"Were you jealous?"
I looked away. "W-What? As if. Why would I be jealous? Look, I only came here so I could call you for breakfast but if you don't want it then it's fine."
He pulled back and patted my head. "Why won't I eat what my rabbit prepared so hard to make for me. Let's go right now."
My eyes opened wide and I quickly stopped him. "Where do you think you are going?"
He looked at me. "To have breakfast."
I hit my palm on my head. "First change into something decent and then you can come and eat. Don't take to long or else, there won't be any left for you."
He chuckled. "You really are cute." He turned to leave but I stopped him.
"Wait." He grinned and turned to me.
"Do you want me that badly? Just say it. I don't mind."
I scoofed. "Don't flatter yourself pervert. I just wanted to say thank you for saving me. I would have been in a lot of trouble if not for you. Thank you."
"It's no big deal. I just saved you so that we can be even. I no longer need to feel guilty for anything. We are even now."
Anger raged within me. "Are you saying that all what you said the other time was just an act?"
He shrugged his arms. "What can I say? That's me for you. Your scholarship is still valid and you will get your job back at the dance studio. I don't see any reason for me to apologize again."
I slapped him across his face but he didn't even flinch once. 'How dare he? He's the only reason I am dying. I could have lived more longer. I won't even be able to fulfill my dad's wishes because of him.'
"I hate you even more than I did before." I turned around and saw Caroline staring. It seemed she saw when I hit him.
"Amelia, are you alright?" I straighten myself and smiled at her.
"I am fine. Good morning Carol. Let's go. I prepared breakfast." I quickly dragged Carol away from there and headed to the dining.
On our way to the dining. Caroline stopped me. "Amelia, I am sorry. You are going through a lot and it's because of me."
I smiled. "Carol, non of this is your fault. It's your idiot brother's fault. Besides, sooner or later those people would have sold me. They had made up their minds. As for what Axel did, I am pretty used to it now. Although I am a little bit hurt that he lied. It's no big deal. Many people had lied to me before and I guess I am quite used to that now to an extent I don't even care any more. Besides, I have you. It's a pity I didn't meet you sooner though." Axel's words hurt me a little but I honestly wasn't that hurt. I have been deceived my whole life, I don't care if I am deceived again. I have been rejected since when I was a baby, even my real parents didn't want me. I have experience the worst hardships. I no longer care about anything again. My wish before I die is to spend my remaining days happily so that I can be able to face dad.
"Oh Amelia. I love you even more now. I would have definitely fallen in love with you if I were a boy." Saying that she hugged me.
"Let's hurry up, the food will get cold. I don't want all my efforts to go to waste."
She let go of me and we both ran to the kitchen.
"My lady you are back." Anna said excitedly, before noticing Caroline.
"Apologies, I didn't see you there young miss. Good morning lady Caroline." Anna quickly apologized and bowed to her. Caroline smiled.
"No worries. Good morning. Where is the food?" Carol asked.
"Oh, I asked them to serve it. I thought they would need help that is why I came here." I said and turned to Anna.
"Is there a problem? It looked like you have something to say."
She looked nervous "My lady, I tried to tell them but they wouldn't listen. It's better to check it for yourself."
I ran to the dining room and I was extremely shocked. I saw Max, Blake and Ares sitting there and they had nearly eaten all the food up. Before I could say anything, Caroline shouted.
"You idiots, that meal was meant for me."
"Oh we didn't know that, we just couldn't resist after hearing Amelia cooked this and this is really good. Amelia you should become a chef." Blake said and smirked at Caroline.
"I expect nothing less from this idiot but the two of you." she said referring to Max and Ares.
"I am sorry, it's just that I haven't tasted her food for a long time. I couldn't resist either." Max explained.
"I also couldn't resist. Besides, you couldn't have eaten all of this except you wanted to get fat." Ares said.
I didn't know when I burst into a hug laughter. Everyone looked at me. "Haha hahaha."
Caroline was angry because she thought I was making fun of her. "Amelia, it's not fair."
I tried to calm myself and finally spoke. " I am sorry, I wasn't making fun of you. Nevermind that now. It's better if you start eating or else there will be nothing left."
Carol quickly rushed to the dining table, grabbed a plate and poured as many food her plate can contain. I also went to the dining table and put food on a plate.
I turned to Tracy. " Please help me give this to Axel. " Although I was mad at him, he saved my life.
After Tracy went I turned to Ares. "When did you guys get back? I thought you weren't coming back until a month or so."
"I finished everything on time as soon as I heard what happened. It's a relief that you are safe. I am glad I came or else I would have missed this delicious meal. You really are the best." I was happy that everyone enjoyed my cooking.
"I am glad you liked it. I wanted to do something for you guys before I left. You all have done so much for me, this is only what I could think of. I am sorry I couldn't be of any help right now but if there is anything I can do please let me know."
Caroline slammed her palm on the table and stood up. "Wait, you are leaving?"
My mind stopped for a couple of seconds and I quickly snapped out of it.
"Well yeah, I can't stay here forever. Besides, I really can't accept more favors from you guys. I am afraid I won't be able to repay you."
Ares and Blake also stood up. "Are you really going to leave? If you go back to that house, they are sure to do something more worse." Blake said. I looked down for a moment and the smile I had on my face a moment ago faded.
"I had already thought about that. I couldn't possibly go back. To be honest, I feel really scared whenever I remember that incident and what could have happened if Axel didn't come on time."
I lifted my head and stood up. "So I called the orphanage and discussed with them, they agreed to let me stay in the orphanage but I would have to work harder than I did before. I will still be coming to school since my scholarship has been renounced. I have taken care of everything. As long as I work harder. I will be able to find a good after I graduate and live a peaceful and happy life." I said with a smile looking confident and determined.
I heard a chuckle and it came from Max. "What's so funny?" I asked.
"pttf, sorry, it's just, you really reminded me of someone. Whenever she said she wanted to do something, she had that look and she completely forgets what she wanted to do few hours later." He said still trying to hold his laughter.
I knew who he was referring to. After all, she was my best friend. "I was the one always reminding her about the things she forgot." I said without even realizing.
I shooked my head and straightened. "Anyways, I should leave now. I have a lot of work to do." Before I could take another step, Carol pulled me into a hug.
"please don't leave, please. If you stay, there won't be any inconvenience for you, I promise. You would be able to do anything you want. You won't lack anything and you won't have to work."
I was able to free myself from her tight grip. "Carol, I really want to spend time with you but not like this. I don't want to owe any more favors than I can return. Please try to understand." I said.
"Who said you we would be doing you a favor?" said a familiar voice. I knew who it was. I turned to see the person that spoke.
"Axel?"