Chapter 6

Aviena's POV

“Ma’am, Ms. Atasha's already here. She's already waiting for you outside,” one of the house maid said to me. I nodded before going down.

"Good morning, Atasha!" I greeted her before kissing her cheeks.

"How are you?" she asked me so I smiled.

"I think I'm doing fine?" I asked and answered her. My life feels the same. The only difference now is the people around me. I can't act the normal like when I'm in my condo like I don't have to pretend anymore. It's not comfortable even in the bedroom here. I can't even wear my favorite shirts.

"Aren't you happy?" Atasha asked me. I just smiled and shrugged.

“I am. I don't have to think about the future of ny family and my life is still normal. I still have a lot of projects like before,” I said before smiling at her.

“I’m happy for you, Vena. But what about River? Is he treating you well?” she asked me.

"Yes." Because we never really see each other that much. We’re not arguing or anything. I don't know if it's a good sign or what.

Atasha and I talked for a while while she was measuring me. It's for my wedding gown but it's normal for me. It's like just measuring a gown that will be needed for work.

Atasha also left after that so I was left in the mansion. It's my rest day today. Even though there is a lot of work lined up for me, I still have a day off.

It's Sunday so I'm just at home. I should have just gone to the condo because I also saw that some house maid were uncomfortable in my presence. Almost all of them seem walking in a nutshell when I go outside our room. That's why I decided to stay in River's room when I have a day off like this.

I just sleep for a while because I've been lacking sleep for a few days. When I was hungry, I thought about going down.

I just stopped walking when I heard them talk about the two of us and River.

“I don't get Sir River either. The one that people hate so much is the one he married. ”

“Right! She's just probably toying with his feelings. Sir is handsome, he has a lot of women. He has a lot of lovers but he only ends up with big boobs! If I know, maybe that one doesn't have a brain. Dear Sir! I hope he just married Ma'am Marissa! She's elegant to look at, not like Ms. Vena who looks like she's just really trying so hard! ”

The maids even laughed talking about us. I can't help but stop. I always hear things like this but I just can't help but feel sad about it.

I just quietly turned around before I headed back to my room. I was not even aware of the tears in my eyes. I was always like this. Always been an annoying cry baby that everyone thinks can't cry. I always have a strong personality on the internet but easily get hurt by those comments I read.

I just wiped away the tears when I finished crying. I just turned on the tv and watched Netflix while just eating the food here in the refrigerator because I didn't want to go down.

I know River won't go home too. That one doesn't go home daily. I rarely see him here in his house. I don’t know if it’s just too big so we don’t meet or what.

I don't care at all. Maybe it's better for the two of us to be in this situation. We don't care about each other either.

Just then there was a knock from outside. I opened it. I saw some of his maids looking at me. She's beautiful and looks just my age. She's just loud and her voice is always heard but she's the only one who can bear to talk to me and serve.

“Ma'am, are you sure you will just stay there? You won't eat? Are you sure, Ma'am? Are you going to starve yourself?” she asked in succession so I couldn't help but shrug.

“I’m not hungry yet. I will eat later,” I said.

“You didn't have lunch either, Ma'am. I'm the one who's stress with you. Did you hear their talk earlier? Maybe you really heard them? Those maids are just stupid and probably envy you. They are called gossipers of the year in this mansion. ” I can't help but laugh.

"I'll just bring you food here, Ma'am." She still smiled broadly at me so I was just surprised as I followed her with my gaze. What's wrong with that girl? I just shook my head before going back to bed.

I was already busy watching when I stopped eating because I noticed someone standing on the door jamb. I immediately adjusted to my seat.

"Uh… What are you doing here?" I was almost confused because I still looked so comfortable while eating. I probably look like an idiot while eating.

“It's our house. What do you think I'm doing here?" He sarcastically asks. The reason why I can't help but frown at him.

"I was just going to take my files. ” He walked closer to his drawer. Nothing changed on the expression on his face. I was pissed because I was just too much to react. Maybe he doesn't care what I look like. I just laughed at the thought.

