Twenty Four

The other girls were also quiet, waiting for my response.

"I'm not sure, Hannah; I'm just in my office; but if you want to know where he is and which women he meets, you can come in," I said.



"What am I going to do there?" she asked.



"I'm thinking about getting you all into the office to work because you're not just lying down inside the mansion; you have to explore," I explained.



"Miss?" they all exclaimed at the same time.

"Yes, even if your courses don't fit, it's okay; you'll learn to work there later on; Randolf told me that the company is hiring a lot of people; the company has expanded," I said.

"Okay, miss, thank you."



"Let's get dressed, Genie, so we can start hiking," I said as I led the way into the room.



I was already dressed, wearing leggings and a hooded sweatshirt, as well as my black rubber shoes, when the door burst open and Devora entered.



"I'll take your backpack, Miss," she said, taking my belongings all at once.


"I'm the one to carry that, that's not heavy, "I said.

"No, Miss, it's just me, so you don't have to bring anything; I know you shouldn't be used to hiking, and the road isn't flat but bumpy," she said once she was out of the room.

Then I went outside with her. We've already begun walking. And Devora was correct. We did not travel well, but there was water and the road was in poor condition. I began to perspire. I only see trees. But I haven't been scared yet.



"Hopefully, the next time we come here, we'll all have boyfriends so that someone can carry our luggage, especially the weight of the tumblers," Lazzy complains.



"You don't need a boyfriend, Lazz, but you do need a butler, or in other words, a helper," Laica replied.


"Why did you bring so much water?" I asked them.

"We're easily thirsty, Miss. There are coconuts here. But we don't know how to climb," said Devora.

"Where are we going?" I asked.



"We're close to the stream. It's nice there." Laica replied.

"What time is it?" I asked.

"It's four o'clock in the afternoon."

"We didn't know the time. I'm hungry. I forgot to eat earlier. "



"We have food."

And I heard the rushing water coming from the waterfall. And I saw a small house made of bamboo walls above the tree. Are we here yet? Whose house is that?"

"Miss, we did it, and we can sleep there now. It's nice," Devora replied.

"Really, over the tree? Isn't it scary to go along that ladder?" I asked.



"No, we used big trees there. And then the air is nice when you're upstairs. You want to go up, Miss? Let's eat first, "said Lizzy.

"I'm scared of going up there. I'm not afraid of heights, but I don't think I can. I might fall." my answer.

"That's okay, Miss because you fell at the bottom. It's more surprising if you fall from the top." Genie's office.

"So funny," I said. I was so hungry that I tried to climb. My feet were twisting. I could feel the trembling of my whole body.

"Take it easy, Miss, we'll help you," said Devora.



"Don't follow me. Just one at a time. Maybe when we all go up, the stairs will be destroyed. " I said.

I breathed a sigh of relief when I finally reached the balcony of the house. I sat down in great fear and nervousness. Half an hour later, we were all inside the house and started eating.



It was five o'clock in the afternoon when I thought about leaving the classroom. I found Duke in the hallway.



"I thought you weren't going home?" he asked me.

I just finished something. So I don't have to take it home anymore. "My answer." While carrying my laptop and bag, Duke and I walked out of the school. I was shocked when I saw Mitch talking to Amara in the distance.

"Are they still there?" I asked Duke.

"Sure."

Mitch didn't text me that she was going to school here. Duke and I waved. Duke grinned at me, frowning at me.

"What do you feel every time you go out of school tired and you see such a smile like that?" Duke asked me.



I didn’t answer Duke’s question. I just kept walking closer to Mitch. I kissed her cheek. And I smiled at Amara with that sweet smile looking at us. I know he already knows that Mitch and I already have a relationship.

"Why didn't you say you were coming here?" I asked.



Mitch's eyes rolled.

"I don't want to disturb you. So I just came here without you knowing. Because I know you're busy, " Mitch replied.



That would have bothered you if he had just seen you in that order and disappeared suddenly. "You're so handsome," said Amara.

Duke laughed too.

"Have you just realized, sweetheart, that you've just seen Zander's handsomeness?" Duke asked.

"Mitch would be sorry if Zander hadn't become her," Mitch bowed, but later smiled.


"I have no plans to let him go," Mitch replied.





I smiled because I agreed with Mitch's statement. Duke gave me a thumbs up with a wink when I looked at him. But it appears that I have a rival with him. Mitch frowned at me once more.


"Why?" Duke asked.


"She saw the woman you used to date waiting outside the school; I wonder who she was waiting for here?" Amara responded.


Davianna, what else did you do at school? I told her she shouldn't expect anything from me. She's simply making shambles. It's a good thing Mitch isn't angry with me right now.



"Are we dating today?" Amara asked.



"It's okay. Where can we eat? I'm getting hungry," Mitch said, holding my arm.



We were already on our way to Duke's car. When I opened the door to Mitch's, he came in. I, too, followed it.



"Next time, Zander, we'll get in the car first," Duke said.

"Do you already have a car?" Mitch whispered to me.



"My mother's boyfriend gave that car to me," I said.



I didn't mention Mitch or tell her about my life. But I slowed down at first. I also plan to introduce her to my mother and Uncle Augusto.



"Really?"

"Yes, I don't want to accept it because I'm ashamed. But she insists. You know, that's how it is when still dating, right? " I whispered too.



"No offense intended. Where is your father? " Mitch asked as she leaned her head on my shoulder.

I kissed her hair.



"I haven't had a father in a long time. I wasn't a teacher when he died. So it's a pity that he didn't catch up with me being successful, " I said.

"Don't be sad. We can't control our lives. So all we can do is accept your father's fate, "said Mitch.

I nodded.

"I lost my temper last night. I thought you were already upset with me," I said.

"No, I understand you're busy. But my phone didn't work, "said Mitch.



"That's why I called you. So I thought you were angry with me. "



"Expect me not to be a hindrance to your work, "said Mitch.

"Thank you, I love you," I said.



"I love you too."



I smiled because I could feel the sincerity in Mitch’s voice when she said she loved me too. I think I was traumatized by what Davianna did to me, so I get angry because when I don't want her anymore, she shows up to me.