Chapter Thirty Five

She had sad eyes. They were growing apart as her friends were leaving. Isha is going to marry at the end of next month. It was an arranged marriage. Their shopping had been done. They had invited her whole family. She promised to come.
" What happened between you and Kairo. " She asked Ana.
" Nothing, all good. " Ana replied.
" Are you sure? You both are dating? I saw….. " She paused, " First clear me who is his girlfriend? " She got irritated.
" We are just friends. I'm going to um, marry. " Isha replied.
" I'm not sure. " Ana said.
" I saw him with a girl. " She sadly said.
" Let's not talk about it. " Ana said. She could see sadness on her face.
" You are picking our calls and will reply to messages. You will come at least a week ago before my wedding. " Isha said with a smile on her face.
" Yeah! I will, " She gave her a tight hug.
" We will miss you Rose. " Ana said.
" Me also. Give all my love and tell them. I'm missing them." She said.
" Hey! You are going to see all at the end of next month. " Ana smiled.
" Yes, " She smiled with sad eyes.
" You have the most handsome husband of the world. You should cheer up while we are leaving. No one will disturb you now. " Isha mocked.
Isha has changed a lot in the past two months. She behaved more maturely. All credit went to Liam. She actually treated her like a sister. She was expecting the same from Isha's parents.
" Give me a ring, " She smiled.
" Bye. " They bid goodbye to her and boarded in the car. Driver ignited the car. Both took out their heads from windows and waved at her. She giggled and waved back, recalling the memories of her childhood time when they used to go to school. Trio pulled out their heads from the window and waved bye to Mrs. Fernandez as Mrs Pinto was mostly found busy in her kitty parties and sleeping. She climbed up the threshold. She didn't notice Angelina was waiting for her.
" Angelina! What's the matter? " She asked her.
" Sir Nicholas wants to see you, Rose. " She said.
It was her time to play chess. Her father in law used to be in his office at this time. " Um, okay. Any idea. Why so soon, it's not the time for chess. " She asked her to walk to the study.
" No, Rose. " She replied.
She entered in alone and found all the family members standing at the different spots of the gargantuan study hall. All heads swiveled to her making her anxious.
Are all her to discuss her training on how to kill people? Does they want her to be a part of them um a killer? She thought.
She'd never agree to this. She determined and straightened her shoulders, " Did I make any mistake? " She asked with distraught.
Liam paced her side putting his hand around her waist. She shivered partly with fear of doing something wrong in their sight as she remembered, it'd be a biggest mistake. She didn't do anything wrong nor sneak out of the house, nor was stubborn.
" Did you do something which you should not? " He asked, arching his eyebrows.
" No, " She quickly replied to him, shaking her head.
" Just joking... " He whispered, nuzzling his side of his head with her.
Nickolas cleared his throat. There was a light smile on his face. He looked at his wife with amused eyes as they were sharing some funny secrets.
" What's the matter, dad? If she didn't do anything wrong. " Kairo sarcastically said.
It earned him everyone's angry stare at him, " Watch your tone, Kairo. " Olivia reprimanded him.
She could guess the scale of hatred for her when she saw him pointing his gun at her. She was accepting. She did wrong in his sight but she did not belong to his world. He should understand. It would take some time. Perhaps she'd not be able to act like a normal person or them her whole life after killing people. She didn't want to walk to that path. She was happy just being his normal wife.
" Sorry, " he muttered.
" Brain Jolley's son Connor recently got married. He had invited us and we all are attending this party this evening. " Nickolas said.
It was just a party invitation. Why did her father in law ask all to gather in the study. It could be said in the dining hall also. She couldn't comprehend the fuss. Then her mind caught the word party after marriage, " We didn't plan a party to celebrate our wedding. " She blurted out her thoughts.
'' Because my brother wanted to hide you from PEOPLE. " Danil replied.
Then she realized she had spoken it out loud.
" You want a party? " He asked with a bit of shock, trying to read her face.
" It's going to be two months. Our wedding has been old. " She taunted.
" It's still young. " He whispered, pulling her closer. She blushed harder.
" Rose is also coming with us. " Nicolas said.
" Ain't you planning to take me to the party? " She retorted.
It changed his facial expressions. His smile faded from his face. Rage covered his green emerald eyes. " She's not attending such a party. " He gritted his teeth.
What did he mean by such a party? She thought.
" You can't hide her in this mansion your whole life. " Olivia said.
" That's final. She's not going. " He said and gripped her wrist. He moved toward the door.
" I'm not done, son. " Nicolas said, which halted him.
" Your mother is right. You can't conceal her from our world. There will be trustworthy people only. You don't want her to feel in a cage all the time. " Nicolas said.
He thought for a while, " Okay. " he reluctantly said.
Why does he not want me to go to the party? She thought.
She could feel, he desperately wanted her to not go there. What could be wrong with her at the party?
" She'll be surrounded by trusted people. Don't stress too much. " Nicolas said.
He looked at her, " We have a meeting Danil. " He said and sauntered, leaving her with the others.
She peered at the black gown selected by Liam. It was the most beautiful gown she'd ever seen in a mysterious shade of black sprinkled. It was full length, decorated with shiny, expensive and delicate material. It was clung to every curve and sported slit on one side of the dress. Black flower of a solitaire diamond was shining in her ears and four white and black diamond bangles in her right hand. Strands from her loose bun were falling on her bare shoulders. Her eyes were smoky black highlighted hair brown eyes. There was transparent water gloss on her light pink lips to give it a shiny look. She bit her lips not to be sure about her look and glanced at Angelina and Mel.
" You are killing it. " Angelina smiled.
" You're not kidding? " She asked.
" Then you should wait for Liam's compliment. " Angelina smiled again.
She turned to see herself in the mirror again, "I hope so. I'm glad you're here with me. "
Before Angelina could say, " It's time. We should go, ma'am. " Mel said, checking her watch. There was no smile on her face. It always puzzled her.
She paced down stairs in her pointed high heels. Her eyes laid on a handsome man wearing black suit. His green eyes caught her sight.
What if he started to like someone else, this thought made her scared to lose him.
" Let's go. " Kairo said to Lorenzo when he saw her coming.
Olivia approached her, placing a kiss on her forehead. She was also in black gown with half sleeves, " Looking adorable, mom. " She smiled.
" Thanks, My gorgeous girl." She smiled, " Liam's eyes not moving from you. " Olivia whispered, making her blush.
" Shall we darling? " Nicolas asked his wife offering his arm. She took it. Before turning toward the door. He placed a kiss on Rose's cheek, " See you in the party, Rose. " Nickolas nodded at her with a smile.
She looked at Liam for his complement. She wasn't sure about her look. She was biting her lips nervously. He gulped the distance with his long strides. He rested his hand on her waist.
" Simply stunning." Liam whispered in her ear, shaking her from her core.
" Thanks, " She managed from her dry throat.
" We should drop the party. " He smirked.
" Why? " She loudly asked him unintentionally.
He laughed, showing his teeth and shaking his head, " Come." He smiled and tugged her toward his car. He opened the door. He secured her with a seat belt taking his time. Touch of his fingers were making her feel tickles. She giggled. He looked up at her, " What happened? " he asked with a small smile on his lips.
" You are tickling me. " She laughed.
" I'm not, babe. " He smirked and placed a kiss on her cheek before closing the door. He walked around settling on the driver seat.
She looked back. There was no security, " Bodyguards are not coming? " she asked.
" No, it's just you and me. " He smiled.
She broadly smiled at the thought but a small piece of her heart was feeling fear being alone with him.
' He'll not hurt you. Her inner voice yelled at her. '