Chapter 6: Damaged & Secret

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Chapter 6: Damaged & Secret

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Amoy woke up the next day around 5 am, Darius laid beside her sleeping soundly, she sighed wishing she had the ability to sleep that peacefully to look that free. She couldn't remember the last time she had a good night sleep.

Pushing the sheets off she immediately felt a huge weight on her chest knowing the stressful day she had ahead of her, she was careful not to wake up Darius as she walked slowly and quietly to the bathroom, reaching her destination she softly closed the door behind herself.

Turning to the sink she decided to wash her face to wake herself up, it really helped as she looked into the mirror, her brown eyes were pale along with her chestnut skin from the lack of food she ate during her time here. Amoy had an eating disorder, she had it from a young age which came from the constant comments about her body, she was a very chubby child, her family never missed an opportunity to comment on it nor did the children from her school.

She learned to ignore it but it already damaged her, little by little she started to eat less, so much so her body got used to it, if she even tried to eat more her body would reject the food making her rush to the bathroom to empty her stomach.

She closed her eyes taking a deep breath trying to focus on something more positive, her 4B hair was tucked away in a black bonnet, she had no clue how she was going to do her hair but she would worry about that after her shower, stripping out of her clothes she stepped into the shower cleaning herself.

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William sat in his room working away on his computer, he was too caught up in his work he hadn't slept a wink that and because he had a lot on his mind thinking about what Emerald had told him yesterday.

-Flashback-

"You got nervous at the mention of Atwood, what are you not telling me?" His son in law asked even more curious and confused as ever, William knew Emerald had only come here to make his life harder by talking to Darius.

"Darius, I'm not keeping anything from you, seems like Emerald has gotten into your head, don't overthink it, son." William patted him on the shoulder before walking over to Emerald who was engaged in a conversation with a few people.

He leaned into her ear whispering, "What did you say to Darius?" She placed a smile on her face as she spoke to the people in front of her.

"Excuse me, I'll see you all around." Some of them gave them inquiring looks while William held her hand leading her outside away from everyone.

"What did you say to him?" Emerald sighed.

"Don't worry I didn't tell him your secret." He looked up at her shocked at how she figured it out.

"How-"

"It was very easy and I just told him Daniel was in the hospital and the Atwoods are notorious for their jewellery business and Daniel made me this necklace, no need to worry." William ran his hand through his hair, stressed out.

"What if he decides to learn more about the Atwood family? About Daniel? What if he finds out? Why did you even mention Daniel?"

"I think he deserved to know that his-"

"Don't even mention it here, I have to go back before he-"

"Finds out? That's never going to happen, and bringing me out here after we talked wasn't a bright idea he'll just get even more curious. Go back to the party and enjoy yourself, just act normal." She told him with a smile.

"You're right but no more talking to him, promise?" She sighed.

"That's a promise I won't be able to keep, I should get going, enjoy your night William, try not to drink too much, I know how much Elizabeth hates it."

"Which is exactly why I do it, goodbye Emerald. Stay out of trouble, please."

"That's another promise I can't keep."

-End of flashback-

He knew there was so little he could do to keep the secret he was entrusted just that, a secret. He also knew there was someone he could keep Emerald in check.

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Darius and Amoy's family sat in the breakfast room eating while engaging in conversation. Amoy's father had decided to skip out on dinner today, why? She had no clue, but Amoy suspected it was because he had no desire in being around his family. Elizabeth cleared her throat catching everyone's attention, all falling quiet as they waited for her to speak.

"Today we will be announcing the winner, of last night's challenge." She said, Elizabeth looked at her butler, he cleared his throat ready to speak. Darius had to admit this was giving off Survivor vibes.

"Trinity secured 10 deals, Paul secured 13 while Amoy secured 17." Elizabeth glared at Amoy well everyone did except Darius and the butler he was trying to avoid eye contact with her grandmother feeling her sending daggers his way. She whispered something to him he gave her a brief nod as he cleared his throat.

"With that being said Amoy is now in 4th place with 34 points, Paul is in 1st with 56 points and Trinity in 2nd with 50 points. For the rest of you, do the math to find your place."

1. Paul - 56

2. Trinity - 50

3. Olivia - 35

4. Amoy - 34

5. Zavana - 33

6. Thomas - 28

Amoy lets out a sigh knowing that was absolute bullshit she could tell by the way her grandmother smiled. "The challenges are over. For now, Amoy I want you and him out of my house." Her family snickered, Zavana whispered this to Thomas loud enough for Amoy to hear.

"I see grandmother is prepping her for early banishment."

"Amoy bring your father with you too, his presence is tiring."

"There is no need mother, I'm already leaving, Amoy, Darius should I wait for you?" His daughter shook her head rising from her seat going to him.

"No father, I'll call George." And by George, she meant her driver, he gave her a brief hug and Darius a slight nod in acknowledgement before leaving. "Darius come we should start packing."

"Actually your useless husband will be cleaning up," Elizabeth informed them, Darius sent Amoy a soft smile telling her to go before he started cleaning.

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After a good hour, Darius entered their room, Amoy sat on the bed zipping up his suitcase as she turned his way. "Good you're done."

"Sorry I took so long, they kept eating and spilling drinks." She rolled her eyes annoyed for him.

"My family is shitty I know and here this was in the closet on the ground." She held out the piece of paper with Emerald's number.

"Thanks." He said while placing the paper in his pocket making sure it stayed there, she nods going to the bathroom taking her products from the drawers. "You didn't have to pack my bag." He told her, checking if everything was inside.

"I didn't mind and I didn't want you to make our stay even longer." She walked back into the room with a bunch of skincare products, she placed them into her bag carefully.

"Thank you again." She nods, Darius turned back to his suitcase deciding to keep quiet as it looked like she didn't want to talk. Even though that was quite the opposite, Amoy was actually happy someone had thanked her and appreciated her for the first time in a long time, but she couldn't tell him that because she knew he would start to catch feelings and get attached and she couldn't have that, plus she had more pressing matter to think about.

Like how she was going to win a challenge that no one wanted her to win.

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End Of Chapter 6: Damaged & Secret

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