Saturday, January 16, 2010 | 6:14 PM |

Chapter 5

Hebe's secret

Aaron’s POV“Here.” Said Jiro, dropping the file onto my table. “All the information you asked for.”
I flipped through the file.
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Name: Hebe Tian Fu Zhen
Age: 18
Family: Parents left her and her brother when she was nine years old. Lives on her own.
Job: Currently working as a waitress in a café
Relationship Status: Single
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“… Single?” I looked up at Jiro questioningly.
“Thought you might want to know.” Jiro grinned.
I ignored him. So… she’s an orphan? No wonder. I guess no one taught her manners. But inside, I felt my heart sink. Wait, I’m not feeling pity for her, right?
“Wow, Aaron. You have a house full of servants and you still want Hebe as a slave? I don’t get it.” Jiro interrupted my thoughts.
“The idea is to make her suffer. Play with her. Make her sorry for embarrassing me.” I shot back.
“Yeah. First time our prince’s rejected.” Jiro said. “Do your parents know?”
I stiffened. “Who cares about them? They’re both on business trips till the end of the years. They’ll never know.”
“So it’s just you? In this gigantic mansion?” Jiro sighed, falling back into the sofa.
I looked over to Jiro. “I guess. Unless you want to stay here.”
Jiro laughed. “I don’t think so. I don’t want to live like you, waited on hand and foot…” Jiro shuddered at the thought.
He wanted freedom, to explore new things. That’s why he moved out of his parent’s house to live on his own. He didn’t want his rich parents to have any control over him.
I sighed, and stood up to walk out of the room. “I’ll be so bored. Sure Selina might visit once every few days…”
I could see that Jiro was starting to get it.
“Well, okay... If you’re REALLY going to be that bored.” Jiro quickly added in a mock casual tone.
I grinned. Using Selina against Jiro never fails.
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Hebe’s POV
“Okay, that’s all for today.” The teacher said, gathering his books.
Hebe stood up to leave, pushing her books into her bag.
“Wait, Hebe. Want to go shopping with us?” Ella said.
“Sorry, can’t, busy.” Hebe said quickly.
Selina sighed. “Going to the library again?”
“Nope!” I stopped. I can’t tell them. It’s so embarrassing, being someone’s slave. “Gotta go, bye!” Hebe shouted, running off.
Selina and Ella looked at each other. Hebe’s not going to the library? That’s weird.
They decided to follow her.
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Aaron’s POV
“We’re here!” I heard Jiro’s voice calling out.
Wait… We?
I opened the door to see Jiro, Calvin and Wu Chun standing there, luggage in hand.
“What the…” I said, staring at my three grinning friends. I shot a death glare at Jiro who smiled nervously.
“Hey, the more the merrier, right?” Calvin said, hauling his luggage into the house. “I can’t believe you invited Jiro but not us!”
“He probably thought we were busy!” Wu Chun defended me. Then he started to explain. “Angela’s on some research trip in China.”
I looked over at Calvin, my eyes narrowed.
“Your house is nearer my university.” He said. He noticed the angry frown on my face. “Come on, you’re not going to turn us out, are you? Your best friends?”
I paused. Ah well. “Fine.”
They high-fived each other.
“We’re going out now, bye!” They left their luggage at my doorstep, going off as fast as they had come.
What a bunch of weird friends I have.
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Hebe’s POV
I arrived at the gate, trying to catch my breath. Since the gate was open, I let myself in. I stopped at the door and rang the doorbell.
Aaron ran to open the door. “Oh. It’s you.”
I smiled at him painfully. “It’s so great to see you too.”
Aaron grimaced, turned and walked off.
Not knowing what to do, I followed, leaving the door open.
I had to said, Aaron’s house was very stylish. It was expensive and modern. He led me into a room and sat down on the bed.
I guess this is his room.
His room was cleaner than I expected it to be.
“Umm… What do I do?” I asked, unsure of what to do as I stood there awkwardly.
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Ella’s POV
“Why is Hebe here?” I stared at the huge mansion. “Do you think she’s meeting her rich boyfriend or something?” I squealed. “I can’t believe she didn’t tell us”
Selina’s eyes widened. “Isn’t this…” She muttered.
“What?” I turned to face her.
“No… nothing.” But Selina’s confused, puzzled face betrayed her.
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Aaron’s POV
What do bosses say?
“Uh… Get to work?” It was more of a question than a command.
“Doing what?” She stood there looking at me.
“How about…” I didn’t know what to make her do. The servants have already cleaned the whole house. “Giving me a massage.” I lay down onto the bed, chest-down.
I could see shock hit her eyes. I loved the way her eyes sparked when she was angry. She grinded her teeth, trying desperately to control her anger.
She reluctantly began to pound on my back.
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Hebe’s POV
“So weak.” Aaron laughed, smirking.
I wanted to slap that smirk of his face.
Hmph. This should wipe that smug look off his face. I pressed my full power onto his shoulderblades.
“What the…” Aaron cursed. “WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO?!” His eyes were fierce with anger as he gripped my hands, his nails piercing into my skin. He pushed me onto the bed as he flipped over.
Our eyes met.
His hands pinned mine onto the bed and he was leaning onto me, our bodies pressing against each other. His grip loosened.
We stayed there, staring into each other’s eyes, not moving an inch, for fear the moment would disappear like a broken silence.
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O.o Hebe's keeping a secret from Selina and Ella.
A bit of family background on Aaron and Hebe for you guys.
Hebe doesn't have parents.
and Aaron's parents don't really care about him
Looks like they aren't as different as they seem! :D
(wondering who Hebe's brother is? ^^)
Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Something shocking will happen in the next chapter! :x
~colourful-raindrops~

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