CHAPTER 37: TIME

Mia watched as Hannah left before going back in to check on Jason. She didn't expect the two first meeting to turn out bad. She couldn't deny that Hannah could be a handful and sometimes does what she wants without thinking. Mia was used to her childish behavior and she believed that anyone else can be used to it.

Her eyes moved down to look at her dress,it was stained. Heaving a sigh,she ran up to her room to change her clothes.

A while passed and she came downstairs to see Jason playing a video game. Ryan was not back yet and Lucy was not home since her parents had called her home. It leaves Jason and Mia the only one in the big mansion. Mia doubts that Ryan even knows that Jason is home but regardless he'll still know.

"I'm so sorry about what happened earlier"Mia moved to sets beside Jason who didn't expect her there

"she could be sometimes stobborn"she added referring to Hannah.

"I'll say again, she's a tigress"he replied as he focused on the game. He didn't look like he was angry at all much to Mia's satisfaction. She observed the game he was playing and found it amusing. "how's Lucy doing?"she then asked since she missed her presence.

"she's good and I bet she planning her next escape plan right now so you'll definitely see her here sooner or later"he grinned and for a while Mia looked confused

"wait,she sneaks away from her parents" Mia couldn't help but laugh out loud and so did Jason. It was the first time she spent time with Jason and she found that he is fun. She excused herself to go to her room and in getting there she skimped on her bed feeling tired.She felt her body get better.

Ryan had the doctor to come check on her before he left and the medicine that was prescribed for her made her dizzy and sleepy "but she shouldn't sleep for that long"she thought to her self. She was meant to follow Ryan and work and as if her eyes had the minds of their own ,Mia found herself falling into a deep sleep.

She found the entire place dark and empty as she kept on walking. It felt quiet and creepy but she didn't panick just yet. Her eyes looked down to see her little feet against the cold floor before folding it to hear a cracking sound which to her echoed throughout the hallway.

Looking around the place ,she still found it creepy while taking in shape breaths and continue walking straight while tightly holding the hospital gown on her body. She then passed by a mirror to notice the bandage on her head but before she could walk further she felt something pulling her.

Mia's eyes flew open as she sat on the bed while holding her head. it felt like she had an headache before turning to take glass of water. A yawn escaped her throat as she got up to check if Ryan was back "he should be back"

Closing the door behind her,Mia found herself looking towards Ryan's room and she moved to check if he was inside but she wasn't . Proceeding to go downstairs while at the same time wondering when he will be back. He was seating in the dining room and Mia felt herself happy that he is back.

The food were placed on the table and the aroma went through her nostrils making her even hungry.

"are you better?"Ryan asked after She sat down. Mia nodded in response, truth be told she felt more relax after having her sleep but then she couldn't remember the last time she took something that made her sleep.

"I'm definitely sleeping late today"she thought to her self.

It wasn't long they began eating that Jason arrived like a little boy was excited about something.

"ah, delicious"he said to himself right before he even tasted it

"you won't know until you have it"Mia spoke "but from the sight it would be delicious"he replied to her.

"brother goes the project going?" Jason asked after sometime

"eat"that was all Ryan said and Jason pouted his lips like a dissappointed child and Mia let out a low giggle almost Impossible to hear.

When they were done with their meal ,Mia offered to do the dishes but was stopped by Ryan who asked Jason to it himself.

"it's okay I'll do it"she tried to reason

"you need to rest"Ryan replied and he knew she won't agree that easily so he gave Jason a look and the latter reluctantly said

"don't worry big sister I'll do it , don't stress"Jason couldn't believe he was gonna do the dishes. it's not like it is his first time just he sometimes breaks the glass and can sometimes not even handle them properly. He felt that Ryan was punishing him and he didn't like it one bit.

"but.."Mia tried to speak but was cut off by Ryan"you don't have to do anything"he said and Mia didn't bother to talk knowing that Jason would be the one to do it .

She nodded in understanding before excusing herself to go outside. Going to the other side where the garden was ,Mia embraced the sweet smell that came from the flowers,it gave her comfort and felt peaceful and relaxing.Walkiing to the stand in front of the some flowers,her hand raised to feel the texture with her eyes closed she inhaled with a smile on her face.

Mia decided to spend the rest of her time in the garden, evening was approaching and soon the night. it felt like time was moving fast and at the same time slow. The thought made her remember the deal and the contract she had signed with Ryan and it wouldn't be long before she gets what was hers. She looked up at the evening sky and a smile graced her lips