Chapter 36

(Unconditionally)

ELSA

“Elsa, you didn’t tell me you brought someone over.” My mother stood up from her seat hurriedly and rushed towards us, happiness in her voice. My father was like a puppet, her puppet; he barely spoke or did anything, just watched the scene unfold. I had taken the flower Kian brought.

“I..” I was speechless as I looked between Kian and my Mother. I felt strong hands on my waist, making me shiver. Memories of other things those hands had done filled me up, but I pushed it back down.

“I told her it was a surprise, but I’m here now, and that’s what matters.”

“I agree.” Mom smiled again, pulling the chair for Kian and returning to her seat. Kian took me slowly to the table and brought the chair out for me. He waited to make sure I was comfortably seated before taking his seat.

“Hey man.” My older brother Calvin waved at him before going back to his phone. My dad was typing furiously on his phone.

“Darling, does anything seem to be the problem?” Mom fr