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

     He relaxed at my words. He knew I wouldn't lie to him ever. He patted my back, "I'm here for you always." he said. 

     "I know," 

     "So when's the wedding?" I asked pulling back.

     "Andria," He looked at her and smiled. 

     We giggled, "At the end of this month." She blushed. 

     "Oh!"

     "Let us know if you need any help. Mom knows some of the best designers." I smiled. 

     "Annabella will be here shortly. I'm going to select my wedding dress today," She giggled like a teenager, her excitement written all over her features. 

     "Mom is coming. We should go. Say hello to her, uncle." I hauled Aerial with me. 

     "Hey! I wanna stay," She protested. 

     "You can come...." My words died when I saw my mother and my husband walking in. I glanced back at uncle and Andria. They did not tell he was coming too. Uncle's expression said he didn't know it either. 

     "Are you running from me?" Mom gave us a look. She looked beautiful in a pink silky dress. 

     Aerial took two long strides at her and took her in a bear hug, "It was Sienna, mom. You have seen it yourself." She wiggled her brows at me. 

     I rolled my eyes. Uncle stood by my side, "You are taking care of my little girl, young man? " He asked with a crude tone.

     Mom gasped at his harsh words but she didn't utter a word. Uncle must have had an argument over me with my parents. 

     Edward slightly nodded his head, "You have my words, Sir." He said looking in his eyes. 

      Uncle looked down at me. He was just an inch shorter than my husband. I nodded. He smiled and nodded back, "That's all I want to hear," 

      "Why were you running away from me?" My mother asked, hands on her hips. 

     "I wanna select my dress," I told her. 

     "Of course, you can. You're a married woman now." She said, walking forward. She hugged Andria, "How are you, dear?" She asked. 

      "I'm good. Thanks for coming, Anna." She turned to us After hugging mom and kissing on the cheeks. 

     We giggled, " Would you join us, girls? I want your opinion," Andria asked. 

      I glanced at Edward. Why was he here? His gaze met mine. I looked away immediately. I acted as he hadn't caught me just looking at him. 

      "We'll say yes whatever you would like, Andria." Aerial giggled. 

      "I'm also not good at choosing dresses. Mom selected my dresses mostly." I said honestly. 

     "You can come with us." Mom suggested. 

     "No, but we will come in the evening to give our opinion." Aerial said, "I have a meeting to attend," She said. 

     "I didn't know," I suddenly muttered, glancing at her. I had not taken a step into the office after my wedding. 

      "Because you're married and I don't wanna bother you." She said, 

      I need to talk to him. I couldn't put the responsibility on her, "I think I should join." I said.

     "No, you're a royal now." Mom said, looking shocked at my words. 

     "If she wants to she will," Uncle said. 

     "Tom, she's married." Mom said. 

     "She can," My heart picked a race at his words. I spun and glanced at her with an open mouth, "I'd like to invest in your business." He wasn't looking as if he was kidding. 

      "We're partners." Aerial placed her both hands on my shoulders, tugging me to her side. 

      My gaze was aghast at him, "You're not kidding," I asked. 

      "No," He shoved his hands in his pocket, "You need a manager too as your business is going to expand." He said in his professional business tone. 

     "Our business, Edward, " She hugged me so tight, her laugh echoed in my ears. 

     I was still gazing at him in disbelief. His mouth said nothing, but his eyes told me everything that I needed to know. He cared. There was a heat within them that made me burn inside. Heat crawled my inside. I looked away. 

     "We can discuss whenever you want," He said. 

     "Of course, " She said.

     "Should I drop you?" He asked. 

     "We have our car. I'm going to the office. You can ask her." She nudged me forward. 

      My skin tingled when his hand shot out and curled the side of my waist. I focused on remembering how to breathe. My gaze turned up he was closer. His eyes were sparkling with unknown emotions. He was handsome but even more so up close. I placed my hand over him to pull his hand away. My stomach tightened. 

      "I should come with you, Eri," I said. 

      She looked at me and shook her head in disapproval. I heard Andria and my mother laughing behind us. 

      "Are you sure, girls? You don't wanna come?" Mom asked. 

      "No, some other day." I turned away from him. His hand slipped off. Nothing was making me feel better than him around me. Though, I felt the happiest person at the moment. 

      "Sure," She said and both ladies walked over to the door. 

      "We have a meeting, young man," Uncle told Edward. 

      My gaze shot at them, "What meeting?" Aerial asked before I could speak a word. 

      "My son-in-law is going to my publisher for my next book." Uncle proudly said and strode toward the round glass table and sat on the chair. He opened his laptop and glanced at the screen with a smile.  

      "I'm waiting in the car." Aerial hurried over to the door. 

      " See you at the dining table, princess," Uncle said to her.    

     She giggled before speaking, "Bye, dad." 

      "How are you now? " he asked, brushing the tips of his fingers on my cheek. It felt as if it was compulsory for him to touch me.    

       "I'm... better now. Are you sure about your offer? We're not that successful, " I asked.