Chapter 21
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AIDEN! How do I contain this embarrassment and anger? As usual, he wouldn't look at me; he only joined them in laughing instead. I don't need to look for the people behind this, I know it is Diana and her group.
I had considered standing up and running from the room, but the thought of what would be said about me haunted me from the moment I thought about running. Tears threatened to fall but I had to hold them back with every fiber of my being.
The fall from earlier hasn't healed yet, and I had to experience another fall. My joint aches, the bullying wasn't this much till I decided to confess to Aiden.
I shouldn't have. I should have kept my feelings to myself or, better still, confess my feelings to him in secret, but what was the possibility of finding out his true nature if I had done it in secret?
The thought of his acceptance then, gaslighting me gave me gooseflesh. Then, I wouldn't have been forced to go out of the building and cross paths with Liam.
From the corner of my eyes, as I managed to eat the crumbs from my plate, I saw her wave in excitement, and to my surprise, he waved back.
I hid my scoff, Ha! To think I still had high hopes for him. I jumped in my seat at her sickening voice calling out to do and in no distant time, he was already by her side, pulling her with him out of the exit.
A part of me wants to believe he did that to warn her about messing with me. I mean, look at his angry strides, the rough way he dragged her out of the dining without hesitation or stopping to consider if she didn't get scraped by a sharp object in the process of dragging her out.
Another part of me firmly believes that he did it for his gain. Maybe they were already dating, probably a secret relationship just the way he wanted me to, and her calling him out like that violated their agreement.
I mean, look at the way he could not resist waving back at her. Not only did he not resist waving back, but he also had to walk down to her.
Aarrgh! It sickens me to my tummy the way she made sexual advances at him in public and he just stood there, awkwardly looking at her. Can you see how stupid he looks?
I hissed, but I had to make sure not to hiss too loudly. If he was doing it for me, he would have approached her the instant I fell; I can't be bothered; I have a mate already, and I will make sure to leave to meet him.
As if the whole display wasn't enough, the rest of us decided it was fun to encourage them, their coos made me want to empty the contents of my stomach.
They are finally gone and everywhere is calm again. I want to leave, my clothes have become uncomfortable for me.
But what if they are having their sexual escapade right in front of the door?
What if people misinterpret my leaving for throwing a fit?
Waiting for a few more minutes, I gather my utensils, and to my shock, I find it difficult to stand with ease. It took a lot of effort and sweat; I had to bite my lips to stop me from shouting in pain.
When I finally did, I looked ahead to lock my eyes with Becky from Diana's group. A crease formed in my brows. Is that pity I see in her face? She looked away quickly before I could move a step closer.
I am careful this time to avoid slipping over things, one more fall, and I am done for.
'How was it?" Someone by my right asked.
Looking towards the direction of the voice I see the sadistic face of Lilian.
'I enjoyed it," I replied with a forced smile.
It amused them so much that their laughter rang into my ears and penetrated my heart. They can go on laughing for all I care. I search Becky's face, and I see she isn't actively involved in whatever is going on; she looks uncomfortable and mostly avoids my eyes.
'Run along," Amira ordered, still amused, and I limped away.
All through my way to keep my plate, back to the exit, I am avoided as if I have a contagious disease. It is the least of my problems. All I need is to go to my room, have a good shower, and rest.
Walking out of the door with my head bowed, I hear whispers that catch my attention. I look up and behold, there is Aiden, almost straddling Diana, if there is something like that.
I know I shouldn't pause, but I do; the amount of closeness made my skin prickle in disgust. How many women does he do this to? Knowing I am among his list of ladies leaves me wanting to rip his hair apart.
I wanted to move, but Diana's eyes suddenly caught mine, keeping me in place. She smirks holding my gaze, blinking slowly albeit seductively before raising her brows. Something I interpreted as 'Watch me do this." A challenge and a dare.
I see Aiden come even closer to her, and my heart pounded; any more closeness and he is one with her. Grabbing her face, he forced her to look at him, and that was it, or so I thought, till she reached for his face.
She wastes no time lashing her lips on his; her eyes are still open, still holding mine. I have heard people say the eyes can smile too, I didn't believe it till this moment. Her eyes smile at me before she closes them to enjoy the rest of the moment with him.
I will myself to move, blink, or even close my eyes, but none of that happens. It hurts, I don't know why it does, but it hurts.
