Alyia's Point of View. "There you go." He said as he held my hand while we go upstairs. "I can walk, silly. How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not disabled and I can handle myself?" I asked him but that didn't stopped him from holding me. "I'm just being kind here and guiding you. If you don't want to be guided by me, I'll leave you here alone." He said and that made me turn my back at him. "You'll leave me here alone?" I asked him abd I didn't notice that I just pouted my lips. "Of course not. Who is leaving you here? Let me punch that idiot." He exclaimed that made me roll my eyes at him. "Idiot." I said abd got back to where I am walking now. He didn't say anything but he just chuckled and continued to guide me. "We're here." He said when we get in the rooftop but instead of replying, I just closed my eyes to feel the wind that hugged me as we got in here. "I just really need this fresh air and silence. I'm sorry for dragging you here with me." I said and got off
Alyia's Point of View. "Is everything in there already?" I asked Debbie and Mira who was carrying the bags where my clothes are in. "Yeah. I think so." Mira answered while she scans the bag to check if we forgot something. "I'll be really out of this hospital. After a while. I'm wondering how the outside world looks like." I said those words that made them laugh. I didn't mean those words. I just got scared. I don't know what happened outside. The last news that I got was the reaction of the media to Cosmos and I. After that, I didn't bother to check my accounts. Mira does it for me but I refuse to listen to her if she says something about it. "Ma'am, it's not like you came from a cave. The outside world is still the same. It's not like you spent decades inside the hospital." Mira answered as she chuckle at me. "I'm just scared..." There, I said those words that I'm thinking now. It became a whisper and I wasn't sure if they heard me so I bowed my head. "Madame, how many times
Cosmos' Point of View. Seeing her happy like this is enough. Especially knowing that I'm one of the reason of those smiles. "We've been talking too much. The food is getting cold." Lyra said and faced the food that is in front of us now. "We prepared many foods for you, Madame." Debbie spoke out while handing Lyra the spoon and fork. I got mine, too. This day just got more happier because Lyra liked what we've done here or does she loved it? She is so happy now that also makes me happy. "Aren't you going to eat, Cole?" Mira suddenly asked. She is beside me now. When she pointed out my plate that is empty, I scratched the back of my shoulder. I didn't notice that I haven't put anything on my table yet. I was busy staring at Lyra. "Oh, yeah." I just said and smiled. She smiled as a reply and I smiled back, too. "Of course. How can we forget about your favorite chicken wings, Madame? Have some. Here." Debbie broke the silence that was starting to wander at us. "You really know
Alyia's Point of View. "Seems like we're not welcome in here? Hmm?" The evil witch looking woman said and smirked at me as if what she's doing now isn't trespassing. "We're family, right? We must welcome our family members warmly, Alyia." She added as she pick up a fork from the table and took a bite from one of the pancakes. "Of course. I would be rude if I make you feel that you're not welcome here." I said and faked a smile. This conniving bitch is trying to make me annoyed of her and her daughter's presence but guess what? I won't give her the satisfaction she wants. "You're really making our heart flutter, cousin. Would you mind if I sit here?" Cherry cut in pur conversation and walked to the seat beside Cosmos. She moved the chair closer to Cosmos that made me raise a brow but I just shook my head. I won't let them get into me now. I turned my gaze to Cosmos only to see his flustered look now. I can see that he's using his eyes to ask me. Ask me about what am I doing now.
Cosmos' Point of View. "Why aren't you eating more, Ma'am? Is something wrong with the food? You barely touched it." Mira asked Lyra who is now staring at her food. She raised her gaze to Mira and shook her head. "No. I'm fine. The food is fine. Maybe, I'm just not in the mood but don't worry about me." She said and smiled. I thought she'll take a glance at me but she didn't. Since I came back here, she never met my gaze. Here I am, staring at her, wondering what is wrong but I can't find any answer. What happened? Why am I getting a weird feeling towards her? Why can't she just say to my face what's wrong? "Let's just eat." Lyra said and pasted a small smile on her face. No one dared to answer her because even me can feel a different aura around her. She's different now or is it just me? "Is she like that since you got here?" I whispered to Debbie who is beside me now but I didn't got an answer because she's spacing out. She's staring at Lyra now so I snapped my fingers in fr
Alyia's Point of View. (The night she shouted at Cosmos) It's just eleven in the evening. Maybe I could call Mira or Debbie here. As far as I know, Mira is staying at an apartment nearby here and Debbie is also near, too. Maybe I could get in touch with Mira. It's better. Debbie has a family and no one knows what she's doing with them now. I could just be a disturbance to her if I choose to tell her what I'm thinking now. They didn't visit me after our dinner. It's been a day. Well, they just drop off here. Also, I don't have anything to worry about the business because Debbie assured me that there's nothing to worry and for the showbiz, Mira said to me that she's fixing something before I make my come back to the industry. If I should be the one who will be asked, I don't want to come back. What's the point? I just entered that industry because of the comfort that it gave me when I was so down and no one was with me but now, everything is different from before. I have Cosmos, Mi
Alyia's Point of View. "He left already, right?" I asked Debbie who is in front of me now. She nodded that made me let out a sigh. "What happened, Madame? Last night, you were okay. Did something happened? We don't know what to react now." She said to me while giving me the make up kit I told her to get for me. "None of your business. Just do what I say. No more questions. Fix everything about my come back because I won't be hiding anymore." I said and brushed make up on my face. "Y-yes, Madame. Everything is working out fine. Don't worry." She answered with her stuttering voice as she bow her head to me. "Good." I said and put on my lipstick. A heavy one. "Ma'am, there are so many media waiting for you outside." Mira said as she got into the room, panting. "What do you mean?" I asked her with my brows creased. "On my way here, I was almost cornered by those media trying to get answers from me. What is happening, Ma'am?" She exclaimed while running out of breath."Why don't yo
Cosmos' Point of View. "This is the apartment. I'm sorry if it's so messy but I know you can handle this." The landlady said as she walked inside the apartment. "Okay. Thank you." I replied and instread of a reply from her, I just received a pat on my shoulder. When I made sure I am already alone, I let out a sigh. "I guess I'll be staying here for a while starting now." I said to myself as I roam around the apartment. It's really small compared to Lyra's condo but I know this will be fine for me. I see a bed, a table and a chair. It's just that plain. The only decoration here is an abstract painting posted beside the window. I decided to open the window because it's kinda dark without the sunlight inside. When I opened it, I let out a sigh and look around this place. "So, now I just have to clean this mess and stay here for 2 and a half weeks." I said to myself and started to find cleaning materials so that I could start right away. * * * Alyia's Point of View. "I'm sure I