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(Chapter 2)

'THROW'

I gave Eren a bad look as we sat at the table. Aunti Laudine is busy cooking soup. But the mokong didn't even budge even though I almost cursed him in my mind. His eyes kept wandering around the four corners of our small house.

"Come on... you didn't mention to us that your father is married." Aunty Laudine said as she walked towards us carrying a tray. I forced a smile back at him before looking down."your husband is handsome."

My jaw immediately clenched. I closed my eyes tightly to stop myself from cursing the man in front of me.

Aunti put the soup on the table. I saw Eren peek at it before his eyebrows met.

"W-what is that?" he asked hesitantly.

"That's soup!"I faked a smile. He looked up at me with a frown. "Can't you taste it?"

Aunty looked at us from side to side. There is a trace of surprise in his facial expression.

"No. You haven't cooked me yet." Eren smirked. I was slightly stunned by his lips but recovered immediately.

It really feels like pretending. Bwiset.

"That's delicious, son." Aunty said persuasively.

Aunti quickly took care of Eren. He even served it as if he were his nephew instead of me. That annoyed me even more. slowly poured the soup on his bowl. The young man looked like a king while watching aunty in action.

I just got tired and then started eating. The first time he tasted the soup, he immediately winced because of the heat.

Aunty laughed while I secretly suppressed my laughter.

b*BO because... don't blow first.

"Is it hot, son?" Aunt Laudine chuckled. Eren glared at me when he saw that I was laughing at him.

"It's like blowing first." I whispered. "Deadly hungry."

"Come on?" Aunty reprimanded but my smile only widened.

"What did you say?" Eren asked a bit confused. He didn't understand what I said.

"I said you're starving." I laughed loudly afterwards.

"Maristela?" scolded aunty's voice and then her eyes widened. Little by little, my smile faded and I looked down at the food.

"What is it?"the young man's frown is now clear."Starving?"

"Ahm... this is really Mari, what is she teaching her husband." Auntie faked a smile.

"Wait a minute..." I couldn't help but stand up. I don't like the idea of ​​being left here with that madman!

"Oh why?"

I turned to Eren, who was already eating, even though what was on the table seemed new to his taste. He observes every detail of the food.

"Because..." I bit my lower lip.

"What is that, Mari? Maybe they're looking for me." He scratched his head before turning to Eren with a smile.

Aunty lives in the other town. He only visits here once in a while when there is food to be given.

"Can you sleep here?" I said hesitantly.

"Why? Your husband is here, huh?" He glanced at the young man once more. I closed my eyes tightly.

I'M NOT HIS WIFE! POR FAVOR!

"Because..."

"Because?" said aunty.

"Because... what..." I sighed.

"Hey, Mari. My children are already looking for me at home." Aunty said irritated before withdrawing her arm, I didn't realize I was holding it.

"Be careful." Eren teased before grinning at me. I was terrified because of that.

In the end, my shoulder just collapsed when I couldn't stop Aunti from leaving. I quickly put the food in the sink.

Eren was left eating at the table.

"What's our dinner?" he asked when I was about to leave. I was stunned when I passed him.

"Are you saying?"I asked with a frown.

"I'm asking about our dinner." he said firmly.

"That's what you're eating! That's dinner." I answered.

"What?" his voice slightly raised."This is just an appetizer."

"Tsk, appetizer?" I laughed. I slowly walked towards him. I saw his lips twitch before he looked up at me."Hey, I want to tell you... you're out of your place. You're here in my house. Courtesy isn't fashionable here. So if you want to hang out... come along? Gets you?"

"Maybe you're forgetting the payment?" he arched his brow. His jaw tensed before staring at me hard.

"Payment? Hey, cityboy! Don't make me run your car. I don't care what kind of life you have. Get used to it... there are no expensive cars here... we are used to tricycles... there are no big ones either mall here.the town is the biggest market... We only ate here three times. If you still have midnight snacks and snacks, I'm sorry because that's not a trend here. And above all you have no helper here. Learn to act on your own... understand?"

"This place is dump." he gazed at me with full of intensity. I want to sink into the standing position and suddenly fall.

"Then free to leave." I raised an eyebrow. "My door is open for those who want to leave."

We stared at each other for a while. no one spoke and only the eyes were talking. I can see something in his eyes.

Something seems wrong.

In the end, he looked down at the table. I can sense sorrow and bereavement on his face. I don't know if my suspicion is right.

"After you're done with that... wash the dishes..." I just said before turning my back on him. I walked into our small living room.

I turned on the tv and just watched. I simply peeked at it. There I saw that his gaze was far away as if he was thinking deeply.

what really happened to him? It's too mysterious. The fact that he could even land here is a big puzzle to me. Why did he come here? What happened?

He looks like he comes from a luxurious family. What is in the air and brought him here?

I'm sure of only one thing. he is rich There is thousands of money and branded goods. But why is he here now? Couldn't he be looking for someone? Who is it?

What do I care?

The important thing is the money. He will pay for my sheltering him. The conversation is over.

I am currently watching tv. I felt Eren walk into the living room. I secretly peeked at him. He is now carrying the things while walking closer.

"Where is the room here?" he asked in a baritone voice. I adjusted my seat before turning down the volume of the tv.

"Have you washed the dishes?"I asked before peeking into the kitchen once.

"It's over." he answered firmly.

I don't care if he feels like I'm bothering him. He should just learn to act on his own. This is not the life he is used to.

"Where's the room? I'll fix my things." he sounded a bit demanding. I sighed before standing up from my seat. I walked closer to him before taking a look at his belongings.

"There is only one room here. The room has a wooden door." I said. I even pointed in that direction. He stared at me the whole time. I didn't even see him surprised or disappointed by what I said."I'll let you put your things in my cabinet. But you can't sleep there."

He remained staring and did not speak. I was a little nervous because of that.

"Hey? Do you understand me?" I asked irritated.

"Whatever..." he sighed. "Let me sleep anywhere... Just don't drive me away. I need a temporary roof."

After that, he decided to walk towards the door I pointed to.

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