Chapter 19: Chapter 19

“I thought you don’t eat something like that?” I asked in surprise when he was about to finish what I had cooked. Just early he seemed to be disgust but now he’s greedy.

“I ate something like this before when Nanny Daley cooked... I mean, I just tasted it a little. I don’t like the taste. I didn’t eat a lot, but why is yours delicious?”

“Ahm, maybe it just depends on how it cooks,” I muttered.

“Nanny Daley has even more experience in cooking because she is old. Hmm, do you like cooking?” why is he kinda talkative now.

“Yeah, my mom is good at cooking and maybe I inherited it from her. Lastly, I’m the only one who cooks at home.”

“You’re cooking your house??” I laughed softly because of his question. He’s not just handsome, but also deaf.

“What’s funny?” Suddenly his voice became serious, so I bite my lower lips to stop my laugh.

“I mean, I’m the only one who cooks at home.”

“Only you? You mean like your mom and siblings don’t cook at all?” I shook my head in response.

He suddenly laughed. “Okay.” He laughed again and shook his head. I think he doesn’t believe me. Does he think I am lying again?

“Hey, bro... what the-- you’re with someone.”

“Sh*t! Who is that bro?? Oh, she looks familiar Flyn, is she the woman in the picture?” I was surprised by the two men who suddenly arrived.

Stephen turned his gaze to them. Are they his enemies? Brother? But they don’t look alike though, or maybe a friend??

I’m biting my nails now. I hope I’m thinking wrong. I think... uhm, they will do something bad to me... the three of them?? I swallowed my saliva twice as I stared at them.

No way, I don’t want to! I’m already having a hard time with Stephen and he’s going to add two more? I think it’s better if I’ll just die. I can’t handle those three men anymore, aren’t they feeling sorry for me?

“So depth, what are you thinking, huh?” I was surprised when I noticed that this guy was already next to me. The other guy was sitting next to Stephen now.

“The f**k, what’s that, bro? Vegetables?” that guy who’s sitting beside Stephen asked him in shock.

“Isn’t it obvious?”

“What the heck? We didn’t know that you like eating vegetables now. Are you okay, bro?”

Stephen’s gaze turned to me and then he looked at this guy who’s next to me. I didn’t realize that his hand was on my shoulder.

“Take your hand away, Flyn. If you still want to have a hand when you get home, don’t you?” he asked seriously and this guy he called Flyn slowly removed his hand.

Are they friends? I’m confused now. Is this guy's name really Flyn? His name seems familiar to me.

“What’s up, bro? I’m not going to steal this beautiful lady from you.”

“Damn! Don’t call her beautiful!” I didn’t let them notice that my eyes widened when Stephen said that.

Why am I ugly? Many people say I’m pretty... so they are lying?

“Our friend Flyn is crazy.”

“Why are you here, John and Flyn? You always suddenly appear here in my house without even asking--”

“Wow, look who’s talking. You suddenly show up at our house, but we don’t treat you like that!” He looks upset to Stephen and even covered her face. Is he acting like crying?

“Tsk, you are overreacting John, stop doing that, you really bad at acting.”

I just look back and forth at the three of them. I kept wondering, are they really friends or enemies?

I turned my gaze to Flyn and look at him carefully. “Wait...” I rubbed my eyes and looked carefully at the whole of Flyn’s face. Wait, he looks familiar. Oh my god, I already saw him before. I was with Xenon at that time.

“Flyn... Parker? Your Xenon’s brother-- I mean, stepbrother right?” I suddenly asked. He laughed as if he was laughing at me because I recognized too late.

“Yeah, you’re right.” I smiled.

“Sorry for remembering you just now. My eyes aren’t really clear so it’s kinda hard to--” I turned my gaze to Stephen when I heard him cleared his throat.

“You two probably forgotten that I am here.” He said seriously.

“Bro, I think you’re going to kill Flyn with your stares at him.” Heard John whispering next to him.

“Alyana go to your room, don’t come out until I tell you so” I’m confused if I’ll do what he just says or not.

I gulped.

I was about to walk away when suddenly someone hold my hand.

“What are you doing, Stephen? We still want to talk with Alyana? And she’s not a criminal or whatsoever, so don’t lock her in a room. You own her but treat her as a human.”

“Why do you f**king care, Flyn?! She’s my property--“

“Yeah, we know bro.” Flyn said calmly.

“Let go of her hand!”

When Flyn let go of my hand, Stephen immediately pulled my other hand and when I got close to him, he put his arm around me.

“Don’t stick to those or else you’ll get a HARD punishment from me.” He whispered coldly in my ear.

“Why does it look like you’re jealous?” Stephen’s gaze turned to him badly.

“Stop saying nonsense John!”

“I’m just kidding, bro.”

Why do they need to shout? It’s not like they’re so far away from each other?

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We sat on the sofa, the two of them were in front of us. I was surprised when Stephen gently push me to stand up and put me on his lap. I couldn’t look directly at his two friends because I was embarrassed.

Isn’t he ashamed that his friends are there and then he’s doing this? I hate myself now. Mom and dad didn’t raise me to be like this.

They were just talking while I was just quietly listening to their conversation. They were just talking about women. I’m a bit awkward because sometimes their topic is inappropriate. I wish I could cover my ears so I can’t hear what they’re saying, but they might think I’m crazy or whatsoever.

I turned my gaze to Stephen’s hand. He pulled my waist closer to him.

Does he have no intention of letting me go?

Slowly, I lean my back on his chest. I’m tired and I want to sleep now but I shouldn’t because Stephen might do something while I’m asleep.

I was about to my eyes but I suddenly felt a tickle because of his breath hitting my ear.

“Hey, bro, we’re still here! I hope you two don’t do miracle here first.” My eyes widened a little because of what John said.