It was dinner time. I sat down quietly, watching the three maids come out of the kitchen with trays in their hands. They dropped the trays on the lengthy table and went back in the kitchen direction. Staring at the trays which contained different dishes, the aroma was striking my nostril, but I was only peckish and didn't have the enthusiasm for food. “Why aren't you eating yet, Amelia?” That was Granny's voice. I swiftly looked up at her to see that she was already sitting opposite the table. “Don't you like what they've prepared?” She asked patiently, having a worried look on her face. “No, Granny, the dishes are incredible. I was only waiting for you to join me first” I told her smoothly, forcing out a little smile. She then smiled and grabbed a plate and cutlery, “Hurry and eat, dear. You're bringing some food to Alexander's room after you're done” Granny notified, causing my heartbeat to skip for a moment. Bring food to his room? But why can't he come over and join us? “He has refused to come down for dinner, and I'm sure he's famished already,” Granny said, directly answering my thoughts. “My grandson may look so difficult, but he's just as soft as a silk on the inside,” said Granny with a gentle smile radiating her lips.
“I promise you're going to love him as time goes on,” I lowered my head and secretly released a rueful breath after hearing those words from her then mustered up some courage and spoke up, “But Granny, do you think Mr. Alexander is ever going to like me? He'd made it clear earlier that he would never get married to any lady except his missing girlfriend” I opened my heart and uttered all that was harboring my mind. “And that's why you've to make this happen, Amelia” She retorted. Getting on her feet, turned around and came to sit next to me. All this while, her gaze was never discarding from my face. She took my right hand as soon as she sat down, “You've to make him fall in love with you, Amelia. You see, I've watched Alexander grow up, now, I want to see his children grow up too. Is this too much to ask?” Her tone was full of grievance, while her eyes had become misty. “Take a look at how big this place is, Amelia” She stayed quiet for several seconds, darting her eyes in every corner. “But not even a kid could be seen in it. Tell me, isn't it depressing?” Her tears were beginning to trickle down her cheeks, I moved closer and wiped off the tears on her cheeks while I allow my tears to drip on their own. “It's okay Granny, please stop crying” I comforted her, patting her back tenderly.
Now I understand why Granny has been resolute on getting her only grandson married as soon as possible. She yearns for kids. “Then promise me you're going to do this for me, Amelia” I stared at her face in silence, “Promise me you're going to get him to fall in love with you and bear kids for him” The air in the room felt quiet and empty as I continued to stare directly at her not too old but pretty face. After remaining silent for a long time, “I promise you, Granny, I'll do as you wish” I said in an extremely low voice, feeling bitter and grieved in my heart as if I had gulped down a cup of broadleaf holly leaf tea mixed with vinegar. Instantly, her face lightened up, “Really?” She grinned with her dazzling white teeth in my face. I managed to squeeze out a smile and nodded, “Yes, Granny” I said in an affirmative tone, and with that, she swiftly pulled me into her arms and embraced me joyously. Staring into space from her shoulder, I smiled softly. Yeah, if this would make Granny happy, then I'm going to get married to her grandson wholeheartedly.
Holding the tray including his meal, I ascended the stairs one after the other, restraining my composure. Why am I suddenly feeling like this? Is it because I've agreed to get married to him?
Standing before his room door now, my palms had become wet and sticky with sweat. Glancing at the covered dishes in my hand, it wouldn't be equitable if his dinner go cold, so I better drop this and leave immediately. Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to calm down, and without further hesitation, I knocked briefly on the door twice. “Come in” His hoarse voice wafted out the door. I gulped down my anxiety, bent the doorknob and set my foot into his ample bedroom. His back was to me with his phone held up to his ear. “Fine then, tomorrow” Finishing his simple sentence, he tossed the phone on a couch then spun around, looking at me coldly. I quickly avoided his gaze, the chill he emanated from his body was enough to make people shiver. “I… I brought your dinner” I told him in a low voice. He didn't say anything for a long time, I was beginning to think perhaps he doesn't want to eat when I suddenly heard his voice, “Drop it” I bobbed my head quickly then began to calculate my steps toward the tea table at the center of the room which he was literally standing very close to. After setting the tray on the table, I turned on my heels and made to walk out of the room.
“Don't even think this would make me take a liking for you and forget Kiara” His frigid voice floated to where I was standing. I slowly turned around, staring at him with interest. A trace of disgust could be seen flitting behind his handsome face. Although, he might be a tough man, but I love the fact that he loves his woman so much. Without removing his cold gaze from my face, he walked step by step to where I was then continued, “You may look so much like Kiara but that doesn't imply that I'm ever going to feel the same way toward you” His voice was bone-chilling cold as his eyes were scorching as if it would burn me into ashes. I put on a cheeky smile, lowering my head and tossing a wisp of my hair behind an ear. Raising my head, I began, “I'm so sorry to disappoint you Mr. Alexander, but I think you should eliminate whatever impression you might think of me” He raised his chin a bit, looking at me with his brows furrowed. “I don't like you either and as a matter of fact, I prefer not to like you. Me standing before you now is all because of Granny, and if by chance we ended up together in the future, believe me, it's still because of Granny. Thus, stop thinking so highly of yourself” A content look expressed on his face, and at the same time, a hint of anger dashed across his cold face. He opened his mouth but failed to say a single word. I smiled inwardly, I'm glad I could render him so speechless. “Excuse me, sir” I bowed slightly, turned around, and left his room promptly. Reaching inside the spacious guest room, I heaved a long sigh of relief. “Oh my goodness, Amelia. Where did you find such courage from?” I asked myself with a contented smile spreading across my face. I'm certain he understood all I've just said to him, just because he has got the perfect looks doesn't tell that I'm also like other ladies.
The following morning…
Knock! Knock! Knock! “Amelia, are you awake?” I stirred under the duvet, flickered my eyelids, rubbed my face, then opened my eyes to the bright morning. “Can I come in, Amelia?” The voice I recognized to be the head of the maid's voice asked again. I yawned softly, “Come in” My voice came out hoarsely, I cleared my throat as I watch the head of the maid's enter the room. “Good morning dear. I hope you slept well?” There was a gentle smile on her lips. I nodded happily, “Yes, I did. I hope you had a good night's rest too?” She walked forward to the bed, “Yes, dear. The young master had sent me here” She said, my brows creases at once. Young master? “Mr. Alexander?” I asked her, she nodded twice in affirmative. I adjusted on the bed, swallowing uneasily. “He asked me to tell you to get ready that you're going out with him in twenty minutes” Listening to this, I felt my heart make a quick movement inside my chest. Oh no, is he planning to take me out, so he could punish me for all I said to him the previous night? “What's it, Amelia?” The head of the maids asked with concern. I gulped down, “Nothing, I'll just go get ready” I uncovered myself in a swift then dash to the bathroom. I'm ready for whatever he got up in his sleeves.