THE WILL OF HEAVEN

CHAPTER TWO

-TRYIN' TO HOLD THINGS-

Street lights on. Cool wind passess through her window next to her skin. From her terrace, People were walking on the street, Some were humming and some were singing. Car's are also creating a big sound that irritates her ear. Closing Her window, Zeniel goes back to her bed. It was past eleven yet She wasn't still asleep even if her brother reassure her to keep an eye to her daughter while she needs to go home. Without michelle, Her bed feel's so empty. She lie on her bed and pretend to sleep, but her mind was teleporting, from present to her old days.

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"How is your family Zell?" It was friday, afternoon, and they were at the cafeteria of their school. She just look at lyn and said nothing. She continue to eat her lunch like she didn't hear anything from her friends.

"We know how hard it for you those events happens in your life, but please, don't neglect your studies..." Jen added. She hears but Compared to what she's been in, She just feel like nothing matters much. Her family situation affect her much.

"What was our next subject?"

"P.e"

After hearing, She immediately stand without throwing a glance back at her friends. She forgot something 9in their room. It was her backpack. She walk to a long path in the hallway next to the upstairs of their building. It wasn't consume much time before she reach their room. The door was quite closed a bit so she opens the room silently, only to find, Daryl, Her latest Suitor, was kissing intimately with her classmate, Oli. The two were busy kissing each other to the point that they don't even notice her presence at all. Clapping Her hands twice, She speak with full of sarcasm.

"You haven't tell me, You guys were flirting with each other.."

The two look surprised, Oli's cheek blushed.

"Zeniel... It's not what you-"

"You don't need to explain, I was just curious how did you even get a filter of your face to do that while busy and desperately courting me.." She smirk and turn her head to oli, who was just being silent.

"You can have him, all you want. I don't mind at all..."

Literally speaking, She doesn't feel hurt at all, she just feel disgusted.

"I can explain.."

Her eyebrows furrowed, Hearing what daryll tries to say.

"I.am.not.interested. So better keep your mouth shut. Talk to me when it is school matter." She coldly said and leave the two of them. It was good for the two liars to be with each other.

"A slut person versus shy person. What a good combination!" Murmuring this, She laugh a little.

Being at their home for an early hour before the dismissal of their class is not unusual for her. She probably just want to stay in her room and read all day. eating and hearing music, or thingking about things in her life. She was busy typing on her laptop when He hear the door opens- hardly that It sounds, And was followed a loud thug of something. She tried to close her eyes, to not mind those things but then, She heard her mother's voice.

"Roger! Don't try to ever cheat on me! I'm telling you..."

"Carla! Will you just stop talking, I'm tired of your f*****g loud voice! And I'm not in the mood to argue with you..!"

"Why are you shouting then? If I will find out, you are cheating on me, I will burn you alive!"

"Argh! f**k the hell out of this life.."

Being annoyed, She put her headphones on, volume it and lay back in her bed. Her mind was in chaos that she can't even type her ideas. A tear escaped from her eyes. This kind of scenery doesn't even occur in her mind. Drowning on her thoughts, She then fell asleep.

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A ring coming from Zeniel's cellphone, repeating many times, reason why she woke up though she still feel sleepy. She doesn't have a good sleep in the last few weeks not until now. Thinking it was urgent, She hurriedly picks up her cellphone on her table where the lampshade stands, without blinking nor opening her eyes.

"Hello?"

"Efren was here."

Hearing his brother's voice makes her stand in shock. She immediately go to the bathroom and wash her face while still talking to her brother.

"Don't let him near my daughter, I swear, I'm gonna kill you if you let him.."

She got her trouser in front of her closet and hastily ran to the parking lot of her house. Her heart was beating fast.

"but-"

"I'll be thete in a minute.. bye!" She said and hangs up the call. She focus on her driving. Her mode of driving was fast thinking that efren touch her daughter literally makes her blood boil. She will never let him do it. She reach the hospital for about fifteen minutes. Running to her daughter's room, taking her a minute. Storming in, She saw the man she hated the most. The man she ever wished not to even see in a second. The atmosphere inside the room was unexplainable. Two people staring with each other with a fire in their eyes. Her brother bowed his head and leaves them two for a while.

"Why are you here?" She coldly asked while walking towards her daughter's bed.

"You really askin' me that! Zeniel, She was daughter!!"

"MY DAUGHTER! Don't you dare call her yours!"

"I am his father!"

