Tamed

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xiomara's p.o.v:

after i told zach that he said something i could never trust, he didn't question a thing. i guess he was tired. i can't believe he has stage 2 cancer. why him? he's so strong, how could he keep up? whatever it is, i'll help him get through this.

we got inside zach's car and he drove off back to ray's mansion. we were silent but songs kept us entertained. when we arrived, catlina came towards zach and i.

"where the fuck were you guys at?" she asked. i looked at zach.

"we went somewhere," i said distantly. i didn't want to tell anyone about zach's condition since he doesn't want pity at all.

"right, well get ready. ray's workers are going to attack soon," she spoke. i nodded then headed inside followed by zach and catlina.

"xiomara, thanks for not telling anyone," i heard zach whisper. i nodded and smiled at him. i walked inside my room and changed into something more casual. more like my pajamas.

i exited my room to go downstairs and to prepare breakfast for everyone but i got beaten to it by ray's wife. i wanted to help her since it seemed like she was struggling.

"hey, can i help?" i asked her. she looked at me and nodded.

"i'm esmeralda, i never really introduced myself. perks of having a possessive husband," she smiled. so ray's possessive. i chuckled.

"i'm xiomara camua," she nodded. "i know who you are. it's a pleasure to meet you," she said cheerfully.

"same to you as well. so what are we cooking for our breakfast?" i asked.

"pancakes and eggs, can you start making the pancakes? i'm going to make the eggs," she asked. i hummed a yes.

i took a pan out from one of the cabinets. i started heating the pan, while that's being heated i opened the box of pancakes. after heating the pan, i placed the pancake nicely on the pan. i did this like 7 times since 7 people are being fed. after finishing the pancakes, i placed them on plates and served them on the table.

"i'm almost done with the eggs, call everyone to come downstairs," esmeralda ordered me. i'm not used to being ordered but i have to get used to it for now. this is her house anyways. i sighed and nodded.

i went upstairs and called everyone down for breakfast. they all came down except for zach. i felt worried about his health. i decided to go inside his room. i knocked on his door 2 times.

"hey xiomara, i'll be coming downstairs," he said.

"hey i have a question zach," i added. "what is it?"

"can you let me help you get through your health issues? i'll help the best i can. i'll come with you to doctor and everything. i just want to help," i asked. he looked at me suprised.

"never really expected that from someone who's highly respected in the world. but yes you can help," he smiled. stop smiling oh my god! it's making me melt. i smiled back.

"eh, people judge too quick. thanks for letting me help, now let's go eat breakfast. you must be hungry," i suggested. he nodded. we went downstairs to eat.

"i see you," mika spoke to me while smirking. i flipped her off.