Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Alyana Perez’s Pov.

“Girlfriend??” Xenon asked in shock, although I was also surprised. I have a boyfriend and I don’t even know? I have had no boyfriend since birth. What is he talking about?!

“Alyana, what is he saying?”

“H-Ha? Uhm... Ahh...”

What am I supposed to say? That he’s not my boyfriend? But Stephen is not really my boyfriend. How did he become my boyfriend, anyway? He didn’t flirt with me and we only met yesterday. I mean, our second meet was yesterday, then something that night, but it means nothing. All he wants is to take my virginity, to f**k me!

I looked at Stephen and the edge of his gaze on me as if he was saying that I should say yes to Xenon’s question.

“Y-Yeah, he is my b-boyfriend.” I nervously ask. Stephen’s stare at me was scary.

I thought I would never see him again... I mean, maybe only today because we’re just together early in the morning. Lastly, we sleep together last night.

I noticed that Xenon is surprised by what I said. I don’t hide secrets from him. “W-What?! I mean, w-why didn’t you tell me??”

“Uhm, you didn’t ask me and I forgot to tell you, s-sorry.” this is crazy. I felt so bad for lying to him. It’s just that why do I have to lie, anyway? This is Stephen’s fault! Why do we have to lie to him that we have a relationship?

He looks at me in the eyes. “Do you love him?” I gulped at the same time I looked at Stephen again before nodding.

“Wait, do you know what Stephen’s personality is?”

“Yes,” I answered, even though I didn’t quite understand what he meant.

“And you still love him?” I can see in his eyes that he can’t believe it.

“I guess you have a lot of questions to ask Xenon but if you’re done asking, then let me excuse ourselves because Alyana and I still need to go somewhere... quiet.” Stephen took my hand, and we were about to take a step when Xenon suddenly spoke again.

“Wait!”

“We’re going now, we still have a lot to do.”

“What are you two going to do? Just the two of you? Alyana, you have a work right?” I couldn’t answer him because Stephen pulled me away from him and push me inside his car.

He’s so harsh! Xenon is gentleman unlike this guy.

We were both inside his car now.

I look at him when he suddenly cursed. “F**k! I told you not to approach other men!!” I covered my ears because of his shout. He’s hurting my ears. Why does he need to shout? I am not a deaf?

“B-But he’s just my friend-- “

“I know! Even if he’s juts your friend, he’s still a guy! Do you know that a woman and a man can’t be friends!?”

How did he know that Xenon is my friend? And why would a man and a woman can’t be friends? All people can be friends, right?

I bite my nails while glancing at him.

Wait, why am I scared of him? It’s not like he will eat me or whatsoever.

“Why do care if I am with another man!!” I also shouted, and he was surprised by that.

“Why do I care!? Well, let me just remind you Alyana Perez that starting yesterday, I own you, your body and everything!” He said in a serious tone.

“Who says you own me, huh?!” I raise my eyebrows.

“Okay, fine! I will just give you to that old man then. Do you want that? You like that Alyana?” He asked with a smiled, I don’t like that smile.

I gulped.

That disgusting old man?

I can immediately imagine that if the old man will own me. No way, I don’t like it! But they’re just the same, anyway. This guy I am with right now is a f**kboy, and that old man looks like a f**kboy before when he was just in my age.

But I guess Stephen my best choice for this. It would be disgusting, if that old man and me sleeping together then... Damn, he already looks like a grandpa to me.

“N-No!” I swallowed my saliva.

“O-Okay, if you don’t have anything to say then I’ll go now.” I was about to open the door, but he stopped my hand.

“Where do you think you are going?”

“I’m leaving now because I am late to my work.” I said.

“Where? At the bar?” He asked, his forehead wrinkled.

I scratch my shoulder. What foes he means bar?

When did I work at the bar--oh, right! But that was only yesterday, I didn’t come there again after what happen.

“Are you crazy! Of course not!” I think I know what he’s thinking.

“So where is that?! Don’t tell...”

“W-What you are thinking right now is wrong!”

“It would be good then. Wait, can you please fix your hair?! You look like a ghost, people will be scared if you are going outside at night like that.” He was about to touch my hair that covered the side of my face, but I immediately stopped him.

“Are you going to take me there?” I tried to change the topic.

“And why would I take you there?!” He smirk.

“Then why did you pull me into this car?” He scratched his eyebrow and shrugged at the same time. “I don’t know!”

“What? Again?” This is what he said to me yesterday when he pulled me out of that bar.

I just rolled my eyes and looked out of the mirror. “Has Xenon left yet?” I whispered.

If Stephen didn’t come here, then I’m at madam Nessy’s apartment at this hour already.

“Is Xenon planning to take you to your work!?” He knows already, so why asking me?

“He said he’ll take me there. He’s so kind and gentlemen, not like other people who will just pull your hand and didn’t even know why he pulled that person inside the car.”

I heard him gasped. “Where’s the job you’re talking about so that I can take you there already?”

I bite my lower lip to stop myself from smiling. I don’t know why, but I’m happy hearing that from him. I mean I can save my money, I don’t need to commute now.

He took me to madam Nessy’s apartment. I didn’t look back at him and just went inside.

“Hello madam, I’m sorry because for being late.”

“It’s alright, by the way, are you okay?” Madam walked towards me, so I backed away a little.

I heard her laugh. “What are you doing? I will just touch your forehead. Let’s see if you’re still hot?” I let her touch my forehead and her forehead suddenly wrinkled.

“What happened to this?” she asked while pointing at my forehead. I think she meant the wound.

I immediately covered it with my hair, only the haft of my face can be seen.

I had bangs back then, I really don’t like bangs. Sis Kelly was the one who cut my hair because she’s bored. My hair is not that straight because of her.

“Uhm, I got stumbled early, madam, Nessy. Don’t worry, it’s not that bad.”

“Are you sure? You know what, I notice that whenever we see each other, I can see different wounds in your body. Wait, why is your cheek red? “

“I-It’s just hot in here, madam-- “

“Hot? The air-con is on here, Alyana.”

“It looks like your cheek is red from being slapped. Am I right or not?” I couldn’t answer her question because that just make want to cry. I don’t to be emotional in front of other people.

I don’t know what to say, if should I just tell the truth or do I need to like again.

“Sis Alyana!” Nash shouted happily and ran over to me and hugged my hip.

“O-Ouch!” I groaned when he accidentally touched the wound on my knee.

“Nash, I already said that don’t be naughty.” Madam Nessy said calmly.

Madam took my hand and let me sat down on the chair. She lifted my skirt a little that is covered my knee because she looked at the wound.

“You haven’t treated that Alyana yet?” She asked, and I bite my lips.

“I-I don’t have time to treat that madam, I have to spend my time working and studying not something like this.” I said by way of explanation.

“I’m okay anyway so you don’t need to worry madam Nessy.” I added.

And one more thing, I don’t have any money for medicine this, even though I can’t buy a band-aid, I already have my money set aside for expenses, food, and house bills. I don’t want to waste even just a 1 peso.

“Sis Alyana, is it hurt?” Nash asked me sadly. I shook my head in response.

Nash kissed my forehead and gently pat my head. “I hope your wound will heal soon, sis Alyana.” He said and hugged me, so I hugged him back too.

After monitoring Nash for a few hours, Madam Nessy told me to go home. When I came out of their apartment my eyes widened to see a man now leaning against the car.

It’s a bit dark outside so I can’t clearly see his face but his outfit. It looks very familiar...

Wait, Stephen?