Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 11-20.

 Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 11

 Delaney’s Pov:

The woman came running into the room immediately.

“Oh my God!!” She exclaimed and placed her hand on her chest.

Her eyes were fixed to the strange mirror on the floor which was already broken.

“What the hell did you do? What happened to the television?” She asked in an alarming tone.

Tele what? What did she just call it?

“Oh! Delaney…What happened?” She grouse.

At that moment, the son stepped in and his eyes widened in shock as well.

“I….I saw people moving in them. It was….it was scary” I stuttered to the woman.

Why do I feel like….I did something wrong?

“Hold on; she broke the television on purpose?” The son asked and I took my gaze to the floor immediately.

Why do they keep calling it television? Or is that what it is over here? Do they call their mirrors televisions??

“Seriously mum, Is this the kind of attitude you wanna tolerate here? I’m….”

The son tried speaking but paused and groaned.

“This is just unbelievable” he muttered and walked away.

Why’s everyone mad at me?

“I’m sorry” I turned to the woman and said.

“I….I didn’t know..I mean…I saw people walking in them and I was scared they were….”

“Well, that’s because it’s a movie, Delaney! a movie! What did you expect??” She said with a little rancour and sighed.

Movie? What’s a movie? Why’s everything just being confusing, huh?

“Anyway” she continued.

“You can go back to your room and rest. I’ll just have one of the guards take care of this” she pointed to the strange mirror on the floor.

“Um….I thought we were going out? One of the maids actually…..”

“Yes, yes. I’d intended taking you out for shopping. But an urgent call just came in now and I need to leave right away. So, don’t worry, we can just go in the morning” she replied and started walking away.

“Ma’am” I called her the name I’d been hearing the maids call.

“I’m….I’m hungry”.

“Oh. Um….go to the kitchen, you’ll find a maid there. Ask her to give you some food, okay? I’m running late already. So bye” she replied quickly and hurried out the door.

Hmm. Where’s the kitchen?

I turned around and looked at the broken mirror on the floor. Why does it seem important to them, huh? And why were they acting like….the people moving in the mirror were normal?

I was about walking away when the door opened and the handsome son walked in with a strange boy. Someone I’d never seen before.

“Woahhh” the new boy exclaimed, his eyes on the broken mirror.

“What happened to the television?”

Hmm.

The whole time, I was staring at him. I couldn’t believe they had a lot of males over here.

“All thanks to the alien” the son replied with an eye roll.

The new boy lifted his eyes and rested them on me.

“And who’s she, dude? Is she a new house help? But…..isn’t that your shirt?” He asked and pointed to me.

“Seriously, Rio. I don’t wanna talk about it now. Come on” the son replied and started walking away.

The new boy kept staring as they walked pass me.

“Um….son” I called back their attention and he turned to look at me with a scoff.

“Hey; I’m not your son,okay? My name is Xavier”

He said with a disgruntled look.

Huh?

“Xa…Xafier?” I tried pronouncing it and his friend laughed.

“Its Xavier, okay? Xavier”.

“Okay. Xavier” I repeated with a nod.

“I’m sorry but….where’s the kitchen, please?”

He wore a crumpled look and was about saying something when a maid showed up.

“Perfect” he mumbled and walked away with his friend.

Hmm. How rude.

“Please, where’s the kitchen?” I asked

“This way, ma’am” she replied and led the way.

We took a corner and entered a different room and a *wow* escaped my lips immediately.

Good saviors! What a kitchen!!

Why’s everything about this place so different? Why?

“What would you love to eat, Miss?” The maid asked but I couldn’t reply as I continued gazing round the incredible room.

I saw a lot of amazing things.

I walked over to a table that had some good looking things on it.

“Are these eatable?* I asked the maid, pointing to a particular plate.

“Of course, Miss. Those are bananas” she replied and I arched my brows in surprise.

Bananas? What are bananas?

I plucked one out and started eating it and…..

Gross!!!?

It was damn bitter!

What’s this???

“Hey; hey; why’re you chewing it that way? You didn’t peel off the back” she ran to me and said as I chewed with a crumpled look.

What back? I wondered?

“That isn’t how its done, miss. You should’ve….”

“No, no. Give me something else. It isn’t sweet” I stopped her from plucking out another.

It tasted so…gross.

She shrugged and got me something else.

This time around, she called it rice.

Wonders.

She’d given me a strange object to use with, but I couldn’t and insisted on using my hands instead.

Hmm. It was delicious.

*

*

When I was done from the kitchen, I left so I could return to my room but unfortunately, I couldn’t locate the room.

Well, the house was so big and different and you wouldn’t blame.

Still turning and turning around, I came across a room with familiar voices.

I stopped and placed my ear on the door so I could listen properly. It was the woman’s son and his friend.

“Do you think it’s a good idea going there?” I heard his voice.

“Of course, dude. There’s gonna be plenty of asses to f**k” his friend replied and I cringed.

What’s asses? And what’s f**k?

“Do you think Chelsea would be there?” The son asked again.

“Well….it’s possible. So, she didn’t speak to you throughout the rest day in school?”

Chelsea.

I think that’s a female.

“Yeah….I’ve got no idea what her problem is, anyway”.

“Come on, dude. Hurry up . the earlier we go, the better for us…..”

Hmm. It seems they’re going out?

I left the door and walked away, taking the long thing called *stairs*

Where are they going to huh? It sounds fun.

His mother isn’t at home. And now….he also wants to go out? They wanna leave me all alone?

What if…..I go out with him?

I walked out of the house and looked around.

They normally go out with the tiny houses, right? The ones they call cars?

Hmm. How do I identify the car they’d be going out with? They were so many of them.

I bit my nails and did a guess work.

There was a red house – sorry car – closer to the house and I ran towards it and opened the back door.

The inside was very dark but I got in and laid on the seat. I wonder why they call this a car. Its almost like a house.

I breathed heavily as I laid on the car and not long after, I heard their voces.

They were talking and laughing so noisily.

Good saviors. I hope they’re making use of this car.

Their voices and footsteps got closer and closer until I heard the front doors opening.

I was in the right car!!!

“You sure you wanna drive?” I heard his friend ask.

“Yeah….leave it to me” the son replied and immediately, the car started moving.

  

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 12

 

Delaney’s Pov:

I tried as much as possible not to make any sound as I laid in the moving house.

Oh; the car.

“So… Your mother’s gonna be adopting the strange lady?” I heard his friend ask.

“Yeah…and that’s so yuck? I seriously don’t get what’s wrong with mum. Did you see that lady? She’s an alien, dude. She actually broke the television, claiming she saw people moving in them. What the heck???” The son replied, making his friend laugh.

So, they were talking about me?

