Rebirth of the Love

Chapter-3

Em's POV:

As soon as I reach home they said it's lunch already. I couldn't say no, but I didn't feel like eating as my stomach is already full. It seems like dad appointed a new chef for me. The food looks appetizing though I had a little it does taste good.

"I guess I already informed you about today's dinner at Asher's place"Dad glanced at me while chewing his food.

"Yes dad, I remember"I replied.

"I know, you are one good girl, but be at your best behavior," my dad said.

"You are saying as if I'm a rebel"I chuckled.

"Nah princess, you are a very good girl. I just want you to be more open with people" he said for which I smiled.

"And from tomorrow you will start your new school at Baxter High, good luck. Uncle Bill will drop and pick you up every day" he said.

I did a pout, uncle Bill, again?"Dad, I am  Grown up already, I will walk to school and keep uncle Bill for yourself" I said.

"But you have to be careful," he said with a worried tone.

"Trust me with this"I smiled.

"If anytime you feel like you need something, you know whom to reach out right?" my dad asked.

"Obviously, I will reach Out to Mr.Jackson Ross"I smiled.

After my mother expired, my dad always made sure that I have everything I need though he wasn't always present. he is the best father I could have. I will not trade him with anything.

"So, get ready by 7," he said. I nodded.

After finishing my lunch I headed to my room, there are still things I need to arrange. I set up the computer in one corner and set up my wardrobe. My books..yeah I'm a book addict.

Then I decided to take a nap, tomorrow is going to be a big day and I have to attend a dinner ahead.

It's around 6 I guess I woke up with a jolt. I felt like I heard a scream, maybe a dream? But that gave me a headache and I still feel drowsy but there's no other option, I have to wake up.

I walk to the kitchen and there is our new chef. "Hey, can I get a coffee?" I asked.

"Sure" he smiled and handed me a coffee mug in 5 minutes. I took a sip and trust me it tastes like heaven.

"What is your  name?"I asked.

"Robert" he smiled.

I left the kitchen. The house feels silent "Uncle Bill"I called out his name.

"yes, miss" he came out.

"where is dad?"I asked.

"you know him well, don't you? he went out for some business thing" he answered. I let out a sigh. Things never change, do they?

Though I love my father and he loves me, there is always a small regret. We never spend much time together, he is always busy. I barely see him once in my day-to-day life. That makes me a loner, it has always been me, Oliva, and uncle Bill, but they can't keep me company all the time. I always wanted someone of my age. A friend?A sibling maybe?

I went to my room, got freshened up, and now went through my wardrobe. My wardrobe is almost filled with jeans, tee's and hoodies and less dress.

I found a red sleeveless dress which reaches my knees, I always count on this dress. I wore a matching earring and crescent pendant and red lipsticks with a winged liner. Liner is always my specialty.

"Are you ready, miss?"Bill knocks on my door.

"IN 5 minutes" I replied.

"I will be waiting," he said and left the room. I glanced at myself in the mirror for the last time. For the girl who has always been unnoticed by boys, I have a good figure. I always wear, I mean half of the time a free-sized hoodie, the comfort I say.

I got down and got into the car. Soon like in 15 minutes we reached a Manson. Woah, they even have a mansion here. It is a pretty big one. Anxiety is building inside me. I never attend dinners, it's like hardly twice in a year. Whenever I have to, I get anxious.

Uncle Bill didn't bother to get in, at least walking me inside? he said that dad is already here and dropped me at the front gate and drove away.

I walked in with hesitant steps, soon as I reached the door, a maid walked to me and asked "How can I help you?"

"umm, hi, I am Emma Ross," I said not knowing what else to say."I am here for dinner with MR. Asher" I replied making my voice a little audible.

"Oh, walk-in Miss," she said and started walking. I silently walked behind her.

"Please take a seat, I will let Mr.Asher know about your presence," she said and walked away.

After a couple of minutes, she came back again, while I was staring at every corner, not knowing what else to do.

"Miss, Mr.Asher is a little busy in the office room with Mr.Ross, little master will address you in a few minutes," she said and walked away again leaving me alone. Young master? I wonder who he is and who addresses people like young master these days?

"I heard a whistle from the first floor" I wonder who. one person, a guy, with a good physique got down, he is facing backward, waved a high at the maid, I ignored and started scrolling phone.

his whistle reached a high pitch and then low within a second, I turned towards the sound.

"s**t! What are you doing here?" we both said in unison.

"Emma? what a surprise, I didn't expect you to fall for me and even follow me"the guy from this morning spoke.

"You wish"I scoffed. We both stood there pointing fingers at each other and then I heard familiar voices from a room at the corner.

There came my dad and Mr.Asher.They stopped whatever they were doing and glanced at us. They both started laughing.

"Woah, you guys already became friends?"My dad said.

"seems like you already know each other"Mr. Asher was looking at the guys, with raised eyebrows.

We just stood there looking at each other. So, Maybe he is the young master, Mr.Asher's son. My dad nudged my shoulder, indicating me to introduce myself to him. I stepped in front and extended my hand "Hey, I am Emma Ross" I introduced myself.

"Indeed your daughter is beautiful Mr.Ross" he looked at my dad with a genuine voice. He shakes my hand "Hey, I am Levi Asher" he said with a smile.

His smile looks pleasant unlike the one he gave this whole morning."I hope you guys be good friends soon" Mr.Asher said for which I gave a smile in response.

"lev, give Emma the home tour, till the table is done, "Mr. Asher said to Levi.

"After you," he said and started walking by my side. The air between us is so thick and filled with awkwardness. "Did the sun come out or did you just smile?"I teased him by reminding his pickup line. We both broke into laughter.

"Please Emma, never bring this up in the future," he said giving a shy smile.

"It seems like I will be in your future, for real," I said for which he nodded. We walked upstairs, he showed me a few rooms and the corner room is his. He took me to his room.

There is a wall filled with marvel posters and most of them are of Iron Man.

"Marvel fan I see" I looked at him. He is a little tense, I can sense that.

"yeah, mostly Iron man" he replied. I wanted to make him feel at ease, he doesn't seem like the guy I met this morning.

"Thor here" I replied.

"cool" he smiled."I never saw a girl liking action movies," he said.

"blame Chris Hemsworth" I chuckled.

There are different types of telescopes at one corner, near the window, I was about to touch them.

"Be careful" his voice startled me. Maybe he likes watching space, I thought.

"Why are you nervous?" I asked.

"you knew?" he asked me in return.

"I can sense that"I smirked.

"It's just, I never let anyone be in my room and here you are examining everything" he let out an awkward laugh.

''Did you hide any drugs or what?" I intended to make him laugh but just earned a glare "That wasn't funny enough "he said. I scrunch my nose and smile at him.

We both got down, soon finished our dinner as well. We are about to go, Levi walked towards me.

"You look beautiful Em," he said.

"This is not flirting right?" I asked. He scratched the back of his neck.

"Sorry for today morning Emma, that was unintentional, I am a good guy, I assure you" he smiled.

"Let us be good friends then"I smile at him. Let's start making friends Em, I thought to myself. He nodded in return we shake our hands.

"see you tomorrow at school," he said.

"see ya"I walked away.