The Alien King's Alluring Obsession

Edna

Joanna brought me to a section of the building that was quiet and tranquil.

She looked at me with a smile, "Pick a room. The functionalities of all the rooms here are the same. You don't have to stress yoursef." I nodded.

I pointed at a room randomly.

Joanna pushed the door open and we went in together. The room was furnished but it had no personal touch. I didn't care about that.

I have no plans of even adding any personal touch to this room. It would be a waste of time. The moment I get one little chance of leaving, I would get myself out of this place. "Dinner is going to be ready soon. Come to the floating hut area to call me. I will take you to the place we get our dinner and all the other necessary meals." Joanna said.

She showed her room to me a few minutes ago. Joanna did this before she led me to this place.

I won't lie.

Although, I was sceptical about Joanna's motives and her kind treatment, I still made sure that I didn't behave horribly to her.

I can't use my traumatic response to the experience I went through to push people away from me. Joanna's behavior was a breath of fresh in this foul place.

"Thank you very much. I really, really appreciate your efforts." I said to Joanna with a small smile at the corner of my lips.

My appreciation was sincere. Joanna saved me from being stuck with one of the women that hated my guts.

I wanted fresh air and she was specifically what I wished for.

"There is no need to thank me. This is what I should do. I have to say this once again. Please, don't mind what Madeline, Jade and the others said. Don't mind their childish behaviors. They don't behave like this normally. They will come around soon, I promise." Joanna's eyes were pleading.

I sighed, "I don't need them to come around or treat me like a pampered princess. I just want them to stay out of my way and my business. At least, if they are not going to be for me, they should not be against me. That's all." "Your views are understandable." Joanna said, "Alright, my work here is done. Goodbye. Make sure you take adequate rest always."

Joanna left after the last word dropped from her lips.

I shut the door and moved towards the bed.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

I didn't bother changing into new clothes or investigating my new abode.

Finally, everything was calm.

My mind strayed.

I don't know if Killian had discovered my absence. He was a smart man. I don't know how Jelena would concoct the lies and alibi about my disappearance.

I know she told the maids to lie. I just don't know how the story they concocted would hold up against Killian's scrutiny.

People can be very, very strange.

Jelena had it all. I don't know why she was obsessed with Killian. She had a great position, she had a good father too. I don't know why she thought eliminating me was the best option in this kind of situation. Killian had clearly shown his feelings for me to the world.

To me, loving a person means putting them first. It means I wouldn't hurt the person I loved. Jelena clearly knew that Killian's choice.

She was behaving like an ostrich.

Jealousy and envy was a hateful thing.

I closed my eyes.

The thoughts of Killian swirling in my mind acted as the best comfort and lullaby.

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My biological clock woke me up. I stretched my body as a yawn slipped from my lips.

I glanced at the nearest window. The sun had almost disappeared.

My tummy growled.

Dinner should be ready.

I rose from the bed.

The glint of a metal item caught my eye. It was on the dresser. I moved closer and observed what the item was.

It was a key.

I was wondering why Joanna was able to push the door to the room I chose open without using any key.

It was strange but I didn't comment on it.

If there was no key, I would look for other ways to protect my privacy.

Now, I understand.

Each room should have a key. The key wasn't in the keyhole though. This was the only explanation I can come up with after seeing the key to my room.

I grabbed the key and walked out of the room.

I locked my door and started my trek towards the area the floating hut was.

I could see the open space that held the floating hut and the flowing river.

It was a few steps away.

I was about to take another step forward but something stopped me. Someone mentioned my name.

I wasn't mistaken.

A familiar voice was laughing in the same warm and kind manner I was familiar with.

It was Joanna's voice and she wasn't alone.

I paused and perked my ears to listen.

"That Edna girl is too proud. I don't know what she has. Her shoulders are almost reaching to the sky due to her pride." A lady said.

I couldn't see them clearly and I didn't want to.

If I tried to get a glimpse of their faces, my presence would be exposed. It was better to stay in the dark.

"Joanna, you are superb. I am sure Edna would think you are on her side. You reported to Madam Tayo when Madeline was teaching her a lesson after all." Jade laughed, "She doesn't know that you are the most brutal of them all. I remember how you taught Gwendolyn a lesson when you are just arrived at this place."

Joanna's marvelous laughter rang out.

"What are you talking about? I am kind and genuine." Joanna argued playfully.

"Edna is not here, what are you pretending for? She doesn't know that you are the very epitome of a lurking snake in the green grass. I am here to see how she would pay for her ignorance." Another lady said.

"Edna thought she is the chosen one because she stood her ground against Madeline and I. I can't wait for her humiliation. It would be interesting to see." Jade said.

"Joanna, what are your plans for Edna? We can't wait for the lesson you will teach her." The second lady that spoke said again.

"I have a plan but I am going to keep it a secret for now. You guys would know what it is when I strike." Joanna's smiling voice said.

My fingers dug into my palm.

Joanna's kindness was fake.

I should have known.