“But seriously, I think she’s damn beautiful” his friend said and I felt my cheeks become hot.

“Who’s beautiful? With that long dirty hair of hers? She can’t even….”

“Oh! Cut it out, Xavier. She’s pretty and you know it. You’re just being grumpy”.

“Yeah…whatever. But you know me, Rio. I hate it when I’m stuck with a particular lady. I’m a playboy and I hate…..”

“Yeah…Whatever. Tell that to your mum”.

I heard laughter and they began talking about something else which made me feel better.

So, he hates my presence in the house?

If only I had an option. But, thinking of it, for how long would I need to stay with them? What if people from Marazkna were already looking for me?

I paused and touched the treasure on my neck. Well, there’s Noway I’m ever letting go of it.

Its my own way of punishing the Queen for her cruelty.

*

*

After a long while, I felt the car stop moving.

Are we there already?

“Time for fun!” I heard the son say and next were sound of doors opening.

I remained still and quiet in the car till I couldn’t hear a sound anymore.

*

*

Xavier’s Pov:

I got out of car with Rio and walked towards the house. It was actually a little birthday party from a classmate.

Although, her parents were rich, she didn’t want to celebrate it in a big way but just decided to hold a little house party for us.

As expected, I was invited.

Well, if Xavier Maddox isn’t in a party, its useless.

“He’s here!!!” The ladies exclaimed as soon as they spotted Rio and I.

Hmph.

Mitchell – the celebrant – stood up immediately and ran to me.

“Oh! Xavier…I was beginning to think you wouldn’t show up anymore. Thank goodness you made it” she giggled.

‘Yeah….anything for my birthday girl. Happy birthday” I cooed and pecked her and her cheeks became red instantly.

Hm. I couldn’t wait to screw that ass.

I looked around but couldn’t find Chelsea. Didn’t she attend?

“Hello Xavier” more greetings kept coming in as Rio and I settled down.

Even the boys present gave me respect.

“So, what do we have for fun?” One of them asked and immediately, a loud music was turned on, resulting to a massive dance floor.

*

*

Delaney’s Pov:

After staying in the car for a long time and making sure they weren’t around anymore, I opened the door and stepped out.

Wow! My waist was hurting like hell.

I stretched and looked around, I was in a different house and heard a loud sound from a particular direction.

So…now, I’m here. What’s next?

I looked around and became really confused, not knowing what else to do.

Maybe, I should check out the direction of the loud sound.

I started walking towards it, making sure my steps were slow and soundless.

As I got closer, the sound became clearer.

And finally, I found them.

Huh? There were so many of them – boys and girls.

I made sure I was well hidden behind a wall as I watched them dance and do strange things.

they seemed to be having fun.

I spotted the son – what’s his name again?

A girl was sitting on his legs, while he drank noisily.

And suddenly, I saw something else – I saw a boy and a girl placing their lips on each other. Huh? What’re they doing??

They were both….sucking each other’s lips.

What the….

What’re they doing??

I made a crumpled look as I stared at them. It looked really gross. Why would they be s**king each other’s lips huh?

I watched them for a long time and after a while, decided to go elsewhere.

Maybe, I should just take a look outside.

I started looking around for an exit and found a tall wall – a fence.

I climbed on it and successfully got outside. Wow! But it was so dark.

Where do I start from?

I marked the building properly so I’d be able to find my way back and with that, I started walking away.

I walked for a long time and finally came out to a busy place.

Good saviors!! It was sooo beautiful.

I stood on a fixed point and admired the Paradise. Was earth really this beautiful???

Holy goodness……

I opened my mouth in shock as I stared at the different lights, people and event.

So many things to try out!!!

I tried running to a particular direction, but suddenly, a car from nowhere flashed lights at me and was on the verge of hitting me when I screamed and fell on the floor.

Thank goodness the car stopped immediately.

What the hell????

I lifted my head to the car and saw a pretty woman running out from it.

“Hey! I’m so sorry. Were you hurt?” She asked as she rushed to me and helped me from the floor.

Wow! She was so beautiful.

“Oh, dearie. Why weren’t you careful? Did you get hurt?” She asked again, holding my hand.

“I’m….I’m fine” I replied and fred my hand from hers.

I checked myself to be sure I wasn’t bruised in anyway.

“What’re you doing out here dressed like this? And why were you running?” She asked and I pondered.

What’s wrong with my dress?

“I….”

I paused and looked at my knee.

I can’t see what’s wrong with my dress. Isn’t this the kind of leaves they make use of?

Something started ringing from her bag immediately.

“Um….I need to leave now, okay? Just stay out of trouble and go home? Okay?” She said briskly and I just nodded as she hurried back to her car.

I watched keenly as she opened the door and went in, then moved the car afterwards and a smile touched my lips.

Gosh! She was soo beautiful.

I stood like a statue and watched the car until it’d gotten lost and couldn’t be spotted anymore and then, I came back to my senses.

Hmmm

I was about walking away when I noticed something different about me.

I gasped and touched my neck.

It was empty.

No!!!!

The treasure!!!

Where is it???

 

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 13

 

Xavier’s Pov:

I excused myself from the party and reached for my phone so I could call Chelsea. I just wanted to be sure she was fine.

I walked to a more quiet place before placing the call and after a few beeps, she picked up.

“Hello?” She called on the phone, like she didn’t know i was the one calling or something.

“Chelsea?” I also called.

“Hey; what’s up?”

“I’m….I’m fine” she replied, sounding a little cold.

“Um…where are you?” I asked.

“At home”.

“Oh! Why didn’t you come for Mitchell’s party?”

There was a brief silence.

“I just….I’m…I’m tired and having a little head ache”.

“Oh! Is it that serious?”

“No; no. Not really. I’ll be fine, please. Don’t worry about it”.

“Okay then. You know….its so unlike you to miss parties. So,I was just wondering if there was a problem”.

“No, not at all. I’m fine. Um….don’t worry about it. I’ll come over in the morning so we could leave for school together. What do you think?”

“Hmmm. That’d be great. You know I don’t have a problem with that. Just take care of yourself, okay?”

“Of course. Enjoy the party. Bye Xavier”.

“Bye”.

And I ended the call with a smile.

Hmm. At least, my conscience can be clear a bit.

Now….its time to screw some bi*ches. Mitchell was already waiting for me in her room.

I fixed the phone into my pocket and was about walking away when a call came in and I brought it out to see it was mum.

Huh?

“Hello?” I said on the phone as soon as I picked the call.

“Xavier. Where are you?” She asked immediately, not replying to my greeting.

“I’m…at the party. I told you about it, right?” I replied.

“Yes. Hold on….is Delaney with you?” She asked and I flinched.

“Who’s Delaney? Wait….the alien?” I scoffed.

