Athena"The Doctor is here." He replied, still smiling. Sigh, if only he is always like this. I'm sure everyone will love this guy, but sadly because of his illness, people despise him as I did until last night. Right now, I feel pity for him and want to comfort him. After hearing his childhood story, I understand why he was very cautious with the people around him.The Doctor applied an ointment and bandaged my hand with the devil watching him cautiously as if the Doctor would do something to me.After the Doctor tended my burned hand, Zachary asked Jason to order food for all of us because I couldn't use my one hand for now. Jason ordered pizza and some fries while Alex played a movie, and after thirty minutes, our food arrived, and Jason brought it to the living room.Tyron puts a slice of pizza and fries on the paper plate and gives it to me, but the devil quickly snatches it from my brother's hold, picks up the pizza, and feeds me."I can eat alone." I awkwardly said and tried to
ATHENA After eating dinner, Zachary frantically dragged me upstairs into my room. What does this devil want this time? I thought as I watched him go to my closet. He took my pajama, and I blushed and quickly rushed to him and snatched my underwear from his hand."You just cannot touch a woman's underwear," I said, hiding it behind me. He chuckled, raising his eyebrow at me. "Why not? I'm the one who bought it?""Still, you cannot," I said and shoved it back in my drawers. "Why are you taking out my clothes anyway?""You need to wash up so that I can change the bandage of your hand. Now wash. I'll wait for you here." This guy really has a mood like the weather. Earlier, before I went to sleep, he was so serious, and when we were eating dinner, he kept snarling like a dog. Now, he all smiles like he got his favorite toy. Sigh, I'll be crazy if this man is always my company. I could not get what was running in his mind.I went inside the bathroom, carried my clothes, and washed up. It w
"Come, let's eat breakfast. I called Nana Helena last night to prepare breakfast for us. He softly said and pulled away from me. I stood on my tipped toe and kissed his face, which surprised him."Thank you for helping me dress up, sir." A genuine smile appeared on his lips."You are welcome, and call me by my name. He said and went out of my room. I smiled, picked up my bag, and followed him outside.I went to the dining area, and everyone was already there eating."Good morning." I greeted and settled on my seat, and Zachary settled on the head of the table beside me. "Hello, Nana Helena." I smiled when she placed a plate with pancakes, sausage, bacon, and toasted bread before me."Hello, dear. How are you? I heard you burned your hand. How's your hand?""It's a bit better now. It only hurts a bit when I'm holding something," I replied."Avoid contact with water for a while until it gets better. Did you change the bandage?""After we eat, I change it, Nana," Zachary replied. He pick
I wasn't able to return to school after the incident. We went to the clinic, and Zachary felt so guilty when he saw the bruises on my side. He apologized repeatedly, with his eyes brimmed with tears. My heart broke seeing the Zachary Anderson that everyone feared looked so vulnerable, like a child wiping his tears with the back of his hand, and kept apologizing."I'm not mad. I already forgive you," I whispered and wiped his tears. He sobbed and lowered his head. I sighed and pulled him into my embrace, and let him lean his head on my shoulder. Í softly pat his back as he silently cries with his arms wrapped around me.We arrived home, and he stayed by my side after he applied the ointment that the Doctor had given me earlier wherever I went. Before, it would surely annoy me, but now I smile and don't comment about it. I understand now why he is like this. "What are you reading?" He asked. We were in the living room now. Only the two of us were inside the house because Jason returned
I watch Zachary as he looks at the woman standing beside me. I quickly went beside him and held his hand when I saw that he was balling his fist tightly beside him."What can we do for you?" I asked because Zachary seemed like he saw a ghost, and I could feel he started to panic. I held his hand and brought it on my lap, and that took his eyes away from the woman in front of us, and his stares diverted at me. I smiled at him, and he returned it, but I saw his lips tremble. Who is this girl? Why does she have this effect on Zachary?"I just want to greet an old friend." The girl said, smiling."Leave," Zachary said softly, but I knew inside he was trying to control himself not to scream at the woman. "Don't be like that, Zachary. We have been close before." The woman said and pulled a chair and sat in front of us. "We are not friends, so leave us alone." "Miss, please, can you leave us? He doesn't want you here, so please, can you return to your table." I asked politely, hoping she
It is Saturday morning, and we are all eating breakfast, talking, and laughing. Zachary told me earlier that he wanted me to accompany him to his therapist. Alex and Jason were so happy hearing about it and thanked me many times, saying I was the reason Zachary wanted to get better. They said before that no one can persuade him, even his parents, but with my appearance, he is willing to go on his own.I glanced at Zachary once in a while. I couldn't believe that this was the man who had made my life a living hell before. He is still a jerk sometimes and screams at me occasionally, but it doesn't affect me anymore, and I know how to tame his anger quickly. Just a hug and a kiss, and he'll calm down.I learned that once he is screaming, I should not approach him with anger; instead, I wait until he calms down and voices out my side. That way, he will listen and wouldn't become furious.This guy has a temper but is very sweet and caring as well. Most of all very generous, not only to me b
"Zach, we are home," I whispered and unbuckled his seat belt. "I feel dizzy." He whispered. I got out of the car and went to his side. I open the door and hold his hand. "Come." He got out of the car, but he staggered backward, and his face looked pale. "What happened? Why do you suddenly feel dizzy and look so sick?" I asked worriedly and guided him to the door. I brought him straight to his room and let him lay on his bed. No one is around. Maybe Alex and Jason went out and brought Tyron with them.I fixed the pillow under his head and removed his shoes and socks. "Sit for a while. Let me take off your jacket." I sit beside him, pulling him up, and he quickly leans his head on my shoulder. I removed his jacket and laid him back, but he promptly bolted up and ran to the toilet and kneeled beside the toilet bowl, and threw up."What happened?" I asked, scared now. I rub his back as he continues to throw up. I quickly pulled a tissue and wiped his mouth when he slumped on the floor a
"Go ahead, I'll follow you," I said when the car stopped in front of the building. He stepped out of the car, but instead of walking away, he rounded to my side and opened my door. "Just go ahead," I whispered. I don't want his employees to see me coming with him in his car."Are you embarrassed to be seen with me?" He asked, glaring at me. Here you go on a guilt trip. I sigh and step out of the car. He holds my hands, leading me to the entrance that a guard has already opened."Good morning Mr. Anderson, Miss Park." The guard greeted us, but Zachary didn't acknowledge him. I sighed."Good morning, Uncle." I greeted back, smiling. He already knows me because I am here on weekdays bringing Zachary's food.We went straight to the private elevator with his employee's eyes looking at us, but I just kept my head hanging down. When we reach his office is located Jason is already there to welcome him but frowns when he sees me. I pointed to Zachary, wearing a poker face, and walked inside h