"And bring your gift when you leave."
I said, reminding him of what he had thrown on the floor.
"Lilith K-"
"Richard Kingsley, stop calling my name. Pick up the first gift I gave you as a thank you for your first gift to me as the new chairwoman."
He glared at me before harrumphing and turning to leave, ignoring my words.
*Thud*
"!!!"
He stopped in his tracks when a knife went past his face and was planted on the wall.
He completely froze for a second.
"YOU-"
"Take your gift, Richard Kingsley. It is a reminder that you don't know me at all," I said while leaning back.
The authority I exude was much more than the authority I exuded a day before.
"Or do you wish for the knife to land on your face instead?"
He gritted his teeth. I know he can tell that I am being serious at this moment.
"Don't make me repeat myself, Richard Kingsley. Pick up your gift and take it with you. I had gratefully accepted your gift, but why aren't you doing the same?"
"I ALREADY SAID IT, I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT?!?!"
I smiled, "I don't care about what you are saying. What I am saying is that you take your gift with you as you leave."
He was breathing heavily, obviously in anger, but I kept my smile while exuding my authority to him.
"You should know that every time you send me a gift. I will send one back to you as well."
He gritted his teeth, bent over to pick up the box and the finger that flew out, then he went out, a bit rushing even.
I scoffed and continued my work, but soon stopped when I felt the discomfort in my abdomen.
It is that time of the month again.
I looked at my empty cup then at the dispenser in the office. Having to walk was already a hassle, even if it's just a short distance.
But having no one to trust, I could only do these things on my own. It was just a good thing that I always have my needles with me.
I can alleviate the pain and discomfort.
Learning acupuncture helps me in so many ways that I am glad I did learn it when I came across a person who was an expert in acupuncture.
But I suppose I do need someone to support me as well since I have so many tasks right now.
I opened WhatsApp and started messaging Kieran.
Lily:Help your wife a little. I need a very trusted person who can help me with simple tasks. With how loaded I am right now, I need someone who can support me with my meals and health. To entertain you, I need to be healthy after all.
I then put it down and took my cup to the dispenser, then sat on the sofa to apply acupuncture on myself.
I shook my head, "I guess I can sing that song here... I can buy myself flowers..."
I chuckled, twisting the needle to get some reaction.
After that, I went back to my table and continued my work. Doing just as I did the day before. Having my lunch delivered, then my dinner.
It was the middle of the night when I finally stretched.
Now I only have about one-third to finish. Though that did not include what Richard had because he stubbornly did not bring it over.
I guess I'll have to call for him tomorrow morning.
...
I once again returned home just as the day broke, doing the same. Going to shower and then eat before going back to the office.
Sadly enough, I had no gift this time.
They did not prepare any for me.
Anyway, when I got back, Kieran was sitting at the table with coffee in front of him.
I can tell that he was waiting for me.
"What if I did not return today?" I asked him.
He looked at me before picking up his cup and sipping on it.
Come to think of it, he also did not reply to my message and simply put it on seen.
I went to the kitchen to make a coffee for myself. I need one right now as well. And my mind is tired. I wouldn't be able to understand his silence, so I'll have some coffee first.
At the same time, Michael is not yet around, so I have time to understand him before he leaves.
I then sat down opposite him.
"What is it?"
He pushed two business cards in front of me.
One belonged to a woman while the other was-
"Your father?" I asked.
I suppose the female one was the trusted servant that I needed.
"He wants to speak with me?" I continued asking.
He nodded his head, taking a sip of his coffee again.
"Could it be he spoke to you about our marriage and, gaining no answer from you, he decided to speak with me?"
He glanced at me before he continued drinking.
I shook my head.
Of course, even if Kieran were left alone when it comes to his decisions. Coming into the eye of the strongest typhoon was still a very risky choice.
But because this guy is not answering properly, and simply saying or showing that he was just bored. Ethan Sinclair must need proper answers.
And as obvious as it gets, he must have come up with the answer that this marriage happened because I approached Kieran.
Because the other way around will never happen.
"Very well, I'll call and meet with him."
I have an idea of what he will ask and how I will reply, so this is nothing major.
This is just me trying to get my in-laws' approval.