Zanaya’s POV
“Hey… ” A smile immediately crept down my face as my eyes landed at her.
Joy, of HAPPINESS.
She called me earlier over the phone and requested that we meet in a cafe in front of Music Show.
Among all the members, she’s the closest to me. Perhaps it’s because she understands me the most and we think alike.
“Zaya!” she happily greeted as she gave me a hug which I returned.
The last time that I saw her was during the Awards show.
“How are you doing?” I asked her.
“Oh, we shoot a special performance earlier. How about you?” she pouted and I raised my eyebrows at what she said.
“I’m all good.” I smiled as we both sit down on a table a little far away from the crowd
“I bought you a hot choco,” she muttered and I thanked her for her kindness.
“What’s up? Why did you decide to meet up?” I asked her.
Not to sound suspicious but it’s a little weird for her to call me and ask me to urgently meet.
“Is there something wrong?” I asked again and her face looked guilty.
“Zaya…” she whispered
“What?” I asked her confused.
She bit her lower lip as she moved forward whispering something on my ear.
“I know you are dating Seth,” she muttered and my eyes widen.
“How did you know?” I asked her.
“We all knew. Sally told us.” she started playing on the sleeve of her cup which I did the same.
“Well, I used to. But I guess we broke up since he’s going out with Sally.” I told her unable to hide the pain on my voice.
“That’s why I called you. I need to tell you something!”
And my snapped at my direction.
“They aren’t dating, Zaya. Sally asked for Seth’s help.”
My brows furrowed.
“But Yeri told Cali that they were dating since before,” I told her and my heart started beating rapidly.
She shook her head.
“What do you mean?” I asked her, now fully focused on what she has to say.
A sigh escaped her lips.
“Sally asked Yeri to tell Cali those lies. And I feel bad because Yeri really felt guilty but she’s afraid Sally will get mad at her.”
My grip on my cup tighten.
“Sally got into a mess and she asked Seth for his help. I don’t know what she said to make him agree but all I can say is that Seth was having a hard time.”
I felt my chest tighten.
“Why did he not inform me? I could have understood if he explains.” I said a little upset that Seth didn’t trust her.
“Well, I don’t know. But I can’t stand seeing the two of you like this. I noticed last time how you talked to him on the awards show and I felt bad that you two had to suffer because of Sally. You deserve to know.”
Sally…
I thought she was my friend.
I felt her hands on mine as she stares at me.
“I can’t give you the answers on your question but I can tell you where to get them.” she checked her wrist for the time. “Sally and Seth will meet inside that building. On the far corner next to the restroom where not a lot of people go, you can find them there. I’m sure they just arrive.” she said and I can’t thank her enough.
I quickly stood up from my seat and pulled her in a hug.
“I owe you this one,” I told her and she just smiles.
“Now go and get your prince back.” she chuckled as I quickly ran out of the cafe and headed inside the building.
I knew the place she was talking about.
I immediately stopped from my trance once I saw two familiar figures not too far from me and I swiftly hide on the corner.
It was a little dark and they were busy talking with each other so they didn’t notice my presence.
My breath hitched at the sound of Seth’s voice.
God, I miss him.
I felt a pang on my chest as I see how Seth washed his face with his hands.
“Just this once, Seth. Please, I beg of you. This will be the last, ” I heard her pleading and I am sure she’s about to cry while her hands clasped together.
“Fuck this, Seu. Do you know what’s happening with my life right now?” and I close my eyes as I recognize the pain in his voice.
“I know! But you’re the only one who can help me with this mess. You know what will happen to me if you don’t help me, right?” Sally now crying and I watch how Seth’s face soften.
Seth looked dejected and I held back the urge to run to him and comfort him on my arms.
He looked tired.
“You’re making me suffer.” his voice cold.
“I’m losing my girlfriend because of this bullshit that I don’t have anything to do, to begin with.”
Sally started crying and I don’t know what to feel.
“I’m sorry,” she muttered as she leaned her body on the wall for support.
“Sally, you need to tell your management about this so they can help you.”
“You know I can’t Seth. Our president will kill me. I am still on dating ban.”
“But we can’t do this forever. Sooner or later, you got to have to ask help before people finds out the truth.”
A weird sound came out of her lips.
“If you were not dating her… if you don’t have her, would you still help me? Would your request to me now differ?” she asked bitterly.
I felt my throat hurting as I anticipate what he has to say.
“I’d probably still help you. Heck, I knew I would help you even if you didn’t pull that card on me. But in the end, we both know that you still have to do what you have to do. It’s not only me that is hurting from this Seu, Zanaya as well, and you.” he explained and I felt a sharp pain on my chest as their eyes met.
“You love her this much?” she asked and I had to cover my mouth as I gasped.
Silence filled the air and the sweat on my forehead started to appear.
“Yes, I love her this much. So I’m begging you, please let me go.”
My knees shook at his response.
He loves me?
“I was looking at her during the award show.” she started, her eyes on the floor. “She was avoiding me. She hates me.”
Seth’s laugh filled the air.
“You knew yourself that she won’t hate you, right? Zanaya is too kind to hate you. You should know because you’re friends, remember?”
She laughed at what he said.
“And yet, I did this to her. I even asked you not to tell her. I can’t imagine the hurt that she’s feeling because of this.”
So that’s why he kept it a secret.
I may not know the whole story, I can easily understand that something is wrong and Seth is definitely not dating her.
Seth, stupid.
Though I really want to smack his head for not trusting me. I guess we have to work on that.
“I’m glad you’re starting to understand. Let’s do what’s right okay? Let’s stop this and you should ask for help with your company. They will help you. They have got to do something about this.”
I heard Seth getting a little excited and somehow, my hopes went up as well.
“I’m sorry Seth, but I can’t” my eyes widen at her statement.
Seth looked shocked as he call out her name.
“I can’t do what you want Seth. I promise I’ll fix this but just then, I need you to stay with me.” she said.
“What happened to the Sally that I once cherished? I no longer know who you are,” he uttered painfully.
She looked taken aback but she strengthens her resolve.
“Whatever shit you tell me now won’t change my mind Seth. I’ve decided. It’s either you do what I ask you or your Zanaya will get into a deepshit trouble. I won’t go down alone.” she said and I saw Seth’s fist balled in anger.
So she’s using our relationship over Seth.
That’s it. I can’t take this any longer.
I went out from my hiding and started walking to their direction
“Then let’s all go down into that deepshit trouble that you’re referring to, or whatever bullshit you call that.” their eyes both turn at my direction.
I walked towards them with confidence. The both of them look shocked.
“What are you doing here?” Sally panicked and a smirk went out of my face as I look at her in disdain.
You did not just hurt my Seth.
“Taking back what’s mine.” and then I lifted my hand and pull Seth by the neck and kiss him by the lips passionately.
This lip is mine. Only mine.
Seth stood frozen unable to respond and I felt glad that I can take over between us.
With that in thought, I pulled my lips away from his and his eyes widen.
My hands went up and started fixing his messy hair as I looked at him.
My lips pouted as my eyes landed on Sally.
She looked shocked.
Good. At least now you know it’s not only you who can play games.
“That was so little of you. I never knew you can stoop that low, Sally. I am so disappointed. But please, leave my man alone or I’ll have to let you know how much of a bitch I can get.” I told her and Seth’s eyes couldn’t get any wider.
“We’ll talk later,” I told him before I pulled his hand and we started running away from that delusional lady.
Though I felt bad for her, still, I can’t let her take what’s mine.
Seth Devon is mine and I hope I made that clear after what I did.