trust. I said,"Oh! its Krystal. Gimme a moment."
"Sure", he said and took out his phone and started typing something.
I picked up the call."Hey Krissie. Wassup?"
Krystal's tone was worried when she said,"When are you coming back girl? It's gonna be a month soon."
"A-already?"
"What do you mean already?"she scolded.
"I-I didn't-"
"Listen Adina, director was furious today. He thinks you fooled him and took a vacation for a month that he had given you. Also, you haven't reported to him even once so you can't blame him. He'll hand you your resignation letter if you don't show up in a day or two. Where the hell even are you?"
"K-Krystal I'll call you later."
"But- don't you dare ha-" before Krystal could finish her sentence I hung up the call. What do I do now? I have to think of something but what? I looked up at Ian who was looking at me with his brows furrowed.
"Everything okay?" he asked in a gentle voice.
"No! Nothing is okay", as a friend I thought I can share it with him.
"What is it?"
"My director will kick me out of the company if I won't report to him soon and I can't afford to loose my job. Every month I send a certain sum of money to maa for dad's treatment and other expenses and without a job.. I can't. I don't know what to do!!"
"I can help you".
"Huh? How?"
"I can send your mom the full amount for the treatment and-"he got cut off by Adina.
"What!? NO! No chance."
"Why not?"
"Are you mad or what? I can't take such a big favour from you, you are my friend and also mum will get suspicious how did I get such a big amount of money out of nowhere."
"Hmm.. you are right."
"Of course, duh!"
He rolled his eyes then said,"Anyways, I have one more idea."
"Care to share?"
"Ok listen, I know you won't accept my money but how about this. You will work for me and I'll pay you ... until you are staying here."
"Are you kidding me?" I said lifting one of my brows and looking at him like he was a fool, which he was sometimes.
"I am not", he said in a very serious tone,"You must know the basics. I am sure you can help me with something. Give it a thought."
I did as he told and gave the idea a thought. "Maybe yeah, maybe I can help you with something but-" I got cut off midsentence by Ian.
"No buts. Its settled then. You'll work for me and I'll pay you. As simple as that. Problem solved", he gave me a toothy smile which I couldn't help but return, shaking my head side to side.
"Sooo... what will I help you with?"I asked.
"Whatever you can help me with", he laughed. I gave him a hard stare so he shut up and rolled his eyes saying,"Be my secretary or something.... I don't know. I'll be able to help Aiden more with the work now." He sighed.
"Ok then. Lemmen just call Krystal and try to make up something",saying that I called Krystal.
"So, now you call me, huh?"
"I'm sorry Krissie for hanging up so abruptly earlier."
"Sorry my ass. I am so mad at you but... whatever just tell me when are you coming back?"
"Not now."
"Sorry? I think I heard you wrong or perhaps you didn't listen to my words earlier?"
"I did Krystal, I did and you heard me right."
"Nothing makes sense Adina. Nothing at all. What is wrong with you? What's happening, please tell me",she sounded sad, worried and tired.
"Just believe me, ok? I'm fine and I'll take care of everything. I'll keep in touch. Bye."I felt bad but I couldn't tell her.
"I-ok, if you don't wanna tell then I can't force you.Just stay safe and lemme know if you need me."
"Love you."
"Love you too babe."
'So yeah, that's one problem less for me. What's more to come now?' As soon as I thought that, a problem walked in through the library doors. The problem's name was Aiden. I rolled my eyes and muttered under my breath,"Speak of the devil..."
End of Adina's p.o.v