His Despair by S. N. Nina Arthur (e textbook reader txt) 📕

Davina’s Pov:- 

What is she doing here? Oh wait, what did she just say? Son? I glanced at Arthur and saw him looking at her with a cold expression on his face. I looked back at her and saw her walking down the stairs with a happy expression on her face, it was clear that she was happy to see her son but was Arthur happy? The look he had doesn’t show any kind of affection, it was as if he didn’t like to see his mother.

“Arthur,” she smiled, walking up to him and it looked as if she was coming to hug him, but Arthur just stood still with his hands in his pockets. 

“I’m so happy to see you here,” she grinned and hugged him while closing her eyes, she didn’t notice me and that made me very nervous, not for her reaction but for Arthur’s reaction. I was nervous because I don’t know what will happen if Arthur discovers what happened between us and it made me scared. All the things Arthur did to me flashed in front of my eyes and he may torture me more If it comes out. 

I watched her step away from him as he didn’t hug her back, she successfully hid her disappointment and smiled at him, I watched her eyes move to me and a surprising look crossed her features. She glanced at Arthur and back to me, but didn’t say anything, 

“She’s Davina, My girlfriend,” said Arthur which made her look at him in shock. 

“Come, dinner is ready,” Said Arthur’s father, Andrew. 

Arthur took my hand in his and led me towards the dining hall, he pulled a chair out and I sat down. He sat beside me and his father sat on the head chair, his mother sat on the right side of Andrew, our eyes met for a split second but I looked away. I can’t forget that day when I met her, it is sketched into my mind which can’t be forgotten. 

I swallowed the lump formed in my throat and glanced at Arthur to find him looking at me, I smiled at him and tried to hide my nervousness. He gave a small smile while placing his hand on my thigh under the table, his action shocked me but I controlled myself. 

This is all an act! 

He and his father began talking about business, I sat there awkwardly, completely ignoring the fact that the woman was Arthur’s mother and the one who destroyed my life. All that happened that day made it the worst day of my life, look at my fate, now I’m sitting in front of the one, who was the sole reason behind whatever happened to me. 

The maids began bringing the dishes to the dining table and were serving us, the dinner went quietly, no one spoke anything, this was the awkward dinner I ever had in my entire life. I want this to be over soon, I don’t want to see her face and it is becoming hard for me to control myself. 

“Davina, right?” Andrew said, getting everyone’s attention, 

“Yes,” I smiled while glancing at Arthur.   

“Where did you guys first meet, don’t mind me, I just got curious when I saw you at his place,” he said smiling at me and curiosity was clear in his eyes. 

“At my office,” I said, looking at Arthur straight in the eye and they held a warning which said, Don’t-you-dare and I gave a try-me look in response. 

“He bought Neens Restaurant, where I work as a manager,” I glanced at his face and saw him clenching his jaw.

“He became my new boss,” I said, smiling at Andrew, who was looking at Arthur in surprise, “You bought that restaurant, that’s a smart move son,” he complimented with a big smile and continued, “It has become one of the popular restaurants in just a span of three years,” he said while looking at Arthur. 

“Now, I remember who was behind the success,” he added looking at me, I smiled at him in response. 

“So you guys began dating since then?” A question came from her, 

Control yourself, Davina, my subconscious yelled in my head.  

I looked at her and opened my mouth, “Yes,” Arthur said, cutting me off. 

He looked at me, “Don’t tell me you are surprised,” he said while moving his eyes to her, “Mother,” he added, mocking her. It confused me, why is he cold towards her? Did he know what she did? Or is it something else? His behaviour made me curious. 

“Yes, I…” She opened her mouth, but Arthur cut her off, “You got surprised?” He questioned and his tone held anger. 

“Son, Listen to…” she tried to explain, but he cut her off again, “Do you still think I’m incapable of dating, Mother?” he asked with a mocking smile on his face. 

“Arthur…” Andrew called while glaring at his wife, 

“Who am I asking?” he let out a laugh, “You never thought I was capable of loving someone!” he added looking at her. 

“Son, you are misunderstanding, I’m jus…” she looked hurt at his words and was desperately trying to explain, but Andrew cut her off, “Stop,” he yelled and gained our attention. 

“Stop, both of you, ” he looked at his son and his wife, “I just wanted a normal family dinner and you both had to ruin it,” he said glaring at his wife and his son.

Arthur lowered his head and glared at his food, I noticed him clenching his jaw in anger, “I’m so sorry you had to witness this Davina,” Andrew said gaining my attention, 

“It’s fine, Mr. Spencer,” I replied, he smiled at me and glanced at his wife. 

The dinner went on, no one spoke after what happened, but the tension was still on and one can cut it with a knife if they want. 

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“It was nice meeting you, Davina,” Andrew said looking at me, 

“Me too, Mr. Spencer,” I smiled back, 

“You can call me, Andrew, dear,” he said, smiling at me and nodded my head at him in response.