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Valeria's POV 🍎🍏
What the hell!!. God! I can't think straight!
I thought as I paced back and forth in front of the summer hut.
"Ahh..here you are sweetheart", I've been looking for you", I heard a voice say behind me.
I turned to find Jevan's grandma standing behind with a smile and her arms extended waiting for an embrace. She gladly gave me an warm hug after I withdrew and smiled back at her.
"Welcome to my home once again dear, make yourself comfortable and remember not to hesitate to talk to me in case you need anything . "If anyone tries to disturb your peace, don't hesitate to prompt me, I'm there for you grandchild ", she said reassuringly after releasing me out of her arms and she took my hands in hers.
Jevan's grandma has a petite frame . Her height's about 5;2 inches while I'm 5;6 inches. She had grey hair in pixie style that suit her .
I really want to tell her about the fact that I have to share a room with her grandson and how I dislike it.
"Hello?", Granny waved her hands at me.
"Are you okay dear? You zoned out", Gran said.
"Uh.. I'm sorry Mrs Wal..er I mean Gran".
"You sure nothing bothers you?,she asked.
"Er.. yeah! ... I am..", I began to say but stopped then looked at her face to find her holding on a confused expression.
"You are?...",she continued curious to know my problem.
You've got to tell her your problem young lady.
"Ok! I don't like the idea of sharing the same room as your son". "Is there any other room I can use?". She looked up at me for awhile then shook her head with disapproval.
"Oh c'mon dear, there isn't". Is there a reason for that?",she asked with her brows raised.
Really? Does it mean she find nothing wrong with the fact that two fully grown adults of the opposite sex, unmarried or not in a relationship, has to share the same room?
"Um.. actually I usually sleep alone cause I do toss a lot and I'm afraid your..., I began to say but was interrupted.
"Your afraid you'll kick my grandson out of the bed? Hahahaha..
", She laughed and giggled hard finding what I said quite amusing.
"No-no, you've nothing to worry about dear, although you'll be sharing the same room doesn't mean you're gonna share the bed",she said with a grin after she had recovered from laughing hard .
In fact, I felt a sense of relief after she'd said that.
"Your luggages are already in his room so just feel at home and come down for dinner when it's time",Gran said with a smile then released my hand from hers.
"Sure thing Gran." I feel so stressed out so I think I'm gonna take a shower and have a nap", I said to her as she nodded before I turned to leave heading straight inside.
I met Lillian and Little Nate on the couch watching TV and Nate munching on some snacks at the living room as soon as I entered .
"Hey Val dear, come join us will you?", Lillian said as soon as she noticed my presence. Well, I wasn't in the mood cause I was damn tired and a nap to regain my energy.
"I'd like to but I'm damn tired Lil, I'm gonna take a nap", I said not caring whether she was disappointed that I turned down her offer.
I mean what's there to be disappointed about?
"Oh sure, where were my manners, go on . "My brother's room's on the third floor the second room on your left". "But, you can't just get to his room without having his room passcode", she said then handed me a chet with a passcode written as Jev20#57 that I can use to get access to his room.
"Thanks,I'll go now", I said to her then sneaked into the elevator without Nate noticing my presence because I didn't want any interruption . Rest is what I needed now .
God I miss my comfy bed way back in my mansion. I thought as a tear rolled down my cheek.
I've no idea as to why Dad and Mum had abandoned me like this!. They left me under the care of the devil and now I've been dispatched from my friends way back in New York and now I live here in this god forsaken place.
I wipe the tear off my eyes and stepped out of the elevator.
As soon as I reached the third floor,I noticed the second room to my left just as Lillian directed me to . I entered the passcode and automatically I was allowed entrance but the room was quite dark. I couldn't see the appearance of the room because of the darkness that enveloped around me. I heaved a sigh then took out my phone from my mini bag , switched on my flashlight then reflecting it on the wall in hopes of finding a switch somewhere to turn the lights on but couldn't find any.
"Is his room always this dark or is it that he can't afford for lights?!! .
I still kept searching for the switches but to no avail.
Where the hell does he switch on the lights?
The next thing that followed was the lights turned on. My eyes wandered around in search of the one who turned it on, but found no one. It was then that I realized that the lights came in automatically after I requested for it. I stood at the entrance observing the room and it's wonderful designs, his bed together with it's sheets and duvets and carpets are all in grey and white colors. I'm impressed.
I liked what I saw and even his cologne was everywhere. At least, that's the only I'm intrigued by, his cologne and the appearance of his room.
