Tamed By The Boss

13. Gathering strength.

Aurora's POV

“Aura.”

I opened my eyes and found Macey laying beside me.

“What are you doing here? If Maze or her mother would see you, she would create a scene,” I said, sitting with a sigh.

“Did you get drunk? Or something else happened?” I said as I couldn't recollect any event from last night. My head was throbbing and my chest was pounding.

“You are at my place. Don't you remember this?” Macey asked as I negatively shook my head.

“You showed up at my home in the middle of the night and before I could have asked anything, you fainted. So I took you in.”

I closed my eyes as I recollected how after pushing Asher away, I was walking without any destination in my mind.

I don't even know how I ended up here. Perhaps I didn't want to go to my place as I would have needed to see Maze.

“What happened? Does Maze again do something to you? Or her mother did something?” Macey cupped my face as my eyes turned glassy.

“She,” I burst into the cry and hugged Macey tightly.

“I am sorry. I should have listened to your advice.”

“Aura, what happened?” Macey patted my cheek however, I was crying and saying sorry to her.

I couldn't understand how I could get such a huge betrayal. How could I not understand that a guy like Marcus would come behind me? I should have understood that game.

Several minutes later, when I felt out of breath, Macey broke the hug and patted my cheeks.

“Relax or else you are going to fall ill and then you will fail the examination.”

I hummed, leaning my head against the bed support. She kept pillows behind my back and moved from there.

After some time, she came with a coffee mug in her hand.

“Drink this and get some energy.”

I pressed my lips together, and grabbed the coffee mug, and sipped saying, “Sorry for distributing your sleep also for acting strange.”

“We are friends, it is okay, sometimes you can act like an old woman who forgets things,” she glared at me as I gave her a small smile.

“Now say what happened to you, old woman?” She asked after some time.

“Marcus was cheating on me with Maze, not only this, he even wanted to make videos of me so he could get some money.”

I covered my face as I couldn't face her. I feel embarrassed.

“Are they even human? Let me tell my mother, she can be b***h but she hates cheaters,” Macey said through her gritted teeth.

“I don't know but now I don't want to go home. I won't be able to see Maze’s face,” I covered my face as I couldn't get where I would go.

“And I don't want to involve your mother as she already doesn't like me. She thinks I am a bad influence.”

“My mother affects my brain. Well, you say what is your plan?”

“Also, did you confront her?”

“I wish I could let you stay at my place but you know my mother. She comes anytime and then creates some scenes or the worst she brings men with her.”

Macy frowned. I held my breath and said, “I got the job. So I am thinking of staying in a hostel until my joining won't happen.”

“Moreover, I have to prepare for my exams. I can't let Marcus or Maze affect my career otherwise I might end up getting screwed.”

Since age 10, I have only dreamt of getting a job in a prestigious company, and now my dream has come true. How could I let others harm it?

“And about confronting them, I should first reach that position where I can confront them without any fear.”

“Are you sure about your decision? You never live alone so,” Macey held my hands. “Moreover, do you think Maze and her mother would let you go? They would never like to lose a servant.”

“I don't know but I don't even want to go there. You say how would I be able to watch her? I am not in a position to do anything for her but yes, Macey, I promise one day I would make her kneel. She would pay for my tears.”

“And to get out of that house, I have a plan. I know Maze's mother won't let me go but Maze can as I hold off something on her.”

Macey didn't say anything. She stood taking the cup and moved from there. Perhaps she doesn't trust my words.

If I am honest, I also don't trust myself. However, I hope I can become stronger.

*************

After finalizing a room, I came in front of my house. I pressed my lips together, drawing a long breath.

I knocked on the door with hesitancy and crossed my fingers praying to not see Maze.

“Where were you for the whole time?”

Mrs. Carter opened the door, eyed me. She was about to hold my wrist however, I stepped back bowing my head.

“I met with an accident,” I muttered.

“Is it? Why did you survive? You should have died so I wouldn't have to see your face,” she said through her gritted teeth.

I lifted my head and looked at her with tears in my eyes. I understand her hate for me but I don't understand how she can utter such words.

“Well, I don't have time to waste on you. I have to go out, so take care of the house and Maze. Nothing should have to happen to her,” she said, moving out.

I remained standing at my place for a while wondering what could happen to her daughter. I have to stay alert. What if Maze murder me with the help of her boyfriends.

Shaking my head, I entered the house. Maze came holding a beer bottle in her hand and jumped on the couch.

“Gosh! It was such a good day but seeing your not so pretty face, my mood got spoiled.”

“I need to get drunk.”

Ignoring her presence, I moved towards my room and sat on the bed.

“I am calling my boyfriend and some of his friends, so don't come out of your room otherwise the consequences won't be good for you,” Maze said, coming into my room.

“Which boyfriend?” I softly asked.

“Casually asking,” I shrugged my shoulders. “I have seen you with another guy. I am pretty sure Daniel doesn't know about this.”

“And when I am saying that I have seen you, another guy, I mean I have seen you kissing them.

“You?” Maze barged inside, and choked my neck.

“Got a tongue after spending a night outside like your slut mother.”

She choked my neck tighter and leaned towards my face.

“Am I slut?” I kept my finger over her forehead and pushed her away. “I don't remember sleeping with random guys. All I did for my entire life was cry or study.”

“But now I don't want to be in all this. All I want is a sorted life.”

“Is it my little sister? Why do you think that mom would let you go? She won't ever as she loves to see you crying, so I.”

“I know but I also know you love your life more than you love to see me crying, my elder sister.”

“What made you think that I would obligate you?” She smirked as I acted frowning.

“You know before coming here, I ran into Daniel. He was looking furious as someone hit his car. So I am thinking what if I run into him. I might tell him about your night outs with different guys.”

I stood, wrapping my hands around my chest.

“Maze, I promise if you don't come my way, I won't either. I am moving out today as I get my job and room.”

“Are you not flying high? Do you think your empty threat would work on me?” Maze chuckled.

To be honest, I was freaking out inside. I know I can't put up a fight with her at least for now. However, I recall how Asher told me that I am a strong person as I answered him back. So I am trying to act.

“Do you think I would give you any threat without any solid lead on my hands?”

“I retain some of your photos with different guys.”

“Is it? Why didn't you ever use it? Why today only?” She chuckled mirthlessly.

“Because I had some hopes from someone but now I am the only one who can help myself.”

“Well my darling sister, do you remember that guy who helped me in the fest?”

Listening to my words, her face got pale. Did something happen? Umm, whatever, I don't care.

“I handed him some of your photos and told me if I don't come before dawn, he can mail them to Daniel.”

Maze clenched her jaws; however, she didn't say anything to me.

“So can I pack my luggage?” I asked after some time.

“Get out of here before I change my mind,” she turned towards the door.

“What would you tell your mother?” I asked.

“None of your business. I would handle my mother but keep your new guy away from us,” she said, leaving from there.

Why does something seem off? Sighing in annoyance, I packed my luggage.

After an hour, I reached outside my home in the hope of beginning a new life for me. I hope this life is easy as compared to what I lived earlier.

“Care to hope in, Ms. Carter?”

No, not again!

To be continued.