CHAPTER TWO

~RAELIYA~

     I thought Chase was joking but I was wrong. He was serious about pursuing Sophia.

   Sophia had been one of my bullies, The vilest of them all. She and Chase had been dating before she left for college and I thought I'd never see her again. I didn't think she was ever going to be a problem but as I stood by the window, watching her throw her arms around Chase's back and slobbering his face with kisses the next morning, I knew my chances of getting Chase to love me was Slim to none.

    “Are you slacking off, Raeliya?!” The head maid Boomed, snapping me out of my thoughts and I immediately hurried back to work.

  Luckily for Me, Sophia or any of her goons hadn't requested my presence which I was grateful for. I couldn't stand the sight of Chase with her.

  It didn't help that Chase would come to me every night and all he could talk about was her.

   “What do you think I should get for her? Flowers? Jewelry? Car? She has always loved expensive things” He commented and I frowned.

   I doubt he even knew what I liked and I was his mate. 

   “If it were you, what would you want?” He Asked and that question hurt more than it should have. It should be me.

    “It isn't me so I don't know” I muttered, letting my anger seep into my tone.

    “Raeliya…”

   “I need to rest. Can you please leave me alone? I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow” I murmured then climbed into my bed without waiting for what he had to say.

   I covered my head with my blanket as I silently cried. I didn't know if he heard me but if he did, he didn't acknowledge it.

   I held him move closer then he pulled my blanket just a little off my face then placed a kiss on my forehead.

     “I'll see you tomorrow” He murmured then he was gone.

   I cried myself to sleep that night and the next few days, Chase hardly came to visit. He spent most of his time with Sophia and I spent most of my time avoiding her. My life was already tough enough, I didn't need her adding to it.

   I would steal glances at him from time to time and for once, I was grateful that I had a lot of work on my hands. I didn't have any chance to think about him and Sophia.

  A few days passed and it was Chase's birthday. He hadn't come to me for a whole week and I was starting to believe that maybe my tears had thrown him off or had given him the ick.

   Either way, I had made up my mind that I needed to talk to him but how? There was no way I could just go to him and demand to speak with him.

   I would probably just get picked on.

  I sighed as I continued to wash the bedsheets. I didn't care though, I needed to find a way to talk to him.

   I needed to at least wish him a happy birthday and give him the bracelet I had made for him. 

   I smiled slightly to myself as I stood up with the bedsheet in hand and turned around to hang it when I froze.

  Standing behind me was Sophia. She was dressed in a short black gown that accentuated her curves. Her blonde Hair Flowed down her back and her green eyes were the brightest I had ever seen.

   She was utterly beautiful. Compared to her, I was a spec of dust.

    I pursed my lips as I bowed my head at her. 

    “Good day, miss Sophia” I greeted and she giggled.

     “I see you've finally learnt manners but there's no need to be formal. We are friends, aren't we?” She questioned as she slowly walked towards me.

   Our relationship was far from that of friendship. 

   “Do you need something?” I asked as politely as I could, not wanting any trouble.

    “No, I'm just here to give you a piece of advice. I heard you're mates with Chase” She stated and I gasped as I raised my head and stared at her in shock.

     “Oh don't look so shocked, nothing gets past me” She murmured and I frowned.

     “What do you want from me?” I asked gently and she chuckled.

     “From you? There's nothing you can give me. I'm here to help you get Chase. I know you've always had feelings for him and I'm kind of bored of him so what better way to get rid of him than to help you get him?” She questioned and I narrowed my eyes suspiciously at her.

     She rolled her eyes as soon as she saw the look she was giving her.

    “It's your choice if you want to believe me or not but I'll tell you one thing, you may be a maid but that doesn't mean you have to dress like one. I'll have one of my dresses and shoes delivered to you. Wear that for his birthday dinner tonight” She uttered and I frowned.

   “I wasn't invited” I told her and she stared at me for a while then her face softened.

     “How could he not invite his own mate? I know for a fact that he has feelings for you, Raeliya” She uttered and my eyes widened.

    “What?” I asked and she nodded.

    “He told me himself yesterday but he’s just scared about what might happen to you. Him announcing you as his mate isn't going to automatically make your life better.  As a matter of fact, it might make it worse. Becoming the potential Luna of the pack without a wolf is going to cause a lot of riot and rebellion. You need to let him know that you're ready for anything as long as you're with him” She told me and I pursed my lips as her words slowly began to make sense.

   Was that why he kept avoiding the mate bond? Because he was worried about me?

  That thought made my heart soar with happiness.

    “How do I let him know?” I asked and she smiled.

    “Wear the gown I'm giving you and attend the party. When he's giving his speech, you can walk up to him and hug him in front of everyone as a way of staking your claim on him and letting everyone know who you are to him. He'll be unable to resist you and might just end up telling everyone you're mates” She uttered and I frowned.

     “I don't think…”

    “Thinking has gotten you nowhere with Chase. If you keep thinking, you're going to lose him. Take my advice and come to the party tonight” She uttered and walked away after that.

   I stood there for a while, reflecting On everything she had said. If her words were true then I had a chance at being with Chase and I wasn't going to waste it.

   Let's get ready for the party then…