Ariel's POV
She served everything Tristan needed in two trays and told two maids to carry it and lead me to his room.
I don't think she knows I've never been here before you know (the lie). All the trays were filled with varieties of edibles like Fruits, Vegetables, Fish, Meat and so on.
It was mouth watering but I couldn't subject to temptation soon we were in front of his room it felt really really weird but I guess I had to go in, so making the first move and knocking the door. It took some seconds before he finally told us to come in.
''Hi sir''I said in almost a whisper I felt very odd even the maids were dressed in really nice and neat uniforms but I felt so unsure of myself yet again.
''Hey *cough* Ariel *cough* what are you doing here?'' noticing how he was coughing I passed him some water and he asked the maids to leave.
''Thank you'' he managed to mutter.
I was feeling really sorry for him as he looked really sick the bags under his eyes said everything about his sleeplessness.
''I hope you're now feeling better sir?'' I asked trying not to butt in too much he gestured for me to sit on the chair that was by the bedside.
''Yes of course, the world best doctor is taking care of me *cough*'' I laughed at his statement mothers are indeed the best doctors anyone could ever have.
''Actually your mom sent me up here to help you have lunch since you are not too well''
''I guessed that already'' he replied me smiling, to be very honest he looked super ho...I mean handsome. He flashed me his angelic smile and my heart started beating faster than usual, It was really strange and I tried to steady it by breathing in and out.
''You okay?''
''Yes and I think you should have your lunch before it gets cold''
He hesitated a bit probably because he was sick but he tried to eat anyways.
"Wanna join me?" he asked me I was shocked I mean what!
"Uhhh no thank you" my stomach protested to that and totally started grumbling. Gosh I was as red as a tomato, me and my stomach needed a talk.
"Well your stomach is saying Yes" he said trying to hold down his chuckle.
*silence* I couldn't speak because what in the world am I supposed to say exactly.
"It's okay don't feel embarrassed, sometimes we want something and our body doesn't" I heard him say I couldn't pinpoint any sarcasm so I just went with it.
"Yes thanks" I felt totally relieved.
Just so I wouldn't stare at him while he was eating like a total dunce I decided to get busy with my phone of course *what else?*.
I scrolled through my messaging app and I somehow sighted the anonymous message from before. I didn't know if it was stupidity or bravery but I decided to reply the so called Anonymous.
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You:"Hi.....Who am I talking to please?"
It didn't take too long before the so called person replied
Unknown:"You don't need to know dear. I just wanted to check up on you and your mom"
You:"Yes we are fine but it feels unsafe to tell you anything about how we are when I don't even know you"
Unknown:"Dear don't you worry about that. Thanks for replying but I have to go bye."
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It was all so confusing I decided not to press the issue and I just left without replying. Fortunately Blossom messaged me since I was available.
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Ride or Die: Hello Miss Ignore your best friend because of your boss"
You:"Awwn is my favourite cow in the world jealous"
Ride or Die: I hate your face"
You: You know you love my face and you want to kiss it"
Ride or Die: No eww go get a man"
You : You know Mr Zhai is sick right?"
Ride or Die: Oh so you're there T.a.k.i.n.g care of him "
You: Yes ma'am"
Ride or Die: Great well done" *note the sarcasm*"
You: Hahaha... Why are you being stubborn bloss?
Ride or Die: So I'm stubborn. Since you love your boss so much then why are you speaking to me"
You: Because I love you of course. Enough of the bickering where are you?"
Ride or Die: I always knew you never loved me"
You: Come on stop being childish"
Ride or Die: Childish my foot. I'm at home where else?"
You: Can we see tommorow I need to see you it's been so long since we've relaxed together"
Ride or Die: Tommorow is Saturday right? I'm down for it if you're not blinded by the love for your dear boss"
You: Says who? He's not feeling well that is why I'm
here"
Ride or Die : Yeah .....yeah sure
You: Bye I have to go I'll call you tonight"
Ride or Die: Leave me and go to your boss"
You: I really have to go. Love you * Kiss emoji*
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Blossom can be so childish at times but I love her anyways she has always been there for me through thick and thin and I can never forget her no matter what, she means the world to me. She is just Oh..so... dramatic. I glanced at Tristan to catch him staring at me he didn't look away though. I looked down and up again before he finally spoke up.
" It's already late I think you should start going" It seems like he was done with his food because he started packing up and he tried to stand up.
"What are you doing" I asked ignoring the obvious.
"What does it look like?" He questioned still trying to get up seems like he was weaker than he thought.
"Don't worry about this I'll do it for you" I said motioning at the tray and all.
"It's just a fever I have I'm not paralyzed" He sisd chuckling.
"I know but the doctor asked you to rest"
"Okay fine but I'll help " I nearly bust out laughing but I held it back. I mean I just convinced the CEO of Zhai how do you think I'll be feeling.
"Okay...." He packed up the plates and I found out that Literally half of everything was untouched.
I tried to take the cup of orange juice on the table and then again I spilled it on him.
"My God what is wrong with my hands" I muttered with a facepalm.
"I'm really... really.. really sorry"
Instead of what I expected something really shocking happened. Tristan laughed..... he laughed it off.
"This again" he said in between his laughing."You should have seen your face honestly don't worry about it"
"No.. no I will worry this is the second freaking time I'll do this it's embarrassing" I said with glossy eyes.
"Are you really going to...." I cut him off with my deafening sobs.
"I'm so clumsy I can't do any...anything right" I sobtalked
A/N: Sobbing and Talking
"Hey....hey it's okay chill I'm really not offended" he sat me down beside him.
"Really?" I looked into his eyes and I saw the warmest sign of concern his eyes were literally trapping me and I couldn't focus on anything else. I really didn't want to leave that moment it was magical.....
My heart was beating at an alarming rate. I got a closer look at his equisitive features not exaggerating but he looked like an Angel, Literally like he fell from heaven I was drooling internally (if you get me). It didn't take too long before my brain woke me up from my trance but then I noticed his hands were on my shoulders Oh God! I was melting no doubt.
"Ariel it's okay don't worry about all of this I'll get the helpers to do it" It was like he was totally different so I spoke up again.
"Nevermind I'll do it this time I won't be clumsy" I stood up. I could see him smile a little the one you need to look really close to see.
I was about to pack it up when we heard a knock on the door.
"Are you guys uhmmm.....busy" It was Tristan's mom.
"No mum come in" Tristan replied. She opened the door and came inside.
"I came here to check on Tristan"She went towards him and sat beside him. Tristan is so lucky to have a mother like her she is so loving, caring and considerate. I always wondered how she birthed this block of Ice.
"Mum I think I'll take my leave now it's getting late"Yes it was getting late it was 8:20pm and I know my mom will be freaking out right now she has called me twice already but my phone was on silent and I was busy talking to Tristan during my Sob session.
"Yes.. yes dear I'm here to actually remind you of that but I thought you both were busy"
"Come downstairs I'll get the driver to take you home" It is pretty late and I don't know my way around here so I accepted the offer.
" Okay bye..... see you when?"Tristan asked me. My heart skipped.
"I don't know but I'll surely call if I want to come again" I replied him. " Make sure you have complete rest it's the weekend okay don't fuss over anything" I reminded him. He looked at me with that tiny smile.
"Okay"
"Bye".I waved I was a bit sad but I wanted to go home at the same time. I went downstairs and the car was already parked out. I went towards it.
"Bye mum"
"Bye take care of yourself darling call me"she waved back at me enthusiastically.