Visitor from Last Night

Chapter 12

Brandon

I was trying to get some sleep, but my luck was in vain. I wasn’t able to fall asleep no matter how much I tried.

Thanks to Alicia, I didn’t have to sleep on that sofa for a long time. She had bought a foldable mattress for me, and it has been pretty convenient according to my height. But did anyone think that a billionaire like me would be sleeping on a mattress?

If my mother were to find out about this, then I think that she would be lecturing me a lot and would also curse Alicia for her poor service, which I don’t find poor at all. She is doing everything that she can with the money she is earning. In fact, I feel ashamed that I have to be dependent on her.

I sighed and gave up on sleeping. I stood up and opened the window and was met by the cool breeze. I looked up in the sky and found dark clouds. I guess it will rain soon.

I went towards the kitchen to get myself a glass of water and was about to go back to my mattress. I took out my phone and dialed a number.

“Sir!” I heard my assistant's voice.

“How is everything over there?”

“Your parents are worried about you and keep on asking me to trace your location as soon as possible. Why don’t you return?” I smiled.

“Because I am having some business over here.”

“What kind of business, sir?”

“I have to make someone mine.” For a while there wasn’t any sound and I chuckled a bit. “Is it that shocking?”

“It is. You have never said anything like that. In fact, you have never mentioned that you wanted anyone as yours.”

“Maybe I will let this vacation extend for a while.”

“Wrap it up fast. I don’t know how long I can hold back your father.”

“Alright. By the way, did you get any information about that attack?”

“That is nothing new. They are so behind to kill you.”

“I thought that after attempting for so long and getting nothing but failure they would give up, but it looks like they have no mood of giving up at all.”

“So I dispose of them?”

“We are not in any hurry, you know? I would love to crush them slowly. Just keep on collecting as much evidence as possible. Their position will not be very supportive when their world is crashing down.”

“I understand it.” I was about to end the call when he started to talk once again. “Sir, David Cullen visited you last Tuesday, and he made a marriage proposal of his eldest daughter to you.”

“Alfredo’s older sister?”

“Yeah.”

“I think I have just met her once or twice.”

“That was generally during meetings. Her name is Erica Cullen.” After hearing that name, I recalled her face.

“Yeah, I remember her now. What was my father's response?”

“He was happy with that proposal.”

“Why does he want his son to get married so early?”

“This would benefit your company only. You both have a powerful background and if these two companies form an alliance, then how powerful you will become.”

“My company is already so powerful, and I don’t want to form any alliance with any family. I have to hurry up over here.”

“You have to.” After that, we hung up. I remember meeting Erica for a few times only and after the first meeting, I could tell that she was getting interested in me. I didn’t like that and maintained my distance with her. It is not like that she is not a great person. She is knowledgeable and well-mannered too, but maybe I can never feel what she is feeling for me.

I went towards Alicia's room and found her sleeping peacefully. I sat beside her bed and caressed her face.

Today, I was supposed to go back home, but unexpectedly I couldn’t go back, but instead I had heard what they were talking about. Though it wasn’t my intention as I returned to inform her of something, when I saw her sad and in pain, I didn’t have the courage to go to her and comfort her and I heard whatever she shared with her friend.

I was happy that she was sharing the same feeling as mine, but knowing all her worries and pain, it made me feel that no matter what happens in the future, I have to keep her around me as mine.

I don’t know what your parents made you go through and if you even come face to face with them and don’t want to go back to them, then you are always welcome to come and stand by my side. I will keep you and protect you with all my life.

Alicia, if you knew that I also feel the same for you, then would you come with me?

Though I think that answer will be no, because she is a passionate person and there is a passion inside her which wants her to achieve her dream and get to a better position. She has been working very hard on achieving her dream, so proposing to her right now would not be a good idea.

I caressed her face a bit more and then went back to my mattress. Though just thinking that her family is the reason for her pain makes my anger boil, I can’t do anything if she doesn’t ask for help from me.

I am curious to know who her family is, but at the same time, I want to wait for her to tell me everything on her own. I want to wait for her to become comfortable with me and open her heart to me. I don’t know how long the wait will be, but as long as she wants, I will be ready to give it to her.

With all the thoughts running around my mind, when I slept I didn’t know.