Chapter 47: Her Promise
Aryana recuperated in the hospital for five days. Amy and Elaine have visited her a few times. Erik somehow became busy and she did not see his shadow during the rest of her confinement. Aryana thought that maybe what happened when she woke up in the hospital after she was assaulted was merely a figment of her imagination. She wanted to ask Marlon what was up with Erik but because of her pride, she did not bother anymore.
She was discharged that Thursday afternoon and Marlon took her home. She was disappointed because she did not see Erik but she dare not asked Marlon about his whereabouts.
"What’s troubling you?" Marlon asked her when the traffic light turned red.
"Nothing." She answered indifferently. "I am just thinking about how unlucky I am."
"Yes, you are right. Erik went on a business trip and will be back tomorrow."
Aryana can’t help it and quickly glanced at Marlon.
"Then, why are you here? Shouldn’t you be accompanying him?"
"Ace is with him. Besides, he assigned me an important task." He parked the car and went out to open the door for her.
He carried her luggage to her apartment. "Erik arranged a house help for you. You are not fully recovered yet and it is also not good for you to be alone."
Aryana used her thumbprint to open the door. She paused at the door and looked at Marlon.
"Really? I will thank him later." She retired into her room and changed into more comfortable clothes. When she went back to the living room Marlon has company. She was a middle-aged woman who looked gentle and had a temperament of a good mother.