(DAHLIA POV)
The guy who helped me was nuts. He let an old woman off with extorted money. She’ll repeat it every chance she gets and scam as many gullible people. Tsk.
Does the old woman no longer have a sensible job to cling to from scamming?
Yet, I was hoping my face didn’t spread on social media and bashed on. I wasn’t an active member of SocMed platforms, but I was only concerned about my future readers. Having bad reputation before my career even begins isn’t a good start. Somehow it makes me sign up to a famous platform for me to be able to know the latest trends. A writer must learn continuously.
I remembered what the man had told me earlier. Time is more valuable than money. So I picked up the groceries I bought and left the place.
I ignored the people who were willing to waste their time meddling in none of their business. And to the man, who helped me, thank you. Regardles
(CEDRICK POV)“Scent of rosemary,” Master Kai mumbled when an umbrella flew in his sight and caught it. I thought he would be annoyed by the thing, but he was relatively calm when he spoke.“A woman.” Then he smiled… “Who do you think owns this?”“Master Kai.” He asks me questions that I can't answer right away.“An early challenge to return this to its owner. I’m curious about her scent. “That scent calmed him down? That’s new. In a moment, Master Kai disappeared in front of me.Challenge? Early work for someone likes me. Master Kai had nothing else to do aside from doing nonsense things that caught his curiosity.His sudden disappearance wasn’t that hard for me to follow until I found myself in front of that hospital that I had just gone into. I bring here Mr. Ofem
(DAHLIA POV)I was in the corridor, which is the rooms are for VIP patients. Has Carlo used an expensive room? Oh no! This can’t happen. The woman stopped at the front of a door, which is… is Carlo’s VIP room. My pocket was panicking about it. So, before we entered, I had to ask the clerk who really brought my cousin there?“Tell me the truth, Miss. Who brought Carlo here? Is he commissioned to do that ?!” my blood was seething.Did the hospital sponsor Carlo so he wouldn't have to pay for the bill? Or will the one who brought him here be gonna pay?No. Carlo was brought here for burying us in the hospital bill by the one who beat him.“You’re worried about the expenses? Aren’t you concerned about him?” A baritone voice asked.I turned to see who was talking and saw a man taking a cup of drink from the dispenser.“I don&r
(Dahlia POV)I called his parents. Their initial reaction was just like mine, drag Carlo out of the hospital. Until I told them the details. What kind of people did he mess up with to end up that way? But it felt as if it was my fault…I should have given him my money as soon as he asked for it. If I did, he would’ve had stayed home, bruise-free and healthy.“Auntie, what happened to Carlo is really dreadful. He is critical now. He needs to undergo surgery immediately.” I slowly tell them the real situation; hope they listen to me. I couldn't bear this all by myself.“Carlo is just scaring you. Gosh, don't believe him. Let me call him and I will scold him for good. I thought he had a job there. Tss.”"A job?" This reckless person really lied to his parents. He doesn't even help Grandma's cafe ever since he comes here.“Yes. He told me these past days he g
(Dahlia POV)I realized; Carlo was being truthful when he said we’re going to lose the shop. Stupid guy! Just what was he thinking?! I let them do things freely. But to meddle with the old man's property was unforgivable! Carlo is a bad weed, which meant he wouldn’t die easily. It’s up to karma to bitch whoever did that to him.I turned around when I heard someone coughing on his drink. He obviously wishes to get my attention. It was the man from earlier. There, buddy. You should know where to put your nose on.He caught my deadly gaze, the reason why he spilled his drinks. The man who thought he knew my situation a while ago. The one who interfered with that I was more concerned with money than Carlo's severe condition.What he wants to see is begging to save my cousin's life. Cry for him. The question is, does crying pay the hospital bill?It would be best if he joined our conversatio
(Dahlia POV)When I open my eyes out of curiosity, someone is about to hit me. All of a sudden, a hand stopped him. He immediately twisted the attacker's arm to make the man scream and brought down the pan.Unhesitatingly, I managed to pick up the pan. And hit it on the head of the man who almost hurt me."This is what you get!You never fed me, so you can't hurt me!Another swing of the pan. That's it! I am very satisfied with what I did.And when I turned to the One who saved me, my eyes widened. The frying pan fell off in my hand. This is the man who seems to have our paths always intersected. His eyes…Karen pulled me over, and the man kicked the scoundrels again. He's with his associates. Because of them, the unwanted guest runs breathing heavily. It's like we're watching an action film.“Dahlia… are they with you?”I closed my eyes again. I might
(Venal POV)I went back to the shop for the real purpose of our visit. To talk to the woman. I found the two women serving our men with milk tea. I just nodded when they stared at me.“Where did you go?” The woman greeted me vigorously. She has had this lively aura around her ever since we first met. Her name is Dahlia Amelia. Like the flower, she makes a place more beautiful.I smiled at her.Generally, the significance of Dahlia flowers is positive. Perhaps the most common of all isfinding inner strength, which roots back to the plant’s ability to withstand harsh conditions.Some say, Dahlias, are remaining graceful and standing out from the crowd since their beauty and elegance are undeniable. A kind of flower that makes the best gift for someone you admire or perceive as a strong person.This woman in front of me has the same characteristics as her name.&l
(Venal POV)Master Dryzen sat down in his chair. Some of the staff cleaned up the mess. I approached him to present his schedule. I am doing this since he just fired his secretary. I didn’t get any sleep last night to fix his schedule.There is a knock that gets my attention. One of the men approached the door. Then he came back to whisper to me, who was outside. Master Dryzen's new secretary."Master Dryzen, last night I managed to hire a highly-skilled secretary." Master didn't even look up at me. So, I nodded to the staff to let the woman in. Her name is Sha-sha.A woman of stature entered. Slender, beautiful, and independent. Most of all, she dislikes being in a relationship. Despite her red high heels, her face did not appear exhausted and she was having difficulties while walking and carrying the shoe.She immediately smiled at us. It caught Master Dryzen's attention. Again, Master Dryzen grin.
(Cedrick POV)The injuries and bruises of the weak creatures in front of me were doubled when they faced us, as a failure. They disappoint me. Tss.They were unable to evict the owner of the cafe. A blind old woman, plus two women. These women against my twenty men? And they return as a failure and injured. Agonizing in pain. What the hell?! It is a simple task, yet they failed me?!I did not listen to them at first, because I knew through their appearance that they had failed. Until I didn't realize my beating made some of 'em stop breathing. It's not my fault if they are weak.I pulled the collar of one of the losers. He is already bathed in its own blood. Still conscious and start begging in my face. I grin at him."What happened? I am ready to listen.”"Sir Cedrick...""Don't tell me, those women did t