Sin had gone out to go about his busy and Zoey was surprisingly not around again, leaving me once more bored. It not like I could hang out with Mateo, since he was busy overseeing the house in Sin and Luca's absence. What better way to eliminate boredom than reading a book.
I had recently downloaded an app called reading app where you can read your favourite stories of different genres. Right now I am reading a novel called Loving Hayden, it was about two teens who were archenemies but later became friends with enemies. Okay maybe not friends with benefits, more like enemies with benefits. I was eager to see where their relationship was going to lead to. I continue to flip through my phone as I read the story.
I was so immense with the story, I didn't realize how much time had passed. I was disturbed by the sound of knocking at the door.
" Mani, are you in there. "it was Samantha's voice, she knocked again, probably waiting for a reply.
I stood up, checking myself to make sure l was well dressed. I walked to the door and opened it, welcomed by the view of Samantha.
She lunges herself on me, pulling me into a tight hug. "Mani.... I missed you..."
"I.. Can't breathe' I said, tapping her back as tried to pull away.
"oh, sorry. Am just so happy to see you. " She screamed, a smile stretched across her face.
I laughed at her behaviour, finding it very amusing. "I am happy to see you too." I made way for her to step inside the room, and we both walked to sit on the couch.
"Where have you been, I had asked Sin but all he told me was that you had something to take care of" she had been gone for almost a week with no phone call.
"I had to handle something in Japan and just got back yesterday" She didn't tell me anything else about what she had to do. I know it was confidential, no matter how many times I asked , I still won't be given a proper answer. I didn't bother asking her any more questions again, knowing fully well that it was going to be fruitless.
"Where is Zoey, I didn't see her when I came in. " Samantha asked. Even though I don't know where she went, she promised to tell me.
"I don't know, she went out early this morning. Said something about family matters of some Sort. "
"What kind of family matters? I thought she didn't have any family left. " she asked, confused like was.
"same here, but she promised to explain everything when she was ready. So.."
"I feel like she keeps a lot of secrets" I nodded my head agreeing with her, but l still didn't blame Zoey. Whatever it was that she was keeping must be difficult for her to tell.
"Let's just give her some time, until she is ready” I say to Samantha.
"Sure, no problem. So what were you doing all alone cooped inside the room. "Samantha questioned” I am sure you are sulking, probably missing Sin. " she teased.
" no...,I wasn’t sulking" I retort back with a smile. "I was reading a novel on my phone. "
Her face turned sour, like she had heard something, absorbed and irritated. " ugh.. Books.
"There is nothing wrong with reading, Sam. "I said in a scolding voice.
"I hate books, or literally anything that has to do with reading so many words. " she shivered and I laughed. Samantha really can be very dramatic.
"We need to get you something, have you told Sin about doing your residence?"
"No."I replied.
"Why, you said you were going to ask him and that was like weeks ago. Why haven't you done that?"
"I know.. Am just scared, things with us have been going great lately and I don't want to ruin it.
Moreover, what if he turns me down. I just don't know what to do.
"I was really worried. I know he won't hurt, but with everything that had happened and things were before between us. What ifl ended up doing my residence here in New York and I ended up meeting someone| know from school or worse Stephanie.
" Just bring it up and see how it goes. But right now we are going shopping" Samantha got up from the couch, dragging me up along with her.
" shopping, I don't think that's a good idea. It might piss Nikolai off" I said skeptical.
"Fine, why don't you call him and ask"
I walked to the bed to take my phone that was on it. i dialled Sin's number and waited for it to ring. Turning to Samantha who had her thumbs up, cheering me on.
" Amore". His voice sounded deep and raspy, with a little bit of worry. " Are you okay? What is going on.”
"I am fine, Sin. Sam is here and I just wanted to know if I could go with her to the mal. " I said all at once, my eyes shot close, waiting for his response.
“ Okay, I will let Mateo know," he said. I was shocked,! didn't expect him to agree that fast and a wide smile spread across my face, I raised my thumb up, making Samantha let out a squeal.
"Thanks Nikolai".
"Be safe, " He said before ending the call. The both of us jumped squealing and I quickly ran into the closet to change to something more presentable. I let my hair down, then walked out of the closet.
" Are you ready to go?” Samantha said, gesturing to the door. It's better to leave early, so we wont come back late. We both walked out, Sin had given me his card a week back in case I needed to buy something online or anything at all I should use it. I tried to decline since he already puts money in my account already, but that man is so stubborn.
"Oh yes, we are going to have to pick out a dress for you and me. I have a few things in mind and an idea of what you should wear." Samantha said as
I shut the door and we started walking downstairs "It's a good thing you are here, I have no idea what to wear for next week party. " I say. Sin had told me about a small party, like he puts it, that we were attending here in New York, making me wonder how many parties i had to attend with him. In a span of a few weeks, this was the third party I was attending with him.
We got outside of the house, Mateo was waiting with a few of Sin's men and three cars were lined up.
Mateo opened the middle car for me. Samantha and I got in and we drove off. One car at the front and another behind us.