Chapter 45 Declaration (1/2)

Carla strode to Sean angrily.

She slapped Sean on the back and yelled at him with rage, ”Sean! I have been searching for you everywhere! Why did you leave without a word?! Do you know how worried I was about you?

You almost drove me insane!”

”Ouch, Carla! That really hurts! I am sorry. I am so sorry!”

Sean felt her intense anger so in order to appease her, he just repeatedly nodded his head to express his apology. He gazed at his sister helplessly and murmured, ”Carla, while I was waiting for you I got so hungry. That's when Terence found me. He told me that he brought some snacks for me. I did not think that it will make you panic so I decided to follow him.

Terence is our friend, isn't he? I didn't give it much thought. I am really sorry.”

Terence stood up and placed Sean behind his back. Then he said gently, ”Carla, I am the one at fault here. Don't blame the little kid.”

Terence grabbed Carla's hand and dragged her towards the fountain close by.

”Carla, listen. I don't know how my father found you and I know that he must have said something hurtful to you. I know it was hard to listen to him. If I guessed correctly, he has threatened you to leave me.

However, I just want to make it clear to you... My father was right about us. He was wrong to assume that you were the one that seduced me. You are not obsessed with me but I sure as hell am obsessed with you! I don't want to leave you, Carla. I don't care if you tell them that I'm a stalker. I don't even care if you tell them that I'm a pervert. I love you and I want to be with you.

My sole purpose in staying at your place is because I want to get to know you more. I want you to get to know me too. I was hoping that maybe someday, you will realize that you love me and eventually agree to marry me. I know it sounds weird to you and I know that this is not easy. However, my purpose is clear. You are my purpose, Carla.

Like what Shakespeare said, ”All for the purpose not to marry out of love is where bullying.” That's what I was planning.”

Terence poured his heart out for her to see. However, Carla just stared right at his face. She could feel the extreme tenderness and sincerity from both his words and expression. His eyes darkened and his brows furrowed. It seemed to Carla that he was really trying his hardest to convey his feelings to her.

Terence winked at her as if he had thought of something. He then added, ”Also, Carla. I want you to know something. My father is not the one who is in charge of our family. You know who is? My grandfather. He is in charge. Keep that in mind.” Terence looked at her motionless face then gently caressed her on the cheek. Tenderly, he whispered, ”You and my grandfather were both in a hurry when you and him met last time. I will arrange another meeting and formally introduce you to him as my girlfriend.

As long as he accepts you, not a word from my father or other people will count. Believe me. You are in good hands.”

Although Terence's words sent a huge wave of relief into her heart, she could not bear to be in a family that had that level of complication. However, there was a little voice in her heart that whispers, 'Don't you like him?' Of course she liked him! Her feelings toward Terence had grown drastically after their days of living together. Nevertheless, she didn't want to live her life full of worries. His father just threatened her to leave. What would be next? She sighed and shook her head. She suddenly grew tired so she sat on the stairs of the fountain.

After a little bit of thinking, she stared at Terence and said calmly, ”Terence, I don't want to be rude. I understand and appreciate what you have just confessed. However, you also need to know. Neither did I plan to nor even think of being a part of your family. You are barking up the wrong tree so don't waste your time.”