The Curse - 06

Leona was surprised when she felt the sunlight that had entered her room. She thought she'd set the five o'clock alarm again. It can't be right, she wakes up late? 

Slowly, Leona's eyes opened. She glanced carefully at the room she was in. Right. The sun is shining now. That means, Leona wakes up later than usual. Leona reached for her alarm clock. And her eyes immediately widened when he saw the shortest hand of the clock was already pointing to eight. 

"Whatt???" She squealed in surprise. It's surprising, because her consciousness hasn't fully recovered yet, she immediately went to the closet to get a change of clothes, then went into the bathroom. And in the bathroom, Leona continued to curse her stupidity. 

She had never woken up this late. Previously, the alarm had always worked fine. What was wrong that the clock that had accompanied her for years didn't wake her up? 

After bathing and wearing clothes, Leona immediately came out of the room. She remembered very well that last night William asked her to be a servant in this apartement. 

Is the man awake? What if when he wakes up, he sees an empty dining table? What will happen to Leona after this? 

Leona jogged. She going to the kitchen. She had to quickly prepare breakfast for William and himself. 

Late... 

"Good morning, Leona," said one of the men at the dinner table. 

"Morning, Ethan," Leona replied as she stepped hesitantly towards the dining table.

"Sit down! William made breakfast for us," said Ethan. 

Leona swallowed hard saliva. She could only surrender when Ethan pulled out a chair for her. 

"Sorry," Leona squeaked when she was perfectly seated. 

However, not a word came out of William's mouth. Making Leona feel even more uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the clueless Ethan was bewildered. Why should Leona apologize to William? What really happened between them? Very weird. Even though only last night Ethan left the two of them. 

The silence made Ethan even more curious. Especially when Leona never eats the dish in front of her. In fact, soon the time for breakfast will be over. 

"You don't want to eat your food, Leona?" asked Ethan carefully. 

Leona looked up at Ethan, then turned to William who now seemed still focused on his food. Reflexively, Ethan followed the direction of the girl's gaze. He was starting to understand now. He followed Leona's behavior, staring at William until the man snorted in annoyance because he felt being watched by the other two. 

"What's your problem?" annoyed William, while looking at Leona and Ethan in turn. Leona and Ethan were both silent. Making William sigh harshly. 

"Don't you intend to eat your food immediately? Eat it! I've worked hard to make it," William said to Leona. 

A bright smile immediately appeared on Leona's face. The girl immediately took the spoon and fork that had been prepared, then ate the dish in front of her. 

Ethan smiled slightly at the interaction of the two humans nearby. After that, he resumed his activities which had previously been delayed. 

William finished his meal earlier than the other two. The man stood up, about to take his plate to the sink, however, Leona's voice interrupted him first. 

"Will, leave that on the table," Leona said.

William was silent for a moment. However, he immediately took his hand away from the plate. 

"You have to wash it immediately after you finish your dish. I don't like there are piles of dirty dishes in my apartment," William ordered. 

Leona nodded quickly. She also used to wash her own dishes immediately after she ate. It doesn't matter if from now on the laundry adds a few dishes. 

"You did the dishes?" asked Ethan after William had left. Leona nodded. 

"You too. Just leave the plate there later! I'll wash it all," Leona asked. 

"Ah... I'm not used to having the dishes washed. Besides, I'm sorry for you," said Ethan. 

"Hey it's just washing dishes. I've been used to doing it since I was child. Maybe you don't know, but I come from a very simple family, and I've been used to doing the house alone since I was child," Leona replied with a sweet smile. 

Ethan gaped at Leona's beauty when she smiled. He did not deny that during this time he met many beautiful women. But Leona was different. It's not just beautiful on her outside. But there was really something about her that caught the attention of those around her. Like William. 

"Ethan, are you dropping me off at work?" asked William interrupting. Ethan looked up quickly, then nodded. 

"Let me have a drink," said Ethan as he took the glass of water in front of him. 

"Work? You also work in the office?" Leona asked. She didn't know much about the person who had been one of her idols. So far she has admired him only as an actor on the screen, without needing to know his life behind the camera. 

