Tiana watched the iron gates open on their own accord; this was her second ti of being here, but it still felt new, maybe because this ti, it was day. Earlier, she got a bouquet for grandma and dicinal tea bags for grandpa, Nicklaus watched her hold the gifts on her laps but he didn't say a word.
He never bought anything for his grandparents; he had not even thought about it, but she just did without even caring about the hatred she had for him.
As the car drove into the compound, her heart slamd against her chest. These two weeks would be hell for her, she knew it.
Nicklaus stepped out and held out his hand for her to co out; she placed her hand on his indifferently and stepped out of the car; her face up with a frown. The guards took out the gifts from the car and their luggage from the trunk as they waited for Nicklaus' command.
As Tiana stepped out of the car, Nicklaus gaze remained on her for a few seconds, suddenly, he pulled her close to him, such that her face was just a few inches away from his; Tiana gulped in shock, her eyes wide.
Nicklaus raised his hand and shifted so strands of hair away from her face, his gaze locked on hers;
''I don't think we would need that frown on your face from now onwards. '' He said, still gazing into her eyes as though searching her inner thoughts;
Tiana was surprised by his sudden behavior; they haven't even gone inside yet and she was already feeling repulsed.
''You can let go now. '' She whispered curtly with a small smile on her chin; Nicklaus's hands weren't eager to leave her just yet. He liked the feeling of her body against his. Just when Tiana could not take it any longer, she heard soone call from the front pouch.
''Nicklaus? ''
When Nicklaus heard the call, he raised his eyes to the person and Tiana used the opportunity to free herself.
''You ca… '' Douglas walked towards them, an unbelieving expression on his face. His gaze shifted briefly to Tiana, at the sa ti, Nicklaus slid his hand around her waist, pulling her close to him.
''Yes, Uncle, why wouldn't I co, it's grandpa's birthday. ''
He replied curtly;
''Beautiful, let's go in, shall we? ''
He turned to Tiana and spoke lovingly as though they had been couples for years.
Tiana's ears stood erect at his statent;
Beau.. beau what?!!
Her face flushed red, but she knew better than to make Nicklaus' Uncle know that everything was just a pretense; raising her eyes briefly to Douglas, she nodded slightly and followed Nicklaus into the house, the guards walking behind them with their luggage.
Tiana needed a private space to breathe, but that was not coming anyti soon because as soon as they entered the house, they t the over-joyous grandma.
''Nicklaus! Tiana! Co on in! '' Grandma walked to them with her face beaming with smiles;
''Take their luggage to their room, quickly!''
She ordered the maids, who were standing by the side, and they took the luggage from the guards.
''Grandma, it's so nice to see you. '' Tiana exclaid as grandma pulled her for a quick hug.
''it's good to see you too, you're prettier than the last ti I saw you, it seems my grandson is really treating you well!''
''I think he does, grandma, I got sothing for you. '' Tiana turned around and spotted the guard holding the gifts and she took the bouquet and the tea bags from him.
''Is it for ? Tiana, this is so sweet of you! '' grandma exclaid as she slt the flowers.
''I don't know if you'll like it… ''
''Oh, I love it. ''
Grandma smiled, she was beginning to like Tiana. Unlike many won she had co across; Tiana carried an innocent aura, devoid of all forms of hate and cunningness; a woman like that was hard to find.
The house was finally full. Everyone returned the day before and doubted that Nicklaus would co; Douglas and Michelle had concluded that he would never co because he didn't want to expose his fake girlfriend, but now they were here, she imagined the shock that would be on their faces.
''Brother, it's nice to see you. '' Richard, who was sitting on the couch; walked to Nicklaus and greeted, a warm smile on his face. His eyes swept past Tiana and as though he realized sothing, he turned to her again, his gaze remained on her face for a while; Nicklaus naturally didn't want to reply, but when he saw that Richard was gazing intently at Tiana, he spoke.
''Nice to see you too '' Richard jerked out of his trance when he heard Nicklaus' voice and he nodded briefly. He didn't expect him to reply, he never did, but he didn't think much of it though.
''Grandma, mom says I should go pick her from the saloon; I'll be stepping out for a mont. ''
''Alright, drive safe. ''
Richards's gaze turned to Tiana again before he walked out through the door.
Tiana was puzzled by his stare, but she didn't think much of it.
For screaming out loud, there are other won! Why is everyone suddenly interested in Tiana!
Nicklaus cursed in his head but he did well not to show his displeasure; he felt like covering her face with a piece of cloth to prevent any man from seeing her. Richard should do well to know his boundaries because he won't even think twice to deal with him if he cos after Tiana.
Richard had not given him a cause for concern, but he was still the son of his Uncle Douglas, so he was as deadly.
''Your Aunt Elizabeth stepped out for a mont with her husband; I think they'll be back before dusk. Diana has a movie shoot tonight, I don't think she'll be coming back today and… ''
Grandma wanted to continue, but she quickly stopped; there was no need telling Nicklaus about Michelle and Douglas, he probably wouldn't want to know.
''So, go up and freshen up then co down for dinner and I had almost everything changed in your room because of Tiana; I wanted to welco her ho properly.''
She concluded with a smile.
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