Still Loving You Nonetheless

Chapter 36

Merelyn, I..”

“Just stop and follow me.” Meredith dragged him off the stage, passed through the crowd, and headed toward backstage.

The clueless customers saw how the both of them left the hall hand in hand and assumed that Meredith was simply. shy from the sudden confession and started cheering for them.

Once they reached backstage, Zade handed the bouquet to Meredith and beamed, “Merelyn, these are your favorite flowers, tulips. I…” . Before Zade could finish his sentence, Meredith took the bouquet from his hand and put it aside. She then walked him toward the backdoor. “Zade Brooks, leave right now! Hurry up!”

“What’s wrong? Why are you rushing me out? Zya told me that you only had two shows today

“I said leave, don’t you hear me?!” Meredith sounded as if she was about to cry. Zade thought that Meredith was only acting this way simply because she could not reciprocate his feelings.

“Merelyn, it’s okay if you can’t accept me now. I’ll wait until the day you’re willing to accept me.” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Zade, didn’t you always ask me how I got the wounds on my back? Fine, I’ll tell you now. I was hurt by a monster, and that monster is the owner of Luna Club, and you can’t afford to offend him. If you don’t leave right now, you’ll end up like me! Or maybe even worse!” Meredith had not forgotten about how Yoel Harper had lost his life because of her.

But Yoel was at fault too so Meredith was not as concerned.

But Zade was different. Zade was her best friend.

She remembered how Qira had lost her life simply because she was associated with her, hence she did not want Zade to get involved with her.

Zade, on the other hand, was not convinced. Unwavered, he said, “So what if he is the owner? Who does he think he is to meddle in his employee’s relationships?”

“Zade…”

“Merelyn, fret not. I am not afraid of him!” “I see some guts that you’ve got there.” A cynical remark was heard coming from the door. Just the voice was enough to make Meredith’s skin crawl. “Who are you? You…” Studying Josiah who was walking toward them, Zade suddenly stammered.

“Zade, this is the new owner of Luna Club. You should really get going,” Pulling Zade with her, Meredith headed for the door.

But Josiah stood himself in front of her, blocking her way. Looking at Zade, he smirked,” Would you like to know the other identity that I have?”

“What…what is it?” Zade tried to act calm.

“Her husband.” Placing his hand on the back of Meredith’s head, Josiah pulled her into him and pressed his lips onto her. Zade was dumbfounded.

It was only when Zade had left, that Meredith then pushed Josiah away. “Mister Josiah, he is one of the staff members, the flowers and confession, he was just doing what he was told to. The stage director wanted to heighten the atmosphere.” “Oh is that so? Why aren’t I aware that my club offers such a touching performance?”

“I made a request to the stage director. I wanted to get more tips.”

“If it was really just a show, then these flowers must be just a prop, right?” Josiah put down the bottle of red wine in his hand and started admiring the bouquet of tulips. “Yes, it’s a prop.” “Is that so?” “Please, believe me, Mister Josiah.” “Sure, but only if you eat this.” Josiah shoved the bouquet of tulips in front of her face.

Meredith was aghast. He wanted her to eat the flowers?