Maid for the Mafia Boss

“Oh, maîtresse. We really thank you for this. It’s delicious!”

“You’re very welcome, just eat all you want.” My fists clenched when I saw in my peripheral vision that the two are still happily focused on each other.

I held on to a glass of water in front of me and drank from it to calm myself down but it was a wrong move when I turned to the other restaurant where the girl was spooning Keian some food.

” *cough* Ughh—”

I suddenly coughed from almost choking from the water.

“Nassandra, are you alright?” I felt Lem went beside me to rub my back in circles while I was still coughing for air. I could feel my eyes getting watery due to the struggle.

Stupid water…

“Y-Yeah. I’m okay.” I reached the handkerchief out from my pocket and wiped my mouth.

Lem looks at me worriedly. “Are you sure—”

“I just needed to go to the comfort room. You know anywhere near here?” His eyebrows creased as he thought.

Since we can’t find any comfort room here in the restaurant…

“There’s a bathroom there in front of that restaurant. But there’s a fee. Don’t worry, the comfort rooms are squeaky clean there.” I nodded at Lem and stood up to go to the comfort room he was talking about.

“Hold on, I’ll come with you.” I raised my brow at Lem.

“To the comfort room?” He laughed.

“Oh no. I’ll just accompany you there, I’ll wait for you outside.” I glanced at his food that was not yet finished.

“I’ll be okay. Just eat first…”

“But—”

” I’m okay, I promise. Besides, it’s just close to here. You’ll see me from here and you could finish your meals.” Lem pouted while scratching his nape.

” Ehhh, fine.”

” Maîtresse” I was a bit taken aback when Dominique immediately stood up.

” Laissez-moi vous accompagner aux toilettes(Let me escort you to the restroom)”

” It’s oka—-”

” J’insiste maîtresse. Je peux voir maître Andrew au prochain restaurant. Il peut vous voir ici et réaliser que vous n’êtes pas sur l’île (I insist mistress. I can see master Andrew at the next restaurant. He may see you here and realize you are not at the island)” he actually knew Keian is just around us??? I thought I was the only one who noticed him!

I turned to where Keian is then back to Dominique.

” Fine.” Our other companions looked confused as they didn’t understand what Dominique just told me to convince me.

I flashed a smile at them.

“Finish your meals. I’ll be back in a jiffy from the comfort room. Then we’ll head back to the island.”

Lem is about to say something but I already turned around and went in the direction of the comfort room with Dominique following from behind.

With every step I took, I knew I was getting closer to them.

It really is Keian.

Still talking to the girl who seems to be more fun to be with than me…

I smiled widely.

He sailed away from the island, leaving me on my own, for what? To talk to some girl?

Haysttt.

Not knowing what I’m feeling, I proceeded to go inside the girl’s restroom with Dominique waiting outside.

I realized it was just me in here as I went out from a cubicle.

I washed my hands then looked at my reflection in the mirror.

My hair is quite a mess, my lips are dry, and I feel like I’m gaining some weight.

I bit my lip as I feel my insecurities dwell inside my mind.

I feel so ugly now, the girl Keian is currently with—- is sexier and prettier than me. I watched myself cry as a tear subconsciously rolled down from my cheek.

I’m such a fool.

I’m crying just because of that.

It’s not that much of a big deal, it might just be Keian’s friend all along.

I forced a smile at my reflection and washed my face. My companions might notice my eyes came from crying.

I made my way outside.

“Let’s go…” I was stopped when I realized Dominique is no longer the one waiting outside the comfort room but Steven.

“Heyy!! I thought something had happened to you already. Why do you girls always spend so much time in the bathroom???” He cheerfully said. My eyebrow raised at him. He seems to be full of energy today.

” Steven, what are you doing here?” He stopped as if thinking of what to reason out.

” Uhmmm… I needed to ask Keian permission about something related to Marques Manufacturing in person. That’s why I’m here.” After saying that, he grinned at me oh so widely.

“Where’s Dominique?” He smirked at me.

