After being angry at him, why did I still agree to this? I stare in the mirror at the dark lipped Flora Evian.
I am nervous as I think about the storyline we will be following in front of his parents. This whole situation is weird from any angle you think about it. I'm a female, acting as a male bodyguard, pretending to be a woman in front of my employer's parents.
At least he has promised me a bonus for this. Or maybe he is scared I'll tie him up again and throw him somewhere. In anyway, I have the upper hand. I smirk, let's put on a good show Flora.
Formal. That's my first impression of them.
His parents look very stern and snobby. They scrutinise me from my luscious hair (wig) to my newly pedicured and painted toes. Pan had Liana call a friend over to do my pedicure and manicure. I've never paid any attention to my nails before so it was strange getting them looking this neat and pretty.
I hold my breath as his mother stares at me openly. His father seems more interested in the tea.
Smiling to break the awkwardness, I shift my feet. Geez, do all rich parents do this to their children's girlfriends and boyfriends?
All of a sudden, a loud deep sob echoes around the room. We all collectively turn to stare at Pan's father.
"My baby son is growing up! His first girlfriend is so beautiful. I can't believe it!" He cries loudly. I sit, frozen as I experience some kind of culture shock. This whole family are weird as hell.
Pan's mother suddenly joins in with her own sobbing as she hugs Pan, "Tell me when you want to get married. I'll arrange everything Pan, Flora." She cries.
Wasn't I expecting something like a stern judging from his parents? Instead I get a shot of this culture shock.
Even so, this is a more relaxed atmosphere than before.
I hear a quiet snort from beside me and glance at Liana. She's trying to hold in her laughter as her parents fawn over her brother and I. Pan somehow blackmailed her to keep my actual identity under wraps. I don't know how he did it but it was something which made her turn bright red after he whispered to her.
"Do you know how to cook? It's okay if you don't because we have servants anyway and Panda knows how to cook too."
I snort as his mother calls him by his full name. "Um, I can cook." I smile.
"Why are you not holding hands?" Pan's father says as he stares between us in sudden curiosity.
"Uh..." I say nervously. Do we need to hold hands?
Pan hesitantly grabs my hand with his and smiles awkwardly at his parents.
"Shall we eat now?" I say quickly.
"Sure, I'm already hungry." His mother laughs.
We head to the dining room and wait as the servants place the plates.
I feel a sudden pain in my stomach as I try to keep a smile on my face. Shit! Is it already that time of month? I've been so busy that I almost forgot.
"Are you okay Flora? You look pale." Mrs King says.
"C-can I be excused please? I need to go." I say before hurrying away. My sanitary pads are hidden in my room.
Climbing up the stairs is difficult with my stomach cramp.
I pant as I get inside my room and lock the door. I get out of these uncomfortable clothes and after having a painkiller, I lie on my bed. My cramps are getting worse every month.
If anyone comes to check on me it will be a big issue. I'll just keep the door locked.
***
When I open my eyes, it's night. Did I fall asleep for the rest of the day? I'm hungry. My stomach rumbles and I unlock the door and head out of my room.
My foot bumps into something and as my eyes adjust to the dark, I can see Pan asleep leaning against the wall. Was he waiting outside my room for me?
He's not too heavy for me to drag into my room. I plop him onto my bed and leave the room.
In the fridge, I find some rice which his parents brought over. I'll fry an egg and make some egg fried rice for myself.
Taking an egg out of the fridge, I start to cook. Once I'm done, I scoop my warm egg fried rice into a bowl and start eating. I am starving.
As I hungrily wolf the food down, I choke on some rice. I'm an idiot for not getting some water beforehand.
"Here." The voice startles me and I choke more as I take the glass of water being held out to me.
"Wh-when did you wake up?" I ask once I've calmed down.
Pan grins, "This must be the first time a "girlfriend" has slept through meeting the parents day. No wonder you're so hungry."
"I'm starving. Just to let you know I used the rice your mother left." I say. Am I allowed to use it?
"That's fine. I'm feeling hungry again anyway." He gets himself a spoon and sits next to me.
"What are you doing?!" I ask as I watch him scoop the food from my bowl. "Stop stealing my food!"
"Come on, don't be stingy. I even pay your wages and you're not letting me eat just this?" Pan says.
"Fine. I'm too tired to argue." I say as he grins and takes a whole spoonful.
"We did pretty well today. My mother even asked when she will be getting a grandchild."
I splutter and all the rice from my mouth ends up on Pan's face and clothes.
"This is disgusting Tin!" Pan shouts as he stares in disgust at his clothes.
"I'll clean it." I get up and bring some tissues over. "Sorry, I was just surprised that your parents believed us."
As I start cleaning his cheek, Pan grabs my arm. "I'll do it." He says coldly.
Why has his attitude changed so quickly?
"I'm going back to sleep." I say and leave.
We were talking normally so what just happened?