"Don't joke, Leona! There's imposible you don't know him?" shocked Ethan. Meanwhile, William still maintained his dry expression. 

"What do you know?" Leona was confused as she turned to the two men in turn. 

Ethan stared in disbelief at Leona. He seemed to doubt what he had just heard. How could there be anyone in this country who didn't know William Redorge's status as director and main heir to the famous R Corp? 

"Why are you silent? There's really something important that-" 

"Never mind, not a big deal." William cut off Leona's words. 

Leona screeched in confusion. Not long after, a burst of laughter broke out from in front of Leona. He is Ethan. Leona felt even more strange. It was unusual for Ethan to be so expressive, even to laugh so loudly. 

"Well you don't know William, Leona. William Redorge. A very famous action film actor and-" 

"Yeah I know that. He's a famous actor, and?" 

"Come on, Ethan! Let's go quickly!" interrupted William. 

Ethan cleared his throat. After that he rose from his position. 

"Okay, Miss Russell, looks like I have to go now, before the ferocious wolf attacks me," said Ethan.

William glared at his cousin and assistant. Ethan could always call him a 'wolf' in front of Leona. What if the girl gets suspicious? 

But, unexpectedly, Leona just nodded her head with a smile. Allowing William to heave a sigh of relief. Turns out she didn't really think much of Ethan's rambling words.

"Let's go!" William said then walked out of the dining room. Without waiting any longer, Ethan immediately followed his cousin. Until Leona was alone in the room. Leona chuckled, 

"A wolf? That suits him. His personality is quite similar to that of a wolf. His aura is scary, his gaze is sharp, and don't forget, he likes meat," Leona muttered before shoving the food into her mouth casually. 

The girl didn't know if what came out of Ethan's mouth wasn't a figurative word. Yup, currently Leona is living with a werewolf, who might turn violent without Leona knowing. 

After eating, Leona rushed to wash her and the two men's tableware. After that, she does other housework such as sweeping, mopping, and others. 

When she first opened the door to Willian's room, Leona felt a different air from other rooms. But as much as possible she continued to think positively. She was also very careful not to let any of William's belongings move or get dirty because of her. Because she knew William wouldn't like it. 

If she thinks about the difference in the aura of William's room with the other rooms, Leona just kept on convincing herself that it was only natural, because William was a boy, and even the smell of his perfume must have spread throughout the room. 

"Maybe it's the effect of the perfume, so the room looks weird like this," Leona muttered, not wanting to bother. 

She immediately left the room and cleaned another room. 

"If your goal is to make me a servant in this apartment so that I don't feel comfortable living, you're wrong, William. Things like this are not a problem for me at all, compared to me having to leave this place and risk my own life out there," Leona said when she lay down on the sofa after he cleaned the entire room of this house. 

Leona remembered something! She took out her phone, then looked for a name in her contacts. William. 

He texted the man asking for her office address, because Leona had intended to bring him lunch. Think of it as an apology because Leona woke up so late that she didn't have time to make breakfast for them. 

After five minutes, William read the message. But the man seemed to have no intention of replying. Leona snorted in annoyance. Why was he so cold towards her? Even though he had tried her best to be nice to him.

However, not long after, Leona's cell phone rang. There is an incoming message from an unknown number. 

'Hey, Leona. It's me, Ethan. William asked me to pick you up here at half past twelve. So get ready and don't forget to bring William's order!'

Leona smiled reading the message. She immediately saved Ethan's number before she forgot. 

But, wait! Order? What did William order? Even the man did not answer the message earlier. Leona typed in a reply to Ethan, 

'William ordered what should I bring? Is there anything he needs?' 

'I don't know for sure. But he said you just offered him something, and he asked you to bring it here.' 

Leona burst out laughing. You mean lunch? Prestige of men. Accepting the offer directly was prestige, it had to go through Ethan first. With great enthusiasm, Leona immediately cooked lunch for herself, William and Ethan. Everything had to be ready before Ethan came.

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To becontinued... 

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