"Zhei, where have you been? I went to the rest room but you're not there!" Kath asked worriedly as soon as she saw me.
"Sorry, I was lost while looking for the rest room." she then smiled at her while clinging her arms to Kath.
"Our luggage is already in the car, let's go."
"Okay!" Maezhei replied while still clinging to her arms.
"By the way, you won't believe who I just bumped into!" I told her.
"Who?" Kath became alert, "Don't tell me it's your scumbag ex and your fake sister?!"
"No, not them." I chuckled a little. She's more affected than me.
"Then, who? And please why are you laughing? Stop it." She said a little irritated.
"Haha sorry I can't help it. It's just that you still look like an angel even when you're angry. So, I really can tell if your mad or not." she teased.
"Argh, I hate you!"
"Love you too!" I laugh again. I saw her lips curve upward a little. I know she loves me too.
"Who did you met then?" she asked.
"You won't believe it! I've met the Deguzs brothers!" I exclaimed in excitement.
"Deguzs brothers, you mean..."
"Yes! Zifan and Zake who else?!" I said and didn't let her finish her words.
"You're kidding!" she said and looked at her in disbelief.
"Nope." I said then I saw her almond shaped eyes widen.
"So, you saw Zake?"
"Aha." I said while nodding my head.
"OMG! What does he look like? Is he ugly like the rumors says? How about his younger brother?" she probed.
"Chill," I laughed at her reaction. "And no, the eldest son of the Deguzs is not ugly at all! In fact he's the most good-looking guy that I've ever seen! He's super handsome!! Damn. I still can't believe that I believe those rumors about him! But he's, you know, snob. So, I don't like him. He's cold as ice! And I think he's arrogant while his younger brother, Zifan, is the opposite. He's a happy-go-lucky man. And he's also handsome!"
"Well, what do you expect? They're Deguzs." Kath said.
On the way to Royale Hotel, Kath and I just talked about the Deguzs brothers and some other stuff like the movie that I need to audition and such.
So, the one hour drive didn't feel that long.
Since both of us we're tired and exhausted from our long journey especially me, we didn't have time to enjoy the view and look around. So, right after I felt the soft mattress, I fell asleep.
***
The sky was already dark when Maezhei woke up. She sat on the soft bed and stretched her arms.
"I'm hungry," she murmured to herself while caressing her stomach. They haven't eat lunch so of course she's hungry.
And as if on cue, Kath entered her room, "Oh, you're awake, finally. I was about to wake you up to eat because it's already 6:00pm. We haven't eaten anything so I know you're hungry so quickly change and we're going out to eat our dinner."
"Okay, I'll just freshen up." she answered then went to the bathroom.
"I'll wait for you downstairs." Kath announced then closes the door of her room.
After taking a quick shower, Maezhei changed into a pair of black leggings and wear her long baby pink shirt. She doesn't have time to change into dress or something because she's really hungry. No. She's starving!
After changing, she went out of her room and she saw Kath looking at the off television in front of her boredly.
"Let's go," she said to get her attention then she headed to the door but when she was about to open the door, Kath suddenly spoke.
"What the heck are you wearing?" She said while looking at her from head to toe.
"Uhm, a shirt?" she said sarcastically. "Duh. Does this looks like a sack to you?" she sneered and then rolled her eyes to her but Kath hit her on her shoulders.
"Aww, why did you hit me? That hurts, you know." she complained while rubbing her shoulders. "Do you really love me? Are you really my friend? Why are you hurting me? You're so brutal," she sobbed.
"Oh please, don't use that acting skills of yours to me because it won't work and I know that's a shirt. What I mean is why are you wearing that? You're an actress for Pete's sake. What if they recognized you? You're a public figure! And please, we're going to eat in a restaurant not in a cafeteria or fast food!"
"So? What's wrong with my clothes? It's decent and comfy. Besides it's dark outside. They won't recognize me. Let's go, I'm really starving..." she pouted.
"Okay, fine. Then at least wear this," Kath said and put a black cap on her head.
At Royale Restaurant.
The restaurant was big and was elegantly furnished with a lot of space between the tables.
It's a new opened Restaurant connected to the hotel they're staying at that opens 24/7.
