CHRISTINA ODINSON : MY AWAITING FATE.

CHAPTER 2

A bit startled by grandma's words, I also flinch in surprise at the raspy sound.

"What does Obaachan mean?".

Wow this is the first time in a long time I heard my husband's voice, and it is raspy from not being used for a long time, as I have said before that he is a man of few words; he doesn't engage in any conversations unless it is necessary. His voice is a sultry sensation that I cherish every chance I get, it is experienced once in a lifetime, just like a shooting star; If I miss it, I don't know when I will catch it again.

"Nothing." Grandma just shrugged her shoulders like she did not just throw a bomb that shook everyone including my forever stone hearted hubby, "What I meant to say is that; we will never know what the future holds she may need her qualifications".

Byakuya just gave his grandmother an indecipherable look but did not say anything.

"Why would she need qualifications when she has a husband to take care of her?" My mother-in law asked even more confused than ever, or she is just good in acting than she lets on.

My monster-in-law just had to start again and mess up this beautiful breakfast, now they are starting again with the argument, and I can only sit back and keep my suggestion to myself to avoid any punishment when grandma and grandpa leave. I feel a burning gaze on the side of my face, when I turn my head to the left, I see him looking at me; although I can't read his expressions but I feel blame rolling off of him in waves, telling me that I am to be blamed for every bad thing that is happening in his life.

"She cannot keep on depending on her husband her whole life." I turn my head, not wanting to fall victim to those dark orbs that are drowning me in my misery, especially today.

"Then what is the purpose of having a husband if she has to study?" My father-in-law asked, and grandpa's face got dark with his son's question.

"Your daughter is studying; you have no problem with it; but you have a problem with Christina studying." Grandpa retorted with finality in his voice.

Annah looked at Byakuya for support, but he just continued like it did not concern him, seeing that her son will not help her; she decided to speak again, "Stella is the daughter of the Kuchiki Clan, and she is not, she is just a..."

"She is just a what?"Grandpa interrupted her before she could finish her sentence."I dare you to finish that sentence." He hissed; my monster-in-law decided to keep her mouth mum as grandpa was pissed and her son was not willing to come to her rescue.

"Anna, is this how to treat her in our absence?"Grandma asked with disappointment in her face, she started fanning herself. Grandpa gave me the same look he gave me when he asked if I was okay.

I took a glass of water and gave it to grandma, I then unbuttoned the two buttons of her shirt and fanned her face, while Mrs Crimson gave her pills. She looked pale, and Grandpa was beside his wife; calming her down. I have to say something, but I can't say anything with my husband. I am looking at me, and it is making me nervous. My mind is also turning blank. Dear hubby, I know you hate my presence and you are angry at me now. It's understandable.

But grandma's health far more important than any fear I have of him, "Grandma, calm down please, do not stress yourself too much. I am okay, you do not have to worry about me, okay." My voice is shaky, and I can hear it, and my hands can't stop shaking too, because she is freaking me out.

"Christina is right, my dear. Please calm down. Stress is not good for your health, and you are scaring the kids." Now, Grandpa is stressed too.

"But how can I calm down when Christina is..." Grandpa shook his head at grandma. She tried to calm down; with her head on grandpa's shoulder with him whispering sweet words in her ears; that only the two of them could hear.

I must admit that life is a beautiful thing when you have someone who you spend it with, and love is only magical if it is reciprocated. I am very jealous of their love, because I know I can never something as pure and unconditional as theirs, in life we are not blessed the same and I am one of the people are not blessed when it comes to love. God, would I ever have something or experience the love of my husband, or I will always be miserable for the rest of my life; because I still have a long way to go as I am still young? Should I give up or keep fighting, please give me a sign, anything? Wait, am I crying? And I saw the sign.

When grandma calmed down, Grandpa told Grandpa to stop worrying, that she should spend time with Stella, and he said he would handle everything.

He then turned to my husband and said, "Byakuya, I need to talk to you in the study."

