Heather felt heat reach her head.She could feel the man’s gaze on her as she enjoyed every bite on her food.‘Why is he looking at me? Geez.. it’s so awkward..’“Ow!” In her moment of distraction, she accidentally bit her tongue. Tears welled up in her eyes.“Are you okay?!” Nicholas came to her side immediately.She shook her head and held up her hand. “Mn. I’m okay. I just accidentally bit my tongue.”It was still slightly painful but she could still manage.She drank some water to calm her nerves.“You sure, you’re okay?”“Yeah.” She nodded. “I’m okay.. Go.. go.. Just eat.. I guess I got too greedy with the food.. Ahaha..”Her cheeks became even redder after realizing what she said.‘Damn. Can I just hide in a hole right now?!’Her neck shrunk as she tried to continue with her food.“Careful..” He reminded her.She nodded, avoiding his eyes.The food was delicious but his gaze made it impossible for her to digest the food well.The coffee just made it worse. She only took a few si
Music dominated the Anderson family’s residence that morning as each of them took turns in singing.Andrew, Diana’s younger brother also joined them. Though once in a while, Diana would catch him being busy on the phone, a faint smile on his face.Soon, it was lunch time.They temporarily left the speakers playing some Christmas carol playlist as they went to the dining room.Rosemary and Philip couldn’t suppress the feeling of joy in their hearts. This is their first Christmas with Diana after all. Usually at this time, although they would be celebrating the Christmas spirit, it would still have a tinge of melancholy. Rosemary would still miss the baby that died in birth all those years ago.Fortunately, this was the end of it.They have found Diana, whom they once thought to be dead.Not only that, Lucas would also be their son-in-law soon. They were naturally in a celebratory mood.Heather was drawn into everyone’s mood that she didn’t have time to feel awkward being in their prese
Nicholas straightened his back as he chewed on the hotdog.“Mn..” He nodded. “It’s good.”Heather’s heart hammered against her chest. She felt her whole body heat up.‘Is he so comfortable with me because he sees me like his sister?’Heather didn’t know where these thoughts came from.She thought she had always been self-assured.But why is it that when it comes to Nicholas, she couldn’t help but be self-conscious.She wouldn’t let herself believe that such a great man like Nicholas would have eyes for her.She may not come from a poor family but her family’s social standing is not up to the Griffin clan’s level.Although Diana’s family have always been good to her since they reunited with Diana and they acknowledged her close friendship with their daughter, she doesn’t know much about Nicholas’s family.Diana was immediately accepted by Lucas’s family, even before her ties to the Griffin clan were revealed.Heather didn’t think that the same would happen to her.Also, what if they wo
“W-what are you doing?” She stammered, her eyes widened in shock.His face was too close to hers.She could practically see every strand of his eyelashes.His azure eyes seemed to look into her soul.“Like I said, I’m seducing you..” He chuckled softly.The sound sent shivers down her spine.But to her bewilderment, she was not disgusted or angered.Was his seduction working on her?“Stop joking already..” She evaded his eyes.A second later, she felt his hot hand cup her face, making her turn to look at him.She felt hot under his gaze.“Who said I was joking? Do I have to spell it out? I’m sure your sexy, smart brain knows what I mean.. I want you, in every way. I also wish that you just don’t see me as a friend only.” He searched her eyes as he said this, hoping to see the truth in them.He hoped that she felt the same way and that he had just not put their relationship at risk by doing this.Heather was shocked beyond words. “You–are you saying you like me more than as a friend?”
Moments later, Heather finally finished cooking dinner. She prepared the dinner table and went to call Nicholas who was already done with the storage room as well. Heather was astounded when she saw the storage room all organized. She thought it was already organized before he started doing anything, but now, she could see that it became even better. “Wow..” Heather was speechless. She didn’t know what else to say. “It’s good, right?” Nicholas was proud of his work. Heather absentmindedly nodded, her mouth agape. “Food’s ready?” “Mn.” She nodded. “Yeah.. Let’s eat..” Nicholas shut the door of the storage room and followed her to the dinner table. Nicholas made sure to pull the chair out for her, assisting her. He looked at the table. On it were a plate of classic dinner rolls, creamy mushroom chicken and garlic mashed potatoes. Heather kept glancing at Nicholas, watching his reaction. Though she had learned to cook for herself after she entered College, she wasn’t so con
Meanwhile, Diana and Lucas were now spending Christmas dinner at the Lovell family’s residence.Morris brought Katherine with him.Priscilla’s family were also there, with Rowena bringing Leopold with her.Ernest and Lillian looked over with so much joy and warmth in their eyes. However, there was a tinge of sadness in them.After the wonderful dinner, everyone left, leaving the two grandparents.“Our grandkids have grown up.” Lillian said as she sat on her chaise, looking at the old family photos.“Yes. If Lucas could give me a great grandchild soon, then I will be fulfilled. What about you?”“Not quite.” Her eyes glistened.“Hmm?”“It’s been years..”“Ah.. Yes. It has.” He went to sit beside her, pulling her close.She leaned her head against his shoulder.“I wonder how he is now. I’m still hoping and praying that we will be able to meet him..”“Me too. I haven’t given up either.”“My Adrian.. I wonder how he is now.. Is he eating? Is he sleeping well? I hope he doesn’t get sick oft
Chantal had arrived just a month ago at Vapros, an island country close to Maconia and Great Blackhampton.It is mostly densely populated and urbanized, and about three-fourths of the country’s terrain is mountainous, concentrating its population of 125.5 million on narrow coastal plains.She is now in the city of Legazlos, the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37.4 million residents.She had never been here before and was hoping that nobody would recognize her.Surely, no one would think that she’d be here.There were too many people in one city alone, nobody would bother with her as they were busy with their own lives.These days, Chantal couldn’t help but wonder if she was naturally born unlucky.She came to Vapros, wanting to start a new life.But not long after her arrival, Chantal, who had thought she was finally free to be who she wants to be, explored life in the new city.Before she left Great Blackhampton, she had moved her money to a new account s
She thought that she was able to start anew in Vapros, outside of Great Blackhampton where all the bad things happened but not too far from that country and Maconia, where her son possibly is with Cassandra and her family.To her bad luck, she met a powerful person whom she thought would help her in her time of need.She was at a bar in Vapros, stumbling into it as she was roaming around, lost on what path to take and missing her family as well.Like before, she wanted to relieve the heartache with alcohol so when she spotted a bar that looked clean and fancy, she didn’t hesitate to enter.She still has her money and didn’t want to venture into low-class bars where she might meet some thugs.So she went to Club Essence instead.In her little black backless dress and knee-high black boots, she sauntered inside, mustering her remaining confidence.She’s in a different country and had distanced herself from people who knew her, she was not confident she would be given the same VIP treatm