Already 17 and turning 18

Chapter 2

Now, I can sense the irritation in his voice that made me gulped. I tightly closed my eyes because of the decision I was going to make.

S-Sir, I'm just a maid," I answered quickly but he didn't seem to believe the tone of his voice.

Do I look suspicious? A thief ?!

I didn't ask. Did you hear me? I said face me or else," he threatened which caused my jaw to tighten.

I gritted my teeth and irritation succumbed to me.

What does he need ?! I already told him that I'm just a maid here! Shouldn't he have no idea if I passed?

No one should see me wandering around here.

I-I still have work to do. Excuse m-me," I stammered but before I could take a step he spoke again closing my eyes.

"You're just a maid. I'm ordering you to face me. I want you to get me a glass of liquor, now. Outside," she commanded forcefully which caused me to frown.

Gradually my face wrinkled due to the accumulated irritation.

I feel like I’m having a harder time. Did I think my reason was easier ?!

This man! He can take it but will he still order me? I still have work to do--"

So you're disobeying me, now? I can tell your boss so she can fire you—"

Edi report you!"

Damn! I almost turned him around because I was annoyed. It's a good thing I still have a little patience so he won't hit me.Wha-What did you just say?"

The kitchen is so close but you haven't been able to go yet! What's the use of your feet and hands? I bet you're not that blind or paralyzed, are you?" I screamed and I heard her breathless in disbelief.

You don't look like a maid. Tell me, are you hiding something?" She asked again.

I rolled my eyes and until I looked up at the staircase and ignored what he said.

My room was there. And if I run and turn, I can close it quickly.

I looked down at my veil that I forgot to cover.

Just great, Red! How stupid of you!

Now he saw my back, I bet he can still remember me so what's the point of running?

I was immediately startled to hear their voices. I even heard their footsteps heading our way so I left no choice.

Are you gonna— fuck!"

It's now or never, Red.

I'm sorry. But I have to do this," I said softly but quickly after wrapping my veil around his face.

Now that he looks like dumb because of my pink veil around his head, I chuckled.

"Perfect!" I mocked using my sarcastic tone as if I am teasing him.

I heard his curses and before he can stop me, I whispered behind his ears.

"I'm sorry again. I don't want to be reprimanded. Just charge me. Don't report me, will you?"

That's my last straw.

That was the last thing I said before getting to the room. I closed my fist and before he can speak, I immediately ran.

As I reached my room, I quickly slammed my door. I clicked the doorknob and after I locked it, I fell on the floor.

I leaned against my door and immediately sat down and closed my eyes tightly.

That was the time that mom found out what happened so she decided to let them know me.

I was especially nervous when I saw that man who was wearing the same clothes as the man I was dating.

I'm sorry for my step daughter's action. This is Ethelred. He didn't know anymore there is a visitor. He shunned people and ..." Mom resumed as she secretly shot me a glare before she glanced at the classy woman in front.

Not skilled. You know, she's an introvert and she rarely talks! I hope ... you'll understand."

I gulped as I saw them stared at me for a while. I was nervous but a woman about my stepmother's age smiled at me.

It seems like she's in mid 20s but I found out that she's already 40.

Ivory introduced herself together with our cousins.

"This is Perseus, my brother," he introduced to the man he was chasing earlier.

I scanned him and I can tell that they're really blood related because they have the same eyes.

"And this is Cyprian." He pointed to the man I had seen come out of the backdoor.

He's already 18 so that's why he looks older than us but unlike Perseus, he looks so serious.

In hindsight he looked more serious than this but when I saw how he dealt with his cousin it was very different from the always serious face.

I was shaking when I looked at the man who looked at me badly now.

And oh! Lastly, Brother Amadeus! He's the oldest of us and he's already 20," he said when I turned my gaze to the man who was just staring at me.

I even saw him holding pink veil that made my speculations true.

My eyes widened as my eyes went directly on it. M-My veil! I need to get that!

I saw how tight his grip was there and when I looked up at him it was replaced by a cold look.Maid my ass."

I heard that!

I felt my cheeks heated and he saw my reaction so his eyes narrowed.

I don’t know why I felt embarrassed. I just really don't want to lose his hold in my sight

I turned pale and he saw me staring at his hand. He even smirked like he's up into something and I don't like it.

I don't like his smile.

Because looking at him, it seems like he won't hesitate to give my veil back.

But that's important to me!

"Hi Ethelred! We're cousins ​​naman pala. I haven't seen you with Via! Come on, let's talk about fancy things!"

H-Huh? Just come—"

I was just stunned and turned to him. She just giggled as she held my arms. He pulled me away from there.

For the last glance, I immediately looked at the man holding my veil and I just saw that he just followed us with his gaze while his jaw was tense before closing the door.

My shoulder dropped and I struggled to remember the bullshit I had done to him earlier.

Looking at him, he's still looking mad at me that anytime he's ready to tear me apart.

So as my part like a scary cat, I bowed my head so that I can avoid his sharp eyes.

Maybe .. Maybe I can talk to him to bring my veil back in some other time?

Gunshot

Come on, Red! I missed you! I just saw you again! Auntie is annoying, why are you still homeschooled until now?" she ranted as she guided me along her side.

