ALESSA POV
"What? Where are you going?" I asked Emman the moment I saw him packing his things. I decided to visit him because I don't have classes today.
He stopped for a moment to sit on the bed beside me.
"Relax AA, I'm just going to London for a while because I need to close a business deal there. Oh and attend a business conference as well" He said before leaning closer to kiss my forehead.
"You didn't tell beforehand that you're going there! and how long will you be away?" I said pouting.
"Just a month" he said before he continued packing his things again.
We understand each other's busy schedule, but I'm upset today because it's the first time that he will be away for a month and I already have plans for the both of us next week. It makes me sad every time my plan gets canceled.
"I have a favor to ask you" he said after a moment of silence.
"What is it?" I asked still pouting. I'm upset but that doesn't mean that I will decline his favor.
"Can you stay here with GG for a month?" I can't live with her. That's a major suicide and Janine threatened me to stay away from her, that bitch slapped my face last week and I don't want that to happen again.
"I can't" I said apologetically while shaking my head slowly.
"Why? I thought you two are fine? She won't be a bother I swear, I just want her to have someone with while I'm away" he explained anxiously.
I stood up and walked to where he is.
"But there are maids here and I'm sure that Janine will accompany her" I assured him.
"The maids will be on vacation and no one will be left here except her" He said sadly, he really love his daughter.
I don't want to stay in their house alone with Ginger because I'm not sure if I can control myself when she's around. I don't want to commit the mistake that I did last week.
"Ginger is a grown up now, She can handle herself just fine. I'll just talk to her at school to make sure that she's okay" I said while caressing his back to comfort him.
"Thank you" he leaned closer to hug me tight.
"I miss you already. We will start preparing our wedding as soon as I come back" He said between kissing my neck. I didn't respond to him, instead I closed my eyes.
I'm not excited anymore, I don't feel anything at all. My head is filled with thoughts of Ginger and how to despise Janine out of our life because she's a major threat for Emman and me.
"I will miss you too" I muttered between moaning because his hands are already inside my shirt.
I will not betray him anymore, I will not allow myself to fall for her daughter's charm once again.
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I was awakened by a message from Maya, she's asking if I'm already starting my thesis. I replied before standing up to pick my clothes that are scattered on the floor. I can't stay for the night because I need to do my thesis.
I scooted out of Emman's room as soon as I finished wearing my clothes. I didn't wake him up because I know that he will force me to at least dinner with him. It's already ten in the evening and I'm still not hungry, but I feel so thirsty so I decided to drink water in the kitchen.
I turned the lights on and I almost scream in fear when I saw Ginger sitting on the counter top while eating apple.
"Did you have a good time? Why didn't you take a shower?" She asked smiling between chewing. She's prettier when she smiles.
"Why do I need to take a shower?" I asked her confused before pouring the water on the glass that I'm holding.
"You stink of sex" she said flatly. I glared at her before closing the door of the fridge. She's starting a fight again.
"Why do you care? I am going home anyway. Please, don't start a fight with me again" I said sighing, I feel so tired.
"I am not starting a fight" she jumped off the counter top and walked closer to me.
"I'm sorry okay? for what happened at dinner last Thursday, you started it by asking questions about Janine" I can't believe what I'm hearing right now, she's apologizing to me.
"She started it, she even slapped my face at school" I argued after a moment of shock.
"I'm sorry if she slapped you"
Why is she being so nice to me today? I asked myself mentally. I'm already scared that she's mad at me, but it's scarier now that she's being so nice to me.
"She just want to protect me because she knows everything about us" she added.
"Oh yeah and she's using that to threaten me, I don't understand why you have to tell her everything about us. I mean it's in the past, you and I have different lives now" I said irritably. She smiled and shook her head afterwards.
"She will not do that trust me. I trust her to the point that I told her everything, yes you have your own life now and I will try my best to be happy for dad and you" I frowned by what she said.
There's really something wrong with her.
"Why are you so nice to me suddenly? Am I forgiven?" I asked curiously.
"I am not nice to you, I am being civil with you. Janine made me realize that there's no point in seeking revenge because it will only end up hurting dad" she paused and pointed at me.
"You're still not forgiven but I don't hate you anymore" I sighed in relief. That's better than nothing at all.
"Do...do you love Janine?" I built my courage to ask.
"Yes" she replied flatly.
Maybe it's the right time to make a closure since we didn't break up properly because I left her without saying a single word. It hurts to know that she loves Janine when she promised me that she will never love anyone aside from me.
"You changed a lot since I left you, I'm not even sure if I still know you anymore" I said sadly, I missed the old her.
"I didn't change when you left me, it just happened that the person I become when I loved you is already gone" every word that she just said stroked my heart.
I want to tell her everything, the real reason why I left but I held myself. I'm with her father now, and there's no point if I tell it now because it's too late.
I sighed heavily before forcing myself to smile. I hugged her tight afterwards and I'm glad that she didn't push me away.
"Thank you for understanding my situation" I said before releasing her from my hug.
I flinched when I felt my tears started to fall. Good thing that I'm already inside my car. I can't tell if it's because of happiness or it is because of sadness when she told me that she loves Janine and that's she's finally willing to let me go.
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It's been a week since Emman left and I haven''t heard anything from Ginger yet. I'm busy with my upcoming defense and all so I haven't got the chance to check if she's okay.
"Well, it's not like she's a toddler. She's an adult already, if she's hungry she can eat anywhere and anything, plus she's with Janine" I assured myself.
I'm busy typing the bibliography for my thesis when my phone rang. I smiled when I saw Emman's name on the screen.
"Hello!" I greeted him excitedly.
"Hi A, How are you? I'm missing you everyday. It's winter already here and it's so cold"
"I'm missing you too. I'm okay, I just keep myself busy doing finishing my thesis" I replied with my usual sweet voice.
"Two more months and you will have your M.A. I'm so proud of you" I smiled. He's more than excited compared to me.
"By the way can you check on Ginger? She's not answering the phone at home and her phone can't be reached" he added sounding so worried.
"Since when?" I asked frowning.
"Since yesterday, can you check if she's okay?"
"Okay sure, I'll call you once I get there" I said before hanging up.
I didn't bother changing my clothes, I headed to my car immediately and drove fast. It's already six in the evening and it's getting really dark.
I arrived in her house after an hour, I frowned because the gate is not locked and the front door is wide open, all the lights are off as well.
Where's the maids?
"Oh crap I forgot they're on vacation" I slapped my forehead upon remembering.
"Ginger?" I called her as soon as I reached the living room.
"Ginger? It's Alessa are you here?" I called her again when she didn't respond.
I was about to head to the stairs when I stumbled onto something.
"Fudge!" good thing I landed on the couch.
I looked down to check and was shocked to see Ginger lying on the floor, wearing only her boxer shorts and baggy shirt.
Oh my God!
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