Chapter 33: Past Traumas and Future Troubles
"What do you want to say?" Viviana asked.
She wanted to find refuge in the bathroom but knew she could not hide there forever. Her heart pounded. She clutched her clothes tightly.
"Your..." Leander took a step forward.
"Just..." she made the "stop" hand gesture and took an unconscious step backward.
She scoffed mocking herself. She was the one who pledged to see his destruction and now she is acting all scared of him just because he...
"Your hair is dripping wet. You should dry it first," Leander said taking a step back. His voice cracked a bit as he could see that she was wary of him. It did not make him feel good at all.
"Nope," Viviana raised her chin and faced him. She cannot be scared of him. Once she overcomes the fear, she can endure anything he puts her through.
"It’ll dry on its own," she walked to the breakfast table. He wanted to have dinner with her, and she was starving after not eating for an entire day.
"But..." Leander sighed. Her hair is long and looked messy. How will it dry faster if she leaves it to air dry? Doesn’t she remember that she is unwell?
He wanted to insist on it. But he decided against it. She did say that she is not going to die until she sees the destruction of his family. So as long as he keeps his family safe, she will be safe too.
With a sigh, he joined her at the table. "Eat," he pointed at her plate. He asked the kitchen to make vegetable risotto for them. It would be easy to digest and good for the gut. She didn’t eat the entire day and he couldn’t eat either. And now he was hungry seeing her bright.
Viviana didn’t refuse him and started eating. Mainly, she was hungry. When she is hungry and she is offered food, she tends to not judge the food. Also, he wants to tell her something and he insinuates that he will tell her what he wants to say only after she eats. But what if he changes his mind and takes back his food? She cannot stay hungry.