Maybe it was because the restaurant was recently opened that quite a few people were there to try the foods or because I think this Restaurant is expensive. But despite the sea of the people, everyone spoke quietly. Aside from the violin music playing in the background, there weren't any ear piercing, annoying sounds.
"Good evening Ma'am, do you have a reservations?"
"Yes. It's under Kath Verlice."
The waitress searched something on the computer then after a few seconds she guided them to their reserved table.
"I'll take your orders, Ma'am." A tall waiter said.
"What's yours?" Maezhei asked Kath.
"Anything as long as it is edible." she chuckled.
"Okay," she answered then started flipping the pages of the menu. "We'll have Balti Curry, Roasted Lemon Chicken, Spaghetti Bolognese, two Stew Chicken Dumplings, Shepherd's Pie, two Banoffee Pie, Fried Milk, and Egg tarts."
After she said those Kath looked at her with wide eyes but Maezhei didn't glanced at her.
"Is that all Ma'am?" the waiter asked.
"Yes," she replied.
"How about your drinks?"
"1 pitcher of cold water and two Bubble Teas," she added.
The waiter repeated their orders for confirmation, "I'll be back in 30 minutes with your orders."
After the waiter left, Kath looked at Maezhei in disbelief, "Are you out of your little mind? You ordered so many dishes! We can't finish all of that!" she exclaimed.
"Sorry, I was just really starving and... it looked delicious in the picture..." I pouted at her.
"Don't try that look on me," Kath said.
Maezhei chuckled, "Don't worry, we'll take out if there's left over."
Their table is near the glass window so, they can see clearly who went in and out of the restaurant.
"I'll just go to the rest room." Kath informed her then excused herself.
Maezhei nodded.
Maezhei was fiddling on her phone boredly but when there's nothing to see on her social media accounts, she turned it off.
She looked outside, there are tables outside and it was designed in a garden style because it was surrounded by flowers and some green stuff. The place outside is kinda romantic because of the lights on some of the plants.
Maezhei then glance at the young couple on the right side. The guy was wiping the corner of the girl's mouth using a tissue.
Few seconds later, their food was served. Maezhei was about to looked away when someone caught her attention. A woman in her red tight dress with a guy who was holding her on her waist.
Maezhei froze upon recognizing who they were.
--hidayawu--
Maezhei was silent while they were eating. She was still in a daze after seeing the people who she just saw after five years and they are just sitting near them. About three tables away. They didn't saw her and she's thankful with that. Yes, she doesn't care about them anymore but it still shock her to see them after all those years. So they're still together, huh? They really love each other. Well... good for them. - she thought. Maezhei looked away. She still hate them. Of course, she was not a saint to forgive them that easily. After what they've done to her? Hah. I'll take back what's really mine. Though, I don't really care about the money of the Dayone's but... I won't give it to that white lotus! I am the real heiress and she's just nothing but a fake daughter! "Zhei, are you okay?" Maezhei was lost to her thoughts that she didn't notice that Kath was already in front of her. She just nodded. "Then, why
In the CEO office of the Deguzs Corporation. The tall and slender Zake sat on his swivel chair. His assistant Lawrence Lee stood there respectfully. "Mr. Deguzs, Rose has brought a message from Doctor Z." Zake looked up coldly. "What is it?" Lawrence coughed and touched his glasses. Then, he read out the message methodically. "Doctor Z asks, 'Mr. Lee, are you looking for me in such a hurry because your boss require brain surgery?'" "...." As soon as he said those words, the temperature in the room dropped to a freezing point. After a long while, Zake finally suppressed his anger and squeezed out two words, "The Photo!" Lawrence instantly understood what he meant, and he immediately brought out a photo of Doctor Z that he had bought at a high price and handed it to him.
