Love Trap

Chapter 8

Celine POV

“Mom.” I said nervously.

“Oh my sweetheart, I thought you will not grant my request for you to stay here tonight.” She said and hug me tightly as how she does it before.

“How can I turn down your request mom?” I asked.

“You always do. But anyway it’s good you’re here, tomorrow I want you to meet someone.” She beams excitedly.

“Who?” I asked confused.

“You will know by tomorrow my dear, but for now just go rest and sleep. I know how tired you might be.” Mom said while she give a sweet kiss to my head as she always do.

Once I seen mom walking away from my room, I released my breath that I didn’t know I was holding. I should’ve be careful especially now that I’m staying at the mansion. I wouldn’t want to be thrown out of this house if they caught me having an affair with Blake.

“What did mom said?” I almost jump in my surprise when I hear Blake from behind me.

“Can you please don’t scare me like that?” I said irritated.

“What did I’ve done?” He asked innocently.

I just rolled my eyes and go straight to my bed. He insist to stay and sleep at my room tonight but I didn’t want us to be put in trouble so I kicked him out of my room. I just wish no maid have seen him going out of my room at this late night or else it might create rumor.

I woke up a little bit late today, since it’s a free day for me so I didn’t set my alarm last night. But I remember that I’m not in my apartment so I hurriedly jump out of my bed and go to the washroom to do some morning routine. I changed into a casual dress before I left my bedroom and head at the dining room.

I just pray that they’re not complete yet or else it’ll be awkward that I’m late for breakfast. As I reach the dining room I saw that there’s no one there except for the maids that preparing the table. I volunteer to help them placing the foods at the table and put plates and other utensils.

After almost half an hour I hear mom and dad heading at the dining. I greeted them and give them a hug since it’s been so long when I last had breakfast with them. After a couple of minutes, one by one my brothers came in at the table including Blake. We eat and share stories, catching up with each other. Only Bradley is not here since he flew to Italy together with his wife and daughter, it will be their honeymoon and family vacation at the same time.

“Celine darling, you’re still single right?” Suddenly mom asked me.

“Uhm, yes mom. Why did you asked?” I inquire out of confusion.

“You’re dad wanted to have this partnership with one of the well-known Spanish businessman who’s starting growing business here in New York. Maybe we can make company merge if you’re willing to get to know his son that will take over with their businesses and who knows you might get along well with him and get marry in the end.” Mom explain that makes Blake choke on his food.

“Claire, you don’t need to match our daughter to someone. Last thing I want is to force our children to marry someone they didn’t choose for themselves.” Dad butted in.

“Honey I’m not matching her, I’m just saying that maybe they could get along with. Since that family is a reputable one and I want my only daughter to be in good hands when she gets marry.” Mom defended herself. “I will tell Samantha that her son could meet you one time, okay? She’s a good friend of mine during my college days.”

“Mom it’s okay, I’m not in a hurry to get into a relationship.” That makes Blake cough a bit.

“Alright then, but still I want you to accompany me one time when I go meet her.” She insist and I just nod to agree just to end the topic.

We finished our breakfast but I was requested to stay even until after lunch. I have nothing to do so I go to the garden and look at the flowers that now are starting to bloom. I sit on the swing where I used to pass my time when I’m still staying here, when I suddenly hear Blake angry voice.

“Why didn’t you just tell mom that you have no time to meet that son of her friend? She will just insist to you to go on a date with that guy.” He angrily said while standing in front of me.

“I just agree to end the discussion Blake. You know how busy I am at my profession, I won’t able to squeeze meeting them with my hectic schedules.” I answer on a matter of fact tone.

“You know that mom will not stop until she gets what she wants.” He retort irritated.

I am about to come and calm him when mom came in at the garden too. She’s with some visitors and she asked us to go at the guest’s room so she could introduce us to her guests. Being surprised is an understatement, just this morning we talked about this family and now they’re already here to have lunch with us.

Once Blake and I reached the guest’s room, mom introduce us one by one with her guests. I can sense that Blake is not okay with it but what can we do, I’m getting trapped here too. Mom said she invited them immediately because she knows that I will be so busy after this day.

“Children, I want you all to meet my friend Samantha and her 2 children named Marcus and Maizzie.” Mom said as we now all seated at the dining table and about to take lunch.

Lunch went well but it’s so obvious that mom wants me to pair with her friend’s son. Blake remained silent the whole time sitting at my side, I don’t know what he might be thinking but I just hope that he’s not overthinking things.

“Celine, I know you’re quite a busy person but can we somehow see each other one of these day? I’m interested to get to know you.” Marcus boldly said while we’re all having lunch.

“Okay sure.” I answered out of my shock.

Marcus gave me a bright smile upon hearing that I agreed to his invitation. While Blake at my side is almost looking like a raging volcano ready to explode anytime soon.