chapter 22
963 Words
He hates making the less privileged feel unworthy, it makes him feel so bad.
"I..i why are you...so different? You definitely don't act like a billionaire. Most of them love leaving a wide gap between them and the less privileged, It's just so... Thank you for being different" Irene said, deeply touched by Harold personality...
"Promise me you won't feel unworthy whenever you're with me. It makes me feel bad" Harold said.
"I promise" Irene smiled, admiring the way the glow of the fire made his hair glint.
"So...we were talking about?" Harold asked.
"Huh? Yeah you were telling me a story about 'Y' Which has a tail and two branches" Irene said and they both laughed.
"I love your collection of books" Irene said glancing round the library.
One can spend years in reading all of the books here.
"Thank you! But most of the novels here are mystery novels,you might not find them interesting" Harold said.
"Yeah, i saw that when Nola showed me the library" Irene said.
"But there are few romance novels though. I know you'll like them" Harold said.
"How do you know i like romance novels?" Irene asked.
"You look like someone who does" Harold said.
"Really?" Irene laughed.
"No, i only guessed you would. Most ladies love romance novels isn't it?"
"Hmm...i can't speak for them but I'm definitely among the ladies who love romance novels"
"Especially the ones that end with "and they lived happily ever after" isn't that so childish?" Harold rolled his eyes.
"No, it's not. There's nothing more sweet than reading a novel with a beautiful ending" Irene smiled.
"But you have to admit it's childish" Harold said.
"No it's not"
"It is"
"It's not"
"It is!"
"I swear it's not"
"I swear it is"
They both laughed and silence followed.
They stared at the fireplace with different thoughts running in their minds.
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"I'm starting to feel sleepy" Irene said.
"Bedtime. We've spent enough time here" Harold said.
They both got on their feet and Irene watched the fire once more while Harold put the book on the table back in it's place.
"Ready?" Harold asked.
"Of course" Irene yawned as they both walked out of the library.
Harold closed the door behind them and they headed to their rooms.
"Goodnight" Irene said on getting to her door.
"Night" Harold said and watched her walk into her room.
He checked on Ivory before finally going to his room.
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"Good morning" Ivory heard from her sleep.
Irene had walked into her room through the adjoining door.
She frowned a little bit in her sleep, knowing the voice does not belong to her father.
He's the one who wakes her up..
She finally opened her eyes after fighting the thought of going back to sleep.
She saw Irene bringing out her school wears.
She placed her polished shoes next to it and then opened the drawer and brought out her body cream with her hair comb.
"Irene" Ivory called with a sleepy voice.
"Ohh...you're finally awake" Irene said turning to her.
"Good morning to you" Irene greeted with a smile.
"Good morning" Ivory said, sitting up on the bed.
The door opened and a maid walked in with a glass cup of water.
"Good morning" the maid greeted.
"Good morning" Irene and Ivory chorused.
"Ivory took the glass cup of water and gulped it down her throat, she placed the empty glass cup back on the tray and the maid left.
"Did you ordered for water in your sleep?" Irene asked curiously.
"Or your dad did for you?" Irene asked.
"No, the helps are aware i drink a glass cup of water every morning before even stepping down from my bed. It's healthy, you should start doing so too" ivory said.
"Ohh..okay, so how did they knew you were awake. Our voices weren't so loud" Irene wondered.
"My lights is on,you switched it on after you walked into my room" Ivory said.
"Ohh..yes! I did" Irene smiled.
The door opened again..
"I already had wate.." Ivory was saying but stopped when she saw it was her father.
"Daddy!" She smiled getting on her feet.
"Hey princess, good morning" Harold said and bent to pull his daughter into a hug,he kissed her forehead.
He hadn't noticed Irene's presence in the room.
"Good morning Dad,how was your night?" Ivory asked.
"Awesome, i slept like baby Ivory" Harold said making Ivory chuckle.
"But you came into my room late, Irene beat you to it today" Ivory pouted.
"Really? Where's she?" Harold asked.
He had enjoyed the time he spent with her last night and he thought about her till he went to sleep.
He just like the fact that her personality is different and they share things in common.
Chatting with her had felt like he was chatting with a friend."She's right behind you" Ivory giggled.
"Huh?" Harold asked, turning.
"Oh...my" He said obviously startled when he saw Irene truly standing behind him.
Irene laughed.
"How didn't i see you?" He asked.
"I guess you never thought you'll find me here,that's why your gaze was glued to Ivory's bed when you walked in" Irene said.
"That's true, i was starting to wonder who brought out ivory's school wears" Harold said.
"Good morning Mr Harold" Irene said.
"Good morning, i hope you enjoyed your first night here" Harold asked.
"Totally, thank you so much" Irene smiled.
"I'm glad you did. I should be on my way now" Harold said glancing at his golden wristwatch.
Irene admired his simple yet classic dressing.
His golden eyes suited the golden buttons on his pure black shirt.
The sleeves were rolled to his elbows revealing his smooth caramel skin.
His styled hair really did a good job to his looks.
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