Chapter 2- The Mistress

Knock! Knock! “Bethany may I come in?” Vanessa asked in a sweet voice.

Arya opened the door. “What do you need? And it’s Arya.” She asks while not hiding her disgust for her.

Oh! I’m sorry. I know that you’re tired but, I just wanted to make sure if you’re comfortable and if you needed anything,” she replied sheepishly.

“No. I’m all good. Well if that’s all I’m going to rest. Good night!” she slammed the door shut.

Vanessa was filled with rage. She didn’t expect Arya to treat her that way.

 Hmp! You’re only arrogant now. Wait till I take your throne as Mrs. Brail! She said to herself and stormed away.

The next day, Arya woke up early to arrange her things when an unexpected call came.

“It feels like prison here!” Arya complained to Lira.

“It’s sad we didn’t even have the chance to say good bye.”

“You can come visit me here if you want. I can pay for your travel and you can stay here,” Arya said putting her phone between her shoulder and right ear. She started unpacking some of her belongings.

“Wow! It must be really nice to be the wife of a rich an.” Lira giggled.

“Hey!” Arya sighed, “Yeah, at least I wouldn’t have to worry about my life and future.”

Lira understands her and hoped the bet for her friend. ”Oh! I just remembered, how about your study?”

“Surprisingly, Eon agreed that I finish my studies.”

“That’s awesome! At least you wouldn’t have to be stocked in that mansion.”

“Yes! Anyway, I have to go. I need to enroll to anew school today. And you little owl, please sleep already. It’s already past 1 am in there; you still had work at 10 am.”

“Alright my fairy, call me anytime. I miss you!” They hang up.

Arya also finished unpacking her belongings that is enough in one luggage. She didn’t bring a lot, it’s not like she had a chance. She went downstairs for breakfast.

“Ah babe, you’re so silly,” she heard and saw the disgusting couples.

“Good morning, madam Arya,” the helpers greeted simultaneously upon seeing her. Eon and Vanessa looked in her direction. Arya nodded politely to the helpers and ignored the couple.

“Good morning, sis!” Vanessa greeted enthusiastically.

 Arya takes her seat and replied shortly, “Morning.”

“Please serve madam her food.” Eon called. The helpers hurried when they heard his domineering voice.

“So, Arya? Why do you have to change your name? You’re no longer in Syat City,’ Eon argued.

“I ike Arya better,”

“Oh sis, I heard that it is your stage name, when you performed in a night club.” Vanessa chided.

“Yeah,” Arya replied not minding the hidden insult in her hypocritical “sister” is hinting her.

“You must have a hard time in those five years. You have to please customers of any age, so you could earn money to support yourself,” Vanessa continued.

Eon looked at Arya’s unbothered face and teased her, “Is it true that you serve various men?”

Arya looked straight to his eyes and answered, “Yes, and they’re really good and energetic, too.”

Eon felt irritated and stared at her angrily. Arya didn’t mind her and continues eating.

Vanessa smiled at what she is seeing, “Darling, maybe sister is just joking. Here have some more of this.” Eon just kept quiet, calming his nerves. “Sis, you don’t have to say such joke early this morning,” she added.

 Arya smirked inwardly. Look who started the topic and putting the blame on me, she really is a bitch. “I’m not joking, I’m just confirming your words,” Arya replied not looking at her.

Vanessa was a bit flush; she didn’t expect Arya to fight back. “Sis, it’s not okay to entangle yourself with other men, knowing that you’re married,” Vanessa tried provoking her again.

Arya let out a mocking laugh, “Says the one who is a mistress. How shameless of you to say such words when you’re in this situation. You said I am married, yes-married to the man you’re sleeping. You even made yourself welcome on our wedding bed.” Arya countered. Vanessa’s face fell with surprise. Even eon was surprised by her remarks; a pang of guilt hit her. It made him irritated, so he growled, “Stop! Don’t you dare call Vanessa a mistress!”

“Oh! I’m sorry unfaithful husband. I didn’t mean to hurt your woman. I’m sorry, your wife is a little impolite,” she answered sarcastically.

Eon was dumbfounded by the reality Arya is trying to point out. They all just kept quiet and continued with their breakfast.

Vanessa is so angry that she couldn’t even chew her food. But she had to stay the angel that she is in front of Eon. She had to sacrifice a little of her pride, she will surely get back at Arya in the right time.

Arya mocked how hypocritical Vanessa is, in her mind. She can clearly see her anger for her, she may be an actress but not as good as the goddess of movie.

“Jon will be driving you to the new school,” Eon said bringing her mind back to present. She just nodded in response not even sparing a look at him.

