17. Visiting grandpa

MIRABEL

I sat quietly in the living room of my grandpa's mansion, playing Candy Crush on my phone while waiting for him. 

He sent a text Friday night asking to see me because he wanted to discuss it with me. Thankfully the time he chose wouldn't clash with my schedule with Beauty because we planned on visiting the mall today to get some things and also to bond more. 

It's been fifteen minutes since I arrived and he was yet to come. I didn't mind it though because there was still a lot of time for me. Finally, I followed footsteps, so I lifted my head to see my grandfather walking towards me dressed in black make kaftan. 

I stood up on my feet to go hug him. Although we didn't have any good relationship, that was how I greeted him still.

"Good afternoon Grandpa." 

"It's so lovely to see you here. How are you?" He asked. 

We were now seated on the couch. "In doing good."

"How is it going with Giveon? I hope he's treating you well. How is work too? I hope it's going well too?" He asked.

"Everything is good well," I replied.

We didn't have some kind of relationship that would make me whine about all my discomfort to him like some spoilt princess so it was best I said the little that I could and let it be.

"Alright then. If you say it's going well then I'm going to take it like that. But that's not the reason I've called you." 

"I know that it's an arranged marriage and I'm not expecting the best result so soon…" he began and I felt my stomach do a summersault.

"I had to check a little more about you Mira. You aren't done with school. A nursing student having to work in the field of business doesn't seem easy and that's why I've decided to get you someone who will assist you and teach you about business and also enroll you in an online business school so you can work and learn and improve." 

I was honestly surprised to hear him say that.  It wasn't what I had in mind when he said he wanted to speak to me. I thought he was going to talk about the marriage and baby like Giveon had mentioned earlier. 

I didn't think he would do that much for me. 

"Really?"

"Yes. You are my granddaughter after all." He replied and honestly, I felt my heart melt when he referred to me as his granddaughter.

It was the first time that he'd be referring to me as his granddaughter. 

"You got married to Giveon and I know Giveon. He's not the easiest person to deal with. I know that you feel that you cannot come speak to me about your problem but you are my granddaughter and I will be damned if I let anyone hurt you or make you cry even if it's your husband." His tone was laced with severity.

"It's not going to be an easy start but I'm here for you anytime and every day. I'm going to provide for you just as much as you need and make sure that you are comforted."

I looked at the man in front of me wondering if he was my grandpa because I recalled how he had me thrown out of the house and denied any relationship with my mother. 

"Is that tears in your eyes?" He mentioned and I didn't know that I was crying already. 

"Are you my grandpa or someone else?" I remarked and he chuckled.

"Of course in your grandpa. Who would dare take over the body of the great Isaac Harrison." He mentioned his full name making me smile.

"I know I was harsh on you but I'm ready now, to get to know you better. After all, you are my heiress." 

He dropped the bomb taking me in shock. Was that the reason he wanted me to enroll in an online school so that I would know more about business? Was that why he had me work for Giveon so that I could also take lessons there?

I never imagined this and honestly, it made me feel a little burdened. All my life I've been living my life according to my rules and will but now it's about to change.

It was as if he noticed my facial expression. "You don't have to feel pressured darling." He said.

"I'm not going to rush you. I'm not going to force you okay? Take your time. Baby step. I'm not going to die now or in six months or the next ten years so yes I'd get to see my great grandchildren."

"I just want you to always come to me. Let me know your needs and that's it. Is that okay? You don't have to feel rushed." 

I nodded my head in understanding. It's like my bad week was easily done and over and replaced with something better. I never imagined that I'd bond with my grandpa. I never imagined that I wouldn't be struggling with paying bills and many more. 

Besides getting married to my bully, my life didn't get as bad as I thought it was and that made me so emotional. 

"Can I hug you?" I asked.

He smiled. " sure."

I went towards him and wrapped my arms around him. 

"Thank you so much."

"You know, you remind me a lot of your mother but you are not as stubborn as she is," he chuckled. 

"Your mother made me feel like a terrible father making me wonder where I had gone wrong but it's alright now. Maybe we could go see her when you want to see her together." He mentioned and I was too stunned to speak.

He wanted to see my mother. Does this mean he was willing to let go and accept her back in his life? I wonder how my mother would feel when she found out that I got married to the choice of grandpa just so he could pay for her medical bills. 

"Thank you so much, grandpa. I appreciate it."

"Anything for my grandchild." He replied.

"So, you will be contacted later today. I already applied with your documents for the online business school and the results should be out by Monday. The person who will contact you later today will be your tutor. Since he's not in the country, he will teach you about business."

"He is a professor so you won't be able to see him but you should get the best knowledge from him." He explained.

"You hired a personal tutor for me?" 

He nodded his head. "I know what it will be like working with Giveon. He's one of the most competent men in their mid-twenties doing well in the business world. A perfectionist."

"It won't be easy working with him and I know you aren't telling me the truth but I hope it doesn't get to a point where he breaks you because I'm going to shoot final." His tone was clipped making me wonder if he meant. 

"You don't mean shooting him for real right?" I asked, a little nervous.

"Trust me I would if I had to but I wouldn't want to make you a widow so early," he chuckled. 

It felt really good speaking to him. We also spoke about my schedule and how to adjust to everything. Later he informed me he added my account to his payroll and sent money in there, wondering if I received it to which I said I hadn't checked my account. 

It felt really good speaking to him. Maybe it wasn't a bad idea after all getting married. I left his mansion after an hour with him to go meet Beauty.