“Yes. You know her,, Xavier. Is she there with you?” She asked.

“And why the heck would she be with me? Of course, she isn’t, mum. Gosh!”

“Huh?? She isn’t there with you?? Then where’s she? I can’t find her at home, Xavier. None of the maids had seen either. Where’s she?”

For a moment, I was stunned.

“Woahh! Well….I guess she’s probably returned to her alien world” I said with an eye roll.

“This isn’t a joke, Xavier. She’s new around here. How’re we sure she’s safe? What could’ve happened to her?”

“Well….I’ve got no idea, mum. Maybe…”

“Are you sure she didn’t go out with you?”

“Hell no. Rio was the only person that left the house with me. Listen, don’t worry about it,mum. Besides, you don’t even know her from Adam, right? You just get to meet her for the first ball today. So, its possible she’s ran off already. Just let it be,okay?”

She sighed despondently.

“I just….I just feel uncomfortable, Xavier. Why would she just leave the house for no reason?” She asked but I didn’t say a word.

I don’t get why’s she so worried over a stranger.

“I..I need to look for her’ she finally said and ended the call.

Hmm.

I sighed and fixed my phone into my pocket, going to meet my a*s

*

*

Alicia’s Pov:

“Alicia! Alicia!!” Mum yelled my name as I clumped down the ugly creaky steps.

“What is it, mum? Why’re you screaming my name like it’s for sale?” I said with an eye roll as I finally met her in the sitting room.

Grandma was there as well, doing what she knew how to do best with her needle and thread.

“Have you gone nuts?” Mum snapped.

“Anyway, what happened to the money in my bag? I can’t find it anymore” she and I itched my hair.

“I don’t get. Why’re you asking me, huh? Its not like I’m a bag security or something….”

“Will you shut that trap of yours and answer my question?? What happened to the money??? It was here some hours ago. But as soon as you came home, its gone. What happened to it??” She half yelled and I placed my hand at akimbo.

“Well….I have no idea. Although, I was in need of some cash and I remember asking you for it, but you bluntly said you weren’t having anything on you. So….”

Before I could finish up my statement, she picked up and shoe and threw it at me.

Ouch!

Luckily, I missed and started towards the door.

“Alicia!! Alicia!! I’m gonna cut off your ears!” She yelled as she ran after me, but I didn’t let her get me.

I ran as fast as I could, out of the house, out of the compound and out to to street and that was when she stopped chasing me.

Holy Mary!! My chest!!

I placed my palm on my chest and panted heavily as I stood at a dark corner, when I was sure she wasn’t after me.

What a mother. Gosh!!

If I didn’t act that way, I’d have been looking like a lunatic.

Well, what do I expect? Having such a lazy mother who acts like she’s 19?

I itched my head and took in deep breaths. I couldn’t recall the last time I’d ran this much.

I was about walking away when I saw something that gripped my attention from the floor.

I arched my brows and picked it up.

It was a pretty necklace….yeah..looked like a necklace.

And it looked really…..special and different.

What’s this?

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 14

Delaney’s Pov:

I rushed back to the fence I’d jumped out from.

Oh! Delaney; I just pray I find it.

On the way, I kept looking at the floor, but there was no sign of it until I’d gotten to the fence.

I searched and searched around, but still couldn’t find it. It wasn’t on the floor.

Good saviors! Where could it be?

Luckily, I found a lady close by. She was just standing and staring at me and I went ahead to meet her.

“Um….hi. Did you…any chance, see something on the floor?” I asked and she gave me an uncanny stare.

“Wh….What’s that?” She arched her brows and asked and I looked around.

“Its…..its actually…”

Oh! Delaney…

I shouldn’t be telling anyone about this.

“Its tied to a rope. Did you see it?” I asked her and she shrugged.

“I didn’t. I’m not a thief” she replied and walked away.

Oh! Goodness. What have I done?

Maybe it had fallen close to the car or something. I just need to check.

I climbed the fence and jumped back to the compound.

And immediately, I started looking around.

I couldn’t afford to lose the treasure. I just couldn’t.

I searched all the way to the car. And to make it worst, I bumped into someone – The son’s friend.

I think his name is Rio.

He scoffed and stared at me in shock.

“You??” He called.

*

*

Alicia’s Pov:

After picking up the treasure, I saw a lady coming towards me and quickly hid it beneath my shirt.

She looked….funny.

She was wearing just a shirt and walked around bare footed.

And she kept looking at the floor.

“Um…hi. Did you…by any chance…see something on the floor?” She turned to me and asked.

“Wh…What’s that?” I asked and she looked around again.

“It’s…its actually tied to a rope’ she replied reluctantly.

Hmm. No doubt she’s looking for the same thing I’m holding.

“I didn’t. I’m not a thief” I replied her and left.

That was convincing, right?

As soon as I was out of sight, I brought the treasure out from my shirt and looked at it.

It looked….I don’t know. But it looked strange.

Hmph. Anyway, its none of my business. I was pretty sure it’d fetch me some money. And that’s exactly what I’m gonna do with it.

*

*

I fixed it back into my shirt and hurried home.

Getting to the door, I remembered mom.

Gosh! What if she’s in, huh? And decided to continue from where she stopped?

I wish she’d just leave me alone.

I exhaled deeply and opened the door.

Actually, my mum and I could be close at times, but sometimes, we’re like cats and dogs.

She’s too rough for my liking and doesn’t act like a mother sometimes. I wonder how she’d given birth to me in the first place. I don’t even know my dad.

Well, yeah. I grew up without a father and she’s just never talked about him.

*

*

I walked into the house and spotted grandma in the kitchen.

Well, the house was kinda small and the kitchen was facing the sitting room.

She turned to look at me and resumed with what she was doing.

Hm.

Where’s mum?

I looked around the room, but there was no trace of her. And quickly, I ran upstairs to my room.

Oh! Please, don’t think the stairs are classic or something. They’re actually some pathetic stairs, looking like they led to hell.

I got into my room and took out the treasure. Hmm.

Guess mum had chased me to my blessing.

I smiled and hid it carefully in my bag.

Then, left for the kitchen to meet grandma.

“Hey granny” I beamed as soon as I joined her.

She was blending some tomatoes.

“Are you done running?” She asked and I rolled my eyes.

That reminds me……

“Um….where’s mum?”. I asked curiously.

“Your mother? Where else could she be? She’s probably left for gambling with her friends” grandma replied and I heaved a huge sigh of relief.

I hoped so. I Wasn’t ready to run again.

“Did you really had to take her money, huh? I thought you promised to quit that habit?” She continued and I itched my ear.

