Then he entered and their eyes met. Both of them didn't move even a bit!
And her breath got hitched. The moment she saw him she immediately started to feel some connection with him and instantly started to like him without even knowing him or his name.
But wait why is he watching her in the same way she is watching him now? Did he also feel the same connection with her or is there something else that is hiding in his eyes.
"Oooh my dear meet my son Victon Rion and son meet this beautiful girl Stella Halston." Mrs Rion said and now they both turned towards her who is introducing them with each other.
"Say hello to each other." She again told them and she just said 'hello' to him in her shy filled voice. But why is he not responding to her?
He just keeps staring at her with his blank expression. She couldn't understand what he was thinking about her? After sometime he finally said something but she didn't expect him to say something like this,
"Mom if you need anything just inform me, and miss Stella Halston nice to meet you." He said without any trace of emotion or expression showing on his face. With that he turned around and was about to leave the room but suddenly his mother stopped him.
"Son I want your opinion about something." He suddenly halted on his steps and again turned around to face them. This time again their eyes met and her heart beat got increased suddenly. But it didn't last long as he turned around his face towards his mother.
"About what?" He asked her.
"Uh...son actually I wanted her to stay with us forever like our own family member. I hope you won't mind my decision. In this way you can also get a sister with whom you can share your feelings and..." His mother didn't even complete her words that time he suddenly roared making both of them flinching at their places, "No way mom!"
"What happened son? Did you not always agree with my decisions? I thought you would agree with me this time as well." She said in his soft and a very sad filled voice.
"Mom I have never dared to question your decision because I know that you are always right. But this time I'm not gonna agree with you. And that's final!"
"Why?"
"Because I don't want any sister mom. I don't want to share you with anyone. If you call me selfish then yes I am. But I can't share you with anyone." He said getting slightly irritated.
"But..."
He again cut her off and said,
"Mom if you want her to stay with us then she can and also if you want her to be your daughter then she can but I will never accept her as my sister. NEVER! At least not in this life!"
Hearing out this heated argument between the mother and the son Stell really really felt very bad because it was not what she wanted to happen. So finally she interrupted in between them,
"It's ok aunty. If he doesn't want me to stay please don't force him. Trust me I'm alright with living in an orphanage." She again addressed her as 'aunty' because Victon didn't want to share his mom with her so she thought if she will call her mama in front of him then he will again get upset with her which she doesn't want to happen at any cost. And another thing that is similar in both of them was that they both don't want to be siblings of each other.
Yes, she doesn't know why but she also doesn't want to be his sister . The moment she saw him and the connection she felt with him at that moment was not like any kind of brother sister relationship. It's something else that she is unable to decipher at that moment.
"Dear why did you call me aunty again? Is it because of him? If yes, then don't mind his words dear. He might seem very rude but actually he isn't like this. And about your staying with us, it's final ok! and I don't want any type of discussion over this topic." She said in her soft motherly voice which really warmed her heart.
"Uhh...ok I think." She said feeling so nervous. But deep inside she was very afraid of his reaction. What if he again denies her to stay with them. But luckily he didn't say anything.
"Mom, I'm waiting outside." He said.
"Ok." His mother gave him the permission with that he left from there without glancing towards Stella even for once. It hurt her a lot but didn't show up that emotion on her face.
She thought he doesn't like her but here she can't stop thinking about him. 'He looks 3 or 4 years older than me. And is also very handsome. I think I won't find anyone handsome more than him in my entire life. God what's wrong with me?' She thought and keeps on thinking about him in her eleven year old mind.
"Dear I have brought something for you." With that Mrs Rion handed her a bag which contained a very pretty and her favourite purple colour frock with a pair of matching sandals, with some other necessary items. She got instantly happy by looking at the cute things.
"Go and have a shower and get ready to start a new phase of your life." With that she gave her a loving kiss on her forehead. Her heart began to swell with happiness and she excitedly headed for the washroom and did her work. Even though the bruises on her body were still fresh, she did manage to shower by herself. After all she is already used to this type of situation.
After the shower she wore the frock and sandals. When she went back to see herself in the mirror, she remained frozen for a second. 'Wow this frock just fits me perfectly and yes I'm looking beautiful!' She thought to herself grinning from ear to ear. Then she combed her hair into a cute little ponytail and applied some other things on her face. She is quite mature according to her age and she knew very well how to do her own things by herself without anyone's help. Then she came out of the bathroom only to see Mrs Rion in a very shocked state.
"Dear, you are looking so pretty just like an angel and this dress just fits you perfectly." Mrs Rion said admiring this little girl in her mind.
"Thank you mama." She thanked her shyly because she always gets shy whenever she gets any type of complement from others. In the past also in her school she was the most beautiful girl of her class and everyone loved her at that time.
"But I still wonder how Victon was able to know your perfect size? Do you know that he is the one who selected this dress for you?" Mrs Rion said in her surprised voice.
'What! Victon had selected this dress for me? I can't believe it. Ohh god... He is so sweet.' She thought inside her mind feeling so happy.
"Really mama?" Still unable to believe she asked her once again.
"Yes dear, and do you know what's the most interesting part?" She asked and Stella just shook her head as no. Then she again continued,
"This morning when we went to market your things he seemed like he was not interested in all these girly things but when I chose a dress for you immediately he denied that dress. I have chosen a red colour frock for you. But he told me to pick this purple frock and also he is the one who chose the size for you. And also he is the one who chooses these matching sandals for you. Isn't it very interesting?" She asked her getting so excited. But on the other side Stella remained speechless at her spot.
"But how did he be able to know my size when he didn't even see me?" She asked her still wondering in her own thoughts.
"Dear this is what you are thinking but you didn't know that he is the one who brought you here. During the whole drive to the hospital you were sleeping in his arms you know?" Mrs Rion asked giving her another shock at that moment.
Listening to her words she really got surprised and overwhelmed at the same time because these all are totally unexpected for her, especially after the way he treated her before some time. She even blushed a little but Mrs Rion just didn't notice her at that time.
"Ohh...ok mom. I will thank him later. Now can we leave here?" She said to avoid this conversation. Afterall it's Victon about whom they are talking about and she already knew that she got a huge crush on him...
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To be continued...