Chapter 265 - Two Hundred And Sixty-five: Headrub (1/2)

Reina's point of view.

”Who sent this?” I asked, surprised at the flower handed over to me.

”It came with a card, ma'am. I just need you to sign these,” the delivery man handed the paper to me which I penned down my name. I almost wrote ”Maya” instead of ”Reina'' but was quick to remember the correct one at the last minute. Phew, that was close.

”Thank you,” I smiled at him and closed my door.

”Let's see...” I mumbled, opening the perfumed card, ”I can't stop thinking about you, you're stuck in my head. Come on a date with me Reina ~ love, Eden.”

”He's quite a cute poet but no would do,” I said to myself yet breathing in the refreshing smell from the flower.

”You're staying,” I pointed at the flower and kept it on my desk, I would find a vase for it later. Right now, I had an important appointment to catch.

There was no room for distraction, I had a war to fight. I found out that Niklaus's daughter wanted me to make jewelry for her and made a VVIP request. And per the rules - created by me - those kinds of clients were mine to take care of personally.

I didn't know if this was another of Niklaus's ploy to get me to talk to him - he's been bothering me quite a lot lately - or truly his daughter's wish, but I had to go. Besides, it was at his place, who knew what secret I'll stumble upon.

So taking one final glance at my appearance, I picked up my clutch purse and left for his house. None of my guards were following me, I had asked them to stay back; I could handle Niklaus myself.

I drove there, arriving some minutes later than the said time. I was let into the house without any questioning, it seems my appearance was highly awaited.

”Over here, miss,” One of the guards led me to the stunning modern front door which was opened before I could even ring the bell.

”You're here,” A beautiful girl emerged.

”Isabelle Spencer,” I profiled her, ”A famous prankster, the only child of Niklaus from his late wife - well not her only, she had siblings now. ” A golden yet rebellious child to the point of being a thorn in Niklaus's side”.

Amid everything I found out about Isabella, the only thing that warmed my heart is,

”Maya's diehard supporter”. Apparently, the little girl had been a shield and protector to me, no Maya. And for that, I was grateful.

”Yes, I am, ”I flashed a smile and thrust out my hand,” Nice to meet you, I'm Reina Armani, ”

”Nice to meet you too, I'm Isabella Spencer, ” She enveloped my hand with hers.

While we shook hands, I felt this strong flash of memory; Isabella was much smaller and younger and it looked like I was trying to get her downstairs as part of a challenge or something.

”Are you okay?” Isabella asked out of worry when she saw me wince, stumbling slightly.

”Yes, I'm okay,” I said, gripping onto her for support, ” I just feel dizzy and a need to rest a bit,”

She led me to the living room where she helped me to a couch, I lay back.