Chapter 21: Chapter 21

FREYA

I was glad that the plan that I made was working, and not only that, it has made him want to confess his love. I knew that he was the one who decorated the room because I have been told by Samuel that anything can happen in the room and that if I feel anything strange, I should mention his name and that it would make him want to say what was on his mind.

I knew that Lucius was only playing to what Samuel wanted. He is going to say all that is on his mind, and nobody is forcing him to. I feel happy that he is going to express his feelings to me, and not only that, but because of a trick Samuel advised me to do. I wasn't willing to do so, but I knew that nothing is bad in trying.

I don't want to seem desperate and I want to stay away from him but seeing the way I was advised by Samuel, I have no choice but to give in. I knew that whatever I was doing would be the last thing I would do to get him to come closer to me. I knew that having to pull the trick on him wasn't good, but there was nothing I could do about that.

“I thought you said you would show me the surprise tonight in the wood where you had wanted us to have our first date,” I said, but I didn't hear any reply. I felt my heart seize immediately while thinking that I had made a big mistake, but I decided to continue.

“Samuel, what are you waiting for? I'm ready for your surprise,” I said excitedly. I was happy that his plans worked. I had sniffed in the air immediately when I entered the room, and I couldn't help but feel excited about the whole thing. I knew that having this going as I had planned made me forget all that he had done.

I had forgiven him immediately when he came to my office, and seeing the way he reacted, Samuel knew that he would definitely do something to express his love for me. I was almost entering the room when I felt a weird smell hit my nose.

“I’m sorry, Freya, this isn't Samuel.” I heard a voice say something behind me, and I turned to look in the direction of the person, and it turned out to be Lucius.

“Lucius, what the hell are you doing?” I asked with a fake hint of anger, and he shifted backwards with a hurt ooo on his face. My heart fluttered immediately, and I couldn't help but smile at him.

“I just want to tell you what I feel about you,” he said, and he was about to continue when I cut in again, but this time with anger.

“You don't have to do all this; I know how you feel about me,” I said with a pause while smiling widely at him.

“I know you hate me; then why are you doing all this?” I heard him say that and jumped back with fear. I looked at him, and I noticed that his hands were on his back. He has been hiding his hand since the time he entered the room. I feel like something is in his hands. I knew that the way I was pushing him might make him want to say what was on his mind, but I'm ready to do that.

“Not that. The thing is that..." I heard him say.

"That, what is it?” I asked with annoyance. I'm not supportive of the way he was talking, but I knew I had to use patience, but the patience I was having is starting to vanish.

“The thing is that I hate seeing you with him. I don't know your relationship, but it would break us apart. I don't like seeing you with other guys and he isn't an exception," he said

and I scoffed.

“You can't tell me what to do since you have a fiance already and you stated that you love her; you didn't do anything or say anything to you about it. Why bother me?” I stated it clearly. I was annoyed with the way he was talking. Doesn't he know that's what he's been doing to me? He had been sending letters, and I'm aware of it, but I do nothing.

I couldn't help but feel angry. Is this the way to express his love for me? He is nothing but an old fool. Is he trying to talk to me in the way those old men do? He lacks romance, and I couldn't help but wonder if this is the same man I'm to be with for my entire life.

“I know that this might sound weird to you, but I love you. I have been thinking of you lately, and I don't know what's happening to me. I can't get the image of you out of my head. I won't force my love on you; you can be with whoever you want,” he said sadly, turning to leave the room. His face was filled with sadness, and I felt my heart flutter. I couldn't believe that he would someday say this to me. I had thought that I could not be with my mate, but it all seems wrong.

I was surprised to see that the plan Samuel gave me worked. I had always thought that the plan would not work, but it did now. I'm glad for that.

“You don't have to leave now. At least you can wait to hear my reply. It would let you get over me,” I said with a smile.

beaming from each corner of my face.

“There is this man I love, but I don't think he loves me back. I had fallen for him the moment I set my eyes on him,” I said, and I looked at him. He had a sad smile plastered on his face as I said that. I knew he wasn't happy with what I was saying, but he still waited to know who I was.

“He just returned to me and told me he loves me,” I said, and I saw him heave a deep sigh with teary eyes.

“Won’t you ask who he is?” I asked

while staring at him with a smirk.

“What’s the point of me knowing?” he replied, and I rolled my eyes.

“The person is you. I fell in love with you at first sight, but you didn't look my way, but now you do, and not only that, you propose to me,” I said with a bright smile, and he stared at me with a surprised look on his face.