Bab 14: A new task

The empty round table filled with delicious food after a long, long time. I'd never thought that he could cook this good.

I would completely crave for more starting today. Lisandro told me that he used to wake up before the sunrise up above the sky.

He loved to cook before, but the moment he stacked with urgent meetings, he chose not to do so anymore.

"Eat this."

He put two big slices of pork on my plate and poured some apple juice into the empty glass on my left side.

He looked like a good spouse to his wife. Waking up early in the morning, cooked high-quality food and served wholeheartedly.

No words could explain the happiness I've felt because of him. I wanted to see him as he cook and wore that white apron of mine with a brown butterfly on the upper part of it.

I then smiled at him, took the glass filled with apple juice, and tasted it. "Hmm, even this juice tastes so good!" I replied with a twinkle in my eyes.

The taste of it resembled the artificial apple juice that is usually produced by different companies.

It felt good when it dwelled inside of my mouth until it flowed down into my esophagus that left me speechless.

"I can't believe it! This is perfect and whether you believe it or not, it's been a while since the last time I've tasted homemade juice and well-cooked meat!"

"I know. After we eat, prepare your things. We're staying at my parents' mansion for two days." he said coldly.

But wait? We're going to his parents' mansion and not just like that. We need to stay for two long days!

Out of the blue, my eyes widened, my heart had stopped beating as I looked into his face for a second. I felt nervous and at the same time excited about what it maybe look like.

"I'm sorry, but I have to look after Andrea! She needs me more than anyone else!"

"I know, that's why I am helping you to touch my parents' heart and convince them that we are in a relationship," he said after he wiped off the dirt on his mouth.

I thought I would only be his assistant, his sex slave! He didn't tell me that I'd to food around his parents and acted like we were together like other couples out there.

For a moment of silence, I looked at nowhere. I then listened to the sound of nature, of my heart as I'd waited for the best decision I would have to make.

There would be still a way out of this nonsense? Can I reach the bottom line of these lies and once everything is over, can I live my life the way I hoped to be?

My head was filled with millions of questions. And if I let this opportunity slip away, that only means that I'd breached the contract that I signed up for my little sister.

I had already sacrificed my everything. Perhaps, this is the only way to recreate my destiny, to live a life surrounded by honorable people, especially the Realm Family.

"Alright, let's do this, but in one condition." I gulped and quickly looked into his tantalizing eyes.

He replied shortly, "Name it."

I was nervous. My knees trembled as we looked into each other's eyes.

"Once I've accomplished this new task, may I take good care of my sister for two days? Just two days and I will go back to work after those days!"

A long silence embraced us for a couple of minutes. No one dared to speak even me because of his cold gaze at me.

I sighed in dismayed, cleared my throat, and shook my head with a short smile on my lips. "If it's not okay with you, just one day! One day and I'll be fine with it, Lisandro!"

I tried to get his attention as much as possible. I should have his approval first before I make a move on my own.

"Make it three days. I don't want to be a ruthless boss to you." Lisandro finally replied that made my heart jump because of unimaginable happiness.

He then pushed back the chair, stood straight afterward. He seemed quiet, but it's not my business anymore.

I should finish eating, take a quick bath and wear one of my favorite dresses that my mother had made for me.

"Give me thirty minutes and I'll be in the living area," I told him while I pouted my lips for a moment.

If there was any reason to continue striving in this lifetime, I would do my best because of Andrea. She was the only treasure that I have and I won't slip another moment with her–not anymore.

Right then, I went into my room while he washed the dishes and cleaned the entire kitchen by himself. I thought he only knew how to deal with women and high-profile clients.

I was wrong to judge him through his actions. I thought he only wanted sex and liked women with perfect body shapes who would sleep every night next to him. But everything was just my speculations.

Lisandro Realm is a good man with a cold heart. He was dominant and he always wanted to be the number one among others. Aside from that, he was a perfect, jaw-dropping man that was sent from up above.

"Ugh, I guessed this is the true power of destiny," I mumbled as I walked inside of the bathroom, naked and cold.

I turned on the shower and let the cold water flow right into my head down to my feet. It steadied the mind that helped me think straight.

Then good, old memories flashed back into my head that somehow brought a genuine feeling into my chest.

"Staying at his parents' mansion sounds interesting." I thought as I'd imagined things like a magical arcade filled with colorful and fragrant flowers.

And there must be a long hallway surrounded by flowering plants that would welcome warmly every guest.

How I wish I could bring Andrea with me. It would be a great, short vacation. Away from the crowded city, away from the cruel world.