SEVEN

Axel

The air between us was tense. None of us said a word to each other. And I was definitely not going to be the one to break the silence. She called me here. It’s her responsibility to do so. I just sat there glaring daggers at her. My mother must be a different kind of species. I thought to myself. Of all the rich girls she could have set me up with, why Cheska? Something is off. Her story about Cheska begging her to marry me doesn’t fully make sense. Then I saw Cheska hiding something behind her back. It suddenly dawned on me. What if she’s trying to get Cheska to poison me? I wouldn’t put that pass her. I have to be careful. I hope Linton comes through with the information fast.

“So, I guess you will always give me the silent treatment huh?” She finally asks.

“Mother, please. It’s better you keep quiet. The world needs peace” she laughs.

“ Just like your dad. Worthless”

“Everything I have, took my blood, sweat and tears. So use another word. Moreover, dad was a good man.” I l