He wish he can take it away once and all.
He doesn't want to ever see her suffer again.
After this has ended, it will be the last of it.
"You don't have to be scared, I won't hurt you. I am here to help you." Derrick half lied! Half of it was the truth but he was here because he loves her and he cares too.
Nina blinked her baby like eyes again innocently trying to get what Derrick just said.
He's here to help her! How? Why?
She tried peeping into his eyes but she caught him staring intently at her.
Without him saying anything else, he helped her to the bed and made her sit with a pillow supporting her back.
She feel gob masked but dare not say a word.
"Forget about me for now and focus on you getting better, pretend I am not here with you or pretend I am your brother for now till you are discharged." Derrick said to her and her eyes bulged out.
How can she pretend he's not here when his fragrance is everywhere in the room.
The thought of the almighty Derrick being in the same room with her scares her.
How about knowing he's here but she have to pretend.
That can't happen, she can't see him as Rochas either. That's not possible.
Not when Derrick is Derrick Xaxin!
"Please stay right here while I inform the doctor that you are awake." With that, Derrick sauntered out of the room leaving Nina with a blank expression.
Okay! She needs to calm down! She held her breath and breathed out severally to calm her nerves.
All she needs to do is to forget Derrick is here! She needs to do that for the time being.
She has a lot on her plate that needs to be taken care of.
Her mind went back to her family.
Everything came flashing back. She can't let them continue to treat her that way.
Her survival this time around is to retaliate.
The spirit in her as she woke up is vengeful!
She remembered the day she was burnt with a hot burning iron, her face turned cold by mere thinking of that.
She pleaded with her mother, she pleaded with her sisters to plead on her behalf to no avail.
She was tortured, beaten and delt with that morning for making their breakfast 2seconds late.
Her whole body turned red and her skin turned pale.
She lost her voice to her tears yet, no one heard her plea.
Her own family! The people she cared for and protected.
Nina was used, she faced lots of challenges for her sisters especially Sintia yet, they detest her so much.
She will have to focus on getting better first.
She will make them retaliate for everything they have done to her with time.
"It's time for your shoot for the MS magazine." Sintia's manager informed her and she nodded.
They both entered into the studio.
As she walk, she walks with her shoulders high.
She knows most agents will love to endorse her for their brand because she's the most talented and skilled model in Mumbai.
And she's still young at 23! Nothing gives her joy than knowing that Nina gave up her career as a model for her.
Nina's the only one that can compete with her, she's the only one that will make her shadowless if she's to still be in the Business industry.
Sintia entered the changing room and changed into a beautiful dress that represents the brand.
Her makeup was done in a swift and she was ready for action.
"Ready?" The photographer asked seeing her out of the dressing room.
Sintia nodded her head with elegance and pride.
She knows she's beautiful. That's sure.
She strike a seductive pose holding onto the tip of her dress frantically.
The few people in the room left out a murmur and that increased her pride.
The photographer groaned inwardly.
Is she trying to seduce him or taking a pose?
Perhaps that's what made her have lots of fans!
Her poses!
Is there anyone that can beat Sintia in this industry?
He asked himself and shrugged! None is his business anyways!
Vina talked on and on while Nina kept a small smile on her face.
It's been almost an hour since Vina came back this morning, luckily for her, Derrick left to change.
And she's been ranting about Derrick this and that.
She didn't forget a single part of all the affection Derrick showed Nina yesterday and she told her every single details.
Nina couldn't help but wonder, Derrick did all that for her?
"I think he likes you Nina, you know I was wondering how he got to know you or how you both met but that doesn't matter, all I know that he cares for you." Vina added and chuckled to herself while Nina raised an eyebrow. Seriously?
Nina can't tell either why Derrick has been nice to her but it definitely can't be like.
He can't like a stranger! Damn! That's not possible.
"You don't say that Vina, it's nothing like that." Nina said defensively.
"You need to have seen how he cried when you were unconscious, he paid the doctor three times his actual pay. He refused to step an inch away from you Nina and when he looks at you, I saw the affection in his eyes."
Vina rant to explain her point and that ended up making Nina quiet.
Her mind is blank at the moment, she doesn't know what to say.
But why will Derrick do all that for her?
They've never met before in her entire life so how!?
Is that how he picks interest on strangers? And besides, even if she's from a average family, her family isn't rich enough for Derrick to pick interest in any of her sisters or even her.
That moment, when the door opened and Derrick entered.
Everywhere became quiet, even Vina that was talking became mute immediately.
This is Derrick! Only the aura around him commands power!
"Hi." Derrick greeted to clear the awkwardness and Vina sprang on her feet.
"I...uhm. I will just excuse you both." She said and dashed out before Nina could protest. Nina ended up glaring at her back.
Is this how she will run and leave her best friend in this tensed atmosphere?
"How are you feeling?" Derrick asked taking a seat beside her.
"Feeling a lot better, thank you." She replied monotonously and carefully picking her words.
She doesn't want to get in his black book.