Chapter Six

Crystal

Zion and his friend left earlier and I am now left alone in the whole room. I couldn't do anything even if I went around a few times, because I didn't know what human do when they were alone. If I was still in our kingdom it would be impossible to be like this, I have too much to take care of especially I am what the King expected to do everything.

I also feel hungry, human food are not enough for me at breakfast. I'm craving for meat and fresh blood, it's been yesterday since I ate our food and I think I can't take it as the day goes by without me tasting them.

I went outside the room to look for the animal but there were only rooms here. I thought about going down but I just stopped when I came across a small room that Zion and I rode last night. How to use it again?

"Excuse me, Miss?" I looked at the old woman who was beside me.

She looks like my grandmother.

"Why are you wearing that, Miss? Are you really leaving like that?" she asked.

I looked at what I was wearing and wondered what the problem was, because it was okay. "Are you a model, Miss? Why haven't you taken the elevator yet, it looks like you've been here before. Are you waiting for someone?"

Just shake my response. She was quiet and planned to ride, maybe she can help me. "Uhm, are you leaving?" she stop and turn to me. "Can I keep up? Actually, I don't know how to take the elevator. I'd like to get off," I explained.

"Why? Aren't you here checked in?" she seem surprised on what she heard. "Miss, it's VIP floor so how do you even get here? It's impossible for the hotel staff to let you in."

Shall I say? Well, she doesn't even know me so maybe there's no problem.

"Ah... I'm with Zion Enriquez," I replied smiling.

She suddenly covered her mouth. "Oh my gosh! I can't believe this! Are you sure about that, Miss?" she asked and I nodded.

I even pointed out the room where I came from. "I sleep in his room last night and we had breakfast together earlier..."

"Are you his woman?" she immediately asked so I didn’t quite understand.

"What do you mean?"

"You know... something like a prostitute? Met in the bar and hang out in his room?"

I shook again. "We just slept last night, nothing happened," I said.

I can hear her relief. "It's good then. I thought you're also like the other girls he banged. I'm sorry to say something like that to you, Miss. What's your name again?"

"Crystal... do you know Zion?"

She smiled at me. "I'm Lady Zein, I'm Zion auntie. I just came to visit him but staff told me that he was just leaving."

"Nice to meet you, Ma'am. Zion left earlier with his friend, Howard. He seems to have a job," I replied.

"Yeah, he's really busy. Well, ever since his parents died he's been so busy with everything. He handled their company and their other properties so I went straight here to say hello to him. I just came home from the States .. . "

He also seems like me who has many duties. I also remember what he said last night that what I see all over the place are owned by him. He's like the King of this town.

"Anyway, do you want to come with me first? I'll go and grab some lunch," I was shocked by Aunt Zion's offer.

It's true that I'm hungry too, I might see an animal on the road. "Sure, Ma'am."

"Oh, it's nothing. You don't have to call me, Ma'am. You are not an employee. I'm just happy to know that my nephew is starting to get serious in life."

I just smiled. We both go inside the elevator and she was the one who pressed the button, I just watched what she was doing.

When the door opened she came out first and I followed, I noticed that she slowed down so we could walk together.

"Don't be shy, Crystal. Your my nephew's girlfriend so we should get along well. From now on, you'll call me Auntie Zein, hmm?" she promised we would be close.

"Okay Auntie," I said.

I feel uneasy to know that the people we pass are looking at me. I don't know why but they look like criticizing me. Even when we get out and the guards are shocked to see me.

I just turned my attention when the sunlight touched my skin. It feels so good and looks so good.

"Crystal... come on," I heard Auntie Zein hug.

I saw her already in the car and waiting for me so I immediately followed and closed the door.

"Okay, Albert. You can drive now..."

While we were on the road I was just looking out the window. Many large buildings and vehicles are here. So different and far from what I'm used to.

"Crystal, my child. Does Zion really let you out while wearing that?" I turned to Auntie Zein because of her question.

