POV JEANNE … "Can I borrow the phone? I want to order a taxi." With a forced smile, I spoke to the receptionist in front of me. "O-Of course, ma'am," he stammered, "B-Let me order it." The receptionist's face looked frightened and I just smiled at her. I saw that the receptionist seemed to be on the phone with someone, and didn't hang up for long. "The taxi will be here in 15 minutes," she said, "You can wait for it on the sofa." She then pointed to the sofa in the hotel lobby. I quickly walked over there and sat down on one of the couches. I unconsciously cried, thinking about what happened earlier. Leo's slap on my cheek was still there and I don't know why my chest felt hurt when he slapped me."Even though this relationship is only limited to a contract. Why did he go that far to me?" I muttered.Could it be that he actually loves me and he is worried about me? — I thought. It's also my fault for meeting Samuel early in the morning even though it was by accident. I thought
POV LEO…"Argh...! Damn...!" THUD!CRASH! I couldn't contain my anger anymore and ruined everything I saw. Every corner of the hotel room I was in was a mess. I didn't care if I had to pay compensation, because that wasn't what I was currently thinking about. Right now all my emotions seem to be controlling me. I ruffled my hair in frustration and rubbed my face roughly. Why won't that woman understand that I'm worried about her?! — I said to myself in depression. "M-Master..." Jonah's voice suddenly came from the doorway. I turned around and found him looking at me fearfully. I didn't answer and just looked at him sharply which made Jonah look down. I know my current condition makes anyone who sees it feel scared, but right now I'm really not in a good condition to talk to anyone."W-We've looked everywhere for Madame Jeanne, but we haven't found her at all," Jonah said, "But we promise —" "There's no need to look for her," I interrupt Jonah as I clench my bloodied hand from
POV JEANNE…"Hey Morgan, are you sure you don't want to stay with us longer?." Libby's voice chirped when I had just gotten out of the car Ezra was driving. I turned around and smiled at her.That night, I told Ezra a lot about what happened to me at that time and my relationship with Leo. I thought Libby would laugh at me because she somehow thought I stole Leo from her, but I was wrong. Libby actually responded to my story wisely even though her words were still sharp as usual. She even offered me to stay with her and Ezra for a few days. At first I refused, but finally I accepted after considering many things — because I was afraid Leo would come to my penthouse and I wasn't ready to meet him. So in the last few days since that incident, I have been staying at Ezra's private house which is located in the area around Manhattan, and of course Libby was there too."Thanks for the offer," I said, "But I'm fine. I don't want to keep bothering you. Moreover, I have lived with you fo
POV JEANNE … "Hey wait! You can't — w-what the fuck are you doing?! Let go of me!" I looked at Libby who was screaming and struggling as several people dragged her out. "Stop it!" I said as I got up from the sofa and approached Libby who was being dragged out, "What are you doing? She's —" "Hey! Let go of the damn thing! Don't touch me!" Libby's voice still rang out, "Jeanne doesn't want to meet your boss! You guys should respect her ..." "... hey! Stop your men, Leo Morgan!" Libby said while still struggling.SLAM!Shortly after, there was the sound of the door closing quite loudly. The figures of Libby and Leo's bodyguards disappeared from behind the door.I closed my eyes as I took a deep breath. When I was about to walk over the door, I felt something holding me back. It was obvious that the fingers holding my hand belonged to Leo."Let go of me," I said without looking back, "What right do you have to kick out my guest, Mr. Leo Morgan?""We need to talk and clear up our mis
POV JEANNE..."What else do you want?" I stared coldly at the man standing in front of me. He smiled with a bouquet of red roses in his hand and then thrust the bouquet at me. "I've been waiting to see you, dear," he said in a soft tone that wasn't him at all, "Since yesterday I haven't seen you and it makes me miss you so much."I let out a long sigh as I closed my eyes. This was the third day Leo had come to my penthouse. In the morning he would stand in front of my penthouse with a bouquet of roses and a letter inside. During the day he would come with a few packets of food. In the night he would also come with a lot of gifts. Leo didn't try to get into my penthouse even though I'm sure he had the access card since I gave it to him."Stop this. What you're doing is all for nothing, Mr. Morgan," I said coldly, "I told you, I really don't-""I know. I still want to see you though," he said, "You don't need to greet me, I'm happy enough with seeing you."I don't know what he was r
POV JEANNE …"I don't understand, what made you so determined to follow me here?" I sighed as I sat down on one of the bar stools. I saw Leo sitting next to me without taking his eyes off me as he smiled. I then looked at the bartender in front of me with a smile. "One Daiquiri." I said. "Cut down the alcohol," Leo suddenly chimed in, "My wife isn't too used to alcohol."I frowned and turned my head to look at Leo with dislike. "I've been letting you follow me, not that I'm allowing you to interfere."I was annoyed beyond belief. Why is this guy always so controlling?! - I thought in frustration."Is it wrong for me to take care of you?" he said with a gentle smile.I snorted at his words. "Take care of me?" I said sarcastically, "The only person who is dangerous to me is you, sir. And I don't need your attention.""..." I then turned to the bartender in front of me. "Get me a Margarita too," I said. I'm not very tolerant of alcohol, but I deliberately ordered it because of Leo'
PITTER-PATTER RUMBLE! Heavy rain accompanied by the sound of thunder was heard that night. I went downstairs from my penthouse to the convenience store in front of the building. However, the moment I stepped out of the building and opened the umbrella I was carrying, my steps instantly stopped. Leo's figure stood in front of me under the pouring rain with a pale-looking face looking at me weakly. "Jeanne, I'm glad to see you again," he said as he smiled weakly at me.I just looked at him coldly and then brushed past him without saying a word. I thought everything was over after I called Jonah to bring Leo back, but he is here now.Is he trying to get my attention in that way? — I thought irritably."How childish," I muttered as I entered the convenience store in front of me. I grabbed a basket and then picked up the few items I needed. I thought about making instant noodles since that was the best option when it was raining like this. After grabbing what I needed and wanted, I q
POV JEANNE …"I'm sorry." Leo's voice made me instantly come to my senses and immediately move myself away from Leo's body. I then opened the bread and thrust it into his mouth. "Eat a little to take your medicine," I said and soon after Leo ate the piece of bread I put in his mouth. I kept doing that, until Leo rejected the piece of bread I put in his mouth. "That's enough — cough! cough! cough!" Leo coughed again. I quickly helped him to sit up and take his medicine."T-Thank you," he said and I didn't reply. I kept quiet and just put the glass and the medicine on the shelf in front of my bed - right next to the door. I then went back and adjusted the blanket to cover Leo's entire body. Our eyes met for a moment. Leo looked at me with his weak, half-awake eyes, while I immediately averted my gaze. "Sleep here tonight," I said flatly, "If your fever doesn't subside tomorrow. You should go to the hospital immediately."After I said that, I still didn't receive any answer from