Xo Novel
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Immediately after Vlad left, Genevieve walked in.
“Gen you can’t believe this!!” Zara squealed as she ran to hug Genevieve happily, but Genevieve didn’t look so happy, as she held a frown on her face.
“What is it?” She asked, knowing that whatever Zara was going to tell her related to Vlad leaving the training room.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
She just couldn’t understand her new found obsession for him. It used to be lord Rhys but she just switched overnight.
She had converted to Vlad. And Gen was definitely not pleased about the new development.
Genevieve stood there, her arms crossed and her face expressionless, as Zara gushed about Vlad. She watched her friend bounce around, grinning from ear to ear and sighed inwardly.
“Zara,” she called, her voice calm and measured.
“What exactly did Vlad do to make you so happy?”
Zara stopped bouncing, a dreamy look in her eyes.
“Well….” She began taking a deep breath.
“I asked him to take me on a tour around Shadowvale..” Zara paused grinning.
“And..” Genevieve drew out waiting for Zara to continue.
“And he said yes!” Zara exclaimed, her eyes shining with excitement. “He said he’d be honored to show me around the kingdom. Can you believe it? Vlad, a respected lord in Shadowvale, wants to take me on a tour and he called me beautiful…” Zara fawned.
Genevieve raised an eyebrow. Vlad had never struck her as someone who would just go on a tour with anyone, let alone a human. And yet, here was Zara, telling her that he had agreed to it.
“And you’re happy about it?” Genevieve asked in sarcasm as Zara shook her head.
“Of course I am. You know how much I’ve been dreaming about this and finally!!” She squealed.
“You’re acting out of character Zara..” Genevieve finally said, feeling disgusted at how Zara behaved.
“I don’t understand..” Zara frowned, not taking her words funny. She had always taken Genevieve almost everything about herself, including her interest in Vlad. Why the attitude?
“Did you forget that we kissed..” Genevieve asked as Zara nervously tucked her hair behind her ear.
“That was an accident..” she pointed out sternly as she forced out a smile at Genevieve.
Genevieve let out a heavy sigh. This conversation was quickly becoming frustrating for her.
“Zara, that wasn’t an accident. And even if it was, it doesn’t explain why you’re suddenly so interested in Vlad.”
Zara’s face turned defensive. “I’m not interested in Vlad! I just think he’s fascinating and hot and cool and handsome as hell. And I want to learn more about this place. You’re being paranoid for no reason.”
Genevieve shook her head. “I’m not paranoid, Zara. I’m concerned”
“Look Gen, if it’s about the kiss we shared. It just happened and I’ve forgotten about that. It was nothing okay. Chill and be happy for me, jeez..” Zara groaned, rolling her eyes.
“What if I haven’t forgotten about it? Do you think that’s something I can just forget? I can’t Zara!!”
Genevieve’s voice rose, her frustration and confusion boiling over.
“I can’t just ‘chill’ and be happy for you when I don’t want any of this. We both shared a passionate moment and the next you’re saying it was an accident that you’ve forgotten about. And now you’re fawning over Vlad? You can’t be serious ”
“Of course I am serious!! why are you even doing this?” Zara questioned softly.
“Huh? Tell me why you’re acting up?”
“Can’t you see? Isn’t it obvious? Forget about the damn kiss. Vlad would never notice you, he’s just like his cousin. They have the same personality. He’s just going to use you as he likes, feed on you, and then discard you off like trash…” Genevieve blabbed. How was she going to tell Zara that she still hadn’t forgotten the kiss and that she was gay and had grown a liking towards her?
“Come on Genevieve, stop this already!” Zara grunted as she ran her hands through her hair.
“I know I’m a common maid, but you never can tell. Things can change..” he deadpanned fixing her eyes on Genevieve.
“And they change in a way one wouldn’t even expect…” she added as Genevieve scoffed.
“So you think Vlad is going to fall in love with you?” She asked in sarcasm.
“Probably, anything can happen..” Zara shrugged her shoulders as Genevieve waved her off.
“Keep dreaming Zara, that’s something that can never happen. If he’s going to notice a woman, it won’t be you..” Genevieve started shaking her head repeatedly.
“Come on Gen what’s the meaning of all this? I thought had I your support? What’s up with the sudden change? If it’s because of…” Zara’s voice trailed off as she placed her hand on her forehead, hitting slightly.
“I’m trying to forget about that shit and act like it never happened..” she muttered and Genevieve knew exactly what she was talking about.
“So now, you’re going to help me pick up the perfect clothes….” Zara said happily.
“you know lord Rhys took Naya shopping and got her a whole set of new clothes and she got me some!! He he..” Zara chuckled sheepishly, happiness written all over her face.
“Let’s go to my room and choose something nice..” she tugged Genevieve who was standing unmoving with not even a trace of a smile on her face.
“Don’t you think we should talk about it?” Genevieve asked, still hellbent on talking about what happened between them.
“No, we shouldn’t!! Because it was inappropriate and an accident. That’s not even something to talk about so let’s forget it. Why are you evening dwelling on that?” Zara asked painstakingly as she held Genevieve’s hand.
“I don’t want to talk about it, let’s go…” she wanted to pull her along but Genevieve snapped her hand away from Zara’s hold.
“The fuck! Let go..” she grumbled.
“Take care of damn date yourself..” she fired at Zara as she walked out of the training room angrily.
Zara stood in awe wondering what happened, what made Genevieve so pissed? She wondered curiously.