“Actually….you see, Granny. I didn’t want to steal, okay? Its just that…when I asked her for some money this morning, she yelled at me and told me she didn’t have anything on her. Then…I searched her bag and found the wraps in there and I got really angry. Besides, it isn’t like I took the whole thing. I’d only taken a small portion” I pouted my lips and she just shook her head.

“You’re just like her” she mumbled.

“This was the same character she’d possessed when she was your age”.

Hmm.

“Granny” I called after a little pause

“I um….I’d wanted to ask….who’s my father?”

I noticed she twitched and paused on what she was doing.

What’s wrong?

“That isn’t important for now, Alicia. Hurry up and help me with the beef’ she quickly changed the topic and pushed me away.

Huh?

My eyes accidentally caught the sight of the TV in the room and I smiled when I saw the image.

Oh my geeee!! Its him!!!

They were showing my crush on a commercial ad.

Xavier Maddox!!!

I beamed in excitement and ran closer to the TV.

*

*

Xavier’s Pov:

“Oh….yeah….

“Yeah….

“Come on, Xavier.

“Yeah..baby….”

Mitchell’s cried sweetly as I drilled into her.

Gosh! Her voice was damn so nice in bed. I never knew she could be this sweet.

I held the sheets firmly as I pounded into her. And just when I was close to climax, a stupid knock came upon the door.

Damn it!?

“Who’s it??” I rasped as I pulled outta Mitchell’s creamy hole.

“Xavier” I heard my name.

It was Rio.

F**k! What the hell is he doing here?

I jumped out of bed and wore on my trouser before going to answer the door.

“Hey! What is it man? I was in the middle of something” I said bitterly as I faced him

“Yeah….I know. And I’m sorry, but this is kinda urgent.

“Actually, I’d gone out to get something from the car and I found someone you….sure wouldn’t be expecting to see here” he replied and I furrowed my brows in surprise.

Who could it be?

“Who’s it?” I asked.

“I can’t tell. Come see for yourself” he replied with a shrug.

Damn it!

I turned to Mitchell and saw how ho*ney she still was. Who on earth could be disrupting this moment?

“This has better been good, man” I mumbled as I finally left the room, going out with him.

We walked pass the party hall, out of the house and got to the garage where the car was parked.

What the………

Holy freaking Joseph!!

The alien????

I paused and widened my eyes in shock. Then, looked at Rio.

What’s she doing here???

And why’s she on the floor?

In tears?

*

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 15

Delaney’s Pov:

I sat on the floor, crying profusely as the Rio guy left to do what I didn’t know.

I’d searched and searched for the treasure, but to no avail.

And finally, I ended up on the floor, crying my eyes out.

How could I be so careless? How could I misplace the treasure?? What do I do now?

What if it has fallen into the wrong hands? The most valuable treasure in Marazona. The key to my revenge against the Queen.

How could I be so careless, huh?

I continued crying on the floor and after a while, he showed up – both of them.

I lifted my head to look at them and another fear crowded me.

They’ve seen my face already and known I followed them.

What have I done?

If I’d known, I’d have stayed back at home. I just wanted to feed my eyes.

“What’re you doing here??” Xavier asked with an alarmed look and I sniffed and stood up.

“I….I…” I paused and sniffed again.

“I lost my necklace”.

He scoffed and looked at his friend

“What necklace? And that isn’t the answer to my question. What’re you doing here? How did you get here?” He asked but I couldn’t reply.

“Did you follow me?” He asked again and that was when I nodded.

*

*

Xavier’s Pov:

What the….

She followed me???

Like….f*”king followed me??

So, this was the reason mum couldn’t find her at home?

“Hold on; how did you follow me? Like…how did you do it?” I asked.

I was just trying so hard to understand how she did it.

“I…I made use of the car” she replied and pointed to the car.

Hmm. She probably hid in the boot or something. But why would she follow me?

I sighed and ruffled my hair.

Is mum being serious about keeping this lady?

And why’s she crying?

“What do we do, man? We need to get her home” Rio turned to me and said and I felt my cheeks burning up..

Seriously?? Just when i was about having fun?

“Maybe….I should take her home myself and come back afterwards. What do you think?” He asked, but I didn’t reply as I stared at her.

What did she say she’s looking for again?

“What’s so special about the necklace?” I moved closer to her and asked and she sniffed.

“It’s….its important. I can’t lose it”.

Great! Perfect answer.

I took out my phone and dialed mum’s line.

It connected.

“Xavier” she called, tiredly.

Is she being stressed out because of this?

“Guess what, mum” I started with an eye roll.

“Your special alien daughter Is here with me”.

I could hear her gasp.

“What?? Delaney?” She called, surprised.

“Yes. She actually followed Rio and I out – secretly. She was hiding in the car”.

“Whaaaat?? Oh my…Oh my God! Where’s she? I mean…

Is she safe?”

“She’s just crying over some weird necklace. Look mum, I’m in the middle of an interesting party and if there’s a way you can just….”

“I’ll do it” Rio muttered and I sighed.

“Fine. Rio said he’ll bring her home” I passed the report to her.

“What the heck are you doing, Xavier? Bring her home yourself. Besides, its late. You know your father’s against you staying out late because of your status”.

“But mum….”

“Bring her home. Now”

And she ended the call.

Whaat?

What the heck??

I made a crumpled face and looked at Rio who bursted into laughter.

“This isn’t funny,,dude” I said depressed and looked at the lady.

Where the f*”k did she come from?

I itched my hair and started towards the car, angrily.

“Hey! Don’t tell me you’re angry” Rio said from behind, but I didn’t stop to look at any of them as I got into the car and shut the door.

*

*

Delaney’s Pov:

He looked angry. What could be wrong with him? Could I be the cause?

“Hey; come on. Let’s go in” his friend next to me said and I nodded weakly and followed him to the car.

I sat alone at the backseat and in a short while, we started moving.

*

*

Xavier’s Pov:

We got home and I angrily handed the special Delaney over to mum. And after which, Rio left.

Gosh! I couldn’t believe she just ruined my night – completely.

I got into my room and took a shower, ready to sleep.

And just when I was taking off my towel, someone pushed the door open and I looked in fright to see she was the one coming in.

Whaaaaat??

My towel!!

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 16

Delaney’s Pov:

I opened the door and found him in the room, but he shrieked on seeing me.

“What’re you…..??” He flinched and turned around, backing me.

I noticed he was losing something from his waist, but he quickly held it back.

“Hey; what the hell do you think you’re doing? What’re you doing in my room? And don’t you knock??” He snapped as he looked at me.

Huh? What is knock?

“I’m talking to you,,alien. How dare you just barge into my room like that??” He asked angrily.

Okay….I think he’s just confusing me the more. Maybe I should just say what I have to say and leave.

