19. Misunderstanding

"Where is your master, Mike?" Zoa asked along the way. His eyes looked around, there was no sign of their High Lord in the mansion since this morning. So it's okay if he asks Mike where Lucas is?

Mike turned his head but didn't stop either. "Master rest. He just came back before tomorrow."

Zoe nodded in understanding. Isn't Lucas a super busy person? So it's natural that he also needs a break. Even if it's when people are active?

"You want me to take you to Miss's room?" Mike asked again to make sure.

Zoe nodded. "So what?"

Mike then shook his head. "Aren't you tired of being in your room? You spend your days here in your room and out in the back garden."

Zoe smiled. "No. There are a lot of books that I haven't read. So, I can spend my time in my room reading them. Meanwhile, I'm going to the flower garden because it's very comfortable there. Especially with the view and the smell of fragrant flowers."

Mike chuckled. "You're a nerd. It's no wonder you don't know who our Master is who is always reported on various social media."

Zoa just shrugged her shoulders accompanied by a wide smile hearing Mike's narrative.

Beautiful. Mike thought, seeing the radiant face with squinted brown eyes.

Check!

They suddenly turned to the door of the room they had almost passed. Seeing someone who just left the room wearing only a clean white T-shirt without sleeves combined with cream-colored knee-length pants. A sight that Zoa had never seen from a Lucas. And. Of course, the man was still handsome. Even if the women were here, Zoa could imagine they would snatch Lucas away. But no. That doesn't apply to him. He only thought Lucas was a kind person because he had helped him. No feelings for the man. To admire his good looks, isn't that only natural since he's also a normal woman?

"Sir," said Mike who immediately saluted his young master. Lucas just didn't respond to Mike's greeting with his cold gaze that turned to Zoa.

Zoa who knew Lucas kept looking at him then smiled kindly. "You just woke up?" he asked softly.

Lucas didn't answer. He just nodded slightly in response to Zoa's question. Then he turned his attention back to Mike.

"Where's Harry?"

"Harry's in the living room, sir. He's—"

Without waiting for Mike's full answer, Lucas walked away from the two of them without saying a word. He continued to walk towards the living room with his hands tucked into his trouser pockets.

"Is he always like that, Mike? It's rude to leave someone he's talking to." Zoa said without taking her eyes off Lucas' body which was getting further and further away from their presence.

Mike smiled faintly. "No, that's not the real Master. If you stay with him maybe he can go back to the way he used to be," said Mike without looking at Zoa. He was the same, watching Lucas leave from behind. I don't know. How could he say that to Zoa, who is a new person in their life? He only had a good feeling in this girl beside him that she would have some influence on her Master. Just not for now. They haven't known each other for long. Ah, I don't know. Mike gets dizzy when he thinks about feelings or anything related to it.

Zoa gave Mike a strange look. "So, he changed? But.. why?"

Mike turned his body to face Zoa. "You'll find out later, Miss.," he said and smiled sweetly. He didn't want to bring up his master's past. Let this girl find out herself or will her master tell her himself? Oh, Mike, I don't know.

That wasn't the answer Zoa wanted to hear. But never mind. After all, Lucas is also a nobody in his life. Why did he ask Mike about Lucas' personal life? Gosh. Where did Zoa have such thoughts? Remember Zoa. You're just a lucky girl to meet Lucas, a cool but nice guy. So don't try to do what you shouldn't do. Like meddling in other people's business?

Zoa also smiled seeing the sweet smile that Mike showed. This man is handsome and kind. Just like Lucas, just not as cold as the guy by nature. Mike tends to be warm even though they just met.

"Okay. My room is close. Thanks for dropping me off, Mike."

Mike nodded. Zoa then turned and started walking away leaving Mike who was still staring at her.

"You can walk around the mansion if you're bored in your room, Miss.," said Mike before Zoa completely left his sight.

Zoe turned back. "Is that true?" he asked with a twinkle in his face. Because he doesn't remember which way from Lucas' private mansion. All he knew was the flower garden in the back and Lucas's room next to his.

Mike then nodded in response. It's also sad to see the girl only in the room and the flower garden. But is the master okay if he permits Zoa to tour the mansion? Oh, maybe that's okay. The master was kind but it was sketchy.

Zoa smiled brightly. "All right, Mike. Goodbye," he said then slightly ran towards his room like a child who was in a good mood. Gosh. That girl is so adorable.

Mike chuckled at that. Where did the Master find such a cute girl from? He then turned around. Willing to leave the place now. But he stopped when he saw someone standing right in front of him. He turned his gaze to the person.

"Sir."

Lucas smirked. "You seem to like the girl, Mike?" Lucas said flatly. He glanced at Zoa who had just entered his room. Then look back at Mike who looks weird? What's with this man?

Mike suppressed a smile. Is his master jealous of him? He doesn't usually talk about a woman with anyone. Especially with Mike. Then? Ah looks like Zoa brings influence to her Master. But how soon? Even his Master looked furious at him. Gosh. Mr. Luc.

"No, sir." Mike finally answered.

Lucas looked at Mike questioningly. He didn't believe what Mike said. He saw Mike always smiling at the girl. "But you looked at him with admiration," Lucas said coldly.

Mike swallowed hard saliva. Oh, come on. Who wouldn't be amazed by a girl like Zoa? All men will stare in awe at a kind-hearted Ayu girl like Zoa. What's wrong with the master? Is this a sign that the Master is starting to like his new lady? Aish. Mike is bad for you now. Look. Your master seems to want to pounce on you and dismember your body. Oh, come on. The truth is he likes his lady. That's not his territory if you're looking for women. Her mistress is too good for her too bad self.

"Master, what are you talking about. That's not true. I just..."

"It's okay Mike, you can marry her. She's a nice girl," said Lucas finally. Then just leave. I don't know. Why he felt something strange when he saw Zoa smiling with another man. There's no way he'd like her this fast, right? Even his heart and mind are still on one woman who is now somewhere. And for Zoa, maybe she just... Ah never mind.

Mike stared in disbelief at his Master's strange words with his mouth slightly open because of his hanging words earlier. What? Marry him? Marrying Zoa just because his master saw he was intimate with the girl? Oh, come on sir. Seriously.

His master seemed to be on fire with jealousy that he was trying to hide from Mike. But Mike certainly knows the qualities of a man like that. A moment later Mike smiled meaningfully.

"Master, you should be happy after this," Mike said quietly then left.