Royal Ceo by Seerat Kaur (the best novels to read .TXT) 📕

             We stood side by side, "Tell me. He wouldn't find me a husband." She said, scowling. She was looking scared. 

     I filled my lungs and breathed out slowly, "He won't." I said but I wasn't sure. She didn't need to panic over her thoughts. 

     "I did want to deal with anything right now," She said. Suddenly, she looked exhausted. I couldn't decipher the abrupt change in her behavior. Yes, she must be upset but not so sad and frightened. There could be only one reason behind her fear. She liked someone. 

      I dragged her in, "You have me, dear sister," I told her. She wasn't around when they dropped the bomb on me. I was content with my life now. But I could never push the dread of losing him. 

      She smiled beautifully when I addressed her sister. She curled her arm around my shoulder and pulled me inside, "Yes, sister," She nodded. 

     We walked through the house, wandering our gazes around but uncle was nowhere to be seen, "Uncle, we're home." I said out loud. 

     "Here, I am." Uncle walked in the hall from the door that led to the back garden of the house. It looked more like a forest than a well-cared garden. "Come," He rolled his hand in the air inward, making a circle, inviting us. 

     We exchanged a look, "It could be the cover of his new book. Perhaps, uncle wants to show us first." I said, grinning. 

     She nodded and held my hand. I couldn't find the smile. I remembered the day when uncle adopted her when we were ten. She stayed at the door gawking at everything but refused to walk into the house. I was the one who held her hand and brought her into the house. We shared the same room and I gave all my toys to her. I was glad to have her, my friend was also my sister. 

      We gave him an embrace. The hall filled with his loud laugh, "You two are my world." He patted our back. 

     "What's the surprise, uncle?" I asked, looking up at him. He was tall, lean but not so lean, there were a few greys in his shaggy brown hair, a light beard. We mostly saw him wearing the same color of different brands, white t-shirts or shirts, and white trousers. 

     "I have high expectations from you two," He looked at us. 

     "So it's the new cover of your book or title," Aerial squealed in excitement 

     He smiled and tugged us with him to the backyard, "See yourself." He muttered happily. I held my breath until we turned the corner. 

     I smiled as it wasn't any royal a****** standing in front of us. Aerial let out a blow. A relief smile could be seen over his face, "Is she your new assistant? You won't travel anymore, right dad?" She asked. 

     "Yes, I won't travel anymore," He said and she began to jump happily and she wrapped her arms around her father. 

     The woman glanced at us with sheer happiness. She didn't look like an assistant. She was wearing a white long dress, a classical golden belt around her waist, her dark blonde hair was spread over her shoulders, she was beautiful with a long face and thin pink lips. She paced toward us. 

     "But she's not my assistant." He said, hugging her back. 

     "Ah! She's your girlfriend." I said more than asking. 

     Aerial glanced at me with shock and then turned to uncle. I wasn't expecting this either. But there was nothing wrong. I was worried about her. 

     "Hello, girls. I'm Andria Robinson." She extended her hand at Aeria, darting her gaze on both of us. 

     Uncle watched us closely with an amused look on his face as he took a small step back.

     Aerial glanced at him and then back at her, "Hi, Aerial." She said and shook her hand 

     She extended her hand toward me. I took it, "Sienna," I smiled. But I was confused, he hadn't dated anyone after losing his wife and kid.

     "Are you dating?" Aerial asked with beating the bush. 

     I elbowed her and gave her a look saying -don't-spoil-their-moment. She ignored me and looked at Thomas. 

     "Sweetheart," Andria said. Her smile was replaced with nervousness and fright, "We met in California." 

     "Oh! Then you're dating." Aerial breathed out and her smile appeared on her face again. She caught everyone off guard when she pulled Andria into a hug, "Thank goodness, welcome to the family." 

      Andria looked shocked but her smile was ear to ear after her acceptance. 

      I relaxed. She actually scared us with her serious look. I slapped her back, "You scared me," I said. 

     She spun to us, "I'm happy for you. You can date, wed, whatever you like. But don't scare me like this." 

     Thomas arched his brow as he demanded an answer. Aerial didn't speak. 

      "She was worried that you're going to...Ouch! " She elbowed me before I could complete my sentence. She hit me hard, "You cruel," 

     She giggled, "Don't listen to her, dad. I'm happy for you,"

     He was still looking serious. There was more to come, "We're getting married," He said. 

     "Oh perfect!" She shrieked, giggling loudly. 

     Uncle's gaze turned to me, "You don't need my approval. You always bring happiness to our family. You're my Santa you know. Though, you don't look like one." I smiled. 

     He took us in a hug and kissed our heads, "Thank you. I was worried." He muttered. 

     "We understand, dad. But please don't force me to arrange marriage." She pleaded. 

     Thomas' expression changed. He looked at me. Anger was visible over his face, "Charlie didn't tell me. I got to know after reaching here. You can come home at any time. I don't care about any royalty. This is your home. Everything is mine, belongs to you two." He said. 

     I engulfed him as tears appeared in my eyes, "I was so scared," I didn't admit to anyone before. I hid it behind the courage. I hid it from my bestie, too. She might be upset with me after knowing. But I'd deal with it later, "But I like him now." I shyly admitted.