80 A Sweet Surprise (1/2)

”If Jim was this selfless,why couldn't I?”

Feeling defeated,Giselle looked into Anthon's eyes. She could not really fathom the depth of his reasoning. This was not a mere child's play that if one lostthe game,it could just be restarted anytime. Or,if one got bored, they could just stop or pick another one. This was a lifetime commitment that one should not put at stake. He was just as coward as a dog who keeps on barking when it felt endangered, but would quickly run away when assaulted.

How could she ever understand? What if she really had become her husband? She'd perhapsdie many times due to his extreme holiness!

Finally,she found her words. ”If I were you, I would kidnap her and run away!Unfortunately,you are just good in wagging your tails but does not even know how to bite at all!Even if your only piece of bone is taken away.”

Ughhh!This hurt, she thought,but it was better said that way.

Anthon just shook his head lightly and smiled without saying a word.

”I even did not understand why you consented to our supposed wedding way back then. Even if it was your dying brother's wish, he would understand if you had refused. There is only one thing I understand about you.” Giselle looked up to him without blinking.

Anthon returned her gaze while she went on with her litany.

”You're destined to be lovelorn forever because you always welcome pain with open heart.”

Anthon laughed. ”You're so cruel.”

Giselle, in her fury and defeat,chose to keep her silence this time. Her head was already aching.

”Gis,how about shifting into business topics? I'll make it sure,you will not get disappointed.”

Anthon chuckled as he said this,wondering what it would be if he actually married this impatient woman six years ago. He could never imagine how long would it take him to accept someone he did not love as his wife!

This woman was just so braveenough to run away on their supposedly wedding day!Brave enough to set themselves free from a loveless marriage and from the cruelty of his father!

At White Rose Hotel.

When Jia finally found the room she thought kuya Nap had booked, Jian was already in deep sleep. Her arms had numbed and she was already gasping for breath. Jian was a bit plump and heavier than his age. All she wanted at the moment was to slump directly into the bed!

After opening the door successfully,her eyes were greeted by abasket ofred roses placed beautifully in a center table. Then,at every corner, fresh flower cascades were flowing majestically. Golden hues fromdim lightings flooded faintly all throughout the room,giving it a somewhat romantic aura.

After her eyes had swept all throughout the area, a smile broke in her lips. She never thought that kuya Nap could be this sweet and thoughtful in welcoming her.

A soft music was playing in the background, making the atmosphere more soothing and relaxing. But... wasn't it her favorite piano instrumentals? What a coincidence!