Chapter 28
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"You're not serious,are you?" She said with all seriousness.
"Never mind" I replied sadly and got up. She raised her eyebrows curiously and then shrugged her shoulders.
"So if I get what you just explained,Mia who used to be your friend now has a crush on you and is obsessed with having you to herself. Wait...why did you both fall out in the first place?" She suddenly asked just as soon as I thought the question and answer time was over.
"I would tell you all about it some other day. Are we good now?" I said.
"I'll think about it" She said. Although it wasn't the answer I desired but I felt at ease because the misunderstanding has been cleared.
"Okay,that's nice. You can always ask me about anything you don't understand you know,seeing you misunderstand me and cry makes me feel bad" I replied. She nodded in approval.
It was a beautiful morning and I was getting dressed for work. I took all I need for the day and head out. I met Mia on the hallway she smiled in a flirtatious manner as soon as she saw me.
I stopped in front of her and said to her " I do not want to see you when I get back from work. Make sure you to leave,I'd be forced to call the police if you don't ".
"It's not up to you to tell me that Damien,I would leave whenever I want to,you can't tell me what to do and what not to. Moreover your dad was the one that called me here in the first place and I won't go anywhere unless he tells me to" She replied adamantly.
I smirked at her and said "You wouldn't want to dare me" and then left for the office. I was rest assured that Mia would be gone by the time I get back from office,she wouldn't want to dare me.
When she leaves I'll be able to focus on my relationship with Seraphine. I keep feeling that the moment we try to draw closer to one another,that is when my past mistakes showcases and ruins it all again.
"Aish! I just hope I didn't disgrace myself yesterday,I can't even remember anything that happened" I said trying to see if I'd remember anything that transpired between us the night before.
'How I wish I can get those bastards that tried to ruin my precious face' I thought as I drove out of the compound.
Seraphine's POV
The truth behind the picture has been revealed. After Damien explained all that happened,I tried looking for the maid that deceived me into writing the letter. I went to meet the head of the household and he claimed that was the day he last saw her,according to him she came looking for a job and he employed her only for her to quit the next day.
I explained things to Diane and she informed mother about it, the head of household was warned to be careful of those he employ.
Mother then said something that came to me as a shock!. Mia had gone.
"What?,when was that" I asked,Diane then explained that she left immediately after Damien left for his office. She said she saw Damien talking with Mia earlier and suggested that it may have been what triggered such decision.
"What could Damien have told Mia to make her give up?" I thought.
After the discussion about Mia, Diane left for school leaving only I and mother. The mayor had to travel few days ago for a council meeting and won't be back for some time.
"How do you see Damien?" Mother suddenly asked.
I was speechless for a while because the question was unexpected. I tried to make a sentence but ended up stuttering "I...I'm I don't..quite get what you mean mother"
"I mean do you feel butterflies when he's around you?" She asked again,this time smiling and giggling at the same time.
I was silent,I didn't know the answer to give her. I didn't want to lie to her and also didn't want her to feel disappointed,it's been almost a year since I've been paired with him but we still don't share anything special.
"You know I was thinking....how about you both go on a vacation together. There's this wonderful island I read about,you both can rent for a week. I heard you can view the ocean from every angle in the penthouse" She said looking at my face for an approval.
"You don't have to do that mother,I'm sure Damien wouldn't like the idea either " I replied trying now to imagine how awkward it staying alone with Damien on a beautiful island would be. I don't think I can ignore his charms in such an environment.
"Alright I would ask Damien about it as well and then make a decision" She replied after which she got up and head back to her room.
I got up and was on my way to the room,my mind occupied with what mother earlier said. Damien has been acting strange lately,wonder what got into him. I just hope he doesn't approve of the vacation.
I saw the door to the art gallery open and decided to take a look at the paintings once more. I entered the gallery my eyes scanning everywhere,I noticed an unfamiliar painting and went towards it to get a closer look .
The painting depicts a middle aged man sitting on an arm chair looking sad . The man in the painting had lots of books around him as well as golds but still looked sad.
' When did Damien paint this and what's the story he's trying to tell through the painting ' I muttered to myself.
I remembered he told me the other day he brought me to the gallery that every of his painting has a story to tell.
What story could this painting be trying to convey?
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