Chapter Thirty Three

Theo

Does he know about me?

How?

"What are you doing here?" His awful, horrifying eyes scanned the area. I dare to look around, but first I attempt to relax my stiff body and consider how to persuade him. I responded with a smile.

"Actually." throat aerated. Think… Again, lie.

"No lie, Miss Rose, or I called Mr. Ronald." Oh sh*t, he made a call and picked up the phone. He's calling Ronald's number instead. Taking his phone, I told him to stop. God, how could he possibly concur with me? Can I tell him the truth in exchange for his assurance?

"Laura expelled me." His mouth moves to speak, but it quickly closes. He is likewise speechless after the good bow. Well, what can I say?

"When?"

"When? Three days ago." I guess. He muttered something and turned in frustration. The wall was struck by a fist. It's painful beyond belief.

"Miss Rose, you're lying to Mr. Ronald. Behind him, I'm responsible for you; what if he finds out?" I felt both fear and rage looking at his face.

"I have to let him know." I hold his bicep with my icy fingers while shaking my head. Yeah, I just let him go, I think.

"Don't.. please. Look, he has no right to interfere with my life. It is my choice to reside here. There is no chance for me to live in that flat, as my contract with his business has now ended." My throat felt like sand after the final word. Whoa, I've never spoken so much.

"However, not here. We can locate another location."

"It's good and affordable."

"Dangerous and scary."

"Small and for habitation." He shook his head in frustration and spun around once more, mumbling. It's cold outside, so leave, please. Thank God he isn't aware of my current employment. Hence, keep your lips sealed.

"Okay, but keep yourself secure here. I'm here so you can go inside." Why does he spend the entire night standing outside?

"Theo, you may now leave. Don't act like a bodyguard by standing outside here. Don't inform him since you're not necessary for my security, or I'll kill you now." I left there and locked the door.

There is cause for concern right now. Suppose Theo told him? What if Ronald moves furiously? As I considered his response, my foot kept moving back and forth. How come I'm so afraid? He's either not here or hasn't even called me. Fuck him. He hasn't been here for three days. Although he is not a simple person, at least I can tell whether I'm doing okay. I was sorely missing him.

My eyes froze on time as I held my phone. There is only one minute left, and this is the day... I wrote Jess a lovely and beautiful message. The most wonderful thing for me on Jesse's birthday is that I'm here this time. Because my sister wasn't present, I mourned for her every year. I waited in bed for her response for two hours, but she didn't respond. She is angry, like Ronald, but I'm not depressed.

"My sister, happy birthday!" I fell asleep for the first time while laughing, much to the delight of those around me. The following day, I simply waited until dark so I could start working and earning money for meals. I arrived at the address in the evening, and five more people came in from the outside. They describe to us the duties we have as merely members of the serving staff. There's a huge party going on in a hotel.

We all arrived at the hotel wearing our uniforms. My eyes are flitting from sight to spot. Lights and elegant ornamentation. Our group is inside working. After an hour, the visitors began to arrive.

"You know, I never anticipated my night being that way. See, you can double your money here." When a girl enters and begins conversing with me, my brows form a V in uncertainty.

"What? Since this is a high-profile event, I'm sure some wealthy, attractive men will also attend. Simply indicate to him with a sign, and he will..." I shake my head and tell her to shut up while I keep myself busy. She is not like me. I only need a few hours and some money, and I'll start looking for new work tomorrow. That is not how she is. She's a love-type girl; look at her.

"Do you know who's outside, hey?"

"Who?" Everybody's attention shifts to her.

"Jessie, sister of the wealthy businessman." Here, I also turn my face. God no...

"Hey, look at it!" The glass I'm holding slid from my grasp, but someone grabbed it before it broke. I was astonished to see a card left on the table. A card had been placed on the counter, which startled my eyes. It's an event.

