CONNECTION (SECRET 6,7,8,9)

Avia got home in the evening that day, she saw Mimi sitting in the living room, she acted like she didn't see her and went to her room, on reaching her room, the private investigator she hired called.

"Hello"Avia greeted coldly

"Ma'am, my assistant was killed and the killing is connected to your case"The private investigator said with sadness in his voice

"My condolences. I will send some funds to his family, send their details"Avia replied coldly

The private investigator did as she said and send a million dollar to his family causing Mary who received the alert also to call her.

"Princess, I...."Mary said but was cut off by the beeping of the phone which means Avia hanged up.

Avia had a cold shower before sleeping off.

****

Mary who was still surprise about Avia's attitude towards her pace around her room looking at her phone hoping she will call back but no one did. She dialed Rita's number to know if she has started talking to Avia.

"Hello Aunt"Rita greeted

"Rita, Did you and Avia settle your differences?"Mary who was trying to calm herself down

"Are you fine Aunt?"Rita asked noticing the sadness in her voice

"Yes Rita, did you settle your differences?"Mary replied wiping the tears rolling down her cheek

"Aunt, I called her but her number keep saying does not exist which means I don't have access to her private number anymore"Rita replied sadly

"Rita, Avia needs a friend right now, I don't know what's wrong with her but she has got a worst attitude than before, she's back in her shell but worst than before. I don't know how to talk to her about it because she's not even giving me a chance to, she's in the Philippines right now and there's no one there for her."Mary explained with tears

"Aunt, I'm sorry, this is all my fault. What can I do to make it up?"Rita asked sadly

"I want you to go to the Philippines to talk to Avia, I like to go but I have a lot to do here"Mary replied

"Aunt, I don't have the money"Rita stammered

"I'm sponsoring you, just come tomorrow for everything you will need and leave tomorrow"Mary said and hang up not waiting for Rita's reply.

****

The next day, Avia woke up feeling better than the other night, she was about to get up when Sharon brought breakfast for her, it was a Filipino dish.

"Good morning ma'am"She greeted before dropping the food by the bedside table

"Which Filipino dish is this? Looks like sausage?"Avia asked looking at the food placed on the small table

"It is longganisa also called the Filipino sausage in English ma"Sharon replied

"You can leave"Avia said before sipping the coffee that was brought to her

"I like my coffee with no sugar and little milk"Avia added dropping the coffee before going to the toilet.

After washing her face, she walk back to her bed to taste the food brought for her, she has been skipping meals especially breakfast and dinner even lunch is not everyday.

AVIA'S POV

I'm still a princess but I miss being one, Emmett always forces me to eat my meals and he cooks for me every little chance he gets. I've not been thinking about him lately but I really do miss him and wish I had listened to his explanations but no explanation can erase that scene away from my head. I really don't want to think about him anymore, I just need to focus on myself, business and of course all this secrets unfolding. I know I am strong after all the revelation I am still standing strong, I'm not broken and do you know why? It is because I tell myself I can't be broken yeah I have to be strong.

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It is 3pm in the afternoon, Avia had just woken up from her nap when she received a call from the private investigator

"Hello ma'am"The PI greeted

"My condolences, how's his family?"Avia asked rubbing her sleepy eyes

"They are fine, they appreciate the love ma'am. Ma'am, I found out that Madeline your grandmother's daughter is connected to her death but her involvement is not clear yet. I can't seem to figure out how she's involved. After that I searched about what or who might have killed my assistant and I found out that a mystery man is behind his death, he doesn't work on his own, he has people working for him and they all wear a Mickey mouse mask. This discovery lead me to knowing that there's involvement of a mystery man that is the same mystery man in all the Simpson secret, he's the mastermind behind everything. This discovery also lead back to Madeline, she's connected to this mystery man and their relationship is not clear yet, as of now we don't know the face behind the mystery man or who he is to Madeline, he could be her boss or even friend. That's all I have for now"The PI explained

"Okay thank you"Avia said and hanged up

She stand up and go to the bathroom to have a cold shower, she stayed in the bath tub as the water fill her up, she raise her head high and sigh every minute, she reach out to the body wash by her side, she pour it on her hand and start washing her body without care. After few minutes of the bath, she came out of the bathroom with a towel tied around her chest down above her knee with a hair drying cap on her blonde hair, she walks to the dressing table to look at herself in the mirror before looking for something to wear. She puts on a pink long free gown, the gown sleeve is singlet like, the neck is v shaped showing her cleavage but not very well since it is a loose gown. She walks out of the room, goes to Mimi's room, opened the door without knocking.

"Knocking before entering someone's room is courtesy"Mimi said not looking at Avia who is standing by the door

"I'm not here for lectures, get ready, we have somewhere to go"Avia replied and leave the room

Mimi got ready fast before Avia changes her mind, she was really excited that she will be going out with Avia, it like a plus one for her. She put on a long loose gown just like Avia's but green color and the next is upper arch not v neck. Avia already asked Sharon to call a taxi for them before Mimi finished dressing. Immediately she came out, the duo leave the house to wait for the taxi outside. Few minutes later, the taxi was there, they board and the taxi leaves.

"Where are we going?"The curious Mimi asked trying not to show her happiness

"If you think I will harm you, it's not too late to alight"Avia said coldly making Mimi shut up.

