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"Eli," I called, looking at him with emotions.

"What did you just call him?"

My heart dropped at the familiar female voice.

It was Brenda.

I looked at her. She is the maid Eli has his hand around on her shoulders. I was too focused on him that I didn't notice her.

Oh no.

She glared at me angrily.

"I...i mean, sir. You are back." I corrected myself while looking between him and Brenda.

"How....how are you?" I asked nervously.

"Help me to my room." He said, slowly withdrawing his hand from Brenda's shoulders.

I arched my brows. "Wha..."

He reached for me before I could complete my statement. I quickly moved closer to him so he wouldn't loose his balance and fall. He placed his hand comfortably on my shoulders and I wrapped my hand around his waist.

"Thank you, Brenda. Malia will take it up from here." Eli said without looking at her as we walked.

I felt burning eyes on my back as we walked towards his room door. It felt like daggers are being thrown at