Melody felt restless thinking about Molly's words the whole day in the office until lunch break. She tried her best to act normal but Brandon still saw through her facade. He was concerned but didn't want to ask her and push her too much as he wanted her to have her space and be comfortable with him first. If he were to ask and push her for an answer he's worried she will rethink her decision to be with him. He wanted her to open up to him more and freely on her own. Since he wanted to give her time to adjust herself to their relationship he tried to distract her by asking her what she wants for lunch.
"Melody what do you want to eat for lunch? Melody?..... Melody?!.... "
Brandon went and tapped on her shoulder and she was startled.
"Huh.... YES!!! Sorry I was distracted. " she replied with a soft but perplexed tone.
Brandon initially didn't want to ask her but looking at her expression and hearing her tone he felt his heart ache for her because he really loves her. So he ended up asking after all... "Are you okay Melody? You are distracted and you look perplexed. You didn't answer me when I called out. I wanted to ask what do you want for lunch.Want to talk about it with me? I won't force you but if you need someone to listen to you I'll gladly listen. "
Melody was unsure whether to tell him or not but in the end she decided to tell him as she had no one at this moment to talk it out with and ask for opinion. " I have an issue. My stepsister called me back home to attend her birthday party and she also said Mr Tony is interested in marrying me. I strictly refused getting married to Mr Tony but I still have to attend the birthday party if not she threatened to throw my mom's things out. I don't want to go to her birthday party because she is mean and also tries all sorts of methods to mess with me and also to get rid of me but if I don't go... I'll lose my mom's things. What should I do? " she said with teary eyes.
Melody is usually a strong person but when it comes to her birth mom's matter she is very sensitive and emotional. She was at loss.
"Mr Tony you said, right? How about this Melody, I'll think up of a way you can defend yourself. Give me some time to plan and let me think about this issue but for now you need to have lunch. No matter what you can't neglect your health and I will not permit you to do so. Trust me and I'll think up of a plan to help you regain your mom's things and also don't worry about Mr Tony. I'm serious about us Melody and I will not let anyone else to take you away from me. Understand? Now what do you want to eat for lunch? Don't hold back on what you want to eat as I know you are a foodie since college days but you probably haven't been eating properly these days that caused you to look much thinner now. "
Melody nodded shyly and embarrassed as she heard his words of love and replied "Thanks, I'll have some carp fish soup, white rice, steamed vegetables in soy sauce and some ginger chicken. What are you eating? "
"I'll be having the same as you. Hahaha you don't have to be embarrassed as I prefer you to be healthy. " said Brandon.