UGLY ✔

14: Indebted

I'm so sorry for the late update, but I sincerely promise to update regularly from now on. My secondary school completion examination ended a couple of days ago and I kinda had to read the story through to get my writing back. I really appreciate all the votes and comments you guys dropped. Thank you so much!

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I was sweating profusely.

My hands shook as I stared at the cheque in my hand. The neatly written cursives just above the dotted line was mocking me, reminding me of my vulnerability.

1 million.

That was the amount Sinn lent me to save my inheritance. To save the company my mom and dad worked so hard for.

"I'm doomed," I whispered felling my worlds shattering.

"What?" Sinn frowned in confusion. I shook my head, refusing to tell him. I didn't want him to know. I didn't want to tell because he would give me that look. He persisted me, pestering me to tell him what was wrong. I could see that he was genuinely concerned.

He cared.

And that was the moment when I knew I could trust him.

"S-Sinn, my mom and dad.... they left me an IT company. It is being ran by my uncle and aunt in my absence. I was supposed to inherit this company and pay all the debts.... my uncle, dad's friends.... but my aunt just called me and said that no one was willing to buy our shares and so our company was in debts. They want me to disclaim my inheritance, so that they can get their money back.....I don't know what to do- I-"

"Babe......"

I dared a peek at him. He was watching me intently with a frown gracing his features. His eyes reflected concern and...pity. He pitied me.

A reaction which I didn't expect from him.

Maybe I was too quick to judge him. Maybe he was just like others.

Judgemental.

"Forget it," I sighed, "I can overcome this problem, no worries." I gave out a fake laughter. I meant it to be real, but it actually laid out my inner soreness. Embarrassed, I tried to walk away but a storng hand stopped me from doing so.

"Listen to me, I can help you-"

"No, no," I gave him a small smile, "I can do it without your help-"

"I have connections. Let me help you," he stated firmly.

"No, I can figure something out," I whispered meekly as I stared into his eyes, "I always have."

"You can't-"

"I DON'T WANT YOUR PITY!" I snapped. I could tell he was taken aback at my sudden outburst. Hell, even I didn't know where did that come from. Maybe the frustration was causing this? I didn't want anyone's pity just because they thought I was some helpless girl and the person I admired most was offering me the same thing I despised.

"Who told you that?" A rough hand caressed my cheek ever so softly. I leaned into the hand as it brought me immense comfort. His touch was warm yet afraid. He was treating me as if I were a piece of glass. If not handled carefully, it could easily break.

And guess what?

His dainty touch was what broke me.

I let out a sob as tears flowed down freely. I was immediately engulfed in a warm embrace and this time it was not afraid.

It was firm, strong.

His firm grip became tighter and tighter by moment. I leaned into him more seeking more of the feelings I was currently experiencing. He was providing me the feeling of safety that no one's ever did. I clutched his white shirt tightly as I buried my face in his neck. He just held me, comforting me without words. I pulled back as I felt a feather light kiss touching my crown.

"I never pity you, my dear Kia, I never did," he stated as he looked into my eyes with much sincerity. I searched his features for falsehood but found none.

I nodded ever so slightly and gave him a sad smile, "I'll figure it out."

"No, sweetheart. We'll figure it out," he said firmly as his grip on my waist became tighter, "How much is needed to save your company?"

"Sinn-"

"How much?"

" A hundred thousand."

But when I told him I needed a hundred thousand dollars, I never expected him to give me a million.

Did he add another 0 by mistake?

"Miss! Please move on! Others are waiting as well!"

I sighed as I moved out from the line. I was so lost in my thoughts that I almost forgot I was here for dislodging the money. My heart cleched as I stared coldly at the now useless check. I knew Sinn was rich. But so rich that he could provide me a million dollars just in a wink of eyes? I was not expecting that.

"Miss! Your cash is ready. Please signature here," the manager told me as he handed me a piece of legal paper. I quickly signed it and took the bag containing the money.

The bag was burden. Not only physically, but also mentally. It was like a weight on my shoulders. A weight of debt. Maybe, I will be free from my aunt's and the company's debts, maybe they wouldn't pester me anymore for money. I can have a peaceful life. But the person who was responsible for the tranquility of my mind was busy creating havoc inside me without his knowledge.

Maybe Abraham Sinn Williamson wouldn't ask me for money, but I had to repay it as soon as possible. I had to work hard, not for me, but for him.

"I have my faith on you Kiara, I know you wouldn't abuse the money," he gave my shoulders a light pat as he said this. The way his eyes were shining with pride had my resolves weakening and strengthening at the same time. I knew one thing.

Sinn believed in me. He believed that I could excel in the aspect of businesses. And he wanted to be one who encouraged me. Maybe one day I will be a great person through the dint of my hard work and perseverance. Maybe I'll be able to pay him back.

But there was one thing I could never pay him back.

It was his trust and the faith he had on me. His earnestness to help me.

And so, I was indebted to him, forever.

(A bit more rant, sorry) The next update will be soon. And by soon I mean soon. Not a month later 'soon' (Don't give up on me please) okay, so I wanted to dedicate this chapter to a user who added this story on her reading lists (there were like 17 reading lists) but unfortunately I couldn't find her/him 😞(I'm sorry) So, I'm dedicating this to Dannyshmanzy_16 I know it's long ......... Thanks for your support 💜 your comments made my day.

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