Chapter 67 - Beautiful (1/2)

''Like what you see, beautiful? ''

Nicklaus deep masculine voice rang across the room, kicking Tiana out of her temporary daze. Her cheeks flushed red as she pulled her eyes to his face and they met Nicklaus' piercing gaze.

Tiana mentally slapped herself. One second, she was raging at him and another second; she was drooling over his body. What could best define her madness?

Although she knew that she had been caught red-handed, she didn't want to give him the satisfaction he wanted;

''What do I see, if I may ask? ''

She asked with a slight raise of her brows. The smirk on Nicklaus face dwindled drastically; he did not expect that she would have a reply for him; but then, he wasn't ready to lose to her yet,

Chuckling lightly, he continued;

''Well, I'm sure it's something wonderful to keep you staring for minutes, beautiful. ''

Why in hell does he keep calling me that!

Tiana screamed in her head, but she did well to hide her blush. It wasn't just because he called her Beautiful that made her mad; it was because of the way his voice sounded when he said it. Normally, his voice was deep and had a hint of breathiness, and when he called her beautiful… it nearly made her squeeze her legs.

And she shouldn't be having that kind of feelings because she hates him!

Tiana coughed lightly; forcing the nasty thoughts to the back of her mind,

''You really think highly of yourself, dear Young Master. But now I think about it, how do you know I was staring for minutes if you weren't also staring?''

Her eyelids widened and a sly smirk washed her lips. The triumphant smile on Nicklaus face disappeared instantly, and he was dumbfounded;

This woman! How does she have an answer to everything?

He couldn't even find the words to reply. It seems his brain was on a momentary shutdown, mainly because what she said was true.

Nicklaus gazed at her, a little redness in his ears.

Although he had lost to her, he was a little glad that they just had a conversation. Even though there was a glare in her eyes, she was smiling triumphantly and he felt a warmth in his heart.

That was the first time she had smiled because of him. He had never been happier. If winning against him would make her smile, then from that day onwards, he would make sure she always won against him.

Nicklaus laughed lightly and walked to the vanity to blow dry his hair. Tiana's brows creased;

Why was he laughing?

…

''Tiana, it's so good to see you, come, come over here. ''

Grandpa waved and Tiana walked over to him to greet him. It was past seven in the evening when the paintings in the room was completely changed and Nicklaus and Tiana came down for dinner.

Everyone was sitting at the dining table when they came down.

''It's good to see you, grandpa. ''

Tiana greeted as grandpa patted on her back.

''I loved the tea bags you got for me, how thoughtful of you. ''

Grandpa smiled; his gaze turned to Nicklaus, who was still standing, waiting for Tiana.

''I see you grandson, I'm sure it's Tiana, who forced you to come home, you don't even bother to send birthday wishes to your old grandfather, such a stubborn boy!''