Xo Novel
Chapter 95
Kael’s POV
I waited patiently for Leigh-Ann to arrive after I had called her thirty minutes ago but she didn’t show up.
At first, I thought it was because of the incident that occurred back then in Bolivia and that she was tryna avoid me as always but now I doubted it. Something was wrong.
At least even with what happened, she still served me as my maid so it was surprising what happened earlier this morning. Was she sick or something?
The door to my room rolled open and she walked in slowly. I had given her the codes to all my doors so she didn’t have to ring me up whenever she got here.
” You called me,” She said after pausing at the end of the room as if creating a great boundary between us.
I observed her quietly. She had her hands beside her but they weren’t shaking as before. I looked up at her face and I could tell she wasn’t just okay.
” For some time I thought you’d forgotten your way to my zone ” I started but she didn’t respond so I had to get straight to the point. I wasn’t the type that beat around the bush either.
” Are you okay? ”
” Yes I am ” She responded almost immediately and I nodded perfunctorily.
” Are you sure about that cause you didn’t prove much of that earlier this morning ”
She took a deep breath before responding ” I’m fine Sir, and I very much appreciate your concerns”
I studied her again but this time, I discovered new things. Her tone had changed and she looked a lot bolder rather than her old self of always chickening out in every little thing.
I took slow steps towards her till I covered up the gap and was now standing an inch away from her.
” Well said Leigh, pour me a glass of water ” She didn’t respond but just stood like she didn’t hear me ” Don’t worry about going down. The jug’s right here ”
She looked up at me and for the second time in weeks, I looked into her silver eyes. They would’ve been much prettier if they didn’t look dull as a result of what I didn’t know about.
” I can’t, ” She replied bluntly, her eyes not leaving mine.
” Why? I just asked you to do something for me ”
” And you know I can’t ”
I looked from her eyes to her hands which were beside her and noticed they weren’t shaking ” Then why don’t you tell me why you can’t pour me a glass of water ”
She sighed and looked away. I could see the sadness return on her face. She had been covering it up but what the fuck is wrong with her? Why wasn’t she saying anything?
” Am sorry but I just can’t ”
” And I command you to do it, now! ”
She closed her eyes and slowly she turned away and walked further into the room. She walked into the dining room and I followed slowly behind her. I needed to prove she was okay as she claimed.
She paused for a second before moving her hand to grab the glass jar. Her hand shook violently and she dropped it immediately. She closed her eyes again and picked up the glass jar but this time, she couldn’t even raise it in the air.
” See? I just can’t do it please ”
When I didn’t respond, she grabbed the jar again even when her hand kept shaking violently. She tried to pour the water into the glass but it spilled over with the jar slipping off her hand. It fell and broke into pieces with the water messing the floor.
I rushed over and helped her out of the mess before she got injured. ” Are you now gonna tell me what’s wrong with you? ”
” Am fine, I told you ” She snapped and moved away, backing me. ” Why do you even care? ”
I took in deep breaths and went to stand behind her. She moved away the moment she felt my presence and I sighed. What the hell was wrong with her? Trust me, I was trying so hard to keep my cool.
” Cause I’m your maid and your responsibility huh? ” She asked.
” You’re not okay and goddamn it, I know it ” I insisted cause if I needed her to open up to me then I had to endure all the shits she was pulling up.
” Am f*cking fine Kael, what more do you wanna hear? ” She yelled out and turned to face me squarely. I couldn’t believe she just raised her voice at me.
” Am… am sorry… I… I should just leave ” She stuttered and started walking off. I noticed her hands were still shaking.
” Is this all because of what happened back in Bolivia? We didn’t get a chance to talk about it so let’s do that now ”
She paused but didn’t turn to look at me. Her attitude was getting me pissed already. I was waiting for her to say she didn’t wanna talk about it so I’ll let her go cause I had bitches to hook up with in the next thirty minutes and I wouldn’t trade that for someone who didn’t appreciate my little concern which was so unusual of me to show one.
” Are you now tired of avoiding me? Not calling for me anymore because I was stupid to open up my fragile heart to you? Are you tired or just need something to make me talk? ”
” All I did was for your own good Leigh ” I replied and she turned to look at me.
” Yeah? Cause I was weak and innocent and… can you name all of it again? ”
” I’m sorry if I have hurt you, Leigh. I just couldn’t give you what you were asking for ” I replied with utmost sincerity and began taking slow steps towards her.
How do I explain that I didn’t want to hurt her? That I didn’t want to mess with her heart?
I got over to where she stood and held her right hand. I then trailed my fingers upwards and watched her close her eyes slowly.
” I’m sorry Leigh… ”
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Leigh-Ann’s POV
His fingers on my arm revived this spark I was trying so hard to bury till it crowded my mind. So after everything, I still felt this way about him, I still craved so badly for him.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
” I’m sorry Leigh… ”
It came like a whisper, like a warning which jerked me back to reality. He’s sorry? If he was apologizing then it meant he hadn’t changed his mind about me.
Then why was he doing this again? Why was he getting close when I was on the verge of getting over him? Why was he getting close only to leave me at the end of the cliff to fall off?
It felt like some kind of torture. Like he only came to trigger my feelings then when he was done, he’ll walk out leaving me in the dark.
My feelings for him didn’t just generate from being his maid. It generated whenever he came closer. Remember the night he had asked for chili chicken? He had been so close and said things to me that made me want him more and the other time was on my date with Ace.
If he couldn’t love me in return then why didn’t he prevent it from happening? Why did he keep pulling me close knowing fully well that I was gonna fall head over heels for him?