Chapter 15: Chapter 15

“Do you want to take this further?” He asked, eyes searching for mine but my mind was hazy.

But then I suddenly got cut off from my daze as I remembered the reason why we are here.

“No, Ajax, you’re injured.”

“And so? That doesn’t stop me from doing this.”

I got down from his bed and instantly stood up. I fixed my appearance and cleared my throat, “We shouldn’t…do this. I’ll call your bodyguards and ask if you can be discharged.”

I felt awkward, so I didn’t bother facing him and just left the room. One of his bodyguards, the one who put a blanket on me earlier offered to take me home.

Once I was back in my condo, I instantly slumped on my sofa, not even bothering to take a shower. I was too tired and lazy to do it that I nearly fell asleep.

Plus, these days have been too much for me. I feel like I was out of my home for days when it all only happened in one day.

I didn’t know how many minutes passed but I was woken up by the sound of my phone ringing.

It was my manager and I lazily pressed the answer button.

“Yes, Manager Smith?”

“Goodness Ellaina! What did you do?” I was surprised at his words, well, This made me nervous as Manager Smith never gets frantic like this unless something serious has happened.

“Do what?” I blinked, “Oh, did Ajax tell you how he got hospitalized because of me and-“

“Wait, what? No, that is not why I called you but tell me about it soon! For now, we have to solve this urgently!” Manager Smith yelled, and his tone was panicking.

“What is it?”

He sighed, “Just open your television and go to the news channel!”

I did as he ordered me, my heart beating fast and already telling me that something bad is going to happen.

Written in bold and headline, were the words I dreaded to see.

“Top Model Ellaina and her secret lover have been spotted in a local area.”

My mouth hangs open. Oh.

A dating scandal.

After years of maintaining my reputation.

It was surprising, but I somehow already expected this would happen.

Damn the media. Can’t they just let me live?

I am sure this would be trending in Twitter and other apps.

The news reporter suddenly started to explain, “Our sexiest model seems to be having her love affair now, Hmm, are you curious netizens? According to the report, an anonymous person has seen them, taken a picture, and sent it to our email. We do not know who our source is as we are still trying to find whoever he is. The man he was with is a suspected billionaire. This makes us question, whether is the man her powerful backup and the main reason why she still maintains to be the top 1 model in this country. For now, netizens shared their thought on whether it's a fake rumor or not.”

“This would affect your offered brands and schedules shoots.” I heard Mr. Smith saying through the phone disappointedly.

I couldn’t help but direct my anger toward him. He was the one who specifically canceled my shoots and promotional brands just to spend a day with Ajax. And now he’s calling me here, panicking and yelling as if it was my fault?

Despite all the precautions I made, this news isn't that surprising at all. We should have already expected this would happen. People have eyes and ears. They are not that dumb. And some would take advantage of this situation knowing that I, after trying my best in dragging down in the past, am now caught in this big revelation.

“Well, you should have already expected this, Manager Smith. You were the one who canceled all my shoots just for me to spend time with him, Manager smith. You should have expected this would happen.”

“But you should have tried to atleast be discrete and go to a private place.” He remarked, and I clenched my teeth, hating how this all falls on my shoulders now and that he is not the one taking the blame.

Pressing the end call button, I powered off my phone and instantly heard a knock outside.

I tried to take a peek first at the peek hole and saw Ajax, himself, all in his glory as he stood there outside, waiting for me to open the door for him.

I breathed deeply, not wanting to talk to any person now. He tried to knock again and even rang my condo’s doorbell so I didn’t have any choice but to open the door.

I crossed my arms in front of him and raised my eyebrows, “Why are you here?”

By the look on the grim expression on his face, he seems to have already seen the news as he said in a sad tone, “I apologize, Elaina. I dragged you into this dating scandal when I know all too well how you treasure your career.” He stated and then clenched his hand, “Don’t worry, I’ll make that news channel pay. I promise.”

I rolled my eyes at him. “And how will you do that? It’s already been leaked all throughout the media. It’s not like you have a time machine or anything. Right?”

Suddenly, I could hear you flashing cameras outside. I instantly went to the window and checked the state outside. The outside of the condo building was filled with reporters, as if sharks waiting for me, their prey, ready to dive in some more intriguing news.

Damn, is my life that interesting to play with them?

I mean, why is this dating scandal so interesting for them as if I just killed someone?

I gritted my teeth, trying hard to maintain my composure.

I could see Sir Joel, our building’s guard as he tried to barricade them and put some big blocks in front yet the reporters seem to find their way in through the entrance of the lobby.

“Maam Ellaina! These reporters wouldn’t stop! I am trying to push them out!” Sir Joel said through the intercom.

I sighed, seeing how loud and chaotic it was outside. I wouldn’t even want to show up outside.

I suddenly sense strong hands wrapping around mine and Ajax stood beside me, smiling at me reassuringly, “I’ll call my bodyguards to drive them away.”

Suddenly, a car dropped and there were dozens of men in a suit came out. They stood at the entrance, not even entertaining the questions that the reporters were asking.

“Maam Ellaina! They are so persistent! They said that they would camp here outside until they get word from you!” Said Sir Joel, our guard of this building again through the intercom, breathing deeply but then his intercom must have been stolen by one of the reporters when another voice appeared, “Ellaina! Show up here! We just want to ask you some questions!”

I winced at their loud voices and I just heard Ajax mumbling, “I see that they are not scared of what I’m capable of.” He smirked, “Well then, I’ll let them give you a taste. they should dare touch my woman.”

He then fished out his phone and called some more people and then I could see a strange but familiar car appearing outside the building. The door opened, revealing Ajax’s brother wearing his suit and tie, and pulled his sunglasses up. The reporters then crowded around him.

I looked at Ajax, “Is this what you call your plan of driving them away?

Ajax shrugged, “A bit, but I called brother to settle this matter about the reporters. Wait a few hours and you’ll see the result.” He then glazed below and scoffed, “At this stage, I suggest that you need to move. Your place was just revealed to the public, which is against the protocol of privacy law.” He said.

I sighed, “Then where should I go now?”

His lips suddenly formed a smirk and grabbing my hand, he planted a soft kiss on the back, “Come to my place Ellaina. With me, I promise no one can dare to harm you.”