Chapter 42: Chapter 42

Noah placed his hand on his cheek and he stared at Shiella with wide eyes, not believing she'd just slapped him.

"Don't you ever say such things about an innocent 15-year-old girl? Have you no shame, Noah? How could you even think of saying such things about Valeria, and you even had the guts to ask me to fire her."

"Tell me, why would I want to fire her, huh? Why would I even fire someone who did nothing wrong? Do you even hear yourself? I'm extremely disappointed in you, Noah, you've gone too far this time," Shiella said angrily.

"And let me make one thing clear to you, don't you ever use such language when you're telling me anything about Valeria, don't ever call her a slut or a bitch, or whatever, don't ever say such things about her because I know for a fact that she's none of those."

"Also, I won't fire her, so have that in your head." Sheilla barked.

"You're making a huge mistake by keeping her here mom. You should fire her. You don't know who that girl truly is, you haven't seen her true colors yet, that girl is a—."

"Enough!" Shiella said sternly, she didn't even let him complete his statement.

"One more word from you and I'll slap you again, just shut up Noah, shut up, not a single word from you."

"In fact, I'm leaving, I won't stay here and listen to your nonsense." She said, then she shoved Noah aside and angrily left his room, slamming the door behind her.

"You're making a huge mistake mom." Noah yelled.

"Fuck!." He groaned.

He ran his hand, threw his hair, an angry look on his face.

"How do I get rid of that Valeria?" He thought.

"That bitch!" He spat.

***

Shiella went to Ergon's room, and she knocked on his door.

"Ergon, honey, open up, it's your mom." She said, but she got no reply.

Ergon heard his mother's voice, and he immediately stood up from bed. After his bath, he went to lie on his bed, but he just couldn't fall asleep.

Shiella was about knocking on his door again when the door suddenly opened, startling her a bit.

She looked at Ergon and she frowned.

"Ergon? What's wrong son?" She asked, using both her hands to cup his face.

"Why do you look so unwell?" She asked, and she stretched her neck to take a peep into his room and she noticed his room was completely dark, even the curtains had been drawn to close the windows.

Shiella took his hand, then she went into his room, and she immediately switched on the lights.

"What's wrong, son?" She asked again. Ergon sighed.

"It's nothing mom, I'm fine." Ergon lied, how on earth is he supposed to tell his mom about what happened? She'd be so disappointed in him, and he doesn't want that.

"Don't give me that, look at your face, it's so puffy, even your eyes are red and swollen, I can clearly see that you've been crying." Shiella stated.

"I'm fine mom, I just have a headache, I was actually sleeping when you came." Ergon said with a small smile.

"Oh, I'm so sorry son, I'll leave you to get some rest now, and if there's anything you need, just tell me okay."

"Okay mom."

Shiella brought his head down a bit, then she kissed his forehead.

"Goodnight son, sleep well."

"Goodnight mom." Ergon replied.

Shiella then left his room, and when she left, Ergon rushed to lock his door, then he switched off the lights once more, and he went to lie on his bed.

All he did was stare at the ceiling, sleep was far from his eyes.

*****

Valeria arrived at her mum's house. Surprisingly, the door was opened.

She went in and she was welcomed with a sweet aroma. She immediately smiled happily.

"Mum is at it again." She thought and she found her way in.

She tiptoed in, heading to the kitchen. She knew her mum would be there.

She smiled when she saw her mum standing in front of the kitchen counter.

She tiptoed to her mum and she hugged her from behind.

"Oh my goodness!" Rita shrieked in fright.

She hurriedly turned, trying to stab the intruder with the knife she held. Fortunately, Valeria saw it coming and she immediately bent down.

She knew her mum was a feisty woman.

"Mum!" She called.

"Valeria, what are you doing here? Oh my goodness, did I hurt you?" She immediately asked after recognizing Valeria's voice.

"I'm fine mum." Valeria replied and she stood up.

"What are you doing here? It isn't the weekend, I hope you didn't do something wrong and I don't want to believe you did." Rita said in one breath.

"I did nothing, mum, Ma'am Shiella allowed me to visit you," She replied.

"But you know it's late already, you shouldn't have come to visit me." Rita said worriedly.

"Mum, are you trying to say you don't want me here?" Valeria asked.

"C'mon princess, I would never say that, I'm just worried about your safety, something bad could've have happened," Rita explained.

"But it didn't. I love you, mum and I've missed you." She gushed and she embraced Rita.

"I miss you so much too, princess," Rita said, and she wrapped her arms around her.

Rita tried pulling away from the hug but Valeria refused, she held her tightly to herself.

"What's it, Valeria? As you can see, I'm cooking," Rita said.

"Let's just stay like this," Valeria said.

"Stay like how? Come on go to your room and freshen up. You should assist me when you're done," Rita said.

"Wait, what!!" Valeria half yelled. She got here to rest, but the reverse seemed to be the case.

"Oh mum, can't you do it yourself?" She scoffed.

"When did you become so lazy? If I end up preparing the meal, I just know you're excluded," Rita said, and Valeria immediately rushed upstairs to freshen up.