32 - Henli

He just smiled and shrugged. "Want to come with me?"

"Are you going to elope?"

"What?"

"Where are we going?" she asked lazily.

"To Zyd."

Suddenly her face lit up at what he said. She nodded quickly and apologized in front of him to get dressed. She frowned at the motorbike that popped up on her. They won't ride in a car? She shrugged, she's not artistic.

Lianne almost died of nervousness at Zig's speed. Is there no LTO here in Pennsylvania? I think this pest man will kill her who did nothing but steal the lane. So, when they arrived at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, where the Pittsburgh Penguins were practicing, she chased her breath and angrily hit the young man on the head.

She arranged her hair first before they went inside. They simply walked the young man over and sat in the arena bleachers near the glass where the Pittsburgh Penguins were busy playing on the ice rink. She suddenly blushed when Zyd's gaze met her when she looked at her behavior. She smiled and immediately waved at him, but instead of smiling at her, she got no reaction.

"Ouch!" Zig acts as if he is hurt next to her and she was inoculated.

"Wanna die?" she growled at him.

She fell silent and suddenly Zig opened his cellphone as if nothing had happened. "Breaking news: Woman died from a broken heart."

Annoyed, she slapped it. Sometimes Zig's presence is really annoying. She couldn't quite imagine that she loved him before. Like, ewww! She turned to Zyd and silently watched.

"You're a real man!" she retorted, annoyed. She waits for him until they finish practicing and they will talk about it. Its lime strength prevented her even though it was his fault. He tempted her, and as a woman it was hard on her part! She is fragile at times- and her weakness is also debilitating.

Zig and Lianne watched the practice for two hours and the coach also scolded Zyd several times for always failing. The man didn't play the role of captain and centerman, he couldn't during his practice.

"We need to go, Elhouette. My brother Zyd looks frustrated-"

"No." She started to step into the locker.

Not following Zig's lead, she remained chill sitting on the bleacher. Pittsburgh players looked around when they saw her. Most of these were impressed and did not immediately regain sight. She smiled kindly and said hello to them. Kodi approached her first and smiled at him. Others followed and introduced themselves one by one.

"Move!"

Everyone was stunned by Zyd's loud voice. They immediately stood up as she did, raising an eyebrow and refraining from speaking. She waited for him to approach her. "What brought you here?"

"I'm your wife. Do I need to explain that?"

The strong temptations and taunts of his teammates resounded but also quickly calmed down when Zyd looked down at his teammates. "Let's go home."

"Which home, Zyd?" she asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Our home." he emphasized the word 'our' and without a word he touched her hand then pulled her away.

Everyone shouted and she only gave them a sweet smile before Zyd finally pulled her out.

"Why are you here?"

She raised an eyebrow at its straight tagalog. Miracle, shaking! "Is it forbidden? It's not obvious Zyd, that you're avoiding me. Wow! Clearing these things out with the two of us, it's like you're the loser."

He deepened his gaze on her and quietly carried into an empty area that had no people and started to speak again. "You deserved those punishment, Elhouette."

"Punishment-punishment you bastard. First and foremost, in our contract you have many forbidden things to do but all of that, you disobeyed. What's Zyd, huh?"

He slumped and leaned on the side as he stared at her intently. "But you enjoyed it."

She could not answer it casually. She blushed and couldn't immediately think of what to say. Bullsh*t man. Who would be the girl that won't enjoy it if it was more delicious to take her? The only thing that she was annoyed about is that, why is he avoiding her, she was the virgin here.

"I will really enjoy it! You're crazy, huh? You just claimed me until you ran out of sp-" He immediately pulled her and covered her mouth.

"Fuck!"

She immediately removed his hand that covered her mouth and angrily looked at the man. "What! I'm still talking."

"I'm fucking tired."

She was momentarily taken aback by what he said and stared at the man's face. He was obviously tired, deep eyebags and a few days of not shaving. What happened? He looks like he has been captured?

"I need rest. Let's talk some time later." Zyd stands properly. He looked at her from head to toe then began to step forward. He left her forever.

She suddenly felt pain at what Zyd had done but Lianne didn't stop. She calmed herself and took a deep breath. Okay, fine! If he doesn't want to talk to her politely, he can go there. She didn't chase the man anymore; she went to Zig who was waiting for her. She immediately pulled the young man and marched away.

Ever since she talked to Zyd at the Complex, he hasn't come home again. That said, they will talk some time later but no Zyd appears! The week has ended but there's no Zyd she didn't go where he was practicing and had his game. She let the man do what he wanted in his life.

Well, it's just a plain casual sex. Like the first time something happened to them, that's it. After all, it's Pennsylvania. People here thinks that sex is just a game and she need to train herself. She is not that special to think that Zyd will look at her differently. Nonsense! She doesn't even watch NHL games anymore. For what? She could just bother Zyd's face that had the courage to avoid her.