At the same time, in the office of the owner of the White Tiger Bar, the atmosphere was heavy. The bar owner, manager, security, and all the related staff trembled together in a huddle, as if they were all about to face imminent disaster. All because of the Deguzs' most precious treasure, Little White Tiger, had gone missing. Sitting on the sofa, Zake Deguzs' expression was very cold. He was like an ice sculpture, without the slightest trace of emotion, but he exuded such tremendous pressure that everyone standing before him felt their legs shake, and their sweat falls like rain. No one dared to make a sound. On his side was a young man kneeling by his feet, his face was full of tears and snot, "B-Big bro, I-I'm really sorry. It's all my fault! I shouldn't have bring Little White with me! If something's bad happen to him then I won't live any longer!" After Zifan finished talking, a kick was thrown at his chest. The sound of a bone breaking ma
Zake immediately went closer to the woman but when he recognized who it was, he paled. It's the woman from the airport! - he thought. "What happened here?" his voice raged. He walked over and directly picked Maezhei up in his arms. He smelled the strong scent of blood at the same time, he smelled a hint of a subtle fragrance, not the pungent smell of a perfume, but more like a flower that had bloomed on a glacier. Everyone didn't know how to respond. They are still dumbstruck of what's happening. Zifan Deguzs coming out of nowhere calling the big white tiger "Little White" and now this handsome cold guy in front of them who has a powerful presence of a person who always found himself in top positions and the murderous aura that could only be exuded by someone who experienced thousands of battles suddenly oozed right out. "President Deguzs, this is..." The owner of the bar had a face full of bewilderment, and was failing to und
Maezhei could never had imagined that the white tiger she just saved, would turn out to be the Deguzs most treasured and dangerous possession. This white tiger was kept by Zake in Seed Island. It is a private island that was surrounded by a big dense forest where white tigers often roamed around by themselves. The white tiger's name was Snowy because of its soft snowy-like fur. He's the youngest white tiger in the Seed Island that's why they also nicknamed him as Little White Tiger. Maezhei looked at the ice statue that was standing near her but regretted it right after she saw that he's staring at her intently. She was uncomfortable with the way he stare at her so, she shifted her gaze to the door but her cat-like eyes suddenly widen when she saw the white tiger who had its snow-white fur slowly entering the room. "Oh my god!" she squealed. "Great Whiteee!!" she said excitedly and was about to run into the white tiger but a strong arm stoppe
"What... What did you just say?" she asked bewildered. Did I heard it right? "Marry me." he repeated. Maezhei went completely lifeless, before coughing fiercely, again. After finally managing to stop her coughing, she hurriedly looked at Zifan with intensity. "Please translate!" she mouthed at him asking for help. However, Zifan was also stunned. He was completely dazed. "Big bro, what do you mean? You did not just offer her to marry you... right?" Zifan cautiously asked but Zake didn't even bother glancing at him. He was just staring intently at the girl seating on the hospital bed. "Wait, d-don't tell me you've decided to repay me with your body because I saved Snowy?" Maezhei said falteringly. Zake inclined his head slightly and thought about it for a while before he nodded, "You could say that." Maezhei was dumbfounded. Maybe I was not just shot in my shoulder. I think I h
Even though Maezhei's wound is not yet healed, she forces herself to get away with the Deguzs brothers especially to Zake. He's the most good looking guy I ever met, yes, but every time I heard his cold voice, and meet his intense eyes my knees will started to tremble! I get nervous and my heart beats erratically when he was near! He's scaring the hell out of me! It was traffic and it took her 45 minutes to arrive at Royale Hotel. She thanked the driver and went straight to their room. When she entered the room where they are staying, she saw Kath on the couch watching television while laughing. "And here I thought that you're very worried about me," she scoffed while looking at her friend in disbelief. "Zhei! What are you doing here? Are you okay now?" Kath immediately stood up upon seeing her. "Really, Kath? You're asking me, what am I doing here? I was shot and you didn't even bother to visit me in the hospital! You're even watching
Maezhei's target had always been the second female lead role. It was her manager who wanted her to play the lead role of this movie but she wanted to try a new role, the role of Krystal -- the second female lead. For this role, she had been preparing for two months, working hard to understand Krystal's feelings and the impression she gave, in order to impress the judges at just one glance. And honestly, it was really hard understanding her character. Fortunately, she had succeeded before the audition. Director Martin exclaimed after Maezhei left, "We tried so hard to find an actress that will suit for this role, and the moment we give up looking, she found us instead! And we found the perfect one! Even though she was a signed artist by Star Entertainment, her qualifications are very poor because she doesn't have a strong background, but I had never imagined that in just one glance, I could see Krystal in her. [Krys