Usually, men have their rooms unkept, but this is far different. This reminds me of the time I used to date Caleb. I quite remember the day I visited him in his house and then he invited me over to his bedroom. I noticed at the moment that his room was a complete mess and unkept. There was an unpleasant smell like that a rotten animal that drew me back from entering his room any further. Caleb's a cigar smoker and I hated how he usually smell but I couldn't believe I was blinded by love at the time to let him know of my dislikes. I thought he was going to change. I was crazy when I thought I could change him and insane when I believed his stupid lies. I had feelings for him and my parents were happy when they always see us together. They wanted us to get married as soon as possible but I was the only one holding them back. I didn't know my reasons back then. He usually forced himself on me and wanted to be intimate with me several times but I denied at all times. It was on the day of my birthday that Caleb decided to show me the real him. He had no respect for me all along throughout our relationship. Turns out, I was dating a monster and a nuisance. He promised he'll wait till I'm ready to be intimate with him but at the end of no where he almost took advantage of me . He almost raped me on no other day but my birthday,if not.. for a saviour like I would've been....dead by now.
I begin to get some chills whenever my mind cast me back to that horrific moment. I shook off the thoughts immediately , located where Jevan's bathroom was located, then peeled off my clothes to take a warm bath in his glassy jacuzzi to relax my nerves. I noticed his manly fragrances, his cinawood shower gel and grapy hairwash.
Since I forgot to bring with me my body and hair wash , I was propelled to use his even though I didn't want to smell like him.
Shit I forgot! This is the only time I'm gonna use his stuff . I'm never gonna touch his body wash ever again!
I came out of the bathroom room with only a towel wrapped around me which barely covered my butt.
I was looking for where they're placed my stuff. I checked the nearest walk- in closet in high hopes of getting my clothes from there but there was nothing of mine in there. I began to feel self-conscious as my eyes focused on the entrance.
What if he emerges impromptu and sees me in nothing but only a piece of towel wrapped around me which barely covered my butt!
"Who brought in my stuff? Where did they keep it? Ugh!
I hate searching for stuffs I use especially when it comes to clothes I wear. It wasn't my job to do that ever since I was brought to this world.
Shit! I've got to find out where....
Then I heard the click of the main door banging close .
I quickly swung my head to the extent that I was afraid I'd break my neck. My pupils dilated when I saw it was him.
* Gasps* What the hell!! What do I do?
I stood rooted to my position watching him on a call with his back towards me . He hadn't even realized me yet.
Val, what are you waiting for? You've got to hide somewhere.
"Alright, you can forward those documents to me through my mail so I can cross check and examine it tonight. "We've got to prepare ahead tomorrow's meeting" . "Kevin, be sure everything's in place so we wouldn't keep our investors waiting", Jevan ordered over the phone as he put his suitcase on the desk on the other end of the room.
I stood glued to my position ,un moving because I saw there wasn't any use in hiding. I'm still new to the room and don't know all the four corners of the room.
I used both arms to cover my chest as it revealed more of my cleavage than normal. The towel wrapped around me barely covered my body. I felt exposed and self conscious at the moment.
" Sure. yeah..bye..", I heard him say as he ended the call ,placed his phone at the exact spot he placed his suitcase.
Then the next I saw which got my pupils dilating more wider. was
He unbuttoning and removing his white shirt in a swift motion showing off his upper part of his body,then run his hand through his dark brown hair.
This time, I gasped louder to his hearing and that's where he felt my presence and turned facing towards me with a surprise expression.
"What are you doing in my closet?",he asked holding a surprise expression .
I looked anywhere but into his eyes with my head raised up high then spoke up .
"Nonsense! Where did you put my clothes?".
"Answer me",he said as he connected eyes with mine.
"I need my god damn clothes".
He walked closer to where I stood as I kept on covering my arms around my body .
He came nearer to me as I backed backwards until my back hit the door of his closet.
"Don't you dare come any closer", I said as he held eyes with mine.
He smirked trying to be intimidating as he cornered me with both hands on either sides of the closet caging me in between. He stood above me with his six feet frame in all his glory showing off his well defined six packs,toned olive skin and delicious toned abs.
I never knew someone as annoying as him can get such a beautiful physique and sculpture like that of a Greek god or a model. Damn!
"Be careful how you speak young lady, else you're going to create trouble for yourself one day I'm telling you". "Now could you please stand aside lemme open the closet", he said strangely making me angrier.
I scrutinized my eyes as I held my head up at him . He also did same as he looked down at me. Suddenly,there was a new found courage in me as I stepped closer to him . His eyes widened as he stepped backwards until his back hit the wall. Now it was my turn to show him the real me.
