FOR BETTER FOR WORSE

CHAPTER THREE

Waking up on a beautiful Saturday morning to a knock on your room door. It’s a really annoying way to start your day.

Come in. I managed to grumble out of my mouth.

Ms. Linda came in wearing a really pretty smile. My annoyance left my body because she’s one of the few people that could put me in the right mood anytime, any day.

I hold her in a really high esteem. She practically raised me. I grew up knowing her as our housekeeper, but to me, she’s more than that.

My princess, as she’d always call me, someone is asking after you.

Who might that be ……. I thought …… but she didn’t say it anyways.

Okay Ms. Linda I will be down in a minute.

Barely 10minutes after Ms. Linda left, I went downstairs only for me to meet My Dear Lucas.

I instantly had flashbacks of how the last time was for us. I stared at him with so much disgust.

He stepped towards me and stretched his arm out for a hug. I hesitated, and he moved closer and wrapped his hands around me, I didn’t hug back …………..

We stayed in that position for a while till I gently pushed him away from me.

I offered him a seat and I sat beside him, leaving a little bit of space.

He started …….... about that night .... he paused …. You know what, let’s not discuss that.

How are you doing babe? He asked.

I smirked before replying …... I’m good I said.

I got you this really nice Van Cleef necklace….. He said as he reached out to wear it on my neck. I flinched and asked him to give it to me ... I could help myself and I collected the necklace from him.

Was weird but yeahhhh!

He moved closer and closer and I kept moving farther too, till I reached the end part of the couch. And then he moved closer to cover the space between us then leaned forward to peck my forehead then moved away from me.

Mr. Ashford my father walked in on us …... Lucas he said in some sort of excitement.

How are you doing, he asked.

I’m very well sir, Lucas replied.

And your father, my pops asked

He’s good too, in fact he said to extend his greeting to you and Madam Elizabeth.

Take good care of my pretty daughter and you two be good to each other he said as he walked away with him wrapping his arm around Lucas’ shoulder.

How clueless could my father be???

Anyone could tell how uncomfortable I’ve become around Lucas .........only my parents can’t.

I left for the kitchen because I needed something to drink to calm my temper, I mean my irritation at that point ……..

I met Ms. Linda cutting some vegetables because somehow my mother has now turned to a vegetarian and that’s more chores for Ms. Linda….

She noticed a little bit of frown on my face and Ms. Linda as my first cheer person didn’t say a word but she stretched her arms wide for a hug and instantly I gave in .... the hug felt heavenly, peaceful everything I needed at that moment.

We stayed in that position for a veryyyyy longtime I didn’t want to let go just yet…

I guess she’s the only one who sees me and my emotions.