“I…I actually came here to apologize for what happened earlier”, u began. It seemed you were really angry with me for making you leave your friends. I…I just wanted to apologize”.

He didn’t stared at me speechlessly for a while and scoffed.

“Seriously?” He said.

“Is that the reason you’re here?”

I nodded simply and he rolled his eyes.

“Well, you can leave. I’ve heard you. And next time, make sure you knock on the door before coming in” he said and started pushing me out of the room – gently tho.

But what does he mean by knock?

“Wait….have you forgiven me?” I stopped to ask him

But he rolled his eyes and pushed me out.

Gosh! How rude!

I sighed as I faced the door. And having nothing else to do, I returned to my room.

*

*

The thought of losing the necklace kept disturbing my entire thoughts that I could hardly sleep.

How do I get it back? Who could be in possession of it?

If only I’d known, I’d have stayed back in the house. Or kept it safe.

Well….perhaps,,it’s a good way of keeping it far from the people of Marazona. Probably, it’d make it difficult for any of them to find it if they ever locate me.

But still, I needed the necklace. I just needed it to be in my possession

How do I get it back?

*

*

⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰

*

*

Chelsea’s Pov:

I climbed down the stairs with my designer’s school bag in my hand and iPad in the other.

I scrolled through the internet as I did and finally got to the sitting room.

Oops! Seems someone’s home – mum.

She was fixing the dining.

“Baby” she beamed and turned to me.

Yuck!

“Good morning” I said under my breath and walked further.

“So, you decided to me home?”

“Oh…yeah. I actually arrived a while ago, but didn’t tell you about it cause I wanted to surprise you with breakfast” she said with smiles, but I rolled my eyes.

“Too bad, I’m not eating” I blurted and started walking away.

“Che….Chelsea?” She called back.

“Chelsea, come on. Are you still mad at me?”

“Seriously, mum. I’m just trying to get used to the fact that I live alone” I replied bluntly and walked out.

Approaching my car, I spotted dad driving in and scoffed.

I couldn’t believe these are my parents.

I rolled my eyes and entered into my car and my driver took off immediately.

I opened my phone and continued scrolling, going through Xavier’s pictures this time around.

A smile flashed on my lips.

From now on, I’ve decided not to get affected by his playboy lifestyle.

From now on, I’ll work on winning his heart and making him mine.

“I need to get something from the book store. So, you’ll stop by” I told the driver and he nodded.

I continued with my phone after a while, we got to the mall.

But while he was trying to park, he accidentally splashed mud water on a lady.

Gosh!

*

*

Alicia’s Pov:

I placed the necklace in my bag and left my room, going to the sitting room.

I met mum there, sitting and filing her nails.

Gosh!

“Good morning, mum” I greeted lowly and cleared my throat.

She scoffed.

“So, you’re awake? I was thinking you were gonna die in your room. Where’s my money, Alicia?” She asked I itched my hair.

I guess I was expecting that.

“Come on, mum. I’m sorry,okay? Don’t worry, I’ll make it up to you” I said with a childish pout and she scoffed and looked away.

“Yeah…perfect.

Granny came out of the kitchen immediately, holding a jar.

“And where are you all dressed up to?” She asked as she walked in

“Good morning, granny” I gave her a side hug and a peck.

“Morning, Alicia. Where are you off to?” She asked,,taking a seat close to mum.

“I uh….I just wanna see a friend down the street. Don’t worry, I’ll be quick” I replied quickly and tried walking away, but she called me back.

“How about the scholarship you applied for? The exams you wrote. Are the results out?” She asked and my eyes beamed.

It was actually my dream school, XCHS – Xavier Classic High School.

“Not yet, Granny. But I heard the results would be out by today” I replied happily.

“And…are you sure you’ll make it?” She asked and I shrugged.

“Well…. I’m quite intelligent, but I don’t know if I’ll make it. Anyway, I have a strong feeling I will.

“I need to go now, granny. See you later. Bye mother” I waved at them and although mum didn’t reply, I ran out of the house.

I needed to leave early cause I had just one person in mind who could sell this strange necklace at a reasonable amount. But he’s the busy type and could only be found very early in the morning.

I didn’t have cab fare and had to walk the long distance. More reason I left home earlier.

Finally, I got to his store which was close to a bookstore, but just when I was about going in, a car splashed mud water on me.

Whaaaaaat?????

Trying to get myself, I tripped over a stone and fell on the floor, together with my bag which opened and revealed the necklace.

What the hell?????

I flinched as a lady stepped out of the car, wearing a school uniform. I sprang on my feet immediately and grabbed my bag, fixing the necklace in properly.

“Hey! Are you blind??” I asked angrily as she came close.

“What? Do I look like the driver to you?” She answered rudely, making me gasp

What nerves??

“Ohhh! You wanna prove you’re a spoilt brat, huh?I guess you’re as dumb as your driver. No wonder you hired him.

“You splashed stinky water on me and the best you could do is say trash?” I snapped and she scoffed.

“Well, why weren’t you careful? Are your eyes having issues or what? Well, if you’re blind, get a stick” she spatted and tried walking away, but I ran and stood in front of her, blocking her way.

“You’re lucky I’m in a good mood this morning. Else, I’d have swept the floor with your face” I said with my finger pointed at her.

“Get lost” she rolled her eyes and walked away, going into the bookstore.

What nerves??? Who the hell is she?

*

*

Delaney’s Pov:

I climbed down the long road called *stairs* being led by a maid.

And finally, we arrived at the dining.

The woman and her son were already there, eating.

“Delaney” she called with a smile as I took a seat.

“Good morning” I greeted shyly.

I think I completely admire this woman.

“Good morning, dear. How was your night?”

“It was…it was fine” I replied and touched my hair.

Well, factly, it was hectic. I couldn’t even remember sleeping as I kept thinking about the necklace.

The woman’s son just shot me a stare and continued eating.

Hm. I think I like what he’s eating. It looked good.

“Please, Delaney; next time, make sure you don’t go out alone, no matter what. It’s dangerous and since you’re new here…..”

She was still talking when I dipped my hand into the boy’s plate and took out a slice of what he was eating.

His eyes widened in shock immediately.

“What the…….

What the hell is that?” He snapped, making me a bit surprised.

“I…I like it” I replied as I took a bite.

“Delaney” the woman hushed.

“Hey! You don’t just dip your hands into my meal, okay? You ask for permission” he stated angrily.

Huh??

I’m supposed to ask for permission? I thought the food was meant for everyone?

“There are so many things to be eaten here, Delaney. You don’t necessarily need to take from his” the woman said as she stood up and dished my own food.

Hmph.

The son glared at me and continued eating.

“Xavier” the woman called after a while.

I had already began eating.

“I actually want Delaney to start going to school – your school” she said and the boy dropped his food.

