The calmness and emptiness of the dinning table welcomed me. I took a look at my watch and back up at the dining room,did I perhaps walk into the wrong house or am I dreaming?
It's already thirty five minutes past seven and Nix was nowhere to be found, which was new,Carmela on the other hand was nowhere to be found, it seems she didn't take my words seriously.
"Good morning Uncle Adam" I greeted the butler with a smile as the aroma of dishes filled my lungs
"Good morning young master, how was your night?"
"It was okay. I just hope that my morning could be better. Where is Nix,did he leave already?" I began counting my chickens before they could hatch
"No, young master still hasn't stepped out of his room"
Well who was I kidding, Nix has never allowed me to have a peaceful morning,it's either he nags me about my plans after my final year or just finds a way to annoy me. Gone are the days when he would go on long business trips or come for breakfast without altering a word
"Do you want to wait for the young master or have breakfast?"
"I'll have breakfast without him,I have an important class this morning" I took my seat just to find my dearest brother walking down the stairs with that straight face of his that could send fear down the spine of everyone but still makes girls fall for him.
Can't believe our parents gave him all the charm and left me with nothing. Speaking of charm,I'm reminded of my last two girlfriends who dumped me because of my brother.
Like seriously what do they even see in him?
"If you're done staring at me then eat your food properly" he took a bite from his plate and I couldn't help but roll my eyes,as I was about to take another bite from my plate, Carmela suddenly walked into the dinning room looking as if she just encountered a turnedo
"I'm sorry I'm late" she bowed slightly with her eyes still closed before taking her seat and I could find my brother's keen eyes on her.
It was the first time he was hearing her voice so I at least expected him to be surprised but I doubt I'll ever be seeing Nix's surprised face even in a thousand years.
Still with her eyes closed, Carmela picked up her spoon but suddenly let go of it making a loud cling which startled her making me chuckle
"If you're still sleepy then don't force yourself to come out for breakfast,you can ask the chef to make you something when you're hungry" Nix spoke up and she nodded
"You can go back to your room but get prepared before noon I'll send someone to pick you up"
I suddenly felt jealous of the special treatment she was receiving, I've never been asked to skip breakfast if I want to nor given the floor room no matter how much I plead
But here Carmela is getting everything on a platter of gold.
"The old man spoke of the family gathering again" I sighed hearing what he said,why does grandpa just stop bothering himself by inviting us to the family gathering
"I don't feel like going" I scoffed and he nodded
"Same here,but that's not what I wanted to talk about. Since you're a major in art,how about owing the biggest art gallery in the city" he asked leaving me confused as the biggest art gallery in the city belongs to one of our uncle
"Is that even possible? I mean the biggest art gallery belongs to the fourth uncle.."
"Really? Does it?" He said with a smirk and I could suddenly feel fireworks lighting up in my head
"What do I have to do?" I smiled, dropping my cutleries since we were now on the same plate.
"What you are good at. A little bird told me that the third uncle's son would be meeting with the mayor's daughter tonight seeing you've got my looks and a little bit of my brains swaying her wouldn't be difficult.
I've sent a hundred million to you" he said and my phone suddenly beeped "You better use it well,also there is a new car parked outside,here are the keys" he tossed them to me and I couldn't stop the smile on my face
"Make use of what I've given to you wisely and give me good results then the art gallery would be yours' ' he said standing to his feets,but Nix never does things without having a reason making me wonder.
"What's in for you?" I questioned
"The states project "
"But that's going to fourth uncle's company" I raised an eyebrow
"Only time would tell,I've placed a little gift in your car, you'll know what to do when you see it" he winked and I could suddenly feel butterflies in my stomach
Did I ever tell you all how much I love my elder brother? Not only is he good looking but also has good brains to accompany them.
Our so-called uncles have always been a pain in ass from day one so I see no reason for them to have a peaceful life either ways.
...
I heard a knock for the third time but felt too lazy to answer. I sluggishly made my way to open the door and found a maid with a huge box standing there.
"Mr Dean said this should be handed to you and to remind you that he will be sending someone in the next thirty minutes to pick you up" I nodded in understanding and collected the box from her before closing the door back.
I took a seat on my bed, placing the box beside me as I stretched both my hands and legs trying to shake away the sleepy feeling. I already had breakfast and got prepared a long time ago but suddenly fell asleep,which was unlike me.
Before sleeping for four hours was more than enough but now I can't seem to get enough of my sleep. I picked up the box wondering what I was sent and found a huge tablet and a pen with a little note in it.
'You should use this instead of the notebook to communicate,it would be more convenient' I read and a smile subconsciously appeared on my face which I quickly wiped away,I wasn't use to such little gestures so I could easily be swayed by them but I'm not letting that happened
'Carmela people don't give things without expecting something in return so buckle up' I scolded myself inwardly, but how exactly can I stop myself from being swayed?
He doesn't seem like the monster he was portrayed to be from his action,but could there be more beneath the surface or am I just getting special treatment?
"Miss Carmela" I looked up to find a man in a fined tailored blue suit standing at the door,his hair neatly done and had a calm and pleasant aura,he had a smile on his face that could melt the heart of anyone and I so much felt like passing out at the moment
'How can I be surrounded by these beauties disguised as men?'
"I was sent by Mr Dean to pick you up,you can refer to me as Ken" he said and for some reason I felt dumbstruck
"There's no need to panic I'm his PA so you are safe"
Panic? Do I look like I'm panicking?
Well I'm sorry about that because I actually need to ask our creator why he kept me away from good looking dudes for the past eighteen years of my life. And not only that he does look like a decent man and I'm sure Suzy would like him as well
"How about I hook you up with my little sister?"
"Excuse?"
Oops did I say that out loud? Well I didn't mean to, I wonder what he must think of me.
"I'm prepared,we can leave now" I wote on the tablet before passing it to him to have him nod in affirmation
"Alright I'll lead the way".
He walked ahead of me leading the way to the car that was parked right outside the door but made a sudden halt. He turned to me with an expression that showed he wanted to say something but couldn't,it was as if he was fighting his inner being.
"I don't know if I'm in the right position to say this,or if this is the right time to say this but I'll advise you that no matter what never let go of Nix" he said with an anxious look
"You might not understand what I mean now but with time I'm sure you will, running away will only expose you to more danger so I advise you to stick to him."
"Why are you telling me this?" I questioned raising the tablet.
"Because I feel you might be compared to run away knowing how short tempered and harsh Nix can be,and I'm not telling you this as his PA but as his best friend.He has a lot of enemies which will try to hunt you down thinking you're his weakness,but guess what,he is going to leave you in their care because he hates weak people and wasting his time.
So make sure you keep your fighting spirit alive," he said with a smile curving his hand into a ball
Is being weak a sin? And how exactly are his enemies going to find out about me when I plan on keeping a low profile?
Well no,that shouldn't be the question Carmela,what I'm supposed to ask is what kind of business is Mr Dean involved in.