CHAPTER 112
BRIANNA’S POV
I don’t think I have ever been so conscious of my looks as I stared at my reflection in the full-length mirror in front of me. I must admit I looked divine. The last time I looked this good was when Sebastian and I went to that royal couples’ night out party that turned into a disaster
Though I didn’t see it as necessary and told him not to bother, Sebastian stubbornly had one of the maids take me shopping for clothes, to a salon to get my hair done, and to a spa for a full body massage session and beauty treatment. It was my first time going to a spa and the experience was…relaxing and refreshing. I enjoyed it.
Sebastian wanted everything and everyone to be perfect for his uncle’s visit. He wanted me to meet him. At first, I was overwhelmed with the idea. I wasn’t that okay with it. I felt he was moving too fast.
Catherine just passed away. And from what he told me, she and his uncle were fond of each other. We just got together and were still figuring things out to take such a huge step.
What if his uncle doesn’t like me? What if he sees me as not being good enough for Sebastian? What if he thinks I was some opportunist who has been waiting for the golden opportunity of Catherine’s death to finally be with Sebastian? What if he thinks I only want to be with Sebastian because of his wealth and position? What if….
Amid my worry and anxiety, I felt two manly hands encircle my waist and gently pull me close. I saw Sebastian’s reflection behind me in the mirror. His wet warm pair of lips dabbed against the side of my neck, sending a tingling sensation that made my lips curve to a small smile.
“You look beautiful,” he kissed me some more in the same spot till I felt his lips leave a tender mark there. “You look so beautiful I could fall to my feet and worship you.”
He chuckled as he said that and I was pretty sure he was joking about it.
He turned me gently so I was facing him, his tall figure overshadowing me even though I was in heels. He looked very handsome with his sleek dreamy hair falling easily along the sides of his face and well-tailored dinner suit fitting his tempting body like a glove. He also smelled good like fresh cologne and warm spices. I liked it.
“I love the dress. It accentuates your beauty perfectly.”
I looked down at my dress. It was a V-neck, ankle-length black dress that was fitted at the waist, befitting a queen. Anyone seeing me for the first time might even think I’m a royal in this dress. It was truly elegant, but choosing it at the store with the maid had not been easy.
Since Sebastian’s uncle was coming over, I tried to avoid anything too revealing or flashy and opted for something simple that reflected my personal style. So I made do with the dress. Good thing the V-neckline wasn’t plunging so low to my cleavage to attract attention.
“Thank you,” I muttered as I continued looking at the dress, smiling.
I was trying as hard as I could to make sure he didn’t notice I was nervous and uncomfortable with his uncle visiting. But the moment he took my chin with that gentle authority and made me look at his eyes, I knew I was busted.
Sebastian was that one person who knew me too well. Both inside and out. Almost more than I even knew myself. He could tell when I was happy, sad, worried, nervous or uncomfortable with something. I don’t know how he does it, but it was easy for him. Maybe too easy.
“It’s okay to be nervous, okay,” he said with a reassuring tone. “But I can assure you everything will be fine.”
“But what if it doesn’t go well?” I complained with a frown. “What if he doesn’t like me?... If he does Sebastian, I don’t know how I will feel…”
Even though I wasn’t okay with the idea of meeting his uncle or any of his family members this early, I had to agree for his happiness. I saw the gleam in his eyes when he told me about it earlier in the morning.
Ever since I have known Sebastian, he has only treated me right and made sure my happiness was his top priority. The least I could do is return the favour. I don’t want to do anything that will make him feel like his efforts towards me were in vain. I don’t want to do anything that will make him sad or jeopardize the relationship we’ve built over these past months.
He brushed out a somewhat scornful laugh that made me feel kind of bad like he wasn’t paying attention to my feelings or to what I just said.
“You worry too much. I have never seen anyone worry like you do. Uncle Joe is the most easy-going person I know. Believe me, he will like you at first sight. I mean look at you. Who wouldn’t? You’re too beautiful not to be liked,” he said with a proud chuckle.
I wanted to be angry with him for the first two sentences he made. But he redeemed himself with the last part. But even though I wanted to be angry with him, I couldn’t no matter how hard I tried. He had this way of making me feel special and important. After my parents passed, no other person has made me feel that way. It meant a lot to me.
If he said everything will be alright, then everything will be alright. If he said I shouldn’t worry, then I won’t. I believe him. With all my heart, I do.
“Fine. If you say so,” I took a deep breath to dissipate the worry I was feeling and wore a wide smile.
A tap on the door caught our attention.
“Come in!” Sebastian said.
The door swung open and one of the maids cautiously came in.
“Alpha Sebastian, your uncle is here,” she announced with a bow.
“Alright,” he breathed out. “Get him settled. We’ll be down in a minute.”
She nodded and headed out.
Sebastian buttoned his suit and looked at me, lending out his arm.
“Shall we?” He asked with a charming smile.
“We shall,” I smiled back and gladly held onto his arm as we made our way to the door.