Desperately into you

CHAPTER 63

I was looking at my reflection in the mirror then I throw my body back on my bed. I move so sluggishly not minding if someone gonna go in here.

“Do you need anything, young lady?” Melinda asks politely, oh… I forgot that she’s still here.

I shook my head. “No, you can go now.” I dismissed her and she politely bowed before she went out of the room.

I rolled my body on my bed ‘cause boredom is killing me… after a couple of minutes had passed I decided to get up, I brush my a bit messy hair with my fingers before I stormed out of the room. I was pursing my lips while descending the stairs. I was stunned a bit when I met my parents halfway and there, I saw Brandon and the man on his side who’s unfamiliar to me, I haven’t seen him before and maybe he was the personal that my parents hired huh?

My parents didn’t notice me yet ‘cause they were a bit busy talking and taking the stairs at a very slow pace. I stopped as I watched them coming near since they were just a few steps from me.

“Cassidy’s---”

My dad was cut by my mother when she saw me standing here and watching them, I saw the new face was already staring at me without showing anything, blank.

“There she is Hebron,” My mom said.

And when my father glance at the stairs up, he saw me, and his forehead slightly crinkled… they’re now reached where I was standing and my dad with his forehead creased is still visible.

“Why are you---” My dad massaged and he didn’t even finish what he wants to say, he massaged his

temple as he looked at me with distaste in his eyes.

“You’re supposed to be in your room resting!” He snapped.

“I’m already fine, dad.” I simply answered and was the one to walk first. I know why they’re here anyway, they just want to introduce me to my bodyguard… great. I hate having a bodyguard around! It feels like I’m in the prison and I could do what I wanted to do on my own.

Instead in my room, I walked to the last room on the side where I spend my months recovering.

When all of them get inside the room, I slowly walk towards the glass window which shows the view of the outside.

“Come here, Cassidy.” My dad called me.

I sighed as I walked back toward them. I saw Brandon was standing at the corner and he will let out a friendly small smile whenever I glance at him.

“Sweetheart,” My mom held my elbow when I reached her side.

She makes me face the man who wasn’t familiar with me. The personal bodyguard, and…I frowned, what’s his name again? I forgot… Brandon already told me that.

He was just looking at me stiff and looked like won’t just budge easily, but… let’s see if he could stand me.

“As what I’ve said Cassidy,” My dad started as he glanced at the man on his side.

“This is Luka Cast… your new personal bodyguard,” Dad said ln a business-like voice and he looked at the man named Luka.

“Luka, she’s my daughter, Karina Cassidy Tyson.” My dad introduced me with my full name.

My bodyguard nodded and slightly bowed at me, I frowned, just like Shawn I can say that he doesn’t look like someone needs to work, I mean… he doesn’t look broke or something by just his looks and the brand of clothes that he was wearing are quite expensive…well, why I’m thinking about that anyway.

He extended his hand for a handshake and I accepted it for a swift.

“Nice to meet you, miss.” He formally said.

I slightly raised my brows the way he addressed me, but well… it’s way more okay than ‘young lady’… I’m so fed up hearing the endless word ‘young’

I nodded at him.

“So… sweetheart, from now on, Luka will follow you all around and he’ll also be your driver, you have to be good at him, Cassidy.” My mom added.

I lifted my brows mentally, well it depends on my mood. And I’m sure I can escape from him anyway, that’s so easy peasy.

I sighed… again, Viel won’t be here later tonight but I’m sure he’ll visit the next day, I can’t imagine being as clingy as f**k… damn, that’s cringed but I just wanted to see him right now.

“Luka, I told you, we have a spare room here… guest room actually… so It would be great if you’re going to stay here for a quiet while.” My dad said.

It looks like I was the only one who looks so surprised by what just my dad said because Brandon and my mom seems to relax and it’s something expected of them.

I was frowning while looking at them. My dad talks to my bodyguard as if he wasn’t just his men.

Not to mention that he even offered our guestroom for him to stay, I mean… it’s just a guestroom anyway but my dad doesn’t usually offer it like that. His men have their own quarter and also our maids… so I wonder what’s the difference with this one.

I looked at my mom questioningly and when she saw me she chuckled a bit.

“Sweetheart, what’s with that look?”

She asked. In my peripheral vision, I saw them looking at me.

I shook my head and shrugged, whatever…

I was just watching them talking including the secretary of my dad, Brandon, even though he seems like he pretty much knew my bodyguard and I was out of place since I don’t want to engage with their topic all about business…

I frowned as I listened to them and Luka, my bodyguard discussing about the transaction in the market, I couldn’t relate to them… I frowned as I looked in Luka’s way, the way he shared his knowledge and talk about business… it seems like that’s his job, he’s a businessman but… seriously? If he’s a businessman then why the hell he’s my bodyguard right now?...