"What is your basis to be called as his father? Did you ever try to think twice before coming here? To just claim she is yours? f**k that! "

"Oh please! This is not the right time to argue. Look, My daughter was in coma, and You never want to let me know.."

" For what efren? For what?" Her eyes filled with tears. Screaming for answers.

"My blood was in her blood so she was very important to me.."

Hearing of what efren said, She wile her tears and let out a fake laugh.

" If she is that important to you, then why do you have to leave us? alone? and no one can ever led their help? "

"I don't know that-"

"OF COURSE, YOU KNEW. YOU KNEW IT ALL ALONG THAT THE SEQUENCES WOULD TURN UP LIKE THOSE. YOU SAID YOU WILL NEVER LET ME FIGHT ALONE. YOU SAID YOU WILL BE MY KNIGHT, BUT WHERE ARE YOU IN TIMES WHEN I NEEDED YOU? " Screaming, She can't stop her tears falling. It was still hard for her to accept the things happen.

"I .. I am sorry..."

"leave , just please leave.. " She said in a low voice. Efren slowly walk away, parting their paths in not a good way. It was enough for her that efren hears her. She hugs her daughter.

"I will fight for you till my last breath.." She whispered in her daughter's dream.

****** *****

Standing infront of Scoth Office, Zenniel inhales sharply. She was literally here, at the compound of the man she hated the most. And the worst is she doesn't even know what was going on, Why the hell he call on such an hour just to tell her to go at his office. She inhales one more time and push the door. She got in, walking in a slightly walk.

"Damn this man!" Her mind insist. She fake a cough to get his attention.

"Oh there you are. have a seat zenniel. like you used to !" She raised her eyebrow. Is he trying to flirt her? Shrugging her shoulder, She take the invitation to seat right infront of efren.

"Tell me, Why do you have to let your body guard fetch me? And what the hell are we gonna talk about? "

Efren look at her with a smirk on his lips. It makes her irritate.

" Why in a hurry? You don't have a HUSBAND to feed, right? "

she feel insulted, and a pain rise in her heart. She wasn't supposed to be in that situation if everything goes well as planned.

" Oh? Don't you know my boyfriend was waiting for me? " she also smirk and raise her chin up.

"Oh dear! Who are you joking. I know you haven't one."

" Shut up! Just tell me what are we gonna talk about? " She knows she will not win in that argument. Efren knew how to use his money. and she knew that.

"Marry me!"

Her head knotted. Did he just forget to clean her ears this morning?

"pardon?"

Efren let out a chuckle.

"I know you know what I said. "

She rolled her eyes. Here his attitude comes again.

"Back off! This is not the good time to joke!"

Efren laugh, and her eyes were just following efren's gesture. It's been a long time since he laugh. How she wish, Things were smooth.

"Alright! I'm gonna give you an option!"

He paused in a moment, and their eyes met. Her heart skip a beat. But when she didn't back off her eyes, efren continued.

"Live with me or-"

She quickly cut him off.

" And you think I'm gonna agree with that? That's absurd!"

She bravely stared at him. His face become serious. Smile was faded, and she knew he was now on his serious and dominant mode.

" You know what im capable of, Just to get OUR daughter at my custody."

Her heart beats fast, not her daughter. She will do everything. She tries to remain calm. breath heavily, but just after a second, She stormed on her feet and drops her hand in the table with a force that almost echoed around the four corners of the office.

"MY DAUGHTER!" she repeated emphasizing every words, but he just laugh at her.

"I'm impressed by that sudden attitude, But try harder baby!"

She gritted her teeth,turning around.

"Calm Zenniel! Calm!" Her mind was trying to control her emotions. It was hard but she managed to be calm in a few minute not speaking.

"Trust me Efren! You'll never win." She confidently said and turn around again, facing efren who stand and walks toward her, and there's no way she'll gonna step back. With arms crossed on her chest, She stand firmly.

"Dare me Zenniel! I win once, therefore I will win twice!" He said smiling to her.

"Is that all you wanted to say?" She then coldly asked. Her hands were shaking, But her actions were still calm. though she wanted to punch him.

"Of course, Unless you have something in your mind." His smile were turning to grin, And she hate it. She simply rolled her eyes and turned her back to leave.

"I'm giving you a week to decide Zenniel, Or you'll gonna lose our daughter!" There was a warning in his voice. She wanted to argue with him but she know she only have a little time to suppress her anger.

"What a jerk!" She uttered before pulling out her cellphone, dialing someone's number.