What?? Did I just hear school?

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 17

Delaney’s Pov:

Did she just mention school??

I’ll be going to school??

For real?

“What now, mum? What new development is this? What’ school are you talking about??” The son asked ridiculously, like he was really angry.

“I know what I’m doing, Xavier. Okay?” The woman rolled her eyes and looked at me.

“Delaney, where you come from, do you have a school over there where you were taught how to read and write?” She asked.

“Um….actually, yes. We had a mini school were we taught the 26 alphabets, how to write on leafs with inks, and how to read as well. I have a wide knowledge” I replied.

“So..you can read??” The woman asked and I nodded.

“Okay. Can you….read this out?” She brought out a….what is this?

Eww

She placed it in front of me and although, the object looked really strange, I just focused on the letters there.

“The….Full….meaning….of geography” I read out and her eyes beamed in excitement.

“Oh my gosh! Xavier!! Can you see that???” she chuckled and closed the object but the son only scoffed.

“She can read, Xavier!! I told you! She’s fit for school!”

“Mum, this lady should be in kindergarten ” he disparaged her idea.

“Come on, Xavier. She’s way too old for Kindergarten. I just need to speed her up, okay? Don’t worry, I have my own way of doing it. Since she’ll be going to your school, I’ll assign special teachers to her on some occasions. She’s also going to have a home teacher. So….”

“Seriously?” He scoffed.

“You’re going to break the protocols of education?” The son asked.

“Don’t worry about it, Xavier. I’ve got it all handled, okay?” She rolled her eyes again.

why’re they so fond of that?

“So, Delaney; you would want to go to school, right?” She turned to me and asked and I gulped nervously before nodding.

So, I’ll be in the midst of so many different people?

“That’s great. So, we’ll be going shopping this morning. And by tomorrow, you should be in school already. Right?” she asked with smiles and the son scoffed.

She was about saying something else when something on the table started ringing.

“Excuse me” she mumbled and left.

Now, I was left with just the son.

I lowered my gaze to my plate and continued eating with my hands.

“Hey you;” he growled and I looked up at him.

“If you know what’s good for you, just tell her you aren’t interested, okay? Tell her you don’t wanna go to school”.

Huh?

“Wh….Why?” I wondered.

“Seriously?? Don’t ask me lame questions,okay? Tell her to take you to Kindergarten”.

“But….”

I paused when a pretty looking lady walked in.

“Xavier!!” She shrieked and ran in

The *Xavier* also turned to look at her and a smile touched his lips.

“Hey, bae. What’s up?” He stood up and hugged her.

Hmm

“I’m fine and you?” She chuckled and suddenly drifted her eyes to me.

“Who’s she?” She asked with a glare.

*

*

Alicia’s Pov:

“Come on, Antonio. What’re you trying to say? What do you mean it doesn’t have value?” I grouse as I stood in front of the man I intended selling the necklace to.

He was telling me sh*t like it wasn’t important and all that.

“I’m telling you, Alicia. I’ve never seen something like this before. It looks more like a toy. I’m not sure anyone would want to buy it. But…to be considerate and since you actually need money, I can offer five dollars” he replied.

“Whaaat?? What the heck??? Five what?? Are you kidding me or what?? What on earth am I gonna do with five dollars??”

“That’s the deal, Alicia. Leave it or take it” he said brusquely and walked away, going to fix somethings in the shop.

Hmph. How rude.

I lifted the necklace and stared at it.

Why do I have a feeling its actually important?

I could recall how desperately that lady had been searching for it that night.

It looks useless..but also looks special.

Whatever.

I’ll just keep it to myself and find a better buyer. I can’t sell it for five dollars. That’s impossible.

*

*

I walked all the way home, feeling so tired and hungry. Gosh! I couldn’t believe I just wasted my time for nothing.

Nothing at all.

I yawned as I got into the house and sat on a chair to rest my back.

Where’s mother and granny anyway? Please, just tell me they’ve cooked something already.

I yawned again and was about standing up when something from the TV gripped my attention.

Yes!!!!?

The scholarship results!!!

They were announcing the results at the moment.

My eyes widened in shock as I stared at the names being displayed on the screen and immediately, I screamed.

“Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh”

I sprang on my feet and started jumping.

“I made it!!!!”

I screamed.

“I made it!!!!!!

“I’ve been admitted into Xavier Classic High School.

“Arghhhhhhhhhhh”

*

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 18

Alicia’s Pov:

Granny came into the house immediately as i kept screaming.

“Hey, Alicia; what’s going on? Why’re you screaming down the house?” She asked and I stopped to look at her, panting heavily.

“I made it, Granny. I passed the scholarship exams! I’ll be going to XCHS!!” I exclaimed happily and jumped on her, embracing her tight.

“Oh! My darling….you’ve made me really proud. Come here” she cupped my cheeks and kissed me

Awwwn!

“And guess what, granny? I wouldn’t have to worry about my books, uniforms or anything because they’ll all be taken care of by the school. Yes! All I have to do is dress up, go to school tomorrow and resume lectures!! I’ll be close to Xavier, granny!” I said happily and she paused.

“Xavier?” She repeated.

“Isn’t that the owner of the school? That arrogant boy I’ve heard about who’s also a flirt?”

Huh? How did she know so much about him?

“Um….well, he is. But he’s super cute, granny. And rich as well. He….”

“Don’t tell me you’re excited about going to school because of him. I heard he uses and dump ladies. Alicia don’t…..”

“Don’t worry, mother. I’ve got everything covered, okay?” I rolled my eyes and ran upstairs to my room.

Gosh! My joy knew no bounds.

*

*

Delaney’s Pov:

“Who’s she?” The pretty lady asked with a glare.

Huh? Why was she giving me that look?

“It’s a look story, Chelsea. Long story” the son replied.

Oh! So, her name is Chelsea?

His mother came in immediately.

“Chelsea!” She called.

“You’re here?”

“Good morning, aunt” the Chelsea replied with a wide smile, making me wonder where the grumpy look she had a while ago had gone to.

“Oh, dearie. How was your night?” The woman asked.

“well….boring, actually”.

“Hm. You’re just in time for breakfast. Come on” the woman urged and she took a seat next to Xavier.

I noticed she shot me a suspicious stare again.

Well, she was probably who I was and why I was actually eating with the family.

“So, how’re your parents, Chelsea? Hope everything’s cool?” The woman asked and she rolled her eyes.

“They’re fine – in their own way” she said under her breath, making me surprised.

They continued talking about other things and after a while, we were done eating.

“Get ready,,Delaney. We’ll be going out for shopping this morning” the woman said before leaving the dining.

I looked at the Chelsea and noticed she was now looking more confused.