"Is that supposed to be a threat? Huh? "Look young man!, the fact that my parents gave you the audacity to take care of me doesn't mean you can lecture me on how I should speak". "I'm not a kid for you to control and mess up with!". Then, I stood an inch from him still looking into his eyes and continued, " You know what? I don't care whatever you think of me, but be prepared for hell cos I'm going to make sure you see the other side of me", I said then turned around to leave but he grabbed my hand and swung me towards him as his chest hit mine.
" What the hell...", I began to say but he covered my mouth with his palm shutting it close. I glared up at him as I tried to pry his hands off my mouth.
"You don't get to complete your statement if you can't for once speak decently". "Let me make it clear to you young lady, so far as you're under my roof, you don't get to do whatever you want".
"It's my responsibility to keep you safe and if you try to make my work very difficult, I'll have no choice than to treat you the hard way. "I mean it, Apple",he said through gritted teeth with a cold expression of which I've never seen him hold before.
Smh! Like I care!
I went closer to him and spat on his face. I made sure it went into his eyes.
"Ah shit! Valeria! Why did you do that?",he cried out bending with his hands on his face wiping my spit off before taking a tissue located on the stand nearby then cleaning it off .
I raised up my head and one of my brows then looked at him giving attitude.
"Hope it hurts right?". "Don't you dare talk to me in that manner, hope I got myself clear. " The fact that I'm under your "suppose roof" doesn't mean you can hold onto my freedom. "I've got a life before my parents decided to bring me into this mess!. "My parents only entrusted you with the power to take care of me,not to hold on to my freedom and lifestyle ,set god damn rules in the name of being "under your roof" and expect me to abide to it". "You are no one to treat me this way, I'm not a kid! Are you going nuts?!".
"So is this the reason you spat in my face, woman?!
"Yes.. and I'll do it again and again,if you try to push my buttons!. "Dare me, I've got my ways".
I could see his jaw ticking as he stared at me with an unknown expression. He shook his head with his hands on his waist.
I rolled my eyes at him and turned to leave his presence into the restroom to get dressed then get down for dinner. It was almost 7pm. I could feel him watching me from behind.
I was heading towards the restroom, about to enter ,with hands on the doorknob when he spoke.
"Is what you said earlier considered to be a threat?". "I'm amused",he said which caused me to turn around to find him with his arms folded up on his chest. I scrutinized my eyes at him.
"You can take that whatever you want. "Answer your question yourself!. "You know what? "You disgust me!
Suddenly he began to laugh briefly taking steps towards me, but I extended my hand for him to stop right there.
"Do I make you uncomfortable when I get close to you?", He suddenly ask catching my attention.
"What kind of stupid question is that?. "You are a digust!". On that cue, I turned around, open the door and entered not forgetting to bang the door close while hearing fits of laughter behind.
I laid my back against the wall with mixed expressions, one with rage ,hate and the other; knowing very well that what Jevan said was right.
"Gosh! He ruined my idea of taking a nap!"
Why does my heart pulsate faster when I'm close to him? No no no!
It can't be . "Girl, you can't be attracted to him at this stage. His not your type remember?
He's just an ordinary waiter, nothing else . I still don't believe how come he's a billionaire. Or?
Could it be that Dad suddenly made him rich overnight upon accepting his offer to take care of me? I've got to investigate well on this.
Mr Jevan, guess you have no idea you're playing with thunder fire. I'm gonna make sure I rip you open if I find out you're messing up with my parents.
I gritted my teeth took off my towel and change into a shirt dress then went down for dinner.
Everyone was seated at the diner with Grandma as the head of the table.
I felt someone's stare at me but I ignored and occupied the vacant seat. There were variety of dishes.
"You're welcome my dear". "You can help yourself out with whatever you see here", Grandma said to me smiling.
"Thank you Mrs Walters".
"Awwn I'd be so elated if you call me your Grandma too". "I love to have many grand children",she added showing off her teeth.
I was surprised to see her teeth intact, you can see that none of them had fallen off.
"Mummy, I'd like Daddy to feed me today",Nate said looking at his mother with a pout.
"See who decided to be a baby today , hahaha...", Lillian said then laughed as she nodded her head for her son to continue.
Grandma on the other hand was laughing finding it quite amusing. She ruffled his hair and looked at him lovingly.
Jevan took Nate on his laps and started feeding him scoops of curry chicken mixed noodle casserole and cheese steak to which Nate insisted he prefers.
After dinner, I quickly went back to our room to put on my night cream and change into my night wear, the one I feel comfortable with.
I didn't care when Jevan kept staring at me during dinner at the diner. Well, I enjoyed my meal safe and sound.
At least,I'm in for it if you're in for it Jevan.
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