*****

"Good evening ma'am, May I take your order?"

Zenniel looked up to the waitress and smiled.

" 2 Fried Chicken with rice, 2 Big size of hamburger, 2 Bacon and Brocolli, 2 Easy chiken Piccata and 2 Tosed salad will do."

"Okay, You ordered 2 fried chicken with rice, 2 Big size of ham, 2 bacon and brocolli, 2 easy chicken piccata and 2 tossed salad, Did i get it right ma'am?"

" Yes."

"would you like orange juice to be your drinks ma'am?"

"that would be great!"

"Okay ma'am, Your food will be delivered in Eight minutes." She nodded and the waitress leave. She go to the bathroom for a second and goes back to her table,only to see maica was there already.

'Fifteen minutes late huh?' Her mind critized. She can't help it.

"I'm sorry for being late ma'am zenniel!"

"You don't have to say that, Atleast you're here now." She said and smile genuinely at her.

Maica was about to answer when the food was delivered.

"Let's eat first before I'll tell you the reason why I needed to talk to you as soon as possible."

"okay ma'am."

"Oh! and don't call me ma'am, We're not in office, Zen will do.

The ambiance of the restaurant was very relaxing. After some time, Zenniel and majca finished their meal. Zenniel wave towards one of the waiter in the counter who comes fast over to their table.

"Is it okay if we stay here for a little time?"

The waiter smiled and nodded. She then turned to maica.

" So as I was saying, I really appreciate your effort for coming here.."

"No problem zen, After all your like a sister to me.."

"Thanks maica, But you know, Our company was in chaos right?"

Maica nodded and she continued to speak.

"My whole life was not pretty good right now. I have a daughter who was in coma, and a company that was going to bankruptcy. I know you did all your best to save our company and that's what I'm being thankful for having you on my side.."

" That company is very special so-"

"Yes, It was indeed a very special company that's why I would like to offer you a deal, Only if you are interested.."

"What would that be?"

"I'd like you to turn over the company in exchange of, I will work as one of your writer's.."

Maica fell silent, Seemed to absorbing the words she said. She know that It looks so impossible but this is her plan.

"Are you sure ma'am zen? I don't have many experience of handling a company.. what if it will not work out? What if-"

"It doesn't matter if you are knowledgeable or not. Experiences can be acquired. Believe yourself, I've seen how you work and I know that You can.."

Maica's tear dropped.

"I don't.. I don't know what to say Zen! I was so overwhelmed that someone trust my capabilities"

"So, Are you accepting my offer?"

Maica stand and walk towards her, embracing her with full of grace.

"Yes! It would be my pleasure"

"Great! I'll send you the paper's tommorow to be signed by you.."

She said, And they stand up, walking to the counter.

"Please wait me at the garage, I'll drop you by on your condo" She said and maica nodded. She asked how much is their food and picks up a few dollars and gave it to the cashier as they gave her the receipt.

"I hope you enjoy the meal ma'am.." The Waiter whom he wave her hand awhile ago said that.

"I do.." She said and then walks towards the exit door.

*****

Rolling her eyes,Zenniel step at the front door of Scoth residence. She click the tiny white button on the right side and the upper part of it starting to scan her.

"Identity confirmed.."

She walks in, and she was greeted by the maids.

"Good evening Ms. Zenniel.." They said in unison. She just nodded at them without similing.

"Kindly get my luggage in the garage.." She coldly said to them, and she sat on the sofa for awhile.

"Would you like a cold juice ma'am?"

She raised her eyebrow at the girl who ask her thaf question.

"Try bringing some warm juice!"

She answered with a sarcastic tone. The maid excuse herself and went back to the kitchen- well she suppose it was.

She glanced around. The space of the house itself is too large for a man who live alone- Well, Atleast that's what she thinks.

'Or maybe he has a lot of women..' Her mind says.

Her gaze stopped at the painting, that was hung on the wall next to the red door right side of where she is. It is Extremely beautiful.

It was about a girl who were sitting in a chair, watching the lights and the shining light of the moon.

'Why this place is familiar?'

"Hey there baby!"

If she was in her bad mood, She'll gonna spit some bad words to him.

'Michelle matter's more..'

Efren was standing at the middle of the grand stairs, smiling at her. He wears shorts and Her gaze stopped in the middle.

'Did he? What the f**k!' She almost cursed in her mind. Efren was shirtless and it makes her swoon over her gorgeous body.

