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∆∆ MARIANO’S MANSION°°
Mariano entered the house and he headed first to Menodora’s room. He stood at the door for few seconds, contemplating whether to knock or not.
He thought against it and turned to leave but the door opened almost immediately and Menodora walked out. She stared at him without a word before walking out of his sight.
Mariano didn’t bother to call her back as he watch her leave the sitting room. She’s been indoors since morning and decided to take some fresh air at the garden.
He left for Monica’s room and placed a gentle knock on the door. The door opened, and when Monica saw he was the one, she bowed a bit.
” Menodora, has she eaten?” He asked.
” No sir, she hasn’t even tasted water since morning” Monica replied and Mariano nodded.
” You can go in.. ” Mariano said and started leaving.
” She hasn’t eaten anything since morning? Why? Was I too harsh? Nah, I did nothing bad cos she has no right to interfere in my family matters if she knows nothing about it”
” It’s her choice anyway.. she’ll eat when she’s hungry” He muttered, entering his room fully. He undressed and went to take a shower.
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∆ IN THE GARDEN°°
Menodora walked round the garden, thinking about everything Mariano said in the morning..
” I can’t believe I was beginning to enjoy his company… thank gracious he reminded me he’s nothing but a jerk who doesn’t do love” she sighed.
” But why do I feel so hurt over his words? Was I really into him already? Nah, it can’t be true, like he said, he loves but there’s no affection attached to it.. yeah, I’m sure I was only carried away because he’s nice to me” She muttered.
Her stomach grumbled and she rubbed it gently.
” I’m hungry”.. she muttered again, yet she couldn’t bring herself to eat anything.
She sat on a bench in the garden and looked up at the sky, admiring how bright and cool the moon and stars were.
Mariano just stared down at her from his window, he’s been watching her ever since he left the bathroom.
” You can ask for the world and I would gladly give you, not my mother’s freedom.. you over stepped your boundaries this time. I hope this will make you know your place” He mumbled, heading back to the bed.
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∆∆ MIDNIGHT ELF CLUBHOUSE°°
Gladys was still pole dancing when she felt a hand around her waist. She turned swiftly, her eyes meeting with Jesse’s.
She shot him a dangerous glare and pushed him away from herself.
” Stay away from me” She snapped but he held her wrist and pulled her away from the stage. All she wants to do tonight is f*ck and forget everything bothering her, but she didn’t see herself having séx with another guy, cos she’s gotten used to Jesse’s diçk.
All the men that approached her, she turned them down before Jesse appeared too.
” Let me go” She snapped, releasing herself from his grip but he hugged her.
” I said I’m sorry okay?”He said in the hug while she began to cry.
” I h@të you” she sobbed.
Jesse disengaged from the hug and kissed her shortly.
” Promise me it wouldn’t happen again” She sniffed while he stared at her for a while.
“ There’s nothing as true promises Gladys, and I’m sorry for making you fall for me, but I need to play you to get to your mom. I’ve gotten what I wanted already so it won’t happen, my target now is your mom” He said in his head, before smiling at her.
” It won’t..” He said, and she kissed him.
” I like you, Jesse… please don’t ever leave me” She said and he chuckled, kissing her again as they headed for the room.
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∆∆ THE HOFFMAN’S ESTATE.
” Are you leaving already? Can’t you even spend tonight with your mom?” Tessa held Eduardo who was about leaving the house.
” Please Huh? Just tonight..” She pleaded and Eduardo inhaled deeply.
He walked back into the house slowly and Tessa gushed.
” I’m sure it’s gonna be a long night” He muttered, going into his room which was still well arranged.
” Can’t believe she took care of my room even in my absence..” He smiled and laid on his bed, his mind drifting to Menodora.
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∆∆ MARIANO’S MANSION°°
Mariano couldn’t get any sleep, cos his mind was troubled. He stepped out of bed and headed to the kitchen .
He got there and decided to make pasta since it was the simplest food he could think of. He brought out the things he needed and started with the cooking.
He was done in 45mins.
” Gosh, it’s been long I entered the kitchen.. will my food even taste good as it use to?” He wondered with a smile.
” I’m too good at it, I’m sure it’ll taste even better than how fantabulous the aroma is” He said proudly, dishing out the food.
” Gawd, the aroma is heavenly”He smiled and carried the tray of food outta the kitchen. He took slow steps until he got to Menodora’s door.
” Jeez, can’t believe I’m doing this!” He exhaled deeply before placing a knock on the door. It took two minutes before she opened it.
She stared at his face, then at the tray with him. She raised a confused brow at him while he cleared his throat.
” I heard you haven’t eaten yet so I decided to make something for you, don’t worry about the taste, I’m a pretty good cook” He said proudly.
” Why don’t you mind your business? How is it a problem to you if I eat or not, huh?” She questioned.
” You’re under my roof, which means you’re my responsibility. If anything happens…. ”
” You shouldn’t care okay?, now leave…please” She said, but Mariano walked into the room instead. He placed the food on her bed and stared back at her.
” You should eat, so you wouldn’t fall sick. Even though I h@të Rose, I still give her food and treat her whenever she’s sick. Until the day I tell you about her even though I know such a day wouldn’t come, then I’ll consider your second wish..” He added and started leaving.
He stopped when he got to the door, and looked at her again.
” Eat while it’s hot, you might get irritated when it gets cold.. goodnight. ” He added.
” Stop confusing me and act like the jerk you are” She mumbled as she watch him leave.
She sat on the bed and opened the dish.
” I can’t reject this, cos I’m hungry… Well, as he said, I shouldn’t meddle in his business”
” But I just can’t watch him beat his mother… ” She added.
” It’s none of my business… I’ll just mind mine” She said again before picking up the fork.
” Hmm.. this is good” she Mõ@ned lowly.
” Did he really make this?? It’s delicious” she said again, Mõ@ning as she eat.
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∆∆ NEXT DAY ~ DORIAN’S APARTMENT°°
Dorian brought out a book and headed to the sitting room. She’s been writing down the things she wanted to know from Santario.
– I already know his name.
– I should know why he wants to kill Dora .
– I should use him until he becomes useless..
Those were the only thing she had written down and she was thinking about what she would want to know when a knock came in.
She dropped the book and went to get the door. She opened it and her eyes widened when she saw it was him.
“ My book ” She screamed in her head.
” You… you didn’t tell me you were gonna come” she stuttered as he walked into the house. She quickly turned him around and kissed him.
He responded to it but pulled away after a while. He carried her while she kept blinking, trying to stop him from going to the couch, cos the book was wide open.
” Let’s go to my room instead, I’m sure you missed how I rode you yesterday” She said a bit nervous.
” I’ve gotten addicted to your pu$$y, that’s why I came ”
” Of course I know you’ll be” She smiled, swallowing nothing. He put her down and took off his jacket.
He turned towards the couch and when Dorian made to make him turn around, his eyes caught the book.
” What’s this?” He asked, moving his gaze to her face. She immediately took the book from the couch and hid it behind her.
” It’s nothing” She replied, her hands getting sweaty all of a sudden. Her heart was skipping multiple beats at a time.
” You…”
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TBC…
