Outside the Famous mall of the city, a group of girls were chittering and giggling together. Shopping bags in their hands as they were just exiting the huge Mall. They were all adorned in expensive and luxurious outfits, showcasing their wealth and status. Apparently, They are all from the rich families.
"Girl!! I'm so happy for you." Cynthia Gu squeaked loudly while walking to the car with the others.
"Yeah she's right, we are extremely happy and of course excited." Sofia Zheng seconded with a smile.
"I know girls, I am too." Stephanie replied laughing at her friends enthusiastic behavior.
"So.....? When is it gonna happen?" Alice Ma said wiggling her brows funnily, which elicited a chuckle from Stephanie.
"I Don't know yet guys, it isn't a yardstick." She replied.
"Come on girl what are you even saying? It's surely gonna go on, I mean who wouldn't want someone like you huh?" Sofia said. By this time they have already reached the car and were going in.
"I didn't say I will get rejected, of course I know my charms baby girl." Stephanie boasted with a flirting smile as she fling her hair back dramatically.
All the girls laughed including her as well. The got into the car and drove out of the Mall residence.
. . .
It was almost time for dinner when Vionna found herself standing at the door leading to the young Master's bedroom. She raised her hands to knock but she brought it down again almost immediately.
She hesitated, turning her back away she wanted going back but on second thoughts, she halted still and faced the direction of the door again.
She instantly braced herself, gave herself a push and she knocked. She closed her eyes tight anticipating something.
"Come in."
She heard him say. Her one eye fluttered open first before she completely released the other one—Such a character!.
She released huge harsh breath from the small space of her lips which she permitted to flow out smoothly, making a mini wind pass sound.
Vionna gently held on to the door knob, twisting downwards she pushed it Ajar. 'I think I have made a wrong move, what was I thinking? Should I go back now? but it's too late.' She mused mentally, almost shedding invisible tears.
She finally pushed it open and made an appearance with her head down. She was literally dieing from shame.
"Good evening young Master." She greeted in a low tone.
She patiently waited but her greetings were not reciprocated neither were they accepted. 'I knew I shouldn't have come here.' She whispered cursing herself mentally.
The room caught her attention, it was so messy and unarranged. She suddenly felt a pang of guilt lingering in her chest. "I am deeply sorry Young Master, I haven't been feeling well today so forgive my absence and negligence to my duty." She bowed with her apology, It was sincere but not from her heart too.
Again, his voice was not heard. She started to wonder if at all he was present because she still had her head down to the ground. But she remembered when she heard him permit her in, or was she just hearing things then? due to nervousness? 'Oh no.. if that is true then I dread myself' She screamed in her mind with a shiver.
She raised her head up slowly, little by little. Until she was met eyes to eyes with him. She jolted a little as she caught his sharp and Piercing gaze fixed right on her, like he was about to aim for a target.
She flinched but didn't look away either, the staring contest went on for while, to the point it was feeling weird for Vionna.
"What?" His voice was husky and deep, sending a ting to her veins, her hairs were on edge immediately that voice rolled out.
She couldn't find it in her to push out a single word from her lips. She felt she had lost the ability to speak suddenly. She cursed a
herself inwardly. 'Why am I always the one affected here. This is unfair lord!.'
"Cat got your tongue?" He said impatiently.
'How can he be so relaxed about this.' It seemed like his earlier words were not audible to her because she just kept standing looking at him at speaking to herself.
She was wondering why? why it is like this. Why can't she just act normal like nothing never happened. Just the way he is doing it!. Why can't she drain the whole memory of last night away, just the way he is doing it!. And why can't she not be affected by him, Just the way he is doing it.
Right now, only one thing was running through her mind, cells, heart, brain and everything. His calm and nonchalant gaze wasn't making it any easier either. "I hate you." She let out unexpectedly.