"I don't need to explain to you how who my daughter is because you already know that." Mr. Amor Azaan said to the smiling man besides him.
Geo Arman arrived in Grematoria few minutes to lunch and so he had dinner at the Azaan family. That was something worth to brag for maybe because no outsider got the chance to have a meal with the prestigious couple anyway. After the meal, Geo Arman walked around the compound with the old man. Being the first suitor who had showed up, Mr. Amor Azaan couldn't help being happy.
"I know everything I need to know about your daughter who is the country's treasure." Geo Arman said. To first win such a princess, you have to start by sweet talking the parents first. If they see the potential in you, they would obviously lure their daughter into marrying you. And Geo Arman knew this.
"Get ready, we're going over to the company." Mr. Amor Azaan said.
AT STATE AZAAN COMPANY
Rhea Azaan came back to office after lunch and found a pile of work already waiting for her. Frowning, she sat down and started going through the files. She didn't check her phone and so she didn't know that Kian Tilden had called her several times.
About thirty minutes, Hutson rushed in.
"Madam, you have visitors." He said.
"Visitors?" Rhea Azaan posed her work and looked at her watch. Checking with her diary, she didn't have an appointment with anyone.
"Your dad and Geo Arman are here to meet you." He spoke.
Rhea Azaan frowned even more. So his dad has started the marriage dramas. Of course, Mr. Amor Azaan wouldn't wait to be let in in his own company managed by his daughter. Before Rhea Azaan could speak, his dad and Geo Arman were already in.
"Princess, Geo Arman form Helium Prime is here to meet you." Mr. Amor Azaan said.
"Welcome to State Azaan company. How may we help you?" Hutson said.
"This is a private matter; we need to talk to the princess alone." Mr. Amor Azaan told Hutson who looked at his boss and waited for the final say. Rhea Azaan nodded and Hutson walked out.
"Dad, what's wrong? Aren't you two here for business?" Rhea Azaan asked.
Geo Arman looked at the goddess with a polite smile on his face. Rhea Azaan studied him up and down. He was in a black tuxedo suit. In terms of appearance, he was handsome and captivating. But for some reasons Rhea Azaan hated him. Even though he was smiling at her, Rhea Azaan maintained and calm expression.
"Princess, am here not only for business, but something more important than that." Geo Arman said.
Rhea Azaan her father a slight glare before turning to Geo Arman
"Madam, your friend is here." Hutson walked in and delivered the information.
"Let him in." without thing, she said.
"Princess, how can you let someone in when we're here to discuss your marriage issues?" Mr. Amor Azaan was surprised.
"Shes' getting married to no one." A voice startled everyone as a man in a simple black jacket walked in. Kiaan Tilden stood firm and looked at the two men, then at Rhea Azaan who looked more than just surprised.
"Who are you to talk to me like that?" Mr. Amor Azaan asked.
Geo Arman looked at the man who had interrupted his session with a sneer. Kiaan wasn't bothered. He just stood quietly and stared at them.
"Princess, who is this filthy animal?" Geo Arman asked.
"Don't you dare call my friend a filthy animal." Rhea Azaan snorted.
Amor Azaan glared at Kiaan Tilden who was looking at Geo Arman. Kiaan looked cool and unbothered.
"Hutson, send this idiot out!" Mr. Amor Azaan ordered.
"Dad, Kiaan is going nowhere. Hutson, I dare you move!" Rhea Azaan hissed.
Kiaan Tilden looked up at Mr. Amor Azaan an when their eyes met, Mr. Amor Azaan stepped back trembling. The black eyes were shining with something more mysterious than he could figure out. That calm face was terrifying and it send electric shock down his spine.
"Who is this young man?" the proud Geo asked.
"A bastard from the Finlay." Though shaken, Mr. Amor Azaan said.
"Dad, I'll request you two to get out of my office. You're my dad, and he is your guest. I don't want to throw you out." Rhea Azaan said.
"Princess, I'll request to have a private talk with you later." Geo Arman said.
"That's not going to be possible." Kiaan Tilden said.
What a possessive friend? Rhea Azaan smiled while looking at Kiaan Tilden whose face didn't change.
"Meet me at home" with that, the two left. "Don't mind that filthy friend of hers. I'll personally talk to her and get sense into her head. Of course, no one would want their daughter to lower herself that much." Mr. Amor Azaan said
"I understand."
In the office…
After the two left, Rhea Azaan and Kiaan Tilden remained silent. No one spoke. Kiaan sighed slowly closing his eyes and frowning. Rhea Azaan rested in her seat with her head cupped in her palms.
"How did you find out they're here?" Rhea Azaan asked Kiaan Tilden.
"Umm… I didn't come because of them. I thought you were in trouble since I called you severally and you didn't answer, you didn't even call back." Kiaan Tilden said. Checking her phone, there were more than ten missed calls from Kiaan and more than ten messages.
"Am sorry I was caught up." Rhea Azaan apologized. "Why did you…"
"Because I know you personally don't like that guy." Kiaan Tilden predicated what she wanted to say and gave the answer. "What if I say I will always be there when you need me. Will you believe me?"
"you're a friend and I can't expect much than what you already did." Rhea Azaan smiled lightly.
"What if I want to do more?" Kiaan Tilden asked.
"What do you specifically want to do?" she asked.
"I want to protect you."
AT THE ORPHANAGE…
Big aunty arrived to find the six seated together in a discussion. The orphanage didn't just have the six of them. There were many kids there but the six were Kiaan Tilden's favorite.
"Ray, you didn't actually take uncle to your section. I can teel you, he personally like what we do." Camila said.
"It's not like we don't want to show him around. He was worried that something might have happened to the goddess, she wasn't picking up his calls." Rex replied.
"Big aunty is back." The six went to welcome big aunty. They were expecting the materials she had promised them.
"Big aunty, Dad was here but he was in a hurry. He personally said he'll call to apologize to you" Harris said.
"No problem. I didn't get all the materials you guys need but I'll really try. I bought a few but that'll be a better start off." Big aunty said hugging them one by one.
"Big aunty, we don't want to continue living here. Why can't Dad just take us along with him?" Carly asked.
"Dad isn't stable now but when he is, he will definitely take you to stay with him. Besides, you people can't just stay idle at Dad's place. He needs to find a better art, craft and design schools for you. That takes time."
Kiaan Tilden arrived home to find his parents angry. Mr. Austin Finlay and Briella waiting for him at the living room. When he entered with his jacket draped on his shoulder, the two didn't bother to greet him.