Few minutes later, they got to where they were going, the duo alighted, Avia paid the taxi driver and he zoom off. They were in the mall, the duo entered and two sales worker walk over to them.

"Good evening Miss Simpson"One of them greeted with a bow and the other bow without saying a word

"Is the manager not around or I have to announce my arrival"Avia said coldly and walks towards an elevator that has a writing on it which says 'CEO ELEVATOR', Avia enters the elevator after entering a code and Mimi follows her, the elevator took them to the last floor of the mall. It is a very big private room, it looks like a house on its own, the relaxation room is very big, the sofas are all dark blue in color, the center table is big enough for someone to lie on and relax. Mimi looks around the relaxation room and sigh.

"Sit and stop looking around"Avia said walking towards the kitchen. She came back with a bottle of water and glass cup, she drop the cup and water on the table for Mimi to serve herself. She sits on the throne like chair Mimi hadn't notice earlier, they heard a knock on the door, Mimi look around because they didn't enter through a door but an elevator. Avia pick a remote control, click on a button and the door open, the door was beside the elevator. A man probably in his early forties enter the room with three girls dressed as a maid, they wait by the door.

"Mr Nathan, what took you so long?"Avia asked coldly

"I'm sorry ma'am, I was busy with a customer's complaint"Mr Nathan replied looking at his shoe

"Let the girls in"Avia said as she stands up from the throne like chair. The girls bow to greet her before walking to the kitchen

"Mr Nathan, where are all the arrangements I asked you to make?"Avia asked walking towards Mr Nathan who is already shaking. Mimi was looking at the scene in front of her, she was surprised to know Avia is this rich.

"Ma'am, I couldn't make the arrangements in less than an hour"Mr Nathan finally said something

"You are fired!"Avia shouted angrily. Mimi was surprised as she open her eyes wide looking at the angry Avia.

"Miss Simpson, please be calm, let him explain himself"Mimi stand up and walk towards her to convince her

"Stay out of this"Avia warned trying to be calm

"But Miss Simpson...."

"Stay out of this Mimi Cruz!"Avia shouted angrily causing everyone to shake

"Miss Cruz, don't forget your place, you are not more than a flatmate to me, this is my company and employee not your education"Avia added pointing her fingers at Mimi

"Yes, Miss Simpson this is your company and employee but I still believe things can be solved amicably not with anger, whatever he didn't prepare in an hour, he should do it in few minutes as a punishment not fire him, will you fire every worker of yours that does this? Please be considerate, he has a family to feed too"Mimi said calmly hoping Avia will accept

"Get out"Avia shouted as she press the door button from a remote control and Mr Nathan ran out of the house.

"Thank you"Mimi said with a smile

MIMI'S POV

Did she just listen to me? Oh my gosh, this is a plus one for me. She brought me here, a private apartment in the mall, this place is really nice, why is she living in that house if she's this rich. Definitely that mansion I saw her yesterday belongs to her such a rich girl but what has she asked the man to prepare and why am I here? Let's find out

AVIA'S POV

Don't overthink it, I didn't listen to her because she's my friend, I actually did because the preparation was for her, I really wanted to thank her for the words of encouragement and always poking her nose in my nose in my business funny right? And yes for this morning food, I know she prepared it and not Sharon, she's not a good cook so it was obvious. Sharon knows I like my coffee without sugar and little milk not the other way round, I am glad she's trying hard to be my friend, comforter and confidant. I am ready to trust her but this man spoilt everything.

Why am I not staying in any of my properties? I am staying away from the queen life but I still have to live a princess life. Sharon works here and I release her to the agency anytime I am off and when I'm back, she comes to me and that's how I know she didn't prepare the food this morning. I'm actually not staying in my properties because Mary will know where I am and she will somehow want to send Rita down here to check on me or someone like Mr Hinode.

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Avia and Mimi are sitting on a dinning chair waiting for the food being prepared by the maid.

"Miss Simpson, I'm sorry for intervening earlier, just thought it should be sorted amicably"Mimi said calmly

"It's fine, call me Avia"Avia replied not looking at Mimi

"Oh really? I will be glad to, Avia"Mimi said with a smile. The maids bring varieties of food to the table, they serve Avia and Mimi any dish they point to. The duo eat peacefully

"Thank you for the food"Mimi appreciated while cleaning her mouth with serviette

"Thank you for the breakfast and the coffee that's not my taste"Avia appreciated too with a little smile

"You are welcome. How did you know I made it?"Mimi asked with a smile

"Sharon knows I like my food with garlic or ginger but you made it sweet and salty, and of course the coffee was sugary and no milk"Avia replied cleaning her hand with napkin

"Wow, seems Sharon knows you well, why did she say she doesn't know who you are?"Mimi asked surprisingly causing Avia to laugh

"She's doing her job, she doesn't know her employer's name"Avia replied

"I actually brought you here to treat you to a nice spa day but of course Mr Nathan ruined everything and didn't make the preparations I requested"Avia added smiling

"Wow, thank you Avia, I am really happy"Mimi hug Avia with tears

The new friends continue to chit chat knowing a lot about each other, favorite color and many more, it was finally time to go home, they went home, Avia and Mimi entered the house and something surprised them.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Apart from me who else is in for this new friendship 🥰It's giving 💃

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