บททั้งหมดของ An Unroyal Alliance: บทที่ 91 - บทที่ 100

The rains were more forgiving in the morning. It didn't fall with a vengeance like it had all night. Now, there was only a slight drumming on the rooves and floor. Ayesha slipped out of bed quietly to avoid waking Dimitri. She left the room and went around the house, opening the curtains to let in what little sunlight was present. As she waited for some water to boil, she stood in front of the window and watched the rain flirt with the plants in the garden. She intended to start making breakfast but wanted to enjoy the peaceful morning first."Good morning."She turned with a smile to greet Sofia. "Morning. How did you sleep?""Fine.""Tea?""Ach. Sorry, I am a coffee girl through and through. And I am guessing Dimitri still has none of those lying around.""Unfortunately, no.""Don't worry about me. I have caused enough trouble." Sofia laughed and seated herself on one of the stools. Before Ayesha could assure her there was no troubl

True to her word, Ayesha had surprised him with her dress for his mother's party. He knew next to nothing about gowns like that. Still, the soft peach colour and layers underneath that shimmered when she moved with the flowers sewn into the fabric made her look angelic. The arms of the dress hung low on her arms, exposing to show off the necklace he had gifted her. The satin gloves she had on reached past her elbow, and she worried the bands every now and then when she spoke.Her outfit had captured his mother's heart when she set her eyes on it. She hadn't stopped gushing over it since. He had worried about her spending so much for the party, but she had proudly assured him that the dress cost her nothing. Her friend's mother was a seamstress, and Ayesha had offered to buy one of her dresses for the night when she lucked out and got it free as long as she advertised the store. And with how many people flocked to ask questions about the gown, Dimitri was sure things were work

Ayesha giggled when she lost her footing, fully expecting to tumble down the drop off the last step and make a fool of herself and Dimitri. But he caught her around the waist, lifting her against his body and catching himself on the wall, all without breaking their kiss. She chuckled even harder at his efforts, wrapping her arm around his neck and helping herself hold on. Her earlier anger at Sofia's audacity had long since been forgotten. When Dimitri was sure of her safety, he set her back on her feet, and they pulled apart to catch their breath. He plastered her against the wall, but she didn't complain. She busied herself with tugging off his tie and arguing with his stiff buttons."My mom is in love with you. I think."She pecked his lips and grinned. "She better be. I practically spent the entire night w

"Who are you?"Ayesha stood before there was a chance to reply, and after twelve years of freedom, she faced her mother. The woman had aged, but the sinister smile behind her eyes had not faded with time. She dressed moderately by her standards: a fitted gown that reached her ankles, with a large coat thrown over it. Her jewellery was stud earrings and thin necklaces. The heels brought her almost to Joseph's height."Mother.""There's my little angel."Shock didn't limit Joseph's reflexes. He planted his hand on the door frame and proceeded to block her with his body when she tried to make her way in."And you are?""Joseph. You can't come in.""That's my daughter in there, and you either move or I'll have you moved.""Try.""Joseph, it's alright." Ayesha's voice trembled.Carol stood and set her arm on Ayesha's to keep her close. She hated feeling weak again. Twenty-eight, and she still had everyone else trying t

Despite their plans, Ayesha moved into his house, but argued to keep to the guest bedroom so they could still have some of their arrangements preserved. Dimitri didn't argue. It was a miracle that he didn't have to hound her into staying with him."How'd you sleep?" She asked when he stepped out of his bedroom."Uneventful. Thankfully. You?""Good. Same.""Have you called Joseph?""Yes, early this morning. My mom didn't go back. I am a little worried.""Nothing to worry about. We will handle whatever she does. What matters is that we have filed the report against her.""I don't think it would do much.""Not much, but at least, should anything happen, we don't need the police pulling tales of you leaving alone without saying a word."She tugged his shirt, and he settled against the wall so she could lean against him."You think she'll take me by force, right?""Don't you?""I wouldn't put it past her.