You'll Be Mine
Jealous

"Snakes? That's right," Aaron said in disbelief.

Kay and Ian also doubted Zesa's remarks. Only Zayden and Zoe did not comment. Zayden leaned over, then looked under the bed.

"Are you sure the snake went down here?" zayden asked as he pointed under the bed.

"I'm sure, Sir. Just now, the snake went in there," Zesa replied with a trembling voice.

"Both of you! Get the bed up" Zayden ordered.

"Well, Brother …. Do you believe there are snakes in this house? Enter where to try," grumbled Aaron who remained in disbelief.

"Well or not, it can be proven that it has been sought. Quickly lift!" Zayden repeated his orders with a sharp glance.

They could no longer deny his brother's orders. Aaron, Kay, Ian, and Zayden lifted the bed together. The king size bed was too heavy for two people to lift.

"ah! Th-that's the snake!" squealed Zesa as her bed was moved. 

A large enough batik python was coiling on the floor that was originally obstructed by the bed. Aaron, Kay, and Ian were flabbergasted. Since long ago, they had never seen a snake that could enter the house, let alone get into the room.

"Damn! There really is a snake" said Kay.

"How to catch him? It's too big and I'm scared, hehe …." Aaron retreats and hides behind his sister, Zoe.

"Ck! That snake is no more dangerous than you, crocodile," Zayden sneered.

"Grad …." Zesa shut her mouth that was eager to laugh at Aaron. The term is very suitable for Aaron who is famous as a land crocodile.

Taps! Taps! Taps!

"Excuse me, young master," said a male servant from the main mansion.

"What's wrong? Tumben's here," said Ian.

"I heard a scream from here. Could it be ... snake belonging to the great lord entered this house?" ask the waiter.

"What's? So, papa is keeping this snake" Zoe choked with round eyes.

"I just found out that papa likes to keep animals like this" Zayden continued.

"Actually, it doesn't belong to the great master. Yesterday, there was an acquaintance of the great master who gave the snake as a memento of farewell. The big master's friend was about to move to Singapore and he was a cat lover" the waiter explained at length to them.

"Can you catch him?" ask Aaron to the waiter. 

"Could, young master. I will catch and carry the snake" replied the servant.

Basically, pythons are not venomous. However, it can crush human bones if it entangles the body. The waiter was a special servant to care for the animals. He was hired by Damar a few days ago.

After catching the snake, the male servant immediately left the Zayden mansion. They breathed a sigh of relief. Aaron immediately stood up straight, coming out from his hiding place.

Zesa sat down. Since childhood, he was very afraid of certain types of animals. Not only snakes, but also other animals such as caterpillars, worms, leeches, and many others. 

If he was at home, he would have run while crying in fear. The mother calmly banished the beast even though she was afraid. However, a mother will be brave if for the sake of protecting her baby.

"You're safe now" Zoe said, crouching in front of Zesa.

"You have to go take a shower or you can get sick later. Go to your room!" Zayden pulled Zoe's hand to stand up and ordered her to take a bath. "You guys go there too!"

Zayden threw them out without exception. They could not argue despite still wanting to stay. They also worry about Zesa who is still traumatized.

Which girl was not traumatized after seeing a huge snake in her room? Moreover, Zesa was indeed afraid of the beast. His legs seemed suddenly boneless, until he slipped down, and sat limply on the floor.

"Wake up" Zayden said as he extended his hand. He never cared for a girl, but his attitude was different towards Zesa.

The girl hesitated a little to grab Zayden's hand. However, a shady and different eye gaze from usual seemed to hypnotize the girl. He slowly reached out his hand upwards, grabbing Zayden's hand which turned out to be not as cold as his attitude all along.

"You can get sick if you sit on the floor. Is it still scared?" ask Zayden gently. 

Zesa nodded. He sat on the edge of the bed, but his eyes kept going around every corner. The figure of the snake continued to be reflected in his eyes, making Zesa's entire body tremble.

Grep's!

"Don't be afraid. There are still many empty rooms in this mansion. Just move to another room" Zayden said, hugging the girl gently.

Warmly …. Is his embrace always this warm?

Zesa was swept away in the arms of the man. However, he finally regained consciousness and immediately pushed Zayden away. They shouldn't hug like that because they're not lovers. 

"Thank you, young master. I've been better. I-I'm going to look for another room" said Zesa with an irregular heart palpitations. He left Zayden in that room.

The man was still staring at his hands that had been hugging Zesa. What Zayden did was completely unintentional. He reflexively hugged Zesa when he saw the girl terrified.

"What have I done? Tch! Strange," he murmured while raising his shoulders. He did not understand what feelings made him care so much about the girl. Was it out of fear that the girl ran away from their contract? The answer could not be found by Zayden.

He continued his schedule with Aaron. They went to the gym. It has been more than ten years that they became members in that place. 

Zoe, Kay, and Ian. Those who initially wanted to rest, were forced to abandon the intention. The three young masters helped carry Zesa's belongings to the other room.

Zesa had already refused help from them, but the three insisted on helping. In that house there was no one else but them, the nanny mother, and Zesa who had not lived there for a long time. They do not like to be surrounded by many helpers because they feel uncomfortable.  

It was also what made the five pandavas choose to split the mansion with Damar. There were only a few guards at the gate. They lived in the back pavilion and rarely entered the house unless it was very important.

"Thank you, young Master Kay, young Master Ian, and. I've troubled you guys" said Zesa with a bad taste.

"Wait first! Why do you call me and Ian young master, but Zoe didn't? Don't you feel favoritism?" asked Kay in annoyance.

Zesa gaped at Kay's question. He called Zoe without the frills of the young master, therefore Zoe's own request. Zesa mana dared to call Kay and Ian by name directly.

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