Plump, Hated, And Bullied

Defended myself

Chapter 33
    
Lilian POV
    An awkward silence assumes the air as he drives down the road, and I stare out through the window. Gosh! I shouldn't have allowed him to drive me in his car because it makes me feel so uncomfortable right now, especially after what happened back there.
    I was in the office when I called him and had to rush down here when I learned that he was sick. Thank goodness that Ren left the office briefly, so I got the chance to leave the office.
    "Thanks for coming... It means a lot to me," He suddenly breaks the awkward silence, and I nod my head without sparing him a glance because I'm so embarrassed right now. Recalling how he embraced me back there just now makes me feel like disappearing into thin air right now.
    "I'm sorry for not telling you that I was sick... I didn't want to bother you," He says, and I can't help but turn my gaze to look at me unbelievably. Is he being serious right now? How can he say such a thing? He has been there for me, he has shown up always to help me like my guardian angel even when I don't need him, how can he say such a thing to me?
    "Are you kidding me? Bother me? You have been there for me, how dare you think that telling me about your difficulties is bothering me?" I snap at him, causing him to glance at me.
    "You have been reacting strangely... Did anything happen?" He asks instead, and I blink my eyes a couple of times. Yeah, I noticed that I have been acting strange, and I have no idea why, but the only thing I feel now is taking his pain away.
    "Yes, what happened is that you went to the hospital and didn't tell me... You fell ill and kept it from me, and you still dare to tell me that you didn't want to bother me when I have been bothering you with my problems. How dare you!" I yell at him, and he chuckles softly, revealing his dimple and I roll my eyes.
    "I'm sorry, Lilian. You'll be the first to know if anything happens to me in the future. I promise," He says to me, and I nod my head.
    "Yes, you should. Besides, we are neighbors and I am the closest to you here since you have no family here. If anything goes wrong in the future, I should be the first person you should call. Do you get that?" It's strange how I'm sounding so authoritative right now, but it feels good anyway. At least, he's the only one I'm free with. The only one that won't judge me no matter how I look. He's like my guardian angel who is always there to protect me.
    "Hmm. Yes, ma'am. I will do just that," He nods his head, and I smile as I turn my face away.
    "So, are you going back to the office?" He asks, and I quickly nod my head.
    "Yes. I didn't tell my boss before I left the office earlier," I reply to him.
    "You shouldn't take such a risk because of me next time. You could lose your job, you know?" He says to me, and I nod my head.
    "What did the doctor say about your health?" I ask curiously, and he glances at me.
    "Nothing serious. I'm just a bit stressed and would need some rest. That was all he said," He replies to me, and I slowly nod my head. Has he been stressing himself lately? As much as I want to ask him that, I feel like it'll make me look like a meddlesome person.
    "Alright. If you need anything, don't hesitate to tell me. I'll make sure I support you," I say to him, and he nods his head.
    The rest of the drive to my office was filled with silence and we finally arrive after a few minutes. I hop out of the car and bid him goodbye as I watch his car drive away.
    Taking a deep breath, I turn around to go inside the office, but I stop on my track as I spot someone hopping out of the black jeep parked beside the gate which I'm just noticing now. It's Kira. What is she doing here? Is she here to bully me again?
    "Hi! It has been a while," She smiles at me as she finally stops in front of me and crosses her arms on her chest. I don't know if the smile is genuine, or if she's up to something again. I hope she's not thinking that I'm into some shitty relationship with Nate? She must be kidding around.
    "I wonder what Nate saw in you that made him want you..." She pauses and stares at me with a grimace on her face.
    "What is so good about you? You're ugly, look like a balloon, and you're not even sexy. What the hell did he see in you?" She snaps at me, and I slowly clench my fists beside me as anger spurs through me. Hot tears well up in my eyes as I watch her throw insults at me, but fuck her! I won't ever cry in front of her.
    She scoffs and throws her head back before she bursts into funny laughter.
    "You can't ever match with me in anything, Lilian. No man will ever want you... Nobody wants you, not even Nate. He still loves me, and it'll only take some time before we'll get back together and he'll fucking dump you!" She screams to my face, and I bite my bottom lip as I stare at her.
    "How can anyone introduce you as his woman? I'm sure it's the same reason Ren never wanted anyone to know that you two got married at the villa... Because he's ashamed of being referred to as your husband," She further says and laughs again.
    "What? Is it painful? That's the bitter truth, sweetheart. Now listen to me, if you don't stay away from Nate, then be ready to face my wrath. He's my man, and nobody else's," She threatens me before she turns to go.
    "Kira..." I don't know where the courage to open my mouth came from, but one thing I know is that I must not let her go away after saying those shits to me. Just as Nate said, I can't let them continue to treat me like trash like this, if I want people to stop bullying me, then I have to make them stop.
    "Have you ever wondered why Nate wants me?" I pause and watch her turn to face me.
    "Because he saw in me what you couldn't give him. Have you ever asked yourself why he had to choose this ugly girl of all girls out there? Because he needs someone to himself... Some he can call his woman and not a bitch that sleeps around with men... Not a bitch like you that jumps into the hands of another man after they promise you luxury..." She gasps sharply, and I feel so proud of myself.
    "You..."
    "I'm not done, Kira... I didn't interrupt you when you were talking, so why not wait and listen to me the same way I listened to you?" I roll my eyes at her, and she slowly clenches her fists. She better not think of hitting me, because today marks the day everyone will stop bullying me. I won't take those shits anymore. I have chosen to accept myself for who I am, and fight for myself no matter what it'll takes me.
    "Do you think your beauty is what Nate needs? Sorry to disappoint you, but no. He never felt safe around you, but he finds safety around me... Now tell me, if you were him, would you sacrifice your peace of mind for someone that doesn't value it? Would you still stick around with someone that deems it fit to share her body around with men?" I smirk at her.
    "How dare you!" She raises her hand to slap me, but I am quick enough to catch it in the air.
    "Raising your hand at me is the last thing you should never think of... You won't like the other side of me if you try this shit again," I warn her as I yank her hand away, and her mouth drops open in shock.
    "You should work on yourself to become a better person. Maybe then, you'll find someone that'll love you... But if you choose to remain like this, then I doubt if anyone will ever want to have anything to do with you. This is just a friendly advice," I say to her before I turn and walk into the big iron gate. 
    I release a deep breath as soon as I step into the compound. Wow! That was intense, and where the hell did that come from? Well, I'm proud of myself, and it feels so good to defend myself than someone doing it for me...