Chapter 11: Your Fault

Anna and the Chairman stopped to look at Dianne, who was standing at the bottom of the stairs, with her hands on her hips.

"I'm taking her upstairs, of course." Chairman Guevarra answered.

"Without me?" Dianne asked in disbelief. "I want to take her to her room."

"Well then, you should hurry and come with us."

Dianne gave one final order to the maids regarding Anna's things, then she raced up the stairs with great speed. Once she reached Anna, she took one of her hands, and tucked it in hers.

"So, what were we talking about?" she asked cheerfully.

"I was just telling her how glad I am that she's staying with us." Chairman Guevarra answered.

Her eyes widened. "Yes! I'm so glad you're here. I've always imagined what it would be like to finally have you as my daughter. But I was so sad that you and Dalton were going to stay in a different house."

"We would have visited," Anna replied.

"Yes, but it wouldn't be the same."

"You know, she had always talked about you and Dalton marrying ever since you were kids."

Dianne laughed. "I remember once telling Dalton to propose to you!"

Dianne probably wasn't aware how much that revelation hurt Anna. Dalton hadn't really meant that proposal, after all. What a punch in the gut this was! She had really hoped that Dalton was sincere with that.

She had thought that if the proposal was genuine, then he really wouldn't object much to their marriage. And when he did, she had hoped that Dalton would come around, and finally be able to accept her.

But to find out that after all this time, he had actually just been forced by his mom!

They had finally reached one of the main rooms of the house.

"Here we are, Dalton's room! Your things will be up shortly." Dianne gave her a sweet smile.

Chairman Guevarra punched in some numbers and opened the door.

"Of course, you have your own rooms if you want a change of scenery," he explained. "But as we had agreed on, you can also stay in your husband's room."

Anna thanked them, and after a few more exchanges, she was left sitting on Dalton's king-sized bed. He had always liked having a lot of space. Anna had once told him that he acts like an elephant, occupying lots of space.

Although for his part, he doesn't necessarily need the room. Dalton was good-looking, but a bit thin. He had a few muscles, but weren't too defined. Although, that didn't stop the girls from drooling all over him.

Anna fell asleep on the bed without realizing it. When she woke up, it was already dark outside.

She got up, hoping to get something to eat. When she opened the door, Nora was waiting for her outside.

She looked at her in surprise. Anna wanted to ask her how long she had been standing there. But looking at Nora's expression, she decided to let it go.

She looked at Nora, acknowledging her presence. Nora rolled her eyes at her.

"I've got to say Anna, I never knew you had it in you!" she started.

Anna could tell earlier that Nora was not too happy with her. It made her confused. They had always been like sisters growing up. Of course, Anna was closer with Dalton, but she always treated his little sister with kindness. And Nora had looked up to her, loving her like a true sister. So this behavior of hers caught Anna off guard.

"I always thought that you wanted me to be your sister, what's with the change of mind?" Anna gave her a hesitant smile.

"That was before I realized what a terrible human you are!" she shouted.

Anna took in a sharp breath. "Care to explain?"

"You thought I didn't know?" Nora laughed sarcastically. "You ruined my brother's life!

"All for what? Our money? Are you seriously that greedy?" Nora continued.

"Nora—" Anna started.

"And now, he's gone because of you! Why weren't you the one who had to go far away from here?"

"Nora, you're really not making any sense." Anna took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.

"Why don't you come inside, and let's talk about this?" she opened the door, ushering Nora inside.

"Don't touch me!" she screamed. "You are evil and selfish! You pushed Lara away to hurt my brother, just so you won't have any more competition!"

"What?" Anna gasped in shock.

"Oh, you thought no one knew?" Nora said mockingly.

"I know my brother was in love with Lara, not you!"