Oh, why bother…

“I’ll think about it,”

I heard Luka answer when my mom asked him if he’ll move here with us which made me frown… what the? Is that a special treatment?

“Yeah, sure”

My mom answered.

“Excuse me, I’ll just get the phone in my room,” I said using a formal and low voice. I remember when Viel told me earlier that he’ll call again and I left my phone in my room… I wonder if call.

“Where are you going, Cassidy? We’re still talking,” My dad narrowed his eyes on me while my mom and my bodyguard stop talking for a while as they watched us, on the other hand… Brandon was busy on some papers on the folder and he was focused on it he was sitting beside my dad.

I want to stomp my feet, didn’t I already say that I’m going to get my phone in my room?...

“I’ll be back dad, I’ll just get my phone…” I said shortly.

He nodded. I stood up and directly went out of the room. The moment I got out of the room I saw Melinda and with the maid, if I’m not mistaken she’s Corie as she introduced herself to me last time.

They slightly bowed.

“Young lady,” They acknowledge me in unison.

I saw Melinda carrying a tray of food, and some desserts while Corie was in beverages.

I walk passed to them as I stride in the direction of my room, I immediately search for my phone.

“There you are,” I mumbled as I marched towards my bed.

I checked my phone and there I saw 2 missed calls!... from Viel! I pouted when I saw that it was 30 minutes ago. I shouldn’t have left my phone!

Me:

I’m sorry: (

Me:

I was a bit busy.

I was about to construct another message but heard a knock on my door and the faint voice of Melinda calling me.

‘’ tss,” I hissed as I opened my room’s door.

“Young lady, your father wants you to join them.” She said.

When I quietly entered the room I heard my mom’s voice.

“As you can see Hebron, she’s fine now and of course, Melinda was told to always makes her take her vitamins and meds on time…” My mom stated.

I was walking near them when I saw her turn to look at my bodyguard who was sipping on his wine.

“Are you not planning to come back to the military, Luka?”

I frowned. Military?

My dad noticed my presence so he called me.

“Come here Cassidy, let’s eat…” He said.

My mom and the two other men looked in my direction too, I took the seat beside Brandon and at the same time, I felt my phone Vibrated.

“Thanks, mom,” I mumbled when she handed me a glass of pineapple juice while all of them have their white wines.

They began to savor their dessert while I tried to check my phone under the table.

When I saw the message from Viel, a ghost of a smile crept on my lips…

Conrad:

I think I’m free tonight, done with some meetings… I’ll try to be there. I was smiling like an i***t here just because of that simple text.

“What’s with the smile, Cassidy?” The voice of my dad pulls me back in my senses.

Damn.

I shook my head as I cleared my throat before I speak.

“Nothing, dad.” I simply answered as I braced myself. I was just focusing on my food because I know they are now looking at me. After a moment, everyone went back to their discussion which I don’t really care about, and paying much attention to it. I sipped on my pineapple juice when I felt my phone vibrate once again.

I bit my lower lip as I looked down to check on my phone and opened it.

I restrained myself from smiling, I didn’t even read his new message but here I am just wanting to run into my room so I could throw and roll my body on my bed. And when did he become fond of texting really? I can’t believe he’s replying to me and as he said he’s free… then what about his project in Seattle? I thought he would be damn busy because of it?... I remember that they’ve been discussing commercial and private jets and some want my dad to be customized… then I wonder why he seems so available when he is supposed to be in a hectic hour of work. But well, I’ve been unconscious for two months so maybe something happened that I don’t know? And I want to see him always though… It’s great that he’ll be here and especially since we’re becoming pretty close.

I bit my lip as I remembered the kiss. It never leaves my mind ‘cause it always replaying over and over…

Conrad:

Be there, 7 eve.

That was his last message and it was just 1:00 in the afternoon…I have to wait for a couple of hours to see him but that’s okay…

“Who are you texting?”

I almost jump in my seat when Brandon suddenly whispered near my ears.

I glared at him but he just showed me he grinned as he wiggles his brows then he glanced at the phone that I rested on my thigh. I rolled my eyes at him… nosy.

“You’re texting with someone, I saw it… that’s why you’re smiling.” He teased as he gave me a playful look. I rolled my eyes at him again, good thing my parents and my personal bodyguard were busy discussing something I couldn’t follow.

“Shut up, Brandon. You nosy.” I snorted but minimized my voice.

“Hmm, you’re blushing, perhaps you already got a boyfriend but you guys keeping it a secret.”

Brandon pushed his conclusion which almost makes me laugh, but of course, I have to stay serious… my parents are here. And my dad was serious while having a conversation with my bodyguard I’m sure he would throw me out of the window if I’ll just interrupt them with my sudden peals of laughter.