Party for the birthday

How am I able to be so careless? Why not simply inquire? While they are conversing, I slink away and head outside, where a man has my attention. He looks stunning and dashing in a suit. Ronald is giving everyone instructions while dressed in a white tux. There he is. Ronald, my...

No

"It's also an announcement, so everything needs to be done promptly. Clear." He is conversing with the management. I'm eating him while he's hiding behind a pillar. My legs begin to tremble as he turns. The heavens created him. His entire body simply dissolved like cake. Although I am fired and I am aware that he is the bomb, we have just met and are about to detonate.

"Everyone in." Oh no, Jessie and Ronald must also be here. This is a problem for me now, shit. Ronald did not want me in the room, and what if Jessie saw me there in that condition? God, why do you keep getting me into trouble? I didn't even breathe a single sigh of relief.

As soon as I hear faint murmurs outside, I know the party has already begun, and I have no choice but to stay or leave.

"Can I perform my duties here?"

"No."

"Please..." They're filling up so slowly that the manager begins to yell.

"I have experience with that. I worked in a club before coming here." He pauses to consider before responding.

"Fine and fill more quickly." I nod as I begin to fill the cups. One hour, and our team is doing great. A voice then comes to me. My body is experiencing the relief I've been looking for for three days. He is here discussing...

"You're beaming." The young man speaking to me across from me is a boy.

"Huh?"

"Yep, the first time I noticed you grinning." I grin as I go by him and get back to work.

"Stop what you're doing, Rose, and go outdoors." What? After giving me a command, he left. I'm being asked to serve outside by him.

"But..."

"So that you can serve outside, they can handle it here."

"But.."

"You urgently need money, so follow the directive. I'm in charge here." Everyone turned to face me as he yelled.

"Put in your work." I nodded before picking up the dish and making a slow exit. I know the plate is going down when they come in front of me. Everyone is chatting with each other outside. Jessie is positioned far away, clutching Sebastian's hand and grinning at everyone. On the other hand, Jenna stuck close to Ronald.

With my face hidden, I begin to serve. Both times went smoothly, and I anticipate the third time will too.

"Pardon me?" Laura's voice is what made me pause. Don't turn; continue to walk while ignoring her. I seem to not hear her because I keep walking.

"Hey." I felt a hand grab me. Shit!

"You, hello! I'm talking to you, but hold on." She reaches out to me.

"Wait! Why aren't you turning at all? Look at her, God." She turned to face me and gazed at me. I only caught a glimpse of Ronald's rage, and her devilish grin leads me to assume that something horrible is about to happen.

"My, look at who's here? Rose, are you there, God? You're here acting that way." She laughed while indicating the beverages. I'm swimming underwater. What if Ronald learns?

"I feel terrible for you. You were at our office three days ago, and now you work for us. Difference, you say? Where are you right now? Look at you. Everyone needs money to live, and we may provide it to you if you ask, but please don't spread your"

"Yes, I'm aware of how to succeed in life. You might be explaining to me how you make money, but let me tell you something: I'm not interested. Keep in mind the definition of the word "hard work." This is not what you are doing."

"Look who's arrived, Jessie!" She interrupted me by contacting Jessie before I could finish. But I tug her along with me before she hears Laura by holding her arm.

"You and I are in a battle. Avoid calling her." I don't want her to feel ashamed after seeing me in that position during her birthday celebration. I detest her grins. Even if it's not genuine, there are thousands of nasty thoughts there.

"How come not?"

"Please."

"I like it."

"Not for me. Don't do that."

"Beg."

"What?"

"You are currently bowing down." If my pleading succeeded in convincing her, then why not? For Jessie alone.

"Fine." I lowered myself to my knees and bowed my head slowly in her direction. When I heard her walking back, I looked up. She gave a wink before turning and leaving. What? She left without saying anything, right? It's easy? I took a deep breath and closed my eyes before sitting for a moment. I currently adore the word "hate" the best.

"Excuse me?"

No

Shit

Not again