“What’s going on, Xavier? Who’s she?” She asked, giving me a cranky look

“Don’t worry, Chelsea. I’ll explain everything to you in the car. Come on, let’s go” the son replied as he picked up his bag and stood up.

He started walking out before the Chelsea did. Funny enough,,she just remained sitting and glared at me.

“Um….Chelsea” I called her back when she was about leaving.

She turned to look at me.

“I…..I like you” I said a little shyly and she scoffed.

“Yeah, thanks”, she rolled her eyes and walked away.

Hold on; is she naturally rude?

*

*

The woman helped me bath again and gave me something else to wear.

Although, she kept complaining it wasn’t good enough, but to me,,I didn’t see a problem with it.

Strange leaves.

“Your son doesn’t like me” I told her as we sat together in the moving car.

It was kinda bothering me.

“Yeah…don’t pay attention to him, okay? That’s just how he is – always rude and bossy” she replied.

“But you know what? You can actually make him like you” she suddenly said and I picked interest.

“I can?” I asked curiously and watched her smile.

“Of course, dear. But first, I must warn you – never, and I mean, never, allow him have s*x with you” she said and I arched my brows in confusion.

S*x??

“What is s*x?” I asked curiously and she stared at me in shock, like I was being ridiculous or something.

“You….You don’t know what s*x is?” She stuttered and I shook my head negatively.

I’ve never heard the word

“Holy Mother Of God!” She exclaimed.

“Seriously??? You don’t know what it means for couples to make love?” She asked, confusing me the more .

“Love? You mean people produce love? They….they make it?” I asked and she chuckled.

“You’re one hell of a girl, Delaney”, she shook her head.

“Anyway, its a good thing you don’t know the meaning of s*x. I mean…that’s totally great – even though it’s awkward.

“Well….a little hint – don’t allow him touch your legs” she instructed.

Huh?

“My….my legs?”

“Gosh! Delaney! I mean here!” She exclaimed and touched my private area.

Oops!!

“Really?” I asked.

“It shouldn’t be touched by anyone, right?”

“Of course. No one at all. I mean…not yet” she rolled her eyes and tucked her hair behind her ear.

“So…” She continued.

“Make sure he doesn’t touch your legs, your waist, your lips. Just be careful with him, okay? Because my son is a…. tiger” she said the last part with a sigh.

“So, if you follow my instructions, I’ll help you in getting him to like you.

“First plan, I’ll make you look so pretty before he comes home from school today. As soon as I sense he’s on his way, I’ll dress you up perfectly, and you’ll get a glass of juice and await him. As soon as he steps into the house, you’ll go to him with the glass of juice and welcome him. What do you think?” She asked and I placed my hand on my chin in thought.

“Hmm. Sounds nice” I nodded repeatedly.

“Then, its a deal” she smiled and increased the speed of the car.

*

*

Xavier’s Mum:

I know you might think I’m crazy but, seriously? Who else is seeing this opportunity with me?

This lady doesn’t even know the meaning of s*x and that’s going to make it a whole lot easier. At least, I can be sure she isn’t one of the ladies that can throw their bodies cheaply at my son.

And now, I’m going to use her to change him.

Yes, she seems really humble and will work with me.

With her help, I’ll stop Xavier from being a s*x freak.

*

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 19

Xavier’s Pov:

“So, your mum plans on adopting her or what?” Chelsea asked as we sat next to each other in the car on our way to school.

I’d just explained the whole alien story to her.

“Well….something like that. She claims the lady needs help and she’s probably the only one that can protect her” I replied with a shrug and she scoffed.

She clearly looked upset.

“Where does she even come from, anyway? And is it just a coincidence she met your mum?” She further asked and I just shrugged, not having an answer to it.

“Gosh! So, you two will be living together?” She went on talking and hmm

I smelt jealousy this time around.

“Do you want to chase her away?” I asked with a light smile and she rolled her eyes.

She didn’t say a word for a while, clearly seething with anger.

“By the way, Xavier” she broke the silence.

“Prom is just a few days ahead. Have you chosen a date, yet?”

Oh! Prom.

“Um……not really. I don’t have anyone in mind for now” I replied and she scoffed.

“Are you kidding me? Prom is just a few weeks away and you haven’t chosen a date?”

I could tell she was being sarcastic.

“How about you? Have you gotten a date?” I asked and noticed she twitched.

“Um….well, lots of guys have been coming to me for sometime now. But….I’m yet to make a pick” she replied and I chuckled.

“Are you kidding me? Prom is just few weeks away and you also don’t have a date? What’re you waiting for?” I asked sarcastically and she pouted her lips and hit me on the chest and I laughed.

*

*

After a while, we arrived at school and alighted the car as soon as the driver parked.

Chelsea wrapped her hand around mine, probably as a signal to tell others to back off.

Well, that’s what she does each time we’re together in school. She loves drawing attention and that’s because no other person has the guts to touch me.

All eyes kept revolving around us as we walked along, and close to the classroom, Mitchell showed up.

“Xavier!” She called in excitement, but the excitement on her face died down when she noticed Chelsea holding my hand.

“Hi Mitchell” Chelsea said with a sarcastic smile and tightened her grip around me.

“Oh! Yes, I’m so sorry, dearie. I actually got hooked up with something and couldn’t make it. So sorry about that”.

“Okay. Um….I didn’t know when you left, Xavier” she turned to me

“You know, we….”

“Yeah…I had to. If you don’t mind, excuse me” I said brusquely and walked away with Chelsea who smirked.

*

*

Hours Later

*

*

After a very long while, I returned home with the woman after getting a lot of things.

She’d gotten me some strange leaves which she referred to as *clothes*

And she had also taken me to a place where they worked on my hair and made it more beautiful.

Earth is such a wonderful place, isn’t it?

I’d actually seen a lot of amazing things which I wished to touch, but the woman held my hand all through and didn’t let me out of her sight.

“Here; put this on, Delaney. Its perfect for the plan” she said as she stretched out a *cloth*to me.

I collected it and tried wrapping it around me.

“Delaney! Come on! You should know how to wear a cloth by now” she exclaimed and collected it from me.

Hmph.

She helped me with it and…wow! It looked really beautiful.

“Come on” she took me to a sit in front of a mirror.

“Is there any need for make up? I think you look perfect this way, right?” She asked as she stared into the mirror with me from behind.

Hmm

Wow! I really looked…..beautiful.

My long hair was now relaxed and looked more dark.

My face was….well, natural and pretty. What does she mean by make up, anyway?

She smiled and dressed my hair, moving it backwards.

“You’re one pretty lady, Delaney. Where’s your mother?” She asked and I felt my cheeks become hot.

“My….my mother?” I repeated like i hadn’t heard her.

“Yes. Where’s she?”

