Chapter 7

“Yes, yes, I understand that… really, Seki. I know what I am doing”

Looking at me with that bored look on her face, I know how much she doesn’t have a single trust in the words I have said. Although, what I said was true! I know that it was reckless of me to go there… but I need to do that. Or else…

Or else I would regret not doing so…

“I don’t really understand why you are so thick-headed after all of what happened. But Kianna… I am just worried”

Pinching my cheeks, she is like a big sister to me.

“Sorry to make you worry”

“As if you wouldn’t do it again”

I just offer her a smile. Drake is now talking with someone on the phone. I bet it was his employer. Will it really be right that he won’t do that project? But if it is impossible as of now, there is really no reason to keep pursuing it. It takes time…

“Seems like you have to go now”

She mumbled pointing to Drake.

“I need to talk with Mr. Sebas first”

There was a frown on her face. Indeed, it isn’t the right term to be used in my words. Talk? I should have said… I have something I want to tell to Mr. Sebas. But repeating it to her doesn’t really fit in my situation. hah, just let it be. She would surely understand what I meant.

“Just, got to go”

Walking my way inside the room, I saw Shaun talking to someone. Nodding my head, he leaves the room after taking a glance at his father.

And there, only I and Mr. Sebas were left in his room.

My heart beats a bit fast. Am I nervous? I don’t know if it was because of the room that the sound of his monitor beeping at a stable rate can be heard so loud, but looking at his state surely gives me a shock. Who would have thought that he would be like this…

It feels like it was just yesterday that I saw him greet me with a small smile on his lips. As if it was just yesterday how he told me things about his son.

I feel like… it was so weird that things ended up like this. I mean, he doesn’t deserve to be in this state…

“Mr. Sebas, it is me… Kianna”

I can still remember his words as he spoke to me whenever I had a conversation with him back in the mansion. I miss even the smile on his face and his caring look… for some reason, I keep remembering how lively he was in those times I last saw him. But with how he was now…

It was really a big difference.

“How are you? I heard about what happened… I am happy you survived. But I am not happy to see you in this state…”

Smiling bitterly, I hold his wrist slightly. Not wanting to give any force that might hurt him. Even though he is not awake, I know that somehow, he can hear me.

“You will wake up soon and recover quickly… right?”

What kind of people can do such a horrible thing like this? If this isn’t an accident but a fully crafted plan… he isn’t a person at all. How can he kill people like this? How can he ruin someone else’s life??

I know that it is not good to blame someone just because you have hatred towards them. But, can you blame me if all I can see as the one behind all of this is that guy?

“Marco… is he the reason for this?”

But he is my father’s son. Is it really him? How can he kill my father when he chooses him over me? Over mom?

“But how can he do that? I can’t find any reason why he woul-“

Shaking my head, it is not possible about money. He is the sole heir of all my father’s property and business. There is no way…

“I don’t know… I really don’t know what the reason for all of this… but Mr. Sebas, I will make sure that the one behind this is punished. I hope for your fast recovery… Mr. Sebas. Fight… for yourself and for your son. Shaun really cared about you. More than what you think he would…”

Smiling at him, why am I getting emotional? I don’t know where these emotions are coming from…

But really…

I can’t remove the image of my own father crossing my mind

“I am really happy that you are alive… Mr. Sebas…”

If you would also leave… like my father… as someone who cared for me since I was a little… I don’t know what I can do to the one that did this to you two…

…

Walking with Drake, I am still wearing the disguise I have. But I don’t know why Drake would not say anything about my get up.

“Should I really blonde my hair?”

I mumbled asking him. It made him look at me.

“So it is not permanent?”

Shaking my head, it is just a wig… I wouldn’t dare do something that would take too much time.

“Nope, but what do you think about this? I mean it is not blonde like bright blonde…”

“You still look beautiful”

Rolling my eyes, why do I sense he would say that?

I hold his hand as we walk. This place doesn’t have many people. I am starting to think that this hospital was built for Mr. Sebas only. But I don’t think Shaun would have that much capability… I mean… does he?

Thinking about it, why does he look so close to Seki? Wait a minute… did I skip something important?

“Drake? Are they dating?”

“Hmm?”

“I mean, Shaun and Seki… is it just me or they look close?”

About to leave the place, I would be joining Jena again on our way back home. I can’t go with Drake since, even if I am in disguise, being seen in public to be together would raise a bit of eye from those nosy people who want nothing but to report any hot topics they might see in every corner of their cameras.

“I am not quite sure too. Did Seki not tell you anything?”

“Other than scolding me, she didn’t say anything about that. So I am really not sure”

The sunlight then touches our faces as soon as we step outside the building.

“I think this is it”

“Don’t speak as if we won’t be meeting back at home. You still have lots of things to tell me”

I smiled at him. Jena saw me and immediately prepared the car.

“And so do you”

He slightly laughed as he fixed the helmet he was now holding.

“Don’t do this again, doing something reckless and all…”

Even if he says so, I wonder if I can do what he wants me to do.

“I can’t promise I would…”

A deep sigh then escaped his lips.

“You are not you if you are not reckless”

Giggling, I can’t help but realize how true his words are. I am indeed reckless as he says. But I am trying my best not to always be…

“Just promise me you will always prioritize your safety more than anything else… okay?”

Looking at me with those warm eyes, this isn’t fair… how can I not promise when he is like that?

“Okay, I promise…”

There was a beep sound that I heard. It was Jena. It seems like we really have to go.

Waving my hands, I hop inside and look at him. now wearing his helmet, he does look so cool riding his motorcycle.

It is not as if we won’t see each other back home… but, really… I hope we reach home soon. I can’t wait to see him.

“Thank you for waiting Jena”

“It is my job, Madam”

Laughing a bit, she just called me Kia that time. Why so distant now?

“I prefer you calling me Kia than madam, it is not as if we are not friends”

“But I thought you liked Bea than Kia? Madam?”

Wait, don’t tell me she is acting this way because I didn’t use the nickname that she gave me? I didn’t know Jena would be childish too. But I really like her, I am happy I have someone close to me who would treat me like a real friend.

“Jena, don’t be mad… ahh why are you so cute?”

“Madam, please refrain from saying something nonsense”

I giggled, but before I could even let out a laugh, I didn’t know that the world would be too cruel to take away that kind of happiness I was feeling right now.

Answering Serena’s phone call, I was just thinking about visiting her, and yet, I didn’t know that it would come sooner than I expected it to be.

“Serana… wait… you mean to say… they all leave because there was a high offer in somewhere else?”

[Yes! That is exactly what it is. Even all our talented people… leave. Only Crissa, Harold, and Kaye stay. I don’t know what is happening… please… can you come here? I really need you]