“I sent him away. I saw him waiting outside this comfort room. I got curious, so I talked to him and heard that you left the island when you shouldn’t have.” My jaw dropped, didn’t want to talk about me eloping.

“Have you seen Keian yet?” He smiled at me and nodded.

“Yes, I’m just strolling around here.”

” So when are you leaving?” He winced and acted as if he was in pain. He even bothered to hold his chest.

” Ouch, Nass. I just came here a few hours ago and you’re sending me away already? Do you dislike me that much?” I sighed.

” Not really… I’m glad you’re here, though.”

“That’s more like it. You should’ve told me that you missed me!” He puts his arms around my shoulders while we walked back to the restaurant we dined in earlier.

“Just so I could talk to someone without driving Keian mad.” We arrived at our table and Lem quickly went over to me.

” Ahhh, Nass. I needed to get going. I have to handle something at home. Thank you for the food! Don’t worry. I already told your husband’s men about the boat you can ride when you go back. It’s my friend’s boat! He’ll bring you back to your island.” He enveloped me into a hug to which I gladly returned.

“Sure, Thanks a bunch, Lemuel. Take care.”

” Of course, anything for you. See you soon Nass!” I saw Lem turned to Steven for a moment before walking away while waving his hand.

” He seems oddly familiar…” I heard Steven mutter to himself.

Keian’s men are standing straight at one side with their gazes straight, probably because Steven is here…

” Steven?” Steven shook his head before turning to me.

” Yes???” He sat on a chair and I did the same in front of him.

“Who’s the girl Keian is currently with?” I pointed in Keian and the girl’s direction who are still deep in their conversation.

“Wait a second. Did you guys had a fight? Why aren’t you two together?? Oh! It’s because of that man you’re with, isn’t it???” I lowered my head at his statement. His eyes widened.

” Hey” He lifted my gaze up to him by holding my chin up.

” I’m just kidding, I’m sorry” he sincerely said.

“Nah, that’s alright.”

He sat back at his chair comfortably and observed the scene from the other restaurant. I also turned my head there.

” Hmmm… She’s Kei’s ex” He glanced at me for a second but returned to the former scene, probably only to check my reaction. But I wasn’t surprised to hear that from him anyway.

As if, I had already expected that.

“We don’t know anything much about Kei’s past relationships, even Zeke. It’s you whom we got to know a lot better but, I saw her a few times 4 years ago back when Kei’s still training to handle Marques Manufacturing. I think her name is… Nami? They’re awfully close whenever they’re together. She’s nice and even helped Keian get through Tita Karina’s death.” He wasn’t sure about what he was saying. I narrowed my eyes at this.

” So why did they break up?” He thought about it.

” I’m not sure… Ah! I remember! Nami suddenly left without saying goodbye to Kei”

” What was Kei’s reaction that time?” Steven smirked at the question.

” Nass, I’m not sure about everything I told you. At that time, Keian was still cold towards us. Even colder than the north pole. He’s so vulnerable that he didn’t like showing what he truly feels during those times. We’re not even sure if he really was hurt with what happened.”

I pouted.

Of course, he would be hurt, looks like they get along that well.

I turned back to Keian and the girl.

The girl stood up to walk towards the restaurant’s nearby comfort room so Keian was left unattended at the table.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

His eyes roamed around. Whereas for me I just stared at his face without noticing that he had already seen me from the restaurant he’s currently in.

” Sh8t. He saw us!” His eyebrows creased and his expression turned cold, very different from the one he showcased when he was with Nami earlier.

Steven and the men looked panicked.

Keian slammed his fists on the table of the restaurant, eyes still on me, and it looks like it made a loud sound as everyone inside turned their heads at him.

He realized it just now that I’m nearby…

He angrily left some money on top of the table and went out of the restaurant without hesitating, leaving Nami, and walked towards here with clenched fists and raging eyes.

” Oh f—. I’m out of here!” Steven stood up, threatening to leave.

” Cortez!” Keian angrily screamed which made Steven stop in his tracks.

” H-hi Kei” Keian ignored Steven and directly went over to me…