Chapter 117 : I can't afford losses.

Nectar managed to dodge Famo's hand and tilted her head to the side with a slight smile, still holding Liam's arm tightly " You are right King Famo. I shall go to the inner temple to reflect on my mistakes. Excuse me ".

With that, Nectar and Liam turned and left the room. Nectar only calmed down when Jewlica hugged her leg, " Sister Qidu too pretty to be upset ". Nectar's features relaxed some as she picked her up, " You always seem to know what I'm thinking Ica ".

Jewlica laughed innocently [ That's cos I can ] and touched Nectar's nose, " Plus you looked really scary ". Nectar laughed nervously, " I'm sorry. Didn't mean to lose my temper ".

Mario popped up behind her, " It's alright, we forgive you ". Nathaniel nodded, " You still have to make it up to us ". Nectar laughed, putting Jewlica down [ Was I that frightening? ] " Anything you want. As long as it is within my power to fulfill ".

Nichole flipped her hair, " Seeing as you are so repentant. Let's start by seeing our rooms ". Nectar nodded, " Now, that's something I can do ". June and August held Nectar's hands, pulling her forward " Dibs on the biggest room ".

Only Mario and Jewlica stayed behind with Liam. Mario circled him, looking him up and down " You don't look so good Brother Li ". Liam laughed, rolling up his sleeve " Is it that obvious "?

Jewlica frowned as she looked at his arm which seemed to be covered in ice, " Did Sister Qidu do that "? Liam shrugged, flexing his hand " It was an accident ". Mario poked the arm slightly, " That looks bad ".

Jewlica puffed her cheeks, " See how badly she hurt you. I'll go give her a good scolding ". Liam laughed, placing his hand on her head as he went on one knee, " Let's not do that Ica. She's already having a tough time ".

Jewlica's features relaxed as she patted Liam's cheek, " Alright, but only cause you ask so nicely ". Liam smiled contently and got up. Mario pointed at his still frosty arm, " We should thaw that before Sister Qidu sees. She'll just beat herself up '.

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Nectar collapsed on the floor as she closed the door behind her. She laughed bitterly to herself, pulling at her hair " What a mess ". Again she smiled mockingly at herself, " A freakishly complicated mess ".

She had to deal with a lot of unknowns on this trip. From Eros sudden obsession with her to her father's appearance and a bunch of other details she didn't want to even think about.

She glanced at the mirror on the other side of the room and slapped her cheeks lightly, " You can do this Nectar " [ Think about everything you can't afford to lose ] There was a knock on the door and Nectar quickly opened it.

Before she could say anything, Liam flicked her forehead. Nectar pouted slightly and rubbed the spot, " What was that for "? Liam sighed, poking her pink cheeks " Look at you, sitting here and worrying ". Nectar shook her head and his hands away, " I'm not worrying ".

Liam nodded, " I can see that. You've slapped enough sense into yourself ". Nectar sighed, " I'm not gonna argue with you ". Liam only smirked, " Yeah, cos I'm right and your wrong ".

Nectar dragged his ear lightly, " You're becoming more annoying ". Liam nodded, " You're right. But we'll be meeting in the dining hall in thirty minutes ". Nectar suddenly stopped pulling his ear and he spoke, as if reading her thoughts " Yes, you have to go and No, you're not sick ".

Nectar puffed her cheeks as she took a step back, slowly closing the door " You're lucky you're my best friend ". She slammed the door in his face and opened it a few seconds later, " I'll be out in ten minutes ".