Chapter 6

Grrrr. That man is so rude!'

Ziah was annoyed by the encounter with a man earlier. She just remembered where she met that man before, he is the brother of the blind girl she bumped into. This was the first time that this kind of incident happened so she was not used to it. Although she suffered from sexual harrasment most of the time because of her looks, there are some perks that also comes with it. So she consider it as a curse and a gift. Usually, people around her, but mostly men, give her special treatment because of her beauty and body. They would offer her their seat when there is no vacant seat for her to sit on, gives her discounts, and offers her the best item to buy first. The incident earlier was the only time that she didn't get what she wants and that intrigued her, but also annoyed her.

She walked backed grumpily to her apartment and decided to make herself some coffee. For her, the best way to start her day, is to have a good coffee and a nice breakfast. She changed into slippers after entering her apartment and walked directly in the kitchen. She started to boil some water and started cooking eggs and heat up some bread, 'a coffee and an egg benedict would be nice', she said to herself.

After a nice breakfast, Ziah took a shower and wore a pair of jeans and a white collared long sleeve blouse and pair it with a nice heels. She is wearing a semi-casual set of clothes but as you look at her she gives an elegant vibes. She combed her hair neatly and pin it in a ponytail, put on a light make up and a lip gloss. She looked in a mirror and felt satisfied. She grabbed her bag then walked out of her apartment. She is planning to look for a job so she has to be presentable but also comfortable.

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Lello walked inside his office in the student council and closed the door. He sat on his chair and closed his eyes while massaging his forehead. He felt exhausted, the sports festival just ended so only now he felt the exhaustion.

"Lello, are you really not coming with us?", Shayra popped her head behind the slightly open door after she knocked three times.

"No. Go ahead without me and enjoy yourselves." The other members of the student council planned a party to celebrate the success of the sports festival that they have organized.

"But that is for everyone in the student council, don't you think you have to attend?" Shayra went inside the office and walked slowly towards his table and stood in front of him.

"I said, I am not coming". Lello said with finality in his tone. He's a little irritated with how Shayra is forcing herself to him. Shayra felt the indifference in his tone and his coldness towards her.

"Lello, you're being rude. I just want you to spend sometime with the rest of the members of the student council. They also worked hard, don't you think they deserved to be acknowledge?" Shayra insisted and fought the fear she felt because of Lello's coldness, but Lello did not respond, his eyes were once again shut. He seems like he is not interested with anymore discussion.

"It is because of me that you don't want to attend the party?" Shayra said with tears on the side of her eyes. Lello opened his eyes and looked at Shayra with a frown.

"What are you talking about?"

"Because I told you my feelings. That I like you. Is that the reason why you are avoiding everyone?"

"Look, my decision of not coming to the party, has nothing to do with you. Don't assume anything." Lello stood up and walked towards the door with his bag.

"I'm going home, just close the door when you leave."

"Wait--! Ahhh!!!" Shayra, stumbled with her own feet as she tried to follow Lello. Hearing the scream, Lello looked back and saw Shayra sitting on the floor, holding her ankle. Lello came back and get down to his knees.

"Are you alright?", he asked.

"I think I sprained my ankle." Shayra looked at one of her ankle and tried not to cry.

Lello leaned on her, and inspected her ankle closely. Shayra's heart started to beat faster and her cheeks flushed a little.

'Oh my goodness! Lello is so closed to me, My heart might explode!' I have to calm down!', so she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, but she realized that she made a wrong move because instead of calming her heart, it beats even faster as she smelled him. 'My God! He smelled so nice..', although she's in pain, she can't help but to savor the moment that the man of her dreams is so closed to her.

"You twisted your ankle pretty bad, you need a cast, I think you need to go to the hospital". Lello, turned his head and looked at Shayra since she didnot respond.

"Hey, are you alright? Do you feel pain anywhere aside from your ankle?"

"Huh? Ahhh-y-yes, I mean n-no?", Shayra was startled as she found her face so closed with Lello.

"Can you stand up?" Lello extended his hand to help her. Shayra grab hold of his hand to support her balanced but she felt sudden pain so she stumbled and leaned to Lello.

"I-I'm sorry. I lost my balance." Shayra blushed as she felt the strength of Lellos arms and body.

"Come on, let's go to the hospital.", he said not minding what happened. Shayra walked slowly with Lello's help.

'Its's getting late, I need to go home, Nally might be hungry'. Lello is a little irritated by being delayed on going home but he cannot ignore Shayra as she needs his help. But at this pace, it will take a lot of time before they can reached the hospital.

"Ahm, Shayra, I know this might be improper, but would you mind if I carry you out? That way we would reach the university hospital faster."

"But it might be--". Shayra was not able to finished her statement as she felt her feet coming off the ground. Lello carried her bridal style without waiting for her answer.

'Oh my, this might be my lucky day!' Shayra was very happy with the turn of events.

'Since it has come to this, I might as well make the most out of it!' She raised her hand and hang on to Lello's neck and smiled sweetly.