Wearing my semi-formal red dress paired with black stilettos, she scanned me from head to toe.

I just woke up when I heard his voice so I looked up at him.

I cleared my throat before I answered.

Ivory, you know the reason. I don't want to make trouble so it's okay," I explained but she just rolled her eyes.

She even eyed my mom who's busy on talking with her apprentice.

Even though! You should explore! You're already 17 and turning 18 tomorrow!"

she added.What explore do you mean, Ivory? Those cheap tricks of yours in terms of your boy toys?" Cyprian groaned making Perseus laugh.

I'm sorry, what? You got caught again?" Perseus mocked.

Shut up, Cyprian. Don't make me imitate you. I have a taste, unlike you," he said irritably and turned to me and smiled again.

Don't worry. I'll let my aunt know tomorrow. I know she can't say no to me besides your birthday is tomorrow," she giggled and I heard Cyprian hissed.

"Red, tomorrow is your 18th birthday. Have tita already planned about it? She never planned a party everytime you—"

Shut your mouth, Cyprian. Of course we'll throw a party for her." Amadeus cut him off as he glanced at me.

I couldn’t speak right away because he was right. Mom didn't plan nor agreed about the idea of ​​having any public occasions everytime I celebrate mine.

Our eyes met but his dark eyes remained on me.

His deep set of bloodshot eyes hallowed and as we met our gazes, it fades.

They just give me a gift and sometimes they even forget.

Only my cousins ​​are preparing for it that made my heart clenched.

Sorry."

Cyprian cleared his throat as he drunk his liquor. I avoided the awkwardness surrounds us so I decided to roam my eyes until I met mom's.

I saw her talking with some of her apprentice until she approached Via. I looked down when mama hugged him and as he held the mic he started talking.

We really do love you, Victoria. Everytime you made an achievement, we're so proud of you! It's like when you were a kid we watched you play with your cousins ​​and now ..."

A tear escaped from her eyes that made Via chuckled as she wiped mom's tears.I love you mom and dad. I really appreciate this and especially everytime that you're always here to support me," her eyes glistened with tenderness as she hugged her.

I smiled bitterly after watching those. Because I know that at the end, no matter what happened.

No one will choose me.

I should not've expected too much. Because I know that at the end of this night, I'll receive nothing from them.

Cheer up, Red." Ivory whispered behind me as she flashed a cute smile.

I just smiled and pinched his cheek.

Man, I heard that Nahlia is after you? How about the engagement?" Perseus asked Amadeus which was the reason for us to stop.

Tss. As if we're not used to it. Her grandmother is always like that. I can't believe that pragmatic marriage is still present nowadays!"

I looked up at Ivory who was now irritable with her arm crossed.

And you think you can escape? Whether you like it or not, you'll marry someone for business," Perseus said to his brother and he looked at him badly.

That's was true. I heard that they're really doing that for the sake of merging.

We're cousins. They're El 'Rousseau but being a part of Clemonte runs from their blood.

I don't marry for business, Perseus."

I automatically turned to Amadeus and caught him staring at me intently.

"I don't think so. We won't be surprised if your office is the one you marry," Cyprian mocked and Perseus eyed him as he laughed.

Is that funny? Am I going to laugh?"

Ivory shook her head and uttered Corny." before we turned our gaze in front as we heard him cursed.

Exactly lift I think all the lights went out. My forehead furrowed and even others wondered what had happened.

What happened?" Ivory asked as I felt someone held my arm and I bet it was her.

I'm sorry for inconvenience! Maybe it was a technical problem! We're trying to fix it right now. Thank you for the"

The emcee is in the middle of explaining until a loud bang covers the whole event that made everyone gasped.

What the hell ?! Is that a gunshot ?!" she exclaimed. He held me even tighter.

Twitter pounded my chest especially as my eyes searched for my family. Everything surrounds by the darkness.

Only a loud gasp and noise of them thundered inside the whole event.

I felt something push at me which caused me to separate from Ivory.

Ivory ?!"

Everyone is panicking and I can see anything but only the gleam of moonlight illuminated us.

"Ivory where are you ?!"

I tried to visioned and searched for them, but i left my phone inside my room.

The noise grew louder when gunshots were heard again.

My chest throbbed even harder when I remembered my cousin.

Where are they?!

My heart is beating so loudly to the point that someone bumped me that made me jumped.

I almost fell because I stepped on a rock.

I immediately backed away especially when I felt the presence of someone from behind me.

I flinched as I felt a calloused hands held me.

S-Sorry— Amadeus?"

Don't panic. It's me," a familiar voice whispered that made my lips parted.

Questions filled my mind. But hearing his next words made me nervous at the same time.

There's no time for asking. It's not safe here. Let's go." he whispered and then held calloused hands hold my wrist but I stopped him.Wait!"

I looked down at what I was wearing and sighed.

Now I regret wearing this!

Wearing my stilettos, I took them off and threw them somewhere. I can still feel the pain over my ankle.

I grimaced in pain. I immediately pulled him after I threw where I was wearing and now I was barefoot.

I felt an electricity on it and shivers ran down my spine. My lips parted when I didn't realize we were out.A-Amadeus! They're Ivory! Where are they?" I immediately asked nervously and shook it.

TO BE CONTINUED.....