Earlier she said goodbye to Lula and Tacu , she is going out. She was going to the Coffee Shop like she always does. Lianne only talked to Hera and Trixie politely but she couldn't really talk about what happened because Trixie would literally tell it to everyone by chance. Lianne ordered three coffees for the three of them because there were no customers, so they talked first.

"What, have you ever talked to your trap husband?" Trixie asked.

She pulled Trixie's hair. Seriously trapped, eh. She's the one who's trapped here. "No. I was busy, 'no. He has his life, I have mine too."

Hera immediately appealed, "Ows? Eh, why are you so sleepy? Doesn't he stay with you every night?"

"Or your land is a cassava plantation? No, as in nothing?"

Her gaze deepened on the two as she glanced at them and ignored the unbridled mouths. Lianne turned her gaze outside and slowly sipped her coffee.

"Why is it so bitter?"

"Black coffee, that's why it's bitter. That's how bitter your life is with Captain.

Hera immediately slapped her when she saw that Lianne was stunned. It's possible to be like this but there is sugar, eh. Add a few more tablespoons of sugar plus creamer to make their relationship with Zyd better! Simple equations, more difficult.

Moments later they were both surprised when Henrik came in and ordered a Latte. The young man's face brightened when he saw her and did not hesitate to approach him.

"Min Dam! How are you? It's been a while" he smiled and sat down in front of her.

Just like before, he has his good looks, especially the young man's beautiful eyes have not faded. "I'm doing okay. And you?" She smiles kindly.

"Not okay. We've been practicing a lot lately for the incoming playoffs."

"Playoffs?"

He nodded, "Stanley Cup playoffs, an elimination tournament in the NHL," he sighed, "It consists of 4 rounds of best of 7 series to determine the league champion and the winner of the Stanley Cup," the tiredness was obvious in his voice. but he still forced him to act okay in front of her.

"You look exhausted. You should've rested instead of talking to me here."

He just smiled and didn't speak. They waited for his ordered coffee while Trixie's eyes glazed over at her. She was threatened to be stabbed in the neck. She stared at the woman and frowned at her.

"May I ask something?"

She sipped her bitter coffee first before smiling. "Yeah, sure."

"What's the cause of that sadness?" he pointed to her eye. "Problem?"

She quickly averted her gaze. She is not sad. "I'm okay, no worries," she looked at him again, "So, you have no practice today?"

He shrugged and sipped his coffee. "I'm starting to lose focus these past days."

"But why?"

He smiled affectionately and did not answer her question. When he finished drinking coffee, he invited her to go to a Pet Shop if she wanted to. She didn't act anymore, she immediately agreed and she didn't do anything. They are friends with the young man and that depends on the eyes of judgment and gossip about what they think.

Henrik and I went to the Pet Shop near the BookStore. That said, he will give a gift to her sister, a Husky Dog. While she? Just squeeze on cats and kittens. But she suddenly falls in love with the stunning Maine Coon cat in a cage. Excited, she approached it and loaded even taboo.

"How cute." Her eyes formed a heart as the cat miraculously did not bite her. She even caressed her and kissed her on the cheek! Gone, her heart melted and her money was in danger.

"Do you like it?"

She nodded tearfully. "Yes, the case is expensive!" The price of the cat she was holding was depressing.

"Then we'll take it. I know you love kitties. Remember those street cats we saw?"

She smiled at him 'that part they ate at the restaurant. Exactly as they exit, there are two cats playing on the side of the road and the cute one. She couldn't help herself, she approached 'em and played for a while. While Henrik was soothingly watching her, Zyd frowned.

"Hey, Elhouette!"

She turned to see who had called her name. She saw Zig smiling broadly and seemingly covering the entire universe. He just arrived and immediately smiled at her, 'they are not close.

"What are you doing here?" her eyebrow raised.

"I own this Pet Shop," he replied calmly. He started to wear a white coat and a name plate was placed; Dr. ZC. McCluskey DVM.

She was surprised by what she saw. Is he a veterinarian? It wasn't obvious on the young man's face, because he looked like a bad boy next-door. But who cares, she doesn't care. She scolded Zig when they were able to pay, they left immediately but he gave her a scary look. Indicating that she had broken up with Zyd.

"What are you going to name her?" Henrik asked her when they got back to his car. He carries the cute Husky while she never lets go of the cat. Henrik is really smart! May the Lord take kindness. The young man actually paid for the cat and paid a large amount for it. He allegedly gave it as a friendly gift. This sweet friend is thrilling! She shuddered at the cat.

"I name her-" she thought for a moment, "Henli."

She laughed. "Henli?" He opened the backseat door and placed the dog cage inside. "Why did you name her that way?" He faced her and opened the door to the passenger seat for her.

"It's Henrik and Lianne." she simply answered and went inside. Henrik did not understand what she said and was stunned for a while. "You okay?"

"Yeah." he smiled.

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