24-FIXING ISSUES

ROSE

Staring back at Daniel, who was on the other side of the door, I gulped, using my body to cover the entrance so he wouldn't have a peek of my room.

“Why the noise?” He asked with a sarcastic tone, looking me over.

“I wasn't making any. What do you want from me?” I asked, trying hard to contain my anger. After everything that had happened this morning, I doubt if I would be able to forget it in a hurry.

“Step aside.” he said but I didn't budge, instead, I stepped out of the room and then banged the door shut. “Let's talk out here.” I said, placing my hand across my chest.

After clearing his throat, he used the tip of his fingers to scratch his forehead before saying, “I just want to let you know that, there is nothing going on between us and you shouldn't feel so entitled. Everything can be gone in an instant.”

Irritated with his words, I snapped my head to the side, seething with anger.

“Why didn't you come downstairs for breakfast when the maid came to fetch you?” He asked.

“No