Chapter 101
'There's something fishy about Ryan's behavior' Helena sprang up.
'What do you mean?' I asked, completely confused by her words.
'He's acting all lovey-dovey and it's too good to be true' Helena cautioned.
'What should I do?' I inquired.
'Be careful with him, I don't trust him one bit. His presence is a bad omen if you ask me'
'Don't say hurtful words about him' I retorted hastily.
'Be careful' Helena insisted on her words.
I walked into my room, Jaden was still asleep. Just when he changed his sleeping position, I undressed and laid beside him. I wrapped my hands around him, he retorted, pushing my hands away. "Where were you?" He turned to look at me.
"Ummm... Ryan asked me to get shrubs for him" I said afraid that he'll think I'm feeding him with lies.
"The same Ryan that checked your room twice in one night" These words surprised me.
'Why would he come to my room? Maybe he's just checking on me as per Dimitri's wish.
"Ryan is part of us. Dimitri sent him for my assistance" I explained to him.
"Which includes your cunt" These words sounded odd to me and I hated him for using those words on me.
"What insolence? How dare you accuse me of such an act?...You're just filling your head with insecurities and it's not good for you" I retorted in a rude manner which astonished him.
"I'm filling my head with insecurities... That's cool just to let you know don't be surprised about the new change" He said as he stood up and walked out of my room.
I was still in shock of what just happened, I ran outside my room, I saw no one.
'You're in a big fix and don't know how you'll get out of this one' Helena chimed in.
'Let me be' I retorted, walking back into my room.
My head, filled with many thoughts and that weakened me so I had to sleep.
I was awakened by the bright light of the morning sun, and the aroma of a hot, steamy coffee and bread.
I opened my eyes
"Good morning Hailey"
"You again, please go, get out of my room" I said in anger.
"Did I do anything wrong?" He asked in a surprised way.
"Go, leave my room" I retorted.
"I'll go when you give me back my utensils" He snickered like a child.
"Fine, go with the food. I don't need it" I said hastily.
"I can't believe I received all these insults for just doing my job" He taunted.
"I want to be left alone," I said aggressively.
"I'll leave but remember I'll be here if you need anything"
His adamant attitude was a bit compelling to me, and I hated it so much.
"Get out" I screamed until I heard the door shut.
I quickly rushed to the bathroom to have my bath, while bathing I heard screams of my name.
I can't go answering them in a soaped body or wrapped in a towel, so I ignored them.
Zipping up my dress was the last thing to do before I walked out. Riley, Jaden and Shayne walked into my room.
I turned to face the worst that would erupt from them.
"You're so foolish. Do you take us as fools? Or we're so small for you to respect, huh" Shayne said with a hard blow straight to my mouth. It pained me so much that I bled profusely.
"You're bleeding, that's good but would have been better if you were dead" Riley chimed in a low tone. I knew she was still scared of what transpired between us and wouldn't want to do anything that'll lead her to that situation again. "Get up," Shayne ordered.
"Don't you have ears again? Or did that hit affect your hearing ability?" I held my breath listening to Jaden say these words. It was so heartbreaking listening to these words from Jaden's mouth.
I felt like strangling him to death at that spot.
'Is it the change he's talking about?' Helena asked.
I realized that this was the change Jaden talked about last night. He returned to his old ways, I was used to his old nature and still doubted his new attitude toward me.
He's gone back to being that cold, ruthless and wicked man.
I chuckled and stared Jaden in the eye and said
"This is the change you were blabbing about on my bed. It's so unfortunate I'm used to it so it's not a new thing"
"How dare you talk to Jaden in that tone?" Shayne retorted in a mild tone.
"Was he on your bed?" Riley chimed in.
"Oh yeah he was on my bed, resting in his arms" I said wearing a mischievous smile.
Jaden chimed in
"Stop talking."
Riley stormed out of my room in rage, she conceded to my words which placed a fulfilled smile on my face.
"You're so sick" Jaden stormed out of my room, to go and meet Riley. Shayne followed him, I couldn't hold my tears.
I cried in hate and disgust, still wondering why Jaden changed his attitude all of a sudden.
"Why are you crying?. You're not supposed to be doing this?" Ryan said as he raised me up to my feet and made me sit on the bed.
"Why would he do this to me? He promised to always protect me and now he's changed into the cold monster he was" I wailed on his arms, soiling his shirt.
"Change is a constant thing in life so we must be prepared to face change because it's inevitable" Ryan explained, patting my shoulders.
I sank deep into his chest,
"Guess I wasn't prepared for this change" I confessed.
"You said you were used to his former nature. Why back down now?" He asked in a mild tone.
"I was but his new nature engulfed me so much that I forgot about his old nature and it's a whole new battle to me now" I retorted, sounding like a 6 year old girl weeping in her father's arms. "You're a strong willed and vibrant young lady, you can pull through this" He encouraged me. His words felt like ice, ice that cooled down the burning heat in my heart.
"I guess" I tried affirming his words.
"Let's go, it's almost time for the announcement" He uttered.
"I soiled your shirt. How would you appear like this?" I felt self-sad that I cried too much. I wouldn't be the cause of wearing a half stained shirt.
"I have a spare shirt in your wardrobe" He said in a mild voice.
"What do you mean?" I was confused about the whole situation.
"I have a spare shirt in your wardrobe" He repeated and this time a bit more serious.
I remembered searching my wardrobe for my spare uniform which I'm wearing.
I stood up and opened the wardrobe, to confirm. I was surprised to see the white shirt at the end of the wardrobe. I removed it. It felt like magic, but I doubted it so much.
"I told you that I had a spare shirt in your wardrobe but you wouldn't believe me"
"Maybe I didn't see it when I searched for my spare uniform."
"Yeah that's true" He affirmed my words as he pulled off his shirt, bustling all the buttons.
I stared at this beautiful body. His perfectly shaped nipples, beautiful abs. I wasn't even aware that he was asking for his shirt that was in my arms.
"My shirt. Hailey... Hailey!" He said in a mild tone.
"Here's your shirt"I felt embarrassed that my attention was captured by someone's body.
"He's not only good to be true. He's too hot to be cool" I muttered to myself, clicking my tongue in anticipation.
He locked his right palm in my left palm, and we walked outside together.
Everyone stole glances at me, because of Ryan, Ryan was the center of attraction. I couldn't help but fit into this attraction. I chuckled each time someone stared at me.
Lord Perry wasn't there at the moment, everyone gathered. Jaden, Riley and Shayne walked to the high pavement ushering in Lord Perry. He was clad in a beautiful purple robe.
"Good morning all, the only announcement is that there's someone I would like to introduce to you all including my family.." He stared at his family who stood behind him.
"This man is my new Personal Assistant. He'll be handling the affairs of Adrian who's dead. His name's Ryan I guess you all know him already. This gathering is adjourned" Lord Perry walked back into his house.