TIFFANY’S POV
She was still happily jumping when she felt the gate go open, and when she turned she saw Shawn standing with a heavy frown.
“What are you doing here?” He asked angrily.
“Looking around and having fun.” I replied, concealing my embarrassment. He just caught me jumping like a frog.
“Do you know how scared I was? How did you get here?”
“Scared? I was bored and decided to do a bit of wandering and I got here.”
“I never knew I had to look after a child instead of a 19 year old.” Shawn snarled.
“Excuse you! I was bored!”
“I guess this place doesn’t match your princess lifestyle. Anyways, dinner is ready.” He announced before stomping away.
SHAWN’S POV
It pissed him off that he had been worried for nothing. The brat had gone to his garden without his consent. How much he wants to whip her for almost giving him a panic attack.
He walked back inside, and while he was setting the dining table for dinner she walked in.
“Can I help with that?” She asked.
“You can, while I bring the food” He answered before disappearing into the kitchen. He appeared With two large ceramic plates in which the food was in.
“Serve yourself.” He said, setting the plates on the table.
They both took the quantities they could consume and began eating.
“The food is nice. Who would have thought you could cook?” She suddenly broke the silence.
“Well, I can. Now, table etiquette, keep quiet and eat.”
TIFFANY’S POV
He is always grumpy. And why does she feel like he is distancing himself from her? Is she that bad?
She picked on her food, as she secretly stared at him. How much she hated his guts, but as much as she hated to admit it, except for his bad character, he had a very handsome face to look at. And for the sake of her father’s company, she has to try to make things work by being a good wife, at least.
With that in mind, she started eating properly.
SHAWN’S POV
He discreetly stared at her as she picked on her food, lost in thought. She would never cease to amaze him. She was the same person who had complained of being hungry, but here she was picking her food.
Was she expecting an apology, a cuddle or a pat for wandering off and getting him worried? It’s barely a full day and she had already given him more than enough trouble for a day. He had to distance himself from her, as much as he could. The girl is trouble, and he doesn’t want trouble.
With that resolve in mind, he continued with his food.
TIFFANY’S POV
They ate in silence, until dinner was over.
“I will clear the table.” She hurriedly said.
He shrugged and gave her the “I don’tcare what you do look,” “Do your thing.”
She watched him leave the dinning for the sitting room. She shook her head in annoyance and began to clear the table.
By the time she was done, he was listening to business news on the television.
“Thank you for dinner tonight.” She said, when she got to the sitting room. He gave her a curt nod and continued with the news. She saw that as a cue and went upstairs.
Upstairs in her room, she plopped on the bed. He should be happy she was acting nice. What she doesn’t understand is his suddenly distant and cold attitude.
Not wanting to dwell on it, she got her phone and dialed her father’s number.
“Hey, babe.” Her father answered on the first ring.
“Hey, Dad. How are you doing?”
“Been fine and missing my princess.”
“If you miss me, then why did you let me come here?”
“For the best, baby. For the best.”
“That’s by the way, Dad. Have you had dinner?”
“Yes, I have. How about you?”
“I have. Shawn made dinner.”
“That’s beautiful. You know, The Gold’s men have a history for treating women well. I have no doubt that Shawn would do the same.” Her father said in an enthusiastic voice.
“I have to go, Dad. Do have a good night’s rest.”
“And you too, princess. Be good, okay.”
“You too, Dad.” And the line went off.
She heaved a sigh as she dropped the phone on the bedside table. Talking to her father was refreshing and relieving.
Now was the Time she had a bath and retired for the night. Today has been hectic for her, all thanks to Shawn’s bickering.
She brought out her nighties and skincare products and set them the bed and dressing table respectively.
After which she slipped out of her clothes and went into the bathroom. The bathroom was a beauty to behold with a Jacuzzi.
Everything was available. From well stacked towels and face towels on a shelf, to colorful female robes e. t. c
She turned on the faucet, and while the water ran, she adjusted the temperature. She wanted it to be warm and soothing. She kept tasting the water with her hand until she got the ideal temperature she wanted.
Then she got her bath salts and added them to the running water. A look of satisfaction crossed her face as the fragrance of strawberry filled the bathroom. Then she stirred the water to get the salts dissolved.
Satisfied with everything, she got into the jacuzzi. She let out a moan of Satisfaction as her body got immersed in the water. She would never trade this feeling for anything. Bath time is always her favorite time.
SHAWN’S POV
He was listening to the presenter talk about the rise in the stock market, but his attention was divided. It still felt surreal that she was here, in his house. And it made him angry because things felt like they were out of his control. And that was the problem! Shawn Gold loves having everyone under his country.
The ringing of his phone brought him out of his reverie. “Dad? You are still awake.”