"He didn't know I was leaving but he saw me wearing this earlier when we ate breakfast. He let me borrow his clothes," I replied.

"Weird. He's not even angry..."

"Uhm, well. When his friend saw me earlier, it was like they were arguing. What's wrong with what I'm wearing?" I asked curious.

"No sister, if you're comfortable with that but because people think differently of you if they see you like that. You look like you don't have underwear, sorry but I didn't mean to offend you. Are you wearing some underneath?" she explained but I only understand few of her words.

I nodded. "Why? Shouldn't I?"

"No, no, no! That's not what I mean, Crystal! Oh my gosh! You're so innocent," she exclaimed.

I was amazed at her act. What is the problem? I don't understand, human.

We stopped at an opposite building but it was different from what I had seen before.

"After we eat, I suggest you to change, is that okay Crystal?" said Auntie Zein before we both went down, I just nodded.

I followed her inside and immediately smelled the fragrant aroma. Food! My eyes immediately searched for it. I could smell the meat! And it looks delicious.

"Good day, Ma'am. Table for two?" a man asked us, he was looking at me.

"Hmm, yes. No need to guide us, we can handle ourselves. Let's go and have a seat, Crystal," Auntie Zein replied and then walked towards a table.

We both sat down and a woman immediately came to us who looked like a little and wear the same like the man who greeted us earlier.

"May I know what your orders are?" she asked seriously.

I looked at Auntie Zein and she was holding a wide piece of paper full of letters, I also saw something like that in front of me.

"I'll have some vegetables salad, macaroni, and velvet ice cream for dessert. How about you, Crystal?" At once think of me.

"I want meat..." I declared.

"What kind of meat, Ma'am?" the woman asked me, I turned to Auntie Zein.

"Do they have different kind of meat here?" I asked having no idea.

"Yes, Ma'am, beef, chicken, pork are available. While we have roasted, grilled, and cuisine. What do you want to have?"

I stood up and pointed to what I had seen earlier as the source of the smell. "That one. I'll have that! And all the other meat you have."

"Okay, noted Ma'am. Is that all?" I nodded. "Thank you, kindly wait and your order will arrive soon," the woman said before she left so I sat down again.

"I see, you like meats, Crystal. Are you sure you can consume all of that?" Auntie Zein asked.

"Hmm. Is that okay? Sorry, I ordered too much. I forgot that you just invited me ..." I replied shyly.

She smiled at me. "It's alright. I'm happy to meet a woman like you who isn't picky about food. You don't worry about getting fat. Duhh! bodies are so important in women."

I just smiled too.

"By the way, I already informed Zion that you're with me. At first, he was surprised and angry but sooner, he calmed down. I haven't told you yet that you came out wearing that hahaha," I was stunned when I saw Auntie laughed.

Now, she reminds me of my Mom. Aww, I miss her so much, it was so long ago when she died and she was the only one who can truly understand me.

"Do you have a child?" she was obviously shocked by my question.

"Why do you ask?"

"I'm just curious to know. You reminded me of my mother. You're both laughed like that," I explained with a smile.

She straightened us up and put her chin on her hands. "Well, I don't have a child but I wish to have one. Specially, a daughter. Maybe that's why I'm so comfortable with you. Wouldn't your mother be angry if I kidnapped you from her?"

I know it was a part joke but I didn't laugh. "No, she wouldn't mind," I responded.

She was shocked. "Why? You're such a lovely lady. I'm sure she misses you."

"Yeah, I know. But she's already gone and I'm happy wherever she is now," I said sadly with a smile.

She was silent. She look at me in mercy then grab my hand. "I'm sorry to hear that."

"Why don't you treat me like I'm your mother? I'm sure we both get along. Is that okay? Don't be sad. I'm sorry for reminding you about her," she was sincere.

"It's fine," I replied in a low tone.

"Oh! Look, our foods are here," she said with a smile, I turned to what she was pointing at and saw two men coming with our orders.

After putting everything down, Auntie Zein handed me the food.

"Eat a lot, my child..."