Maya looked at her with worry as well before asking, “What is it, Sicilia?” In her eyes, Sicilia was someone who could deal with everything effortlessly, unless, of course, it was about her grandson.
“I talk to the company who’s supposed to handle the food, and they said that they were already booked for that day. I can’t believe that you did not tell us sooner. What are we supposed to do now?” Sicilia asked anxiously.
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Even though it was still against her professional ethics to blatantly destroy her dishes just she did not really want to cook in the event. Aside from that, she also did not have any valid excuse to turn down Sicilia. Maya still owed the older woman a lot. So she will do her best. Pleasing Sicilia can be sometimes hard as well, not to mention the amount of food she will be making. So she will just keep thinking that she was cooking for Sicilia and her friends only.
While Alexander was having a hard time, Maya, on the other hand, was elated. Not only did she made Alexander endure the food and made him feel uncomfortable, but she also made sure that he could not voice it out. With Sicilia’s high praises, there is no way Alexander could rebut. “You have quite a talent, my dear. Cancel all tasting reservations with the other catering companies. Maya will be the Chef of our party,” Sicilia said happily, “Thankfully, I don’t need to waste time to go around and check the dishes from
The garden was ready for the party of the year. All celebrities and high society will be attending the party. Everyone was excited to meet the new princess of the Knight family. Maya made sure to just act like a robot and work to the best of her ability. The guests started to come, and Matilda was at the door welcoming everyone, and Sicilia was the entrance of the garden. The house became full of people, and the food was being served along with drinks.
The party was over, the guests left, the house was cleaned, and everything was back to normal. Except for Maya, each day that was passing meant the wedding day was getting closer, and all her worries getting bigger.On the other hand, there is concern about her future and the next step to take after the end of her job. And in the other hand, there is the fear and sadness of seeing Alexander on that altar.The baggage was getting heavier each day, and the sadness and worry were starting to make an appearance on Maya’s face.
“Now tell me, why do I find you always looking sad and tired, what is bothering you?” Among all thoughts going through Maya’s head, she didn’t expect Sicilia to ask her these questions. It warmed her heart the idea that she was concerned about her.“Don’t worry about me, Sicilia. I’m alright, maybe be it’s just the work, but I will be fine. It’s almost over,” she smiled.“Child, I might be old, but I’m not stupid. I can’t see the sadness in your eyes, and I know that it
There were tons of things running inside her head. In fact, Maya didn’t know what to expect, what kind of treatment she will get. She didn’t even know why she was there. Her mind and body wanted her to be there. But she was going to be strong.Maya heard movement inside the room, and she waited for something to happen.The door opened suddenly, and Alexander was standing in front of her. At the first look, he was surprised. However, it did not take long for it to be replaced by a blatant annoyed look that immediately gave Maya so much pain. “What do you want?” he asked, not interested at all in what she has to say.He closed the door and stood in front of her.“What is it now?” he was still keeping the act of the annoyed one.“I was with Sicilia right now, and she told me everything,” she said, studying each little change in his face.“What did she tell you?” he asked
Only one day was left before the wedding day, and everyone in the house was running left and right, making sure that everything was ready in time and looked perfect.Maya spent most of her time in the kitchen. That day she had to make the wedding cake, and finish some decorations.As she was working on the cake, Maya couldn’t help but remember the rehearsal dinner that was the previous day. Stephany’s family was also there. They were so happy, living on cloud nine.The more she noticed their presence, the more Maya felt bitter in her heart. The more she felt defeated.Subconsciously, Maya reached out to touch her heart over her chest. Her heart was still hurting so bad, but she had always been a fighter.The more it pains, then the sooner it will be numb, Maya thought to herself. She kept doing the pep talk to herself, reminding her of the things that she had been through from the orphanage, then what happened to Octavio,
“What do you expect me to do, Sicilia?”Maya heard him asked his grandmother rudely. She frowned, as Maya was unable to see what was going on. She could only hear through the door. Spying on them wasn’t good at all, but something inside her told her to listen.“I only want you to think this through one more time,” Sicilia said softly.“Think through what?” “You went through all that trouble, you made that man go to jail after exposing him to everyone, and you cleared Maya’s name and her reputation, and you want me to believe that it was all for nothing?&