Chapter Eleven

"It's been years since I left ,but your beauty grows everyday .

Liza ,I'm waiting for your return ,to tell you how much I have loved you all these years.

I had loved you from childhood and until today,you are still the same one who owns my heart "He said ,smiling at her framed pictures on the wall.

** **

"What are you doing here?!" I asked ,as I saw Clinton sitting on the sofa in the room reading a novel.

He showed me keys to the room which meant he was indirectly reminding me that it's his room too.

Of course,I almost forgot that we were sharing the room.

I had just finished taking my bath and I only had a towel wrapped around my body and so I was expecting him to at least respect my presence and get himself outed from there but he was sitting there not bothered about my presence at all .

"Can you move out of the room ?!I need to dress up!"I said to him gritting my teeth .

Earlier at the reception, I accepted to share a room with Clinton since I didn't want to cause a scandal.

On the other hand ,we both needed to grab some rest since the day had been a tough one and we both looked tired .

This was not my first time sharing a room with a male but Clinton was just different.

Each time he drew closer,I felt a connection or some kind of force pulling us together.

Despite my nightmares,I had become less scared of him now .

I felt as if I had comfort whenever I was around him.

I felt secured and protected by his side .

I'm not sure he would want to hurt me because if he truly had such intentions ,then he wouldn't have put in so much efforts in helping me ,I thought as I stood there looking at him.

When I was still a child,I used to share a room with my friend Hardy Williams whenever I visited his home .

His mum ,Mrs. Peyton Williams and dad, Mr.Drew Williams were good friends with my mum so automatically Hardy and I became the best of friends.

We never kept anything from each other ,we used to share our grief and pain with each other as well.

When I was eight years old,Hardy and his parents left for Acart to start a new life over there after the sudden death of his sister , Molly Williams.

Molly was the twin sister of Hardy ,I used to play with her when I was a child but not as I used to play with Hardy.

Molly was sick from birth and the doctors said that her time on earth was limited ,which meant she could die at anytime.

Her days to die were always marked on a calendar ,I felt sorry and bad for her each time because she had to live all her life counting how many days she has left on earth.

Hardy and I used to cheer her up because we wanted her to have a reason to smile each day and each moment.

On one peaceful afternoon, she laid on her bed without a word ,her parents shook her all they could to get a reaction but to no avail.

"Molly has passed away !" Hardy said crying and embracing me in a tight hug.

I couldn't control myself too because the issue was just sorrowful.

Having to live on earth with your number of days been counted was just too much to handle.

It had not been easy for Hardy nor his parents so they decided to leave for Acart in order to start a new life .

Acart was a well developed City , but it was not anywhere close to Shay City. The distance was very far .

Acart was a created island and his parents had made so many properties over there.

Since they lived a luxurious life,it was one of the cities they could stay to ease their mind off issues of the past.

We used to contact each other but after sometime ,we lost each other's contact .

Where was he now?! I hope he has moved on in life since he was the one who was badly affected by his twin's death.

Molly was his better half!

I was missing him so much .I wished he was here to share my moments with me.

** **

"Where are you now Liza ?

I'm missing you so much .I have come home after such a long time and yet ,I haven't set my eyes on you.

I wished you were here to share these moments with me.I have a whole lot to tell you!"

[ knocks on the door ].

"Come in please!" He said.

"Hardy! "Elisa called out.

"Aunt,do you want something ?"He asked drawing closer to her .

"No I don't, I just brought you this blanket !

It's cold and I know you will need it ."Elisa handed over the blanket to him .

"It belongs to Liza right ?"He asked sniffing the blanket .

"Yes it does !"She answered with tears running down from her eyes .

"I miss her a lot Hardy! I wished my daughter was here with me!"Elisa wiped her tears .

"Calm down aunt,by tomorrow she will be here,I can assure you of that."Hardy patted her shoulders .

"The house looks empty without her!"She said taking a seat on the bed .

"Aunt,don't worry ,by tomorrow, she will be back and that too, giving us a reasonable explanation for her actions!"Hardy assured her .

"I hope so Hardy!Good night !"She patted his shoulders .

** **

"Didn't you hear what I said ,Clinton?!

[this time louder ].

I said I need to dress so move out and let me have my privacy!"I demanded that respect from him .

"Don't flatter yourself ! I'm not looking!"He said calmly ,still with his head bent subconsciously reading his book.

"Very stubborn! egoistic !! and annoying !!!"I said angrily almost throwing my towel at him but I forgot that I was wearing nothing underneath .

As he saw my uneasiness ,he stood up and left .

I had my privacy to dress.Initially ,I was so scared but as time went by,I learnt to overcome my fear and tolerate the sights of Clinton as well.

"By the way ,where was he?!"

** **

"Hey handsome !, sitting all by yourself again?"A beautiful lady in her red velvet dress approached him with her seductive intentions and croaky voice .

"What do you want ?!" Clinton asked looking directly into her eyes.

"Well ,if you'd ask me then I think it's not advisable for a handsome man like you to sit and drink all by yourself!"She said once again pulling a seat for herself beside him .

"And do you think it's advisable for a beautiful girl like you to poke her nose into the issues of others?!"

[ Ignoring his question ,she drew closer] .

"I think I like this version of you handsome !"She whispered into his ears .

"Waiter ! a bottle of whisky with ice cubes !"She ordered.

"I'm Alexandria Keynolds ,just call me Xandria !"She said stretching out her hands for a handshake .

"Clinton Brown !"He said with a smile as he shook her hands.

"So what's up ? I saw you standing in the gardens all by yourself ,and I happen to meet you here again ,that too,by yourself !

Didn't you come along with a companion ?!"

"Another bottle waiter !"Clinton ordered,ignoring her questions.

"I'm sorry if I'm bothering you with so much questions ."She said passing her long acrylic nails in his hair .

"No need ! I'm alone and there's no need to ask so many questions especially upon the first encounter!"Clinton said and gulped the last shot of his whiskey .

"Waiter ,how much do the drinks cost?!"

Before the waiter could utter a word ,he left a bundle of notes on the table .

"I'm sure it can cater for mine and the lady's as well !".[referring to Xandria] As soon as he left the notes on the table ,he left .

"Wow! ,this guy is filthy rich! "Xandria said looking at the bundle of notes on the table.

** **

"How could she sleep so peacefully after such a boring and tiresome day?" Clinton thought to himself passing his hands through Liza's soft tender hair as she was fast asleep.

As he picked the jar containing water ,her handbag fell down.All the necessary employment documents were scattered on the floor.

He picked them up and as he was arranging the documents, he read them and got to know that she came to Felicidad City to find a job.

"So she was looking for employment in a law firm!"Clinton said staring at Liza as she was fast asleep.

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