Cleo Emerald's POV
" What is it?" I paused eating and looked straight to him. It's been a while since Henry left and we already started digging our food when I caught him pointing several glances to my direction.
" I hope you don't mind me asking", Trevor uttered.
"About what?"I leaned my back to the chair while staring at him.
" You", he replied. " Are you really like this?"
" Like what?" I eyed him confused.
"Stiff, hmmm.., and distant", he hesitantly replied. "It's like you're putting a wall between us".
I became silent for a short while. I didn't expect Trevor such honesty. "Am I really like that?" I began to ponder.
" Sorry if I offended you. Just forget what I said", he apologetically smiled.
" I'm fine, don't be sorry" I quickly replied. "Well, maybe I'm not comfortable with your presence knowing that we're both here to do this getting to know stage", I stated emphasizing the latter part.
" Yeah, it's quiet odd right?" he commented.
" Tell me Emerald, do you think this set-up will works on us?"
" I don't know. But one thing is certain to me, we will be making our lives miserable if we let anyone dictates us", I uttered seriously.
" You're right", he agreed with mirth. So, do you have any idea on how we can end this without getting ourselves into further trouble?"
" It's within your grip Trevor. You can simply tell them that you are not interested to marry me. That you don't like me, that's it", I told him.
" Do you think that's how easy to fool my Grandpa?" he muttered chuckling. "If that's the case, we will never be here right now". I felt stressed hearing what he said.
" Look, my inheritance is at stake here. I should marry to get the presidency and my sixty percent shares in our company". The way he told me, it was so intense making me realized how important is this to him. "Now I understand why he agreed to marry me.
" I'm sorry to hear that Trevor", I mumbled sadly. I can't also do what I suggested to you. After I find out 10 years ago that I was arranged to be married to my nonno's friend grandson, I firmly opposed but my nonno didn't gave in. He even threatened me that he will not entrust his company to my father but instead he will pass it to my Dad's cousin. I know it's very unfair because I saw how Dad dedicate his life to Sander's Cosmetics. Rather than being selfish, I asked nonno if I can leave temporarily to have a life on my own provided that I will return once he requested me to", I was teary eyed after sharing my story.
" Shhh,it's okey", I loosened up a bit when he gently caressed my hand. " Don't worry, we can still find a way",
" Thank you", I smiled.
" Welcome.I think for now, we have to continue what we had started. Showing our manipulating grandfathers that we are following what they want". I felt hopeful by his assuring words.
" Okey, let's keep each other updated", I told him cheerfully.
" Yeah, there will be a way", he answered smirking. " So can we resume eating? I'm still starving". He uttered humurously. We both laughed in anticipation.
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Casanova 3: Destined To Be His
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