Grandma and Grandpa exchange looks, like they are having a conversation with their eyes, only they understand.

And that is my cue. "Excuse me, I have to get to class."

Grandpa looked at me dead in my eyes as if he knew something, but I did not dwell too much on it as I quickly averted my eyes.

Grandma said with a smile, "Of cause, do not let us keep you, my dear." Standing up, I feel eyes of hatred on me, I know they belong to my mother-in-law, as uncomfortable as I feel I hurriedly walk to the door without looking back.

In the study.

"You cannot keep doing this to me, you demanded me to marry that little girl and I did; but this is asking for too much" he said coldly without any emotion, that even his grandfather shuddered ,but he quickly hid it that one could think it was just their imagination.

"Byakuya, what did you think was going to happen after, the two of you are married and you're the leader of this clan, you will need your own heir as you were my successor."

"I don't need any more useless responsibilities I have enough already; I don't have time to be playing house with that kid" his grandfather is turning livid with his statement, but he is trying to keep it in.

"That kid, as you call her, is your wife, your wife, the lady of this household, and she is not a responsibility. She is your partner..." Byakuya just scoffed at his grandfather.

"I never asked for a liability, I never asked for this position, you can give it to your son or Hiroyuki." He looked at his grandfather dead in the eyes while saying that.

Toru took a deep breath to calm down.

"I chose you Byakuya, no one is more capable than you, you father is impulsive, and he doesn't have a business mindset, your elder brother on the other hand is too kind-hearted and has passion for arts; these two are going to be the fall of this clan. I have entrusted these responsibilities to you."

Pausing briefly; before continuing "I know it is unfair of me, but you have to do this; you will give me and your grandma a grandchild, or I will be forced to give this position to your uncle, are we clear Byakuya?"

Sitting up straight Byakuya asked with his forever stoic face "Are you threatening me?".

His grandfather sighed for the hundredth time today, "I am not forcing you to do anything nor am I threatening you, it is the reality of the situation you are in."

Banging his hand on the dark mahogany desk, the ice inside the crystal whisky glass made clicking sounds; as it shook from the impact.

"You cannot give that bastard everything I have worked for, he would be the end of the clan". He spoke in a lowly menacing voice.

Satisfied with his reaction, "Then give this clan an heir as their future leader, I am old Byakuya I cannot assure the clan of its security on my own and your grandma complains a lot about me stressing too much."

This old man is sly and shameless using his pride to get him to do anything he wants.

"Then all of you shall get the heir you seek " Byakuya said while standing up and fixing his dark suit,

Toru is impressed with his co-operation "And acknowledge your wife, treat her with respect stop this thing you are doing".

A look of defiance covered Byakuya's face "Now you are dictating my life to the fullest extent, do not expect any more cooperation from me".

As Byakuya is about to leave; his grandfather spoke again, "Byakuya that girl is the best thing that can ever happen to you. She was brought here by your grandma; she only wants what is best for you. She loves her like her own blood; if you hurt that girl, it will break her heart. Son, just try to open your heart, you will find happiness with her".

Looking his grandfather dead in the eye, he said "This is your fault, you demanded me to get married I did; do not ask me for more, she is nothing of mine other than a child bearer then I will be done."

Toru's heart is filled with dreadfulness for his idiotic grandson, he said "You are going to regret it son".

He scoffed again; voice filled with sarcasm "Am I?".

The old man tried to convince him for the last time.

"And it will be too late by the time you realize what you have lost, just be careful and I am warning you Byakuya; It will destroy you and I won't help you".

Byakuya's face turned even more dark, with an unreadable expression on his face, he said "Then I will destroy her before that can happen".

He won't let a mere girl dictate his life, that is the reality of their life.

With that, he walked out of the door, ignoring everyone. He gracefully slid inside his car.

"The usual plce",

With an order, the driver started the car, and Jackie, butler, picked up the phone to make a phone call.