Zanaya’s POV
I looked down as I felt the stares that we are getting after we get inside the restaurant.
Their stares are melting and it feels like I’m being dissected into pieces, it’s suffocating.
Seth decided that we eat out since it’s been so long since we had and I agreed.
Though it’s already past nine in the evening, a lot of people are still out and tonight, we may be ‘lucky’ enough to be in a restaurant with a lot of teens eating out with their family.
Wait, isn’t it Sunday today?
“Hey…” I felt a hand on my chin as he slowly lifts my face, my vision greeted by his ethereal looks. “You okay?” he sweetly asked and I smiled at his gesture.
Seeing him this close makes me realize how much I miss him.
“Seth…” I whispered and he smiled at me.
Why are you not angry at me? I wanted to ask.
I’ve been unfair to him yet he still acts like nothing happened.
I feel like I did something wrong and I don’t deserve the kindness that he’s showing.
Suddenly, it all dawn to me how stupid my decision has been. No matter how much I care about my members, I shouldn’t neglect the fact that Seth is my husband and it isn’t right for me to do that to him.
Technically speaking, he never did something wrong.
Whatever Cali’s problem about me happily ‘dating’, that should be between me and her.
I snapped away from my thoughts when I felt his hand interlocked with mine as he leads me towards our table.
Thank God we were at the far corner of the restaurant where not many people are seated.
“You know; we shouldn’t have done this. We can stay in our dorm.” I told him and he raised his eyebrow as he leaned forward, his elbows on the table and his hands clasped together.
“Are you sure we can stay there with your members around?” he asked and my cheeks blushed.
Right. Cali.
He chuckled at my reaction.
“Don’t worry too much. Storm is with her.” he added and my brows furrowed.
“Why?” I can’t help but ask. I thought they broke up.
He just shrugged his shoulders.
Before I can even ask him another question, the waitress came to take our order.
My eyebrows raised when I noticed the girl openly flirting with Seth while the other just kept on smiling.
And then, once the waitress took my order, I noticed her rolling her eyes on me before turning her back.
Seth chuckled at my amused expression.
“Did you see her roll her eyes on me” I asked him, unable to comprehend what just happened.
“Shoot, are you laughing at me?” I snarled at him.
What the hell is her problem?
“Just don’t mind her okay? Did you know I hated the photos of you with another man?” he pouted and I just snickered.
“Well, did you know I didn’t like it when you smiled at that waitress after she openly flirted with you while I am here?” I shot back.
Again, he chuckled.
“Don’t mind her, Zaya. You know I only have my eyes on you.”
At that, my cheeks flushed red.
I cleared my throat.
“Stop it.” I told him.
I look around and noticed a few people getting our picture.
I sigh.
“Did you do this on purpose?” I asked him and he looked guilty.
“You know; you don’t have to show the people that we’re still dating. I know you’re worried about the articles about me.” I told him as I grab his hands.
He smiled at me lovingly.
Oh God, do I really deserve you?
“It’s okay, Zaya. I want the world to see that you are mine. At least once they see us together, the media will stop writing articles of you cheating. Plus, I really really really want to be with you.” he added and my heart just did a somersault.
I knew it.
He was worried about me so he decided to let people see that we’re still together. He wants to shut down the rumors and hate about me so much that he’s showing me off.
Does he care for me that much that he decided to do this extent?
“Seth, I’ve been so unfair to you this past month. You’re making it harder for me. Please get mad at me. Tell me you hate me.” I pleaded.
I can’t take this anymore. I will feel so much better if he would tell me how disappointed he had been.
He studied my expression and bit his liwer lip.
Oh gosh, he looks so hot.
He stood up from his seat and moved towards me. He crouched down and grab my hands.
“I don’t hate you, okay? I understand why you did it and I’m not mad. But please, if something like earlier happens again, tell me. We can’t trust guys like him, okay?” he said as he cupped my face and I nodded.
He quickly gave me a peck on my forehead and I swear I heard some gasped around us.
Oh my God. Why does he have to be this sweet?
He then stood up and head back to his seat.
After a few minutes, our food came and we just ate silently with him occasionally asking things about my days this past month.
“Can’t I hear a little bit of your new song?” he cooed as we wait for a cab outside.
“Nope!” I giggle. He has been pestering me for a while now, asking me to sing my part for our new song.
I could but I decided not to give him a special treatment. He can wait with our fans like I wait for his.
“By the way, we’ll fly in a few weeks to attend an awards show in America.” he said a little excited.
“Oh my God! I totally forgot. Ge’ez! Congratulations by the way!” I told him as I crush him with a hug.
“We don’t know yet if we will win okay.” he laughed.
“I don’t care. Being nominated is already a huge feat. Whatever the result is, you already won for me.” I muttered.
He hugged me tighter, as if afraid that I might vanish any moment.
“I miss you so much, my princess…” he whispered and I felt my chest tightened.
His voice, I can feel his longing…
“I miss you too. And I’m sorry for neglecting you. I love you…” I whispered back.
We broke our hug when a loud ringing was heard, someone was calling him.
He sighs once he saw who it is.
“Oh, hey?”
“Is Zanaya with you?” I swear that was Mono.
Seth looked at my direction before answering.
“Yes, why?” then put the phone on speaker mode for me to hear.
“Well, we miss her so much so can you two please head back to their dorm. We’re here.”
My eyes widen at his statement.
“Hey! Max, stop that, you’re going to kill him!!!!!!” I heard Raze from the background and Sky’s cries can be heard.
“Oh my God!”
“Tokyo, get off me!” and I chuckled at Grey’s panic voice.
Seth’s eyes landed on me.
Chaos…
That’s all I can say.
I grabbed Seth’s hand.
“I think we need to head back to our dorm before they tear it apart,” I told him and he nodded.
He gave me a peck on the lips before we rode a cab.
I’m so glad he’s back with me. And I hope our happiness never ends.
I hope…