But in order to protect her dignity, She just simply rolled her eyes at him, Acting calmly even though in her inside, There was a fire arising on her.

She approach the maid who she talk back awhile ago and ask.

"Where's my room?"

The maid smiled at her apologetic, and gaze to efren. She knew it. Just when about she turned her back to scold him, He answer.

"I would do the honor to tour you around.."

And probably, It is one of her biggest mistake again. How she wished she never turned her back to him. Efren was absolutely at her back and their body almost touch each other. His strong hands were at his back, Supporting her not to fall.

'God! This is so embarrassing, I wish I could just disappear right now..' her mind keeps telling her.

'No, You should thank fate for hugging him again..' Her heart contradicts her brain. She sniff the scent of him- Still the same.

"You know what, I like this position of us now, It's been a long time since I touch you.."

Her heart thump fast, The wayhe said it was like he mean something or was it really just herself to think of it.

'What the hell! Pull yourself up..'

She pushed him away and raised her left eyebrow, Looking calm yet her knees were a little bit trembling especially when their body touch.

'How his deep blue eyes see me and his body and-- Oh god! Spare me! What am I even thinking .!!' She almost cursed under her breath. She have to be look calm so that he will not think she was intimidated by him.

But Efren just stood, Smiling and then laughing at her. His laugh echoed on the four corners of the room.

"What the hell are you laughing at?" She cannot help but ask with an irritation on her voice.

"You know, You are still very pretty and attractive to me even though you irritated.." He said afterwards.

"I didn't ask.." She coldly answer.

"Neither I am.." He seriously said. When she doesn't respond, He chuckle.

"C'mon, I'll show you around.." He said and they walk in a way that she was following him.

'I just hope days would be easier..'

They passed through many door and Efren just speak a lot while she just nodding. They reach the blue door where near the window in third floor. Mixed feeling swelled up inside her. She doesn't know if she will be mad or laugh or cry.

"Come in.." She heard him said as he open the door- She stood there dumbfounded.

"Hey! Come in.." She doesn't deaf not to hear him repeating again what he said earlier but it is too much.

When she find her voice, Her anger arise.

"First, You blackmail me and then now, Your acting like everything's okay.." She said in a mad tone. Efren looked at her, confused.

"What? What are you talkin' about?"

She walk towards him, and give her a one hundred eighty degrees slap.

" This is too much efren! After all you've done, You think I will forgive you?"

It wasn't either a question but the way she talks demanded an answer, where he was a little bewildered. When he regain his self, Efren wasn't smiling anymore.

"What the f**k was that? Why did you just slap me ?" His voice was angry too, and that's makes her irritate more.

"You deserve it. " She said and turned her back against him.

'Better to leave..' her mind says as she walk but her hand was grab and in an instant, He was kissing her harshly. When She doesn't open her mouth, His hand touch her sensitive spot in her back that makes her moan a little.

'f**k! f**k! What the hell is this!'

She wanted to push him again, but found herself hugging him. She is losing control of herself.

'Push him zenniel!' Her mind tells her. She was cornered in a world where there both a sweet and cruel reality. Their tongue were like a sharp sword that touch each other with such a blazing fire. She almost arouse when softly, efren touch her chin with his smooth and gentle hand. She almost losing her mind when someone speak.

"Efren iho-"

She pussed him away and turned her back. Her cheeks were blushing.

'What the hell just happened?'

"Hey mom.."

She recalmed herself before facing his parents. If she had any choice, She wouldn't do it. Though she didn't smile at them, She still greeted them in formal way.

"Good evening to the both of you.."

They look at her with disbelief, Mayne wondering why she was at their son's house. Not wanting to cause trouble, she look at efren and silently nodded her head before returning to the room.

"Why is that girl here?" Mrs. scoth voice echoed that she really heard clear, and she's sure his mother was annoyed at her.

"Mom, It's a matter between me and Zenniel, C'mon, Let's talk outside.."

"What? You really don't- "

"Mom, Please.."

The last thing she heard from them before the ambiance outside become quiet. She quietly sat on the bed and glanced around.

She let a deep sigh before scrolling out her cellphone. Her gaze stopped, One , Two and droplet of tear into her cellphone screen. She quickly wiped it off and quickly turned her back her cellphone in her pants.

She stand and walk as she noticed a framed picture that was put on the table near the lampshade. It was the same painting she seen at the first floor, The only difference is that the picture she was seeing now isn't blurred. As she touch it gracefully, A flashback started appears on her mind.