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IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 10.
We stand facing each other like two people waiting for the other to make the first move. I've caught up to him and now instead of something being said, we've let silence between us be the voice. He's standing by his car, his hand resting on the top of the opened door and I, well I'm watching him, still trying to recover from the whiplash I experienced when he started acting crazy. ' Or more like confuse me even more.' " What are you doing right now?" " Waiting for you to get in the car." " Why? " Isn't it obvious that I want to take you somewhere?" He gives me a 'duh' look. " I'm not going anywhere with you." I say, folding my arms. " Okay then." He nods, before he says, " I want to take out my wife for lunch, then she'll accompany me to get a gift for my mother in law and lastly, I'll drop her home. " " Can you stop saying all of that. This whole 'wife' and 'in law' thing is creeping me out. " I shudder, shaking my head. " Need I remind you that we are actually marrried." He
IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 11.
" William?" Vanessa calls him, expressing an expectant look on her face.This is not a good look. I know this is not a good look.Vanessa is looking at us strangely and I can tell that the wheels are turning in her head, as she tries to assess the situation before her." We are shopping!" I literally blurt out, pulling my hand out of Liam's hold.'Well this is not entirely a lie.'" I mean Liam asked me to accompany him for some gift shopping. That's why we are here." " And you narrowed it down to this place, out of all places?" She raises her brow at us.I can tell that she is finding all of this quite hard to believe. I mean it's Vanessa, so I should have expected a lot of questions being thrown at us. She has not changed much." What's wrong with this place?" Now it's William's turn to ask a question.Glancing his way, I see him frowning."Do I really have to answer that?" Vanessa asks with a 'really' look." Actually yes, this is a cool place with good jewellery, but you seem to
IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 12
'So, are you going to admit that youŕe trying to steal my mother?" I say, before digging into my cereal." Milla!" Mom scolds me as she places the plate full of food infront of Liam.I pout at her." I like aunt Celia's food." Liam responds, before digging into his food." So you admit that you are here for ----" " Milla Rosaline Nelson, leave my son alone.' I gasp dramatically." Mom, am I not your only child? What happened to Love?' ' Don't be silly, finish up.' She shakes her head, ignoring my dramatics.I poke my tongue out at her when she turns her back at us, continuing with what she's been doing.My eyes widen a little when I notice dad watching me. I hadn't even noticed him standing at the doorway, watching all of us.He was the one whom opened the door earlier, to discover Liam standing our doorstep still in his pjs. I swear that I had to blink a couple of times while standing on the stairs, trying to make sure I was seeing right.This is the third time he's done this and I
IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 13.
"Are you sure about this?" I ask Kayla." Hmm." She nods." Okay, wow. I didn't think they would consider me for the job." I say honestly.Kayla is a teacher in one of the local schools and was in my group of volunteers, for the program we did in London.It's more like a teacher- guide program where we looked after a different groups of kids. It was fun and a learning experience. It was a great opportunity for me to travel and no doubt something to use a cover up, so I could get married to Mr Shard.This is was the only way I could get away with marrying him. Everything with Mr Shard began at my college. He used to make visits to a few classes in our college and is actually admired. I never used to pay much attention towards him personally but did receive the knowledge he came to offer us. One time I finished class late and stupid me forgot my wallet at home. To make matters worse was that I found myself locked in an elevator, thankfully I wasn't alone. Mr Shard was there with me. L
IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 14.
*Why did I let them have their way?* *Why did I let them have their way?* *How could I do that? Do I not have a backbone anymore or what?* ' You are part of us Milla.' Mr Myers' words return to mind, serving as a reminder of what truly influenced my agreement to joining the family for dinner tonight. It's not in the words per se, but the proud look he wore on his face as he said those words. Conversation has happened and Mr Myers has always been kind to me ,he has always had my best interests at heart and despite a few events that were not so good, he was never dismissive of me. He listened to view and heard me out, so why should I be any different towards him, when once again he's being welcoming. ' I'm doing this out of respect for him and showing gratitude for his kindness, that's it.' *I mean, how bad could the dinner be? It's just a one time thing, nothing big.* "A one time thing." I say to myself. After covincing myself about the main purpose for going, I pull myself
IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 15.
An awkward situation is existing right now and I have no clue on how to approach it. It seems that both the Myers guys are here for the same reason.Me.I mean, not to sound important or anything, but they seem to have both thought of taking me to the dinner. Had things been different, Neil might have been the one to take me there but now, Liam is the one taking me.His stubbornness won and I wish it didn't. I am now feeling bad on behalf of Neil, because he must have came a long way to get here." I guess both of you are here because of the same reason." I say, being the first one to speak up." It seems like it." Neil agrees, his eyes moving from me to his Cousin, who now stands next to me." I thought you weren't coming." William says." I wasn't but I changed my mind." Neil answers." What changed your mind?" " Wait, you weren't going to be there?" I ask out of curiosity.He nods. " I had something to do but I guess I was able to get it done faster than I thought. Anyway, on my w
IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 16.
" Sorry I'm late, traffic." He spoke.It's confirmed before my very own eyes that he's here. I knew that my gut feeling about this dinner wasn't far off. My hesitation was another proof along with the phone call.Oh my gosh, I missed his call.What if he was about to tell me that he would show up tonight?Stupid me.But how would he have known that I would be here? No, this is all just a coincidence, right? He stands tall and expensive looking, nothing far from the last time I saw him. Handsome with dark hair, green eyes and tanned skin, broad shoulders and a scar?Wait, he had no scar visible by his eye before, where did it come from?"That's okay, we are glad you could make it." Mr Myers says." Let me introduce you to everyone." Mrs Myers turns to everyone and says, " everyone, before you is Mr Shard, he has shown interest in joining Myers Industries ." Wait, what?No way, did I hear right?I am tongue tied right now and am so stunned. I know I need to better compose myself but
IN THE MIDST OF MY LOVE. 17.
I'm so embarrassed and I know I won't get over this for a while. I've ruined everything, I've ruined their night and I'm certain they must regret inviting me.Oh gosh, Mr Myers.... I don't know what he must be thinking. The rest of the Myers and...Oh gosh, Mr Shard is here or downstairs rather... He showed up like a ghost and damn, I was no where near prepared. I am too ashamed to show my face infront of everyone .The moment I woke up and everything cane back to me, my eyes were on the hunt for a possible exit, despite knowing that the room has only two exits. The high up window and the door, leading me to everything.I've brought drama to where it was peaceful and the conclusion is far worse. How do I face everyone after This?I jump slightly when the door opens and in enters William.I realise that I'd been holding my breath the whole time, when a sigh of release come out." You're finally awake." He says.I watch him the whole time as he comes over to join me on the bed, but
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