“When did you start attending school?” Vanessa asks shockingly, she didn’t expect this lowlife to be attending college. She was so envious.

“Five years ago,” Arya replied, enjoying the jealous face of Vanessa.

“Oh, I thought you hate school, you were a juvenile in high school. That is why our parents didn’t send you to college because you always skip school,” Vanessa attempted another attack for Arya. During their high school days, Arya had to skip some of her classes because Vanessa’s mother would ask her for some errand regardless if she is in school or not. She needs to make many excuses, thus her teachers and classmates misunderstood her. There was one time when they saw her hanging out with the juvenile kids, when in fact she was just helping one the students who was being bullied by the group. And this created more understanding about Arya.

Arya chuckled, “Is that why you set me up to marry with Mr. Brail; drugged me and framed me for climbing on his bed, so that you can pay your huge debt?” Vanessa was surprised; it was a secret that only their family knew.

“What are you talking about?” Vanessa pretended to be surprise.

“Really, want to know why they did that and what happened to Vanessa after you broke up?” Arya changed her attention to Eon. Eon was a bit confused but at the same time he was curious. Arya never spoke to her that way, as if feeling a part of her secret, which he enjoyed.

“What happened?”

“Enough! Don’t believe her darling she’s lying!” Vanessa interrupted before Arya could answer.

Arya smiled with success, she is already done with her breakfast, “Thank you for the thrilling breakfast. I’m busy, so I won’t bother you anymore.” Then she went to collect her bag and headed out for her business.

Vanessa stared daggers at the disappearing figure of Arya. Eon was left confused.

“Is that why you set me up to marry with Mr. Brail; drugged me and framed me for climbing on his bed, so that you can pay your huge debt?”

“Really, want to know why they did that and what happened to Vanessa after you broke up?”

The words said by Arya this morning occupied Eon’s mind even when attending his business. He already investigated the incident and confirmed that Bethany aka Arya willingly went into his room and seduced him.

Vanessa and her parents wouldn’t do such a thing. Eon thought to himself. Vanessa and Eon broke up because Vanessa was too busy with her career and she needed to focus. In addition, she needed to leave the country at that time because an opportunity abroad came to her and she badly needs to grab it. Even if they broke up, he never stopped supporting her parents so there is no way they will be having debts, as claimed by Arya. Still his gut feeling is making him want to dig on Vanessa’s parent’s background.

“Luke, it’s me. I want you to look up something for me. I’ll send the details to you later. Make sure to dig deep on this people.”

Right after he hangs up an incoming call immediately came. “Yes? Okay let her be, but make sure to follow her incognito, report to me immediately where she will go.”

What is that sly tigress up to? He thought in puzzlement.

Arya felt so happy after breakfast. Seeing Vanessa’s flustered face makes her happy. This is just the beginning! She said to herself.

“We’re here Madam,” Jon informed her.

“Thank you. You don’t need to wait for me, Jon. I’ll go home before dinner. I still have some personal business after this,” she said. Jon was a little hesitant because Eon told him to keep an eye on Arya. “You don’t have to worry, I already told this to Eon,” Arya added hoping the butler would fall for her little tricks.

Jon just nodded and started the car away, and Arya went to the Dean’s office in Psychology Department. Jon was still a little unsure so he confirmed with Eon. His boss told him to just follow her and report her movement. What a difficult job to be a butler, I also get to experience being a detective or a stalker.  He sighed deep inside.

“Mrs. Brail, I am expecting your arrival, I am Mr. Grey the Dean of the Psychology Department,” Dean Grey reach for a shake hand.

“Good morning Dean, nice to meet you,” Arya shook hands with him.

“Welcome to Cirk International University, you made the right choice in entering our university.”

“It’s my pleasure to study in such prestigious institution, Dean.”

“I have reviewed your credentials and it’s really impressive, Mr. Brail is lucky to have such an excellent wife”

“Thank you Dean. When can I start attending classes?”

“Lucky for you we haven’t started the school year, it will begin next week. There are no problems with the subjects from your previous school everything will be carried. You can finish your degree in half a year, Mrs. Brail,” the dean confirmed.

“Oh, you can just call me Arya, dean. Then I’m looking forward to studying here,” Arya beamed with excitement.

“I am also happy to have such a brilliant student. You may also get your schedule in the accounting office before you leave the building.”

“Thank you so much Dean I appreciate your kindness, I’ll get going then,” Arya bid good bye and went straight to the accounting office. Then she exited the building and hailed a taxi off to her next destination with a good mood.