"I know this is a troublesome request, but I hope you can agree to it."
Maezhei's head hurt. She didn't know how to answer him.
"Please..." he added.
*BAM*
Zifan fell on the floor when he heard his brother.
Damn. I think someone possessed my brother!!!
Sh*t. Maezhei also muttered a curse. She then closed her eyes.
If Zake had tried to use his power and forcibly asked this to her, she would reject it immediately. But he was asking so earnestly with no thought at all to his identity and position! And he was also sincerely pleading her...
And... f*ck. He's freaking so handsome right now!! How is it possible to say no?!
Maezhei's weakness was good looking people!
Standing on the side, Zifan stared intently at his brother.
What the f*ck? Am I hearing things? My cold hearted brother actually uses the word "please"?! And the way he looked at Miss Maezhei...
"F*ck!" Zifan couldn't help but to curse. He just can't believe it, alright? It's his brother they were talking about!
Zake silently looked at Maezhei. He doesn't want to pressure her but he also doesn't want to let her go. And he doesn't know why!
This is the first time he felt this way to a person, more so to a woman! And he just met her thrice!
So, he wants to know what's going on with him and why he felt this way towards her. And in order to do that, he would keep her by his side.
Maezhei was hesitant. She did not know what to answer to him. If she agrees, how about her work? She's an actress and if people discover about this... she doesn't even want to think about it. It will be a big scandal for sure! Also, if I will live here, I can see Little White everyday! But if she doesn't agree---wait! I almost forgot about Kath! She will be left alone if ever I will agree living here.
Gosh. This is so hard!
After thinking it through, Maezhei was about to answer him when she suddenly felt something soft on her feet. She looked down and saw Little White Tiger rubbing his face on her.
Maezhei hurriedly crouched down, "Little White, why did you wake up?" she whispered. Snowy just rub his face to her more and lie down on her feet.
Her heart soften thinking of the way Snowy had clung onto her without letting go. She lightly rubbed his head.
What should I do now? Little White is just too cute... I wanna keep him but...
After thinking it through, Maezhei took a deep breath before saying, "Okay, I accept your request, Mr. Deguzs."
Zake visibly relaxed after hearing her answer. "Thank you."
"But I have a little request," she hesitated.
"Go ahead."
"No one should know about this, about me living here. I am in the entertainment industry and I don't want to trouble you... you know what I mean..." she trailed off.
Zake stared at her for a while before he nodded his head and said, "Alright."
Maezhei carefully stood up and tried to escape Snowy's embrace. Since she decided to live here, she need to inform Kath about it.
She will go home first. Kath must be looking for her now.
After finally escaping Little White's grasp, she said, "Mr. Deguzs, then... I'll be leaving for now."
Zake looked at her darkly, "Leaving? But you just said you would live here."
"Yeah, but I need to go home first to get my things. And I'll just come back here tomorrow."
Zake looked at his watch, "It's late already, just sleep here."
"But my things are still in my condo..." Maezhei looked troubled.
"No worries. I'll send someone to get it for you." Zake sent orders to his butler and made arrangements.
"Wait, wait, wait!" Maezhei panicked.
"I mean... y-you don't need to do that. Okay fine. I'll get my things tomorrow. But I live with someone and I need to explain to her that I can't go home tonight."
Zake nodded, "Anything else?"
"So, uhm, where should I s-sleep?"
Sh*t. Why am I stuttering?
"For the mean time, just sleep in the guest room on the second floor first."
"Okay."
Zifan looked at the proceedings in front of him in a dazed state.
They... were living together just like that?! - He asked himself in disbelief.
Zake glanced at Zifan, "Why are you still here?"
"I-I'm leaving now!" The third wheel, who was discarded by his own brother, quickly left.
He finally realized that his brother wasn't clueless when it came to chasing girls! In fact, he was even greater than him!
***
In the morning.
After showering, Maezhei went downstairs but right after she opened the door, an old woman probably in her early fifties was waiting outside.
"Young Lady, breakfast is ready," she stated.
Maezhei wanted to refuse but when she was about to answer her she added, "Eldest Young Master is waiting in the dining area."
Mrs. Anderson is the Mayordoma of the Platinum Residence. She had originally worked in the Old Mansion of the Deguzs but when Zake bought this village, she naturally followed him. She was, after all, his Nanny when he was still a baby.
The cold devil is still here? I thought big boss like him always go to work early in the morning. - Maezhei thought.
"Good morning," a hoarse voice said.
Maezhei was startled when she heard the man's hoarse voice. He was sitting in the dining area with his suit and tie.
Damn. Why is his voice so hot in the morning?
"M-Morning," she stuttered. Why is she suddenly feeling nervous?
"Good morning, everybody!!" A cheerful voice came from behind her. She looked behind and there, she saw a smiling Zifan still wearing his matching pajama.
Did he sleep here too?
"What are you doing here?" Zake expressionlessly asked his younger brother.
"Good morning, Big bro! It's so early in the morning, why are you frowning?" Zifan said, then he chuckled.
"Don't you have a house?" Zake asked again in a hard tone.
Zifan went to the left side of the dining table and sat there, "Yes, but I hate to eat alone!" he said, then glanced at Maezhei.
"Maezhei, why are you still standing there? Come and let's eat!"
Maezhei awkwardly sat on the right side of the dining table. Though she's very thankful that Zifan was here because she didn't want to be alone with the big devil.
Sh*t. So, will this be my morning routine from now on? Eating with the big boss??
Why didn't I think of this possibility?!
--hidayawu--