“Um….I don’t know if I have one cause I didn’t grow up with her” I replied and she mouthed an *oh*

I think she was about saying something else when we suddenly heard a sound and she ran to the window.

“He’s here!!” She gasped.

Who? Her son?

“He’s home, Delaney. Come on!” She said and dragged me up from the seat.

*

*

I played games with my Ipad at the backseat as I sat next to Rio in the moving car, headed home.

“But seriously man, don’t you think you were a little bit hard on Mitchell?”He asked and I scoffed.

“Are you kidding me? What exactly did I do? All I did was ask her to excuse me” I answered and he nudged me.

“Come on!! You’re too hard on ladies, dude. I sure didn’t teach you that” he raised his hands.

“Yeah….but you can f**k and go, huh?” I asked him and he laughed.

Shortly, we arrived home and as soon as the car stopped moving, I stepped out with him.

Ah! At last

His phone started ringing and he excused himself to pick it up. But I didn’t wait for him and walked in.

I just needed a bath and a nap.

I opened the door to the sitting room, my eyes fixed on my iPad.

But I was forced to look up when I noticed a strange figure ahead.

Huh?

I saw a lady – a pretty one – holding a glass of juice.

What the……

Hold on; she looked familiar.

No; noway.

Isn’t this the alien??”

Mr Arrogant (Ând the strânge maidën) Episode 20

 

Xavier’s Pov:

I stared at her, confused and the image became clear to me.

She’s definitely the one.

But…why’s she looking so different?? What happened to her hair that was so scattered and dirty? What happened to the shirt she was repeatedly putting on?

Why does she look like a city girl when she’s not?

“Welcome….Xa….Xavier” she stuttered my name, like she was finding it so difficult.

“Yeah….” I muttered, my eyes still fixed on her.

I could hardly believe it.

and what’s she doing with the drink?

“Um…you’re back from school, right?” She asked and started coming towards me and I scoffed.

*No.I’m back from the market* I jibed in my thoughts and almost blurted it out.

“I….actually thought of giving this to you” she said and stretched out the glass to me and for God knows how…..the f**king glass left her hand and broke on the floor.

Holy Crap!!!!

“Hah!!” She gasped.

“I’m…..I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to….”

She dropped to a crouch immediately and tried packing up the liquid.

Is this lady for real?

“You’re unbelievable” I shook my head and walked away, ignoring the glum look on her face.

*

*

Delaney’s Pov:

Oh! Delaney; what have I done?

Seriously, I had no idea what was wrong with me. Why did the glass just slip from my hand, huh?

Hmph. All these strange earthly objects. Why would they use a glass in drinking liquids?

Xavier shook his head and walked away and it was obvious he was angry.

Oh my! I made him angry! I ruined the first plan.

I felt a sharp pain in my chest as I bent towards the glass. It actually hurt to know he was angry and ignored me.

Why wasn’t I careful, huh?

Just then, the door opened again and someone else walked in – someone familiar.

Oh! His friend.

Rio.

He stopped at the door and shot me a cranky stare.

“Are you…..Delaney?” He asked with a scoff and I just nodded.

“Woahhh! Are you kidding me?? You’re the alien?” He chuckled and came closer.

“Why’re you looking so different?”

I didn’t say a word but concentrated on picking the glass, but he squatted in front of me and held my hand.

“Hey, hey; stop that,okay? You might hurt yourself. Don’t worry, the maids will take care of it” he cooed and helped me from the floor.

“T…..Thank you” I said for no reason and he smiled.

“So….you’re going out? You look so different and dressed up” he said.

“No..it’s…it’s actually a plan”.

“Huh?”

Hold on; I shouldn’t tell him about it, right? It should only be between the woman and I.

“What plan?” He asked and I itched my head.

“Uh…..its nothing” I stuttered and quickly turned around to leave.

“Hey”, he called back my attention and I looked at him.

“Could you….keep up with this look? Because…you look really pretty and matured now” he said and for no reason, I felt my cheeks become hot.

“T….Thank you” I replied and scuttled away.

*

I returned to the woman’s room and found her in front of the mirror.

“Geez! Delaney, you Scared the life outta me. Why didn’t you knock??” She asked in a frightened manner.

Knock? Knock on what?

“I’m…I’m sorry” I just said to wave it aside cause I didn’t know what she was talking about.

“So…..how was it? Did it work out?” She asked with beaming eyes and I shook my head pathetically.

“I’m….I’m sorry, ma’am. I broke the glass” I said sadly and she gasped.

“Jesus, you spilled the drink??” She asked and I nodded affirmatively.

“Holy Mary” she mumbled and took a nearby seat.

Gosh! I felt so so bad.

“Why weren’t you careful, Delaney?” She asked, but I couldn’t give a reply and she rubbed her hand on her forehead.

“Don’t worry” she suddenly smiled.

“I have another plan”.

*

*

Xavier’s Pov:

I was taking off my jacket when the door opened and Rio walked in.

“I was thinking you got stuck in traffic” I teased and he laughed.

“Seriously, dude. Did you see the alien – Delaney? Did you see her?” He asked as he sat on the bed and I rolled my eyes.

“Yep. What about her?” I asked sarcastically.

“Seriously??? Didn’t you see how crazily hurt she looked?? Mehn….she was damn beautiful and gorgeous!!”

“Hm. Beautiful and clumsy. She almost spilled her drink on me, dude” I scoffed.

“Whatever! She was damn se”xy man. I think I’m kinda having interest in her”.

With a strange force, I turned to look at him.

“What’re you saying??” I found myself asking almost in a shirk.

“Finding interest in her? For what reason?? Because she looked beautiful today?”

“Hey…..chill man. Why do you wanna eat me up? I don’t understand. Are you….”

“Whatever” I cut him off and walked into the bathroom for a shower.

*

*

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

MARAZONA

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

*

*

Hera’s Pov:

I panicked a bit as I stood with mother and the guards in front of the border.

“Hera, are you sure about this? Don’t you think we should wait for the priestess to assign the guards?” Mother asked with that worried look on her face.

“Don’t worry, mother. I’ll be fine. This is my mistake and I need to fix it. Besides, there’s a high possibility of me not losing my powers when I get to earth. So, I need to do this” I answered her, hoping it’d work.

“But are you sure of it? Are you sure you’ll be safe? How….How will you cope? Who will you stay with?” She panicked

“Don’t worry about that. I’ll surely find a way”.

The light from the border had increased.

“It’s time, mother. I need to go now. I’ll find Delaney and the treasure and come home with it” I assured her.

“Okay dear. Hurry. We don’t have much time”.

We hugged each other one last time and after pecking my hair, I finally ran into the portal of light from the border, which would take me to earth.

 

To be continued…..