Chapter 6

I stared at the hotdog, twisted it and stabbed it. I don't know, if I have no appetite or if my stomach hurts. There seems to be something in my stomach as I think about what had happened last night.

"Is there a problem, Zella?" I was taken aback by my stare at the hotdog as mother Helen spoke. I blinked and drank my water.

"Uh .. because ... I couldn't sleep well last night."

Obviously a lie. I can't forget Taiden, he kissed  me. I can't tell mother Helen about it. What else might she think if she'll knew? And I am very indebted to this family. They may think that I am ungrateful and I seduced their only son.

But I'm not attracted, am I? He kissed me. I just didn't push him right away. Why didn't I push him right away, though? And I let our lips linger on each other like they were sparring!

"Why didn't you sleep well? Were you tired last night? I'm sorry hija.

I shook. "Oh no, that's not it. Uh ... there were mosquitoes ... and that ... bit me." I bent down and closed my eyes firmly as I remembered Taiden biting my lip last night. I think I said those words with double meaning.

"Mosquito? Did your window open last night? So you got bitten?" she asked again. Now, I have a hard time thinking of alibi. I have never been bitten by a mosquito in this house.

Why did I use mosquito as an alibi anyway?

I was about to answer when Taiden entered the kitchen, and he immediately found my eyes. I  averted my eyes and resumed eating. There's something in his eyes now and I don't know what it is. I can't stand it either.

"Hijo, good morning..." mother Helen greeted him sweetly.

"Good morning..." he responded.

"What do you want, hijo?"

"Anything ..." he said and I hadn't even looked up and he sat down in front of me. The table is a bit long and his position is more okay with me now.

"Oh okay , wait a moment." And mother Helen left immediately. I eat quietly but I speed up even though I'm filling my mouth with too much food. I want to finish as quickly as possible. I'm not comfortable that we're in the same place.

"Are you that hungry?"

He said so I looked up. He immediately laughed when he saw my face....chubby cheeks because of the food. I  felt ashamed. So I hurriedly drank some water and stared at him.

"Here's your food, Taiden. Do you want anything else?"

"Nothing, this is fine. Thanks."

"And you Zella, I'll take care of your room. I'll spray with mosquito repellent, so you can sleep well later."

I looked up and nodded to mother Helen.

"Is there a mosquito in your room?" Taiden asked me curiously.

Oh god. How far will this conversation go.

"Oh my gosh, and she w*"Oh my gosh, and she w*s bitten last night so.." mother Helen explain it to him.

It was as if I was floating in shame, not knowing why I should be ashamed. I'm afraid Taiden gets what mother Helen were talking abour. I just hope not!

"Did the mosquito bit you real good?" Taiden who was plastered grinned on his face. I'm sure he got what mother Helen said.

I didn't feel embarrassed so I stared at him.

"Yes, I was bitten by a mosquito. The next time he bites, I'll kill him..." I warned with piercing look.

He chuckled before he drank the water. He looked amazed or was I just imagining what that on his face?

"You can't kill that mosquito easily. Before you knew it. He's already sucking you." He winked at me. I glared at him but he just laughed. "Your blood i mean, chill." He added.

I was even more annoyed because of his grin. I'm obviously annoyed again. But I will not give up!

"I'll keep an eye on him next time. Before he could land to my skin,  I'll kill him." I said irritably.

"Let's see that." he said getting amazed by the conversation.

Here we are again.

"It's a simple thing. A mosquito, but you've been able to talk." It was madam. I was suddenly nervous because of her sudden appearance.

Did madam hear everything? She may have thought that I did not respect her son. Because of our conversation, I didn't even call him Sir.

"Good morning, Madam." I greeted her and she immediately smiled.

"Good morning to you two." He turned to me and Taiden at the same time. "I'm glad to see you talking." Because of that, Taiden smiled foolishly.

Why would Madam be glad that we were talking?  I'm just a humble helper. I can even understand if she gets angry because I didn't even call her son sir.

I reluctantly walked into the school. I can't forget Taiden and I kissing. Is this really the effect of a kiss? Didn't put my system to sleep!

"Hey! The depth of what you're thinking, I've been calling you since forever!" Suzie exclaimed.

"Uh ... I didn't hear you."  I sighed.

"Do you have a problem? CanI didn't hear you." sounded worried. Is it okay for me to tell her about what happened last night? She's my friend anyway.

I turned to her.

"What?" Suzie waiting for me to say something.

"Uh ... have you ever been kissed?" My question is straightforward. Her jaw dropped immediately at what I said.

"Did you kiss? Who? When? Where? Sure! Just last night..." thrilled she said. I was the one who's shocked to her answer!

"Really? Who did you kiss?"

"One of Taiden's friends." She grinned and raised an eyebrow "You? Who did you kiss?" She asked curiously.

I blinked and was embarrassed to tell her.

"T-Taiden..." In a low voice that was a bit whispering. Suzie gasped and blinked at the same time screaming. Now, we have grabbed the attention of other students.

"Oh my gosh. Oh. My. Gosh!" she's exaggerated and fanned herself, feeling like she was going to have a heart attack.

"Lower your voice, Suzie. It's embarrassing." I insisted.

"I'm sorry girl, but gosh! Who wouldn't be thrilled. Taiden's handsome and you kissed him? I mean, they're all handsome but Taiden's aura is different. It's intimidating to be so sexy!" She giggle again.

I dragged her to the comfort room because the students were already looking at us and I was also feeling uneasy. When we entered, Suzie immediately asked again.

"How did you feel? Isn't it good? It's like you're walking on a cloud nine with your eyes closed." she said dreamingly. I was shook my head.

"Uh ... quite."

"What's the matter? The kiss is so good. We'll meet again later. I'm sure we'll kiss again." Suzie giggled with laughter.

I was about to enter one of the cubicles when I turned around and saw Sofiya and her friends standing there. They laughed even though nothing was funny.

"Did you hear that? Our nanny has been kissed!" They laughed again at the same time. "Let me guess, hmm...isn't that Anjo? Our skinny gardener and has popping wide eye." They laughed again.

"Not Anjo!" Suzie sighed.

I restrained Suzie and she might slip and she could even say that it was Taiden I kissed. I'm sure they won't believe me and they'll tease me even more.

"Who else would kiss a maid? Of course , also her fellow house helper..." Sofiya said sarcastically.

"Enough, Sofiya." I said, because it starts to hurt me at her contempt for me.

"Why? Isn't it true? That a nanny like you are suitable for those like Anjo, a gardener."

They all laughed even more.

Maybe she was right. Those like me are only suited to the men who has the same life with me. That is really the truth. I don't want to have the illusion that Taiden likes me just because he kissed me.