"Do you all know that I have gotten married?" Kevin smiled with self-mockery. He should have thought about this, shouldn't he? His father was one of the important men in the capital city. How could he possibly hide his marriage from him?
"Well, of course. What you are doing at this very minute might be reported to Dad within the next." His sister gave him a cold snort. She couldn't believe how silly and naive Kevin was to think that he could conceal his marriage well. Didn't he know that their father controlled everything in the world?
"Well, I know. I'll take her there if I am free that day." That was a quick promise Kevin made. Anyway, he also wanted for Leena to meet his family. He would like to take this chance to show his wife the family he belonged to.
"And Kevin, what does that woman do? Is she a soldier like you?" Curiosity was really beating Claire and she wasn't able to stop herself from inquiring. She would not make things difficult for that woman if she would like her. It would be unfortunate though if his wife ended up on her hate-list. Because that would mean that the woman would not have any choice but to bear whatever she would do.
"Claire, pay attention to your courtesy. She is your sister-in-law. Her name is not 'that woman'." Kevin frowned. He loathed how their family spoiled his sister. They were almost all boys in their family. They waited for a long time for their mother to give birth to their only girl, Claire. She was everyone's princess to the point that they all spoiled her. They had all protected her so much since her childhood as they were afraid that something hard might knock her down.
Well! Noted. But how old is she?" Claire's tone turned gentler. She wasn't afraid of anyone in her family except for her older brother. Kevin was too serious, thus she couldn't just ignore his words.
She is even younger than you. So you can't bully her then." Never did Kevin know that these words he said would be tested in the next few days.
Don't worry! I will be nice to her." Claire spat loud as she silently added more to her words inside her head, '...if she was pleasing to my eyes.'
"Well! That's it! I'll hang up. I will call home after I decide whether to go back or not." Kevin hung the phone up as soon as he was done speaking. He might have been strict with her sister but everybody else in their family spoiled her up. His lessons to her were never enough. She remained proud and arrogant. His sister was such a contradiction to Leena. His wife was also a princess since her childhood. But then, why were they so different?
Hello! Kevin, hold on... please!" The word 'please' didn't even reach Kevin anymore. The end-call beep that cut Claire's voice made her so mad that she almost ended up throwing her phone. She felt that her elder brother was good in everything except for the fact that he was strict with her and seemed to not like her at all.
The Major General could only imagine how angry his sister was when he hung the phone up. Well, it had always been his advocacy to not cuddle her arrogant temper. His sister always thought that she was superior to others. It was the reason why he usually reprimanded her straight on her face. And even so, it seemed that she couldn't change her bad temper that had been formed during her childhood.
A mild sigh escaped his chest. Then he walked back to the bedroom. However, he noticed that Leena had not come out yet. It had been long since she entered the bathroom. Why didn't she come out yet?
Leena, what are you doing?" Kevin knocked on the bathroom door and listened attentively for any sounds from inside the room. "Answer me. Are you washing your skin off?"
Umh...That... Kevin, could you help me get some clothes?" Leena was only wearing a towel. She gritted her teeth in shame as she was left with no other choice but to ask Kevin for his help.
Well, wait for a moment." The handsome man shook his head. As confused as she was, it was definite that something like this would happen again in the future.
Inside the bathroom, Leena's face blushed as she tapped against her head. She was wondering if Kevin would think that she was seducing him with this scene. She got even madder at that thought. How come she always appeared to be the one to poke on things ever since they met? The thought was too embarrassing.
"Leena, here are your clothes." Kevin was carrying her underwear and clothes in his hands. It was a common thing for all to forget some things sometimes. Thus, he didn't make a big deal about it as her.
Leena snatched her clothes in record speed. Even robbers would not run for their money with how fast she did it. Her action made Kevin a little confused. It took him a little while to think before a wicked smile suddenly cracked his lips and he realized something. Goodness! Leena must be really shy!
He began to do some arrangements in his head as he remained standing there. What would be the best approach to tell Leena? Although his family was never short of anything, it was still the first time that he would be taking Leena there with him. No matter what, he would help her be in her best manner for it.
What are you thinking?" Leena asked. She found Kevin in deep thoughts as soon as she walked out of the bathroom. A sudden gush of fear flooded inside her as she noticed him in deep thoughts. Was something troubling him?
"I am all right. I received a call from my family just now. It is my father's birthday next Saturday and I am thinking about what gift can I send him," answered Kevin. He honestly had no clue about what to give his Dad this time. He would casually send him gifts before but it was totally different now. He was married and would like to know what his wife's thoughts were.
What? why didn't you tell me earlier?" Leena slightly frowned as the mere mention of his family made her palms cold. It was the first time for him to talk about his family to her. It was normal for her to be that nervous.