#170 "Young Master" (part 9)
The floor is white as stone that glistened in the sun's bright coming from the window. I moved like someone schooled in dance, holding a floor mop. I wasn't cleaning that much as meditating, side-stepping and turning in fluid motions as if the mop were my beloved partner.
"Young master is here!" Miss Kim, the head butler announced. "Stand in line!"
I stood in line along with the other maids. This remind of the first day I worked as maid here in this wide mansion.
The first son of Izhumi company, Young master Junhui, walks at the center, sliding his shoes on the floor I just mopped.
He walks like a prince that he been born on a starlit night. In the other people's eyes, he sparkles in the darkness, behind every cloud. He is a person who doesn't need his hands to grab your attention; his eyes can hold you as if when coldness came, he is the warmth.
Young Master stopped in front of me. I was bowing my head and saw his shoes faced those shaggy slippers of mine. I lifted my head, expecting to meet his gaze, but he avoided it to happen. Instead he walked away, treating me like a nobody; nor has an important role in his life.
He hurt me, and so did I. After that incident that happened 3 days ago, Young master Junhui never appear in my sight. He seems to be avoiding me as much as he can, and I must be thankful for that. However, the thoughts of being regretful never left my mind. Was it really okay to treat him like that?
[flashback==
"Let her choose," Young master Minghao announced. He pulled his hug away from me and provoked Young master Junhui, "Choose now. Me or Jun? Who do you want to serve?"
After exchanging looks with my two masters, I answered while clenching my fists: "Master Minghao, take me away from here."
Young master Minghao held my hand and pulled me away. I didnt know what kind of reaction Junhui had, because never had a plan to look back. ] end of flashback
I left out a sigh while looking at the bonsai trees lined in the wooden box.
"Why am I thinking of him? He treated me like a plaything. Why am I feeling guilt?" I asked to myself. No one give me an answer, even the calm sound of water from the pond of the mansion's garden didn't care to speak.
"(y/N), I forgot to bring Young master Junhui's bathrobe," Mady said. I looked back and saw her holding a white robe. "I need to do some errand for that witch Miss Kim. Argh!"
There she goes again: whining and giving me her tasks. How can she always has a confident to command me? We are both maids, with both salary and work hours. This is so unfair.
"Bring this to master Junhui. He is at the swimming pool area. Okay? Fighting!" she handed the bathrobe in force and ran away.
"Wait Mady! I-"
I looked at the robe and let out another sigh. This will be awkward.
While dragging my feet on the way to the swimming pool hall, I heard some water splash. When I entered the hall, my eyes roamed around.
Young master Junhui is sitting on the side pool. His face is all red! I wonder if he drank wine again. I took a courage to walks closer, but when he looked at me, I hesitated a bit. Is it okay to approach him like nothing had happened?
Who cares?! I am just a maid. This is my work. Yeah yeah. This is not a big deal.
"Why are you here?" he asked. My eyes went up to his pretty face, to the water dripping down from his wet hair and to his chiseled half naked body.
I know this is not the time be in awe by the man I supposed to hate, but my throbbing heart contradict.
"I-I w-was asked to bring your bathrobe. Here is it Young master," I offered the robe and bowed my head.
Come to think of it. Now that he is closer, his face looks pale. His eyes have no energy at all. Is he sick? I took a glanced at him. Junhui is staring at me.
My reflection mirrored on his eyes. He never blinked as he says, "Isn't it wrong for you to serve me? I believe at the fact that you leave me behind after choosing to serve my brother Minghao over me."
He is right. How can I serve him after that day?
I want to say that it was entirely his fault. But I couldn't. If ever he was sincere, and if ever he didn't treat me as his plaything, then maybe, we maybe can get closer as friends, or my unrequited love for him will bloom until now.
I bowed at him after placing his robe on the side. "I-Im sorry. I'll be going now young master." I turned my back, never had a plan to look back in shame.
A warm palm held my wrist. Soon, the warmth became as hot as fire; it was burning. A moment ago, I was definitely sure not to look back. But this hand changed my mind. So I tilted my head, read to ask uncertain questions built inside my head.
However...
"Y-Young Master Jun, are you sick?"
Junhui is panting, with his half-closed eyes. I was right. He is not feeling well. Besides, I can feel his hot body, transferred by his palm holding mine.
"T-This is not good! You are burning with fever!" I panicked. "Please wear your robe!" I yanked his hand and reached his robe.
"I'm sorry."
This sill man with a devil-like pride apologize on me. It was enough to halt me from looking back. I was standing, holding his robe and even my breath that his words took away.
"It is true that I made a bet with Minghao. I harrassed you as a joke, but seriously, I never had the intention to go further than that. I thought it was fun; I mean teasing you. The t-thing is... I HATE GIRLS IN THEIR MAID OUTFIT. To be exact, I hate maids. That's why, I picked on you. Yeah yeah, I knew you hated me for that. So, I'm sorry."
His voice... It sounds so sincere. W-Why are you doing this young master Jun? Why are you making my heart beats so fast?! Why are you giving me a hope to continue falling for a bad guy like you?
"When I heard your story, I feel apologetic. And for the first time, I thought we can be friends. No one loves me, inside this mansion. I thought if I need just one person, It is possible if it is you. How can I explain it? Wasn't it because you look warm just like her? The girl I hated so much."
Slowly, I looked back. He was looking down on his feet. I know that those reddened cheeks are just because of his fever. Yet... Yet... His expression did mixed emotions inside me.
"You hated?" I mumbled. "Who is that woman you hated?"
He lifted his pale eyes on me. Then he answered, "Minghao's mom. Our family's maid. And the woman who stole my father from my mother. She was the reason of my heartache, she was the thorn in my heart. I really hate her. I---"
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"MASTER JUNHUI!"
I reached my hand and grabbed his wrist. I thought I can save him from falling. But in the end, we both fell down on the pool.
Inside the water, there is a noisy silence echoed in my ears. All I can see is water... water...water. The unclear lights are there in above. I lifted my hand to reach that light but I keep on sinking.
"(y/n)."
Someone called my name.
Two hands held my shoulder.
One man hugged me under the water.
I set my eyes on him. It was no other than young master Junhui.
"(y/n)," he called my name again while staring at me. And then... HE SMILED- A smile I never imagine he has.
My breathing became unstable, as my lungs started to drown and lose air. Yet my heart seems like it doesn't has plan to stop. ~DUG DUG DUG~ sounds pounding inside my chest.
I feel his hands cupping my cheeks, his thumb caresssing my lower lip. With my eyes half closed, he leaned closer.. more closer...
When I closed my eyes, his lips reached mine. We kissed under the water, until... I forgot how to breathe.
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A/n: Hi guys! So this is the imagine I decided to make a continuation. I have read all of your suggestion, and I'll promise to grant it soon. However, I really hope you like this part. Saranghae!
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