“Cut the crap Brandon, I don’t have one” but soon…

I mentally grinned with my silly thought. I don’t have a boyfriend yet but… soon… my smile widens even more thinking about my potential boyfriend… goodness why am I even thinking about him?! But I’m also wondering how does it feel to have him? Will he become clingy to me or will always talk with me with gentleness in his voice?... Nah, I’m daydreaming about it, and besides, we already kissed! He’s not my boyfriend but he already kissed me! Then what more if he’s already my boyfriend? Will he…

I shove away those silly thoughts as I feel both of my cheeks heat up. I heard a low chuckle from my side.

“Did you just space out, young lady?” He wiggled his brows with his suspicious eyes stayed on me as if he was sure that I’d been thinking of someone … true anyway.

“Yeah, I’m gonna stay here…”

I rolled my eyes at Brandon but I turned to look at my bodyguard when I heard him say that, I was busy like I have my own world here and I didn’t know what they were talking about.

“Oh, sure… feel at home Luka,” My dad casually responded and my mom nodded to him too.

I pursed my lips, so? He’ll be going to stay here and since he’s my bodyguard… he’ll gonna watch me all the time? Damn, that’s cringe. I hate being watched! Who would love that anyway?

I pursed my lips again but didn’t say anything.

“Dad?”

I called him and they all turned their attention to me.

“Yes, Cassidy.” My dad answered as he sipped on his white wine.

“How about Shawn?” I said.

I am determined to put him back to work and I don’t even know where he is. I was looking at my dad when I saw my bodyguard raise his brows at me as if I just said something that caught his attention.

I looked at my dad.

“Sweetheart, he’s already fired.” My mom answered.

“You know it’s not his fault, mom. I want him back.” I said directly.

Shawn is a friend and I was sorry for what happened that’s why I want him to be my driver instead of my new bodyguard.

I saw my father’s brows furrowed and my mom who was stunned for a moment

“What? Please? It’s not his fault.” I continued. I saw my bodyguard grinning now. What’s wrong with him?

“Oh, my goodness sweetheart! You like that boy?!” My mother fired exaggeratedly.

“Do you like that former driver of yours, Cassidy?” My dad followed.

My forehead creased as a looked at them, so they think that I like Shawn? That explains their expression earlier. Well, I like Shawn as a friend, he has just this bright aura like someone who can be trusted.

“He’s a friend dad, and I told you it was my fault… I want him to be my driver again,” I said stubbornly and I heard chuckles from Brandon.

“No.” He said firmly.

“Why? It won’t hurt you if you hired him back… please?” I said with puppy eyes.

“We’re not yet over with that f*****g incident Cassidy, so shut up.” My dad said as he ended the discussion.

I Pouted.

I only have one best friend, and I had barely any friends, it’s not that no one likes to be friends with it it’s actually the opposite but I don’t like those people, social butterflies, and whatever. I’m so picky person it’s just that, for me… if you gotta choose a friend then you better find the pure one, and unfortunately, there are some out there but they aren’t easy to find.

“Hmm, dad…” I called softly, I seldom do this though, we’re always arguing though…

But he just gave me a bored look like saying that it’s final and his decision won’t change.

“Next time then,” I said to myself that I won’t stop bagging him next time but I didn’t mean to sound it loud.

I heard Brandon again, I glared at him… I notice that he kept chuckling.

My dad just shook his head and didn’t throw a glance at me again. I pursed my lips, I want to go back to my room now…

“I’ll go back to my room now,’’ I mumbled.

They looked at me again but my mother immediately agreed.

“Yes, you better go to your room now Cassidy, take a rest you need that.” She stated.

I nodded, Brandon and my bodyguard just watching me while my dad nodded.

I left then as I went straight to my room.

I’m not sleepy or something though, the main reason is…I want to prepare the dress I would wear later tonight. Unbelievable but I feel so conscious when he’s around, suddenly I feel like I need to dress nicely and be presentable… I hate doing this stuff before when I haven’t met him yet but everything has changed… I don’t know what did that man do to me…

“Hmm, what about this one?” I talked to myself as I grab every dress from my closet.

“It should be simple yet elegant,” I whispered.

I was like crazy here walking back and forth worried about what dress or which one would look good on me…

“Hmm, how about makeup? Oh no…no… that’s too much!”

I rubbed my nose because of the frustration consuming me right now. Damn, what’s wrong with you KC?!

It’s funny to know how confident I am with my looks even if there’s no make up- makeup because I know I still look good, not bragging about that though, but when it comes to Viel I have to--- oh whatever…!

I spend my time looking for a nice dress as if I would attend a grand party, I was pouting the whole time

But I never thought I ended up wearing the spaghetti pajama terno and it has Doraemon designs on it just like my furry slipper… I was planning to dress up nicely so I would look mature but it turns out to be a childish one. Well, not bad anyway… I’m always beautiful!... you’re always beautiful KC!

I chuckled as I cheered and motivate myself.

I was biting my lips when it was already a quarter to 7 in the evening, I was anxious while looking in the mirror… I was wearing the spaghetti terno and pajama designs with Doraemon I was pouting while looking at what I was wearing… well, at least I look cute on it.

After checking on myself, I went out of my room and decided to go downstairs.

Too excited huh?

Crisha and her cousins will be going here as they said, and also Simon and… Viel too.

“Good evening young lady,” Corie saw me. She smiled as she greeted me.

I nodded at her and make my way straight to our spacious living room, I just thought that It was better to wait for them here. I quietly sit on one of our sofas, I rested my head and was about to close my eyes for a while when I heard Melinda’s voice.

“Young lady? Do you need something to eat?” Melinda’s voice came from my back.

I lazily waited for her as she stand in front of me.

“No.” I simply answered.

“O-oh… all right, young lady.” She politely mumbled as she excused herself.

My father wasn’t here, after our short conversation with my personal bodyguard he left for a dinner meeting and he’s with Brandon. My mom was in her office too, she was busy while my bodyguard was missing in action.

I saw him outside my door at noon but I didn’t see him around here lurking around.

I shrugged, it’s better if he’ll stays outside anyway, I don’t like him following me if I’m here inside the mansion.

Viel didn’t know that I’m already freely wandering our mansion now…

“Melinda!” I called her and just after a minute, Melinda showed up in front of me.

“Yes, young lady?” She asked as she looked at me, I pursed my lips and sighed.

“I want pineapple juice, Melinda,” I demanded using my lethargic voice. She immediately nodded as she went straight to get me the glass of juice that I want.

I was bored as I stayed on the couch so I decided to went outside for some fresh air and that’s why I did, I went outside despite of the cold breeze of the night that touches my skin. I was looking at our huge gate waiting for his car to get inside but I couldn’t see him yet, he’s probably on his way.

“Why are you here outside, miss?”

I almost fainted in shock when a sudden voice of a man and a silhouette appeared beside me.

“What the f**k?!” I spat at him.

I glared at him, who wouldn’t be surprised if he will just going showed up suddenly from nowhere? That would be the death of me.

“Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t mean to---

I cut him off before he could finish what he’ll gonna say.

“Don’t follow me and just leave me alone,” I demanded. I crossed my arms. I was still looking in the direction of the gate waiting for Viel.

“I can’t, young miss, that’s my job.” He muttered playfully.

I hissed as I tilted my head to look at him, my eyes narrowing when I saw his lips lift a bit.

“Can’t you see? I’m inside our premises so it basically means that I’m safe! You can be my bodyguard outside but when I’m just here in our mansion just leave me alone, okay?!” I grumpily stated.

My jaw just drop when I heard him let a hearty laugh as an answer!

I glared… the nerve with this guy!

“But… miss, my job is to follow you wherever you go whether you’re here or outside, I’m allowed to go with you anywhere because that’s my job unless it’s your room, “He said and I could hear the amusement in his voice.

“Just leave me alone right now or I’m going to fire you?” I threatened.

But this guy has the guts to just raised his brows at me as if he wasn’t affected and he spoke.

“You can’t fire me, young miss.” He simply said and unbothered.

“Oh? Really? May I remind you that I’m the daughter of Hebron and Alora Tyson?! I’m your boss too so I can kick you out of here if I want to!” I burst out.

He was just watching me explode with the amusement in his eyes and a ghost of his smile showing even if he’s biting his lips just to cover it.

“No, you aren’t the one who hired me do you won’t be able to fire me.” He stated in a firm and undoubtedly voice.

“Oh! Whatever you say!” I almost yelled at him but I tried my best not to sound too loud.

“I’ll go to my room! Don’t you ever follow me!” I snorted.

I was pissed at that guy and with his smirks. He’s getting on my nerves.

“As you wish, young miss.” He trailed off.

I was pissed as I walked towards the stairs, I better be in my room so I won’t get disturbed by anyone just like what my personal bodyguard did.

I checked my phone when I felt it vibrate.

My crumpled like a paper face immediately lit up when I saw Viel’s new message for me

Conrad:

I’ll be there in 15.

I smiled as I stared at his only one and a short message. I hurriedly stood up and I went in front of my mirror to check myself. I comb my hair once again and slightly tap both of my pale cheeks just to add a bit of redness to it.

“Hmm, you’re good to go now,” I whispered as I held the tip of my long hair.

After a while, I grab the vanilla perfume and spray it all over.

“Hmm, smells so good,” I whispered.

I was half running and I go straight to the main door of our mansion and there I saw the black BMW entering the gate! I was standing in front of our mansion.

I watched how it slowly went near me and at a slow pace, I saw him get out of the car… just a glimpse of him my breath hitched.