Chapter 21

EMMA

I was told Conan was sick and my mother saw it as the perfect opportunity to get closer to him. It made sense to me as well and I grabbed the opportunity with both hands. However, the issue was that I had never taken care of a sick person. In any case, I didn't get worried over this. Conan would probably have a nurse beside him so I wouldn't have to do much.

It was my first time at Conan's house. Even though he proposed to me during the engagement party meant for May, he still seemed distant from him. Like a snail, I was determined to creep into his heart slowly. A maid received me in the corridor and led me into Conan's room. He was well tucked in bed, sleeping.

I walked over and stood beside his bed.

“Hey, I'm here,” I tapped him carelessly. He woke up and I could tell from his eyes that he was really sick.

“Why did you do that?” The maid asked out of concern. “He just managed to sleep but you woke him from such a deep slumber.”

I turned towards her angrily. How dare she talk in that manner in my presence! I changed my mind last minute because of Conan. I didn't want to make a bad impression on him.

"I didn't know you would come..." Conan managed to say.

"Of course, I have to," I replied calmly. "I am sorry to see you in such a sad condition. How are you feeling?"

"Same," Conan replied. "I've taken medications so I will be fine. I was told to get some rest but since you are here, I don't think I can do that."

Conan laughed. I smiled as well and touched his shoulder carefully.

"Resting isn't that good! How about we go on a date?" I asked. "You don't look that good but I'm sure you can walk, can't you?"

"I can but..." Conan looked perplexed.

"Then that's it!" I exclaimed. "We shouldn't do something tiring because of your condition. How about we visit the cinema to see a movie? There is this new Hollywood movie that I've been dying to see. It's a romantic comedy. You will laugh and we will be happy and..."

"He is sick!" The maid shouted. "Who in the world goes on a date with a sick person? You should tell him to rest instead."

Now I can't take it anymore.

"And who the hell do you think you are, you lousy maid!" I shouted with care. "I am his fiancee! He is engaged to me. Get out of here. You are fired."

"She isn't a maid!" Conan shouted. I turned towards him and honestly, he looked disappointed. He offered no further explanation so I had to turn towards the maid. Oh, Conan just said she wasn't.

"I am his cousin," She revealed. "I flew in from Spain yesterday for a short vacation with Conan. He was sick so I was going to take care of him until you arrived. I never knew you would offer to drag his sick body out with you on a date instead."

"It's fine, Lovett. Don't make an issue out of this," Conan muttered. I knew I had fucked up. I should have known this would happen since I entered so tactlessly. But what could I do now? Damage control.

"Rest up, Conan. The doctor said you need lots of rest," His cousin, Lovett, told him. She sized me up dangerously and left the room to both of us. I was embarrassed as to the errors I had made.

"You should leave too. Let's have the date later," Conan told me. He laid properly on his bed and closed his eyes.

"Right," I replied. "Now is a bad time."

Conan didn't respond. I left the room quietly and the moment I was out, I almost hit my head on the wall to punish myself for my faults. I knew I would meet Lovett lurking around somewhere. It would be dangerous to make another mistake so I decided to call my mother and ask for advice immediately. I made the call in the lobby and explained things properly to her. She listened and cursed on the phone after.

"You can do nothing right! At this point, I can't be sure you are my child. You must have been switched at the hospital," Sherlyn said angrily. Those were the lines she always used.

"Just tell me what to do next. I put my pride down to ask you so I won't make any more mistakes," I replied over the phone.

Sherlyn calmed down and advised me to also stay calm and do nothing rash. I was to follow the lead of Lovett who was obviously better at caretaking than I was. Since I had ran my mouth dangerously, I should make up for it by talking less.

"He who talks too much is bound to say nonsense," Sherlyn told me. "Be careful. You are there to properly gain Conan's heart not lose it!"

She cut the call and I sighed. I turned back only to find Lovett right behind me with a smile on her face.

"Ahhh!" I screamed. I almost went nuts but my scream didn't shake her. She remained fixed in her position and she waited for me to come around.

"How long have you been there?" I asked her, dreading her answer.

"Long enough to know that you've been spying for your mother," Lovett replied. "Your family is a joke, you know that?"

"Please..." I pleaded. "Conan shouldn't know. If he knows, I will really be in trouble."

"Is that so?" Lovett asked. "Then that gives me more reason to let him know. I refuse to let him end up with someone like you."

I held her hand just as she wanted to turn back.

"I will do anything..." I told her desperately. "All I ask is that you keep this from Conan."

“Anything?” Lovett smiled. It was that dangerous smile of hers.