Bab 62: Two buns in the oven
"You got something called period cramps & you fainted."
Most boys would at least blush or feel awkward when speaking of such things. But, him! Looks like, he doesn't really know about it.
"Uh...", Cath took a sip before glancing down. She clenched her dress before saying, "This?"
"Don't worry", he smiled, "I took you to hospital. They changed your clothes there."
"Oh!" Cath awkwardly gulped down the water.
"My sis will be here at any moment", saying that he got up & walked back to the kitchen.
Cath was about to drift into a deep thought but was interrupted by the man, "What's your name?"
"Catherine Brittany", she hesitated, "Umm...where am I?"
"Heavenly Estates", he replied as a matter of fact.
'Huh? Private Estates? Don't tell me he is a business tycoon?', Cath frowned.
"What...what is your name?" Cath hesitated.
"Aaron Buds", he smiled.
"Oh!"
Just then the doorbell rang. 'That must be his sister', Cath thought.
"Where is the girl?" Cath heard a cheerful voice as she glanced at the door.
"Living room."
"Oh! How are uncle & aunt doing?"
"Old age passions! They are now spending days in the extravagant world tour."
Cath saw a girl entered & was clearly...dumbfounded. Alice swiftly walked in was...dumbfounded too.
"You!", Both Cath & Alice spoke at the same time before laughing out loud.
"You two...", Aaron placed his hands on his hip, "Know each other?"
"Yeah", Alice smiled & nodded. Then, she sat down on the sofa opposite Cath.
"Well, Enjoy your time", Aaron made his way upstairs.
As soon as he disappeared out of their sight, Alice whispered, "Well, did something happened last night?"
"I don't know!" Cath frowned, "I fainted!"
"Ah! Come on" Alice smirked, "Something steamy?"
"You idiot!" Cath smacked her head, "I just met him last night."
"You know...", Alice glanced down & her long lashes perfectly shadowed her eyes, "Both of you're single."
"So?" Cath raised an eyebrow.
"So...", Alice was about to speak when she felt a death stare at her back & the hairs on her neck stood up considerably.
She turned her head to look & saw her cousin, or brother, eyeing her coolly from the stairs. Alice understood him perfectly. His cool stare actually meant he was glaring. She smiled in the most dishonest way & waved at him, "Hello, bro!"
Aaron looked away from his only cousin, whom he regarded as the best sister in his entire world. He patiently climbed down the stairs & made his way to the kitchen. He spoke calmly, "She must be hungry, right?"
Alice glanced at Cath who nodded back. Alice stood up from the sofa, "Yes. You said you were cooking something. What is it?"
Aaron turned around & smiled awkwardly. Alice squinted before saying, "Porridge, isn't it?"
Her rother gave her a nod. Alice sighed & slapped her forehead gently, "I knew it. You & your porridge!"
Aaron's lips were pressed together into a thin line. Cath observed him closely, 'Umm...not bad!'
But, before her thoughts could run wild, she looked away.
"You cannot fall in love until you make it big in the entertainment industry. That's the rule", Aunty Shoo told her once.
"Oh well...", Aaron spoke, "She has some disease called period cramps."
Alice was stunned bt her brother's words.
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Lilith tried peeking out through the little peephole she had in her dark & closed room. While it was a bright day outside, she was spending her time inside a dark room. She had no way to escape unless she was really needed. What was that bad feeling in her guts? She had already seen that woman, her twin sister, hold a meeting for an entire day & night.
Now, let's move back the story to what happened almost 5 decades ago.
Madam Franc sat by the window seat of the car & witnessed the buildings flying past her. She wore a loose violet gown with full sleeves. A faint smile played on her dulcet lips as she stroked her pregnant belly. Her hair was tied into a loose bun. She was already in her 32nd week & was currently on the way to the hospital. Her tummy was quite large than usual. She was to stay there until she successfully delivered. Her due date was next weekend. The maid sitting beside her commented, "Madam looks quite happy today."
Madam Franc was known as a strong-headed yet humble, down-to-earth lady, "I feel like they are already on their way."
Two months back, the doctor said that there were two buns in the oven. The entire Franc family, especially her husband, Master Franc & father-in-law, Old Master Franc, were delighted. The family never had twins & so they were naturally thrilled by the news. The family was a household name in the world of traditional perfumes. Master Franc or David Franc was the genius in the family business. Under his guidance, their perfume brand gained popularity worldwide. Madam Franc or Ashley Franc was a top-notch international superstar. Naturally, their marriage was the talk of the town for quite some years. Though their marriage was an arranged one, both of them were neck-deep in the pool of love.
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