“They said you haven't eaten lunch and dinner. Are you sure you can really eat those unhealthy foods?” he asked looking at some packs of junk foods and chocolates next to me. They are empty. I did not speak. Well, I supposed to eat healthy foods but your maids are having fun talking shit about us.

I actually want to say that but I didn't voice out my opinions.

I'm sure I'll die again to work out just to maintain the body that I wanted.

"Let's eat together." I turned to him and raised an eyebrow because of what he said. He just returned my judgmental gaze to me.

"Nevermind. I'm busy,” I said as I sat back and looked at the TV. I still feel like he thinks something because of it. Well, I just don't want to eat awkwardly. We're not that close, to begin with. Also, I didn't want to hear his maids talk about me. I don't like it when people keep on talking behind my back and act so good in front of me. It's just so annoying. They are not that good at acting yet.

"Fine!" I was just frustrated because he still wouldn't leave as if he was just really waiting for me to stand up.

I followed him. I immediately saw some maids looking at us. Their eyes were still returning to each other as if talking about us. I tried to look at them with no interest but the truth is the ones in my brain are already thinking too much. I still couldn’t help but sigh as I stared at them.

They didn't even speak while looking at the two of us and River sat quietly before starting to eat.

We acted sweet in front of them because River said his grandfather had a spy here. It's not that awkward for me because I'm used to acting in front of the camera.

"Is this awkward for you?" River asked as he whispered to me. This. Was. Awkward. For. Me. Him making all the butterflies in my stomach move. I tried to act normal even though it was as if my heart would explode with the force of the crash.

“Not really. I'm used to it."

He also left immediately after we ate. After someone called him. That one was always rude but notice the irritation he had earlier while we were at the table.

For weeks, that’s just what happened. We also often don’t meet at home and we are both always at work.

"Nice shots, Aviena." The photographer gave me a smile after my photoshoot. I also smiled back before heading to my seat and sipping on my drink.

I looked at my Big Sister who was just looking at me. I just raised an eyebrow because of the way she looks. I also can’t help but stare at her because she often disappears when I need her.

"What?"

"How's your stay in River's house?" Big Sister asked me. I shrugged my shoulders. It's normal. River also doesn't go to our room very often. For how many days, he often comes home late because he is busy at work. I was the same but I was still able to get home earlier than him. Sometimes, it feels like we're not married. Sometimes when our paths cross and we just look at each other before nodding then that's the end of it. I'm slowly getting used to it. And I like it that way, I think.

"Hi," Tom said, sitting across from me. He gave me a smile before handing me a strawberry cheesecake. The smile on my lips immediately rose when I accepted it.

“Wow! Thank you!” Tom knows me too well. He was always my screen partner but behind the camera we were friends. He's nice, he respects me always, that's why I like to work with him. Maybe we've been friends since I stepped into the industry. It's not hard for the two of us to get to know each other.

“Vena…” he called me so I looked at him while eating strawberry cheesecake. Big Sister wanted to take it from me because she said it was fattening.

"Hmm?" He still seems hesitant to say what he wants. He has been like that for a few days. I was the only one who was getting frustrated with him.

"Are you dating River Savellano?" he asked so I stopped eating. It's very common in the industry to be issued with someone else. People often forget about me dating others because they always say that I'm not serious. There were even rumors that River and I had already broken up even though the news had only spread for a few days. They said that we broke up because I have an affair. What the heck with that? I don’t even have time to get a guy right now with the number of projects I have lined up.

I just shrugged at Tom. Honestly, I don't want to lie to him but the contract is confidential so I can't say it at all.

Tom is used to the news about me, he also knows that others there are not true. We all know how media works. Even fake news today is just spreading suddenly.

Tom and I stood up when our manager called for the next shoot. We're wearing summer clothes. I'm wearing my bikini while he was wearing his shorts showing his abs. We also have drinks for summer. Tom was already holding my waist because the shoot was about to start.

I was about to smile in front of the camera when it suddenly faded due to the man who entered. I never thought I would see him at work when I can't even see him in his house.