Clara stared at the door which was just closed and sank on the couch. ' This isn't true right? Does Carl really have a fiancee? And she is obviously living with his parent'. She shook her head, not wanting to believe any of it. ' but his sister's reaction didn't show that the lady was lying. '
" Argh." She ran a hand through her hair and felt her head ached with the confusing thoughts. ' No, I need to calm down... calm down, Clara, calm down.' She inhaled deeply while biting her lower lip.
After some minutes, she finally relaxed then lay down while facing the ceiling expressionlessly. The lady truly looked like a very rich heiress from her appearance and aura. But__ ' Argh, I need to stop overthinking. ' she shut her eyes and heaved deeply again.
She was still calming herself when she suddenly heard footsteps coming toward her and opened her eyes then sat down. " Carl" she smiled slightly and watched as he placed the plate on the table. The scent of fresh soap mixed with his scents and the aroma of the food wafted through her nose. So he had taken a shower, that was why he took long. She chuckled and glanced at the new pair of t-shirt and pants he now wore.
" Did I wake you up?" Carl sat down beside her and put down the juice then unwrapped the spoon.
She shook her head with a chuckle while staring at his side profile. ' Should I ask him? But what if that lady was lying and he thinks I'm being a nag.'
" Clara?" He frowned and watched as she gazed at him in trance with a slight smile. ' Am I that excessively handsome?.' He tilted his head and chuckled then ruffled her hair.
" Huh?" She broke out of her trance and quickly looked down to hide the blush on her face. " L.. let's eat."
" Mm." He nodded with a smile then picked up the spoon and started feeding her and after a while, she stopped him and softly said, " You should eat too."
" hehe, okay." He ate one spoonful and fed her the next. Then continued like that and would catch her constantly gazing at him while he was not looking.
" What is wrong." He asked with a frown after they finished eating. He had noticed that besides staring at him, she had been quiet throughout the meal.
" Nothing." she smiled and stood up then started collecting the plates and Carl also stood up with her. " I'll wash them, " she said and he shook his head.
" No, let me wash them." He took the plates from her hands.
" Alright let's do it together." Clara nodded and grabbed the juice cans and water glass then strode forward and quickly disappeared into the private suite.
Carl watched her back and sighed. ' Is she on her period?' He wondered as she was very cheerful before he went inside to cook. He chuckled then followed behind her with the plates.
Inside the kitchen, they both washed the utensils quietly and he would glance at her now and then.
" Did something happen?" He suddenly wrapped both arms around her from behind and rested his chin on her hair.
" Hehe, I'm fine. . . I'm just feeling a little bit tired." She wiped her hands with a towel then turned around and wrapped her hands on his neck.
" You sure?" he gazed at her with a frown and she nodded with a slight smile.
" Carl?" She gasped as he scooped her up in his arms and she quickly held tight on his neck.
He sauntered toward the bedroom and carefully lay her on the bed. " Sleep, " he muttered then bent down and started removing her shoes.
After he was done, he stood up and put the shoes in a corner then lay down beside her and she snuggled closer to him inhaling deeply as his scent engulfed her.
She felt his hand stroking her hair and sighed inside as she finally closed her eyes even though she was not feeling sleepy.
Carl looked down after a while then noticed that she had fallen asleep. He stood up carefully and covered her with the sheet then went back to the office after kissing her forehead.
After hearing the door closed, she sat up on the bed then gazed at the spot which he had laid on with a sigh. She wished his brother was around then she may find out the truth from him. She doesn't want to start bringing on this kind of topic in the early stage of their relationship as she had heard that it easily breaks trust and brings misunderstandings between couples.
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Zach dragged his feet as he held the two heavy buckets in his hands after fetching water from the well and this was his tenth round. He suddenly sneezed and halted.' Is big bro missing me back at home?.' He thought excitedly then looked down gloomily with a sigh and continued walking.
It had been two weeks since he arrived at the province and after resolving issues with Mira, had received a good beating from the scary lady who had made his life a living hell.
As the only man in the house, he had to do every chore and even laundering except cooking which he was lucky he didn't know how to. Luckily, the woman also owned a big farm so he also had to take care of the animals together with the other workers. She might as well turn him into her slave.
" Argh, not again." His face twisted as he looked down at his leg which had suddenly landed in cow's dung.
He glanced around the large field then looked ahead at the farm which was far ahead and sighed heavily. ' Mira, where are you.' He felt his eyes sting as he had never gone through this kind of punishment in his life. Even during his training, the pain was not a fraction of what he was feeling now.
After some seconds, just like a miracle, he sighted Mira dashing toward him with a small water bottle in one hand and a towel in the other hand. His eyes lit up and his expression brightened as he envisioned her as an angel in her white floral dress who